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!!!!

Way to go Fanny! How wonderful! now you need to post a few pics! Keep it going lady!

Chris

Yesterday a lady I have known for about 10 years, but only see occasionally didn't recognize me! I walked up to her and started talking to her like I do every other time I see her and she looked at me like I was nuts and said, "I'm sorry, but I can't place you." I was so shocked. I know I've changed in the last 7 months but THAT MUCH??? It was so cool!

Gah! I'm in a size 16 as of last night. I'm starting to feel a little bit better.

HOW WONDERFUL KATIEBUG! I'm still trying to be a consistent size 20 lol . . . but it's getting there. I've also decided I have my goal set way to high . . . I'm going to change it to be 160 . . . which will mean I have LESS than 100 lbs to lose finally! Wahoo!

You can always lose more once you get to your goal. Mine is set at 160lb but once I get there I might change my mind.

Way to go Fanny! How wonderful! now you need to post a few pics! Keep it going lady!

Chris

I've posted this in the main pics thread, but you did ask, so I thought I'd copy the post here:

Ok, I haven't posted pics before because my progress has been slow, but I can finally see a bit of a difference in my face.

Before at 275lb:

Now at 220lb (orange shirt is my "high visibility construction worker" uniform that I have to wear at work, else you wouldn't catch me dead in that colour!):

I can definitely see it, & you look amazing! You're neck looks so much more defined. :thumbup:

Just don't look at the turkey neck thing that's happening! :thumbup: I'm loving that I'm losing the triple chin but I'm not so sure that the wrinkled neck is a good substitute - I've never had wrinkles before!! *cries*

PS: Ooops, forgot to say thanks for the compliments - appreciated :thumbdown:

Edited July 23, 200818 yr by Fanny Adams

Fanny!! You are looking terrific! Your progress has been right on target! 6-8 pounds a month....7 months gives you 42-56 pounds. Don't be even a little disappointed. You look spectacular. And the look on your face is so much happier!

Oh you are looking GREAT Fanny! and the wrinkly neck . . . mine did that . . . but now it's getting better . . . so there is still hope for that! AND . . . you CAN wear that orange and still look great! GREAT JOB!

Wow what a post...

Fanny that orange really compliments your skin tone, it makes your face so much brighter you might want to try a version of that color. You look fabulous.

Now what does NSV mean??? I am not real computer literate and don't know to many of the letter meanings.

Okay so, My summer fun will be in size 10 shorts WOW!!!!! i could not beleive they fit when I tried them on. I was Happy dancing in the fitting room. (only my bottoms are 10 my top is still a 16 due to the twin sisters not going anywhere)

I am going to go buy a bikini tomorrow for my Cancun vacation my husband is treating me to in 10 days. Scars or not I'm wearing it.

Edited July 29, 200818 yr by Ann D

Thanks Ann. NSV = Non Scale Victory - a celebration of all those little things that come with losing weight, apart from seeing the numbers move on the scale (eg new clothes, being able to tie your shoe laces and breathe at the same time, etc). Size 10 eh? Whoohoo! Congrats! I'm sure that feels WONDERFUL!

Ok...so today I had to bring my car in for some body work. I'm pretty excited as it was beautiful for the first time in weeks. (no humidity, under 80!) I walked to the gym, worked out for 30 minutes, walked home (2.5 miles) and then used the treadmill for another 20 minutes after I got home. My real NSV isn't that I worked out as I do it regularly, it's that I actually JOGGED in public. I didn't do so for the entire way home, but in intervals, as I do on my treadmill. I have never felt comfortable doing it in public, which is why I bought my own treadmill. I know I still have a way to go with the weightloss, but I am finally feeling comfortable in my own skin---even if it hangs more than it should! :thumbup:

Now, if only I could find clothes that I like for summer to take to Aruba in October, I'd be ecstatic!!! I'm still battling between plus sizes and misses sizes for pants. Any suggestions for good places to buy a few skorts? The Avenue is too short (I'm 5'10") and Lane Bryant doesn't have any more.....(Why is it that everything seems short on me NOW? I never had this issue at size 22 or 24!) I'm worried this trip will be ruined, not from feeling lazy and like I don't want to participate, but because I don't have anything to wear! I don't mind spending money. I just want it to be worth it!!!! Ideas? Suggestions??

Hi all!

This is my first post on here, until now I have been an observer enjoying everyones stories and now I have my own!

I work part time at Torrid in my local mall (Columbia, SC) and after a shift I was trying on some clothes and being very pleased that I fit into a 1 (14/16) top! I was so estatic about that so I decided to be very brave and try on a pair of 18 jeans (its been a LONG time since that size has graced these hips) and they FIT! :thumbup:I squeeled so loud that my manager came running from the front of the store thinking something bad had happened! hehehe when I told her we both jumped for joy for me!

I am so happy I have made this life changing decision. I never would have pictured me enjoying the outdoors in the summer but I have lived it up so far and there is so much more to come! :thumbup:

:thumbup:I squeeled so loud that my manager came running from the front of the store thinking something bad had happened! hehehe when I told her we both jumped for joy for me!

I am so happy I have made this life changing decision. I never would have pictured me enjoying the outdoors in the summer but I have lived it up so far and there is so much more to come!

Congratulations!! Isn't it funny how it seems so much more real when you have someone to Celebrate WITH you?! ENJOY that employee discount...but maybe you should consider moving to Hot Topic, where the clothes are smaller?! You'll be out of the plus sizes before you know it! :thumbup: