9 months out with pic :)

I made it to the nine month mark and this is still the best choice I have made for myself. I'm close to where I want to be in weight, but still looking into surgery to remove my Panini and lose skin. I'm thinking tummy, but maybe arms as well depending on money. I started working out again because I took the whole month of July off as it was 90+ in my room, no ac I couldn't't handle working out in it. So I worked out for a week and gained 5 pounds. Freaked out, stop working out this week and lost 3 of the 5 so far while being on my period. I was doing a toning video with weights by Jillian Michaels. Any ideas on why the weight gain? I want to work out but not if I gain weight not lose it. 5 pounds up is were I start changing things if I gain that much. I also work a ton, 60+ hours a week, on my feet the whole time, two jobs plus full time in school. I couldn't have done this 9 months ago that's for sure. I just brought my first size 8 pants which will be seen in the pic and a size 10 of American Eagles. All my pants I still buy at a second hand store, it's cheaper because I'm many different sizes lol. Hope you all are doing good, I stop and read many posts still, and good luck to everyone :)

When you work out your building muscle. When you have more muscles you burn more calories. Gaining 5 pounds the week before your period isnt unheard of. But also when you workout you need to up your calories. I tend to do about 150 more calories on heavy work out days. On running days I do about 100 more calories.

But isnt it nice to be able to go into any store and find clothing that fits like it should. I love it and I love that I have no muffin top!!!

Thanks. Maybe my issue was not eating enough. I have never gained weight before my period that's why I got scared. People at work poke fun at me and tell me I eat like a bird lol. But I'm ok with this, I ain't gaining that weight back again.

You look great!

You look awesome! Good job! As for the weight gain, it's most likely jus****er retention. I always go up like 5-6 lbs right before my period. Once I start, I drop it all.

You look great in your new jeans! 

Great work! My weight fluctuates about three or four pounds throughout the month.

You look amazing in your new jeans. Congrats!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look fabulous!

I am guessing auto correct changed it to panini vs. panni, lol.  Unless you are looking to rid yourself of a hot pressed sandwich. ;)

Currently I am 3 months out. Each of the three months I have gained exactly 5 lbs the week of my period and then have a killer 'loss' a few days after it ends. I also find that I want ALL MANNER of salt right when I gain those 5 lbs, too. I track my weight weekly and note when my period starts on a calendar and the gain is always right with my period.