Hydi's Update

Howdy! Haven't been on much for the last couple months. Busy, busy, busy. But, I just put together a weight loss photo diary. Hope everyone's doing well! http://spaces.msn.com/members/hoegerhomestead

Hydi, what fun pictures. Thanks for sharing. You look maarvelous darling! One thing that's impressive is that you seem to have NO batwings! Congratulations and good for you. Melody

LOL! Thanks. I actually do have "batwings" but they're relativly small. Stretchmarks are my biggest pain as far as my arms go. And can anyone relate to this problem . . . armpits? hello!? my armpits are impossible to shave right! (sorry gentleman) We're ready to start adding to our family again and will start in July. After a set of Irish twins we'll call it quits (God willing, of course!) and trim and tuck the ugly parts. Can't wait! I've maintained for 5 months now at 135 and feel soooo great! I don't get a chance to really check the forum now but if my old friends would like to I'd love to get emails (it's easier when the messages come to me vs. having to hunt them down). I don't know if you can get them via this site so here's the address I check the most: [email protected] . . . don't abuse it though or I'll have to hunt you down. ;)

Interesting that you mentioned the armpit problem. I've contorted, I've pulled skin, I've stretched my arm as far as it would stretch and I still have a little goatee of hair that I just can't seem to shave out of that pit. It's a good thing I always wear sleeves. I don't swim. I'm not afraid of the water, I'm afraid of the swimming suit LOL. It's comforting to hear that others face the same pit problem. Melody

Phew! So glad to hear that!!! I've nearly pulled my arm out of the socket to get at that hair. The funniest thing is that I'm so self-conscious about the stretchmarks that I never really raise my arms. I could have a small animal under there an no one would be the wiser!

Hey Melody! When do we get to see updated pictures!? Lub, Hydi

I've been thinking about needing to update my picture for a long time now. I haven't had ANY pictures taken during my weight loss process. I guess the old habits of being camera shy are hard to overcome. I even got out my digital camera this morning so I could have some pictures taken and wouldn't you know it, the battery was all but dead. I'll charge the battery up and get some pictures taken and post them. See you did a good deed today. You prodded me in the backside and prompted me to act on something I've been procrastinating about for a long time. Thanks. Melody

yup, that's me. always doing good deeds . . . i wish. glad to hear we'll get to see the 'new you' soon. i'm sooooo excited!!! (sorry, having fun wtih the emoticons today)

Hydi, beautiful beautiful Hydi! You look terrific! You were always beautiful now you are stunning! Wow, beautiful AND sweet! You show the two really can go together! Congratulations on regaining your life and health. I want to be like you when I grow up! Grins, Kaye

LOL! I'm flabbergasted! That's so good of you to say! Really, you should meet me in the morning. I breath fire and I'm not just talking about my bad breath. ;) It's been a lot of fun. But, the hardest part is yet to come i think. I still have to work pretty hard at NOT losing weight and I know that'll end eventually. It's good to talk to you again, Kaye! Hyd