We are entering our first summer as the new us. I don't know about you guys but I am enjoying mine more. I think the fact that the board has dried up a bunch shows us that you all are too.

What wonderful things have you all been able to do this summer that you couldn't do last? Anything wonderful planned that you wouldn't have dreamed of last summer? Enjoying the world more? How has losing the 30+ pounds that we have each lost affected your enjoyment of summer?

Yesterday I walked on the beach of the lake....rolled up my shorts and just LOVED it. I wasn't self concious that someone would see my thighs....I just enjoyed my world. I bought a swimming suit that didn't cover shoulders and thighs. No skirt this year. I make it a point to go outside every day and enjoy the world. Last year this time I was dying because it was so darned hot and walking from one room to the other left me sweaty. 3 things there....walking doesn't make me sweaty, sweaty is a GOOD thing these days, and I'm not nearly as warm as I was with 50 more pounds of fat on me.

How about you all. Share!!!!

Holy cow everyone! How cool is EVERYTHING! Dating for Cerrin . . . Steph out there RUNNING . . . people wearing shorts . . . and swimsuits . . . all I can say is "WAY TO GO!"

Chris

I just arrived in Chicago---the flight attendant asked me to "tighten my seatbelt"!!! WHAT?! Apparently leaving it stretched out as far as it goes isn't safe now. I had space between me and the man seated beside me on the plane. Imagine, no touching strangers any more! More importantly, I took a shower and the towel fit all the way around when I got out!!! No exposed areas, no peeking breasts, all covered! Amazing how much more comfortable things can be with small changes! I'm still a little nervous to go out to meals with my colleagues in case I get stuck, but thinking about getting some tea to prepare myself first....no one knows I've had surgery. One of the things I did before coming was to check out the fitness room. Who would have thought?! AND, I made extra room for workout clothes. (Smaller clothes take up less space in my suitcase, too!) YES, I took out a few blouses to make room for workout clothes!!!! OH, my....and no one else would understand but you guys!!!!!!! I couldn't wait to sign on to my computer to check in!!! Have a great weekend.

Cerrin, I know the feeling...I've had dates with two guys in the past month because of my new found confidence. This is so cool! I didn't think of that being an NSV, what was I thinking. My last date prior to this was a blind date 5 years ago.

Cerrin, I know the feeling...I've had dates with two guys in the past month because of my new found confidence. This is so cool! I didn't think of that being an NSV, what was I thinking. My last date prior to this was a blind date 5 years ago.

Isnt it awsome to feel comfortable enough to go out on a date again.

And In my opinion...I think having more then one with different people is awsome that means I am not settling for that jerk that just wanted sex. lol Granted I miss sex but geesh after 4 1/2 years I can wait a little longer...TMI right? sorry

But still I want to meet someone I like...and likes me, and go from there.

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Oh and I would LOVE to show off the picture of the guy I have a date with this weekend. HOT HOT HOT:drool:

Isnt it awsome to feel comfortable enough to go out on a date again.

And In my opinion...I think having more then one with different people is awsome that means I am not settling for that jerk that just wanted sex. lol Granted I miss sex but geesh after 4 1/2 years I can wait a little longer...TMI right? sorry

But still I want to meet someone I like...and likes me, and go from there.

:biggrin2:

Oh and I would LOVE to show off the picture of the guy I have a date with this weekend. HOT HOT HOT:drool:

Do you have a picture, because I'd like to see! I haven't been on a date in over a year, but now, I just don't even want to until I'm at or near goal. My hormones are normally in overdrive, but now boys are the last thing on my mind. Haha it's weird.

Anyway, yes, pictures.

ok let me see if I can figure out how to post a picture.

I hope that posted. He is Cute.

Oh bummer . . I can't see the pic :tongue_smilie: .. . but GOOD FOR YOU LADY!

and a picture of YOU would be even BETTER!

Hugs

Chris

Edited July 15, 200818 yr by christasha

I dont know how to post a picture. lol Help

I'm not sure I know how either . . . so I'm testing here . . .

See the paper clip up to the right of the smiley face in the reply box when it opens? it opens a browse box . . . and I selected the pic I want . . . and hit "upload" . . . and we'll see if you see me and my Alaska crab when I submit this reply.

It worked . . .and if you double click the thumbnail . . . you get a bigger version . . good luck!

oh ok I was not getting to this screen lol

ok I think it is on here now...I dont know I am on the right side

Three words:

Size SIX Levi's

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GREAT pic Cerrin! So nice to put a name with a face!

Thanks that is one of my older pictures too. I am going to have to take a new picture. lol I just hate cameras

You don't have to HATE camera's anymore! They will not become your FRIEND so you can see your great progress!

This is a winter NSV, not a summer one, coz I'm on the upside down half of the world, hehe, but it gave me a thrill.

I WOWED my brother at bridge on Sunday. We play bridge every 2nd week, so he has been watching my progress and has been very supportive and complimentary all the way through. However, on Saturday, I went shopping for the first time since the operation (huge sale on at one of my favourite shops) and I bought a heap of stuff. I knew it was nice and I looked good but I truly wasn't expecting his reaction when I walked into the bridge club. His jaw dropped and he was just about speechless for ages - just kept saying "WOW!! You're looking so GOOD!!" Talk about an ego boost!

I think it was a combination of a really cute outfit in a colour that really suited me and wearing clothes that actually fitted nicely instead of hanging off all loose and sloppy. In case anyone is interested, the outfit was a pale pink long sleeved t-shirt with a built-in mock white blouse beneath (collar and cuffs), straightleg blue jeans and black boots. They were in an AUS size 18, which is 14 in US sizes, so I was doubly stoked about that bit, having come down from an AUS size 24-26 (US 20-22).

Yay for sweetheart brothers!