New source of inspiration
OK so I've been stalled for a while, and honestly wasn't concerned because I'm HAPPY to be wearing size Large, I love all the complements I get, and I have some great things hanging in my closet. I'm 100lbs under my high weight. The BMI chart says I'm not obese anymore, just overweight.
Then last week my baby started talking to recruiters. One of them weighed and measured him, and he was upset to realize just how much he's gained since he started working (and eating most meals at fast food restaurants). He's 5'10 and now up to 177, which puts him in the overweight category. Now he's asking ME for food and exercise advice! We've decided we are going to see who can get down to 165 the soonest.
Now I'm increasing my water, and am more motivated to get to the gym EVERY day instead of just MOST days. Lost 2 more pounds since we started on Monday!
Highest weight: 287 Surgery weight: 279 Current weight: 150
Awesome on you AND your son's motivation and encouragement of each other!
What branch? My son has been a soldier for almost 2 years...I remember those visits with the recruiters. How are you holding up? 
Tricia 
M1 -26, M2 -14, M3 -14, M4 -12, M5 -12, M6 -11, M7 -10, M8 -12, M9 -5, Goal Reached 9 months and 14 days
He's interested in Navy, like his uncle. I've already been through this before with my older son, he just got out of the Army after 6 years. I really didn't see this child as the military type but I'm not going to stop him. I'll miss him though! 
Highest weight: 287 Surgery weight: 279 Current weight: 150
I know you will! I can't believe how much I miss my son - all of the time - and he's finally back in the States. His deployment was one of the top two hardest things, emotionally, I've ever dealt with. He's still not sure if I'll re-enlist or leave when his time is up.
Do you know when your son will leave? Is he still in high school? (Im so nosy - feel free to not answer anything that is too much for online! lol)
Tricia
M1 -26, M2 -14, M3 -14, M4 -12, M5 -12, M6 -11, M7 -10, M8 -12, M9 -5, Goal Reached 9 months and 14 days
He's got to take the ASVAB yet, and of course he misplaced his social security card so he needs to get a new one. I believe that once he figures out what job he wants they will be able to give him a date. He graduated last year, and he's been working full time as a car salesman - THAT job really fits his personality, and he's good at it.
I know what you mean, I hated it when my older son was deployed. Luckily he was due to separate about a week after his unit was being deployed again, so they actually told him he didn't have to go with them unless he wanted to. (Yeah, he said NO to that!)
Highest weight: 287 Surgery weight: 279 Current weight: 150
