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One year ago... - Ok, really Saturday was a year after my first appointment with the surgeon, but it's already been a year! I remember after that first meeting, feeling like this was going to tak...

Only 5.8lbs. to go until I hit Onederland! - Ok, I know it's a little crazy, but I'm staring down these last few pounds until I'm out of the 200s! Woo hoo! I was hoping to be there already, but you can't rush these things....

Hot Yoga is NO joke! - I went to my first Hot Yoga class today, and that is serious business! LOL I was so sweaty, but I felt absolutely amazing! I'm definitely a new fan of Hot Yoga! 90 pounds makes ...

Five months today! - Woo hoo!  I'm 5 months out today, and just glad to be so close to being UNDER 200lbs.! I haven't been under 200 since high school, so it's going to be a very happy day when ...

"I love being fat." - So, the other day, I dropped off the clothes that were too big for me, to someone in a group that I belong to. I met her daughter, who was the recipient of the clothes, and the ...

Cleaning out my closet! - I've been cleaning out my closet this week, and I'm happy to say I have almost no clothes left! Woo hoo! I posted on a few different groups that I belong to that I'm giving away...

So, am I getting hunger back? - The past few days I've noticed that I'm hungrier than usual. However, I don't physically feel hunger. I think it's just boredom setting in, and I'm drinking more fluids to stave...

Things I've learned my first holiday season as a p - Here's my list:  1.) There is food EVERYWHERE, and it can be tricky to navigate the minefields of cookies, chocolates, cakes, and old comfort foods. I managed to keep it in ...

OMG I just bought a pair of Skinny jeans...NSV FTW - I just went to Old Navy to return a pair of damaged jeans, and while looking for a replacement, I found their "Super Skinny" Rockstar jeans. I bought them, and just put them on....

Finally broke 80lbs. down! - FINALLY!  It seemed like I had hit a plateau a few weeks ago, and finally broke it. Whew! I'm just glad to be back to losing weight again. 

Inches lost? - So, I've noticed over the last few weeks that I'm not really losing weight, but rather, it's inches coming off. I know this is normal, but I was curious as to if there are parti...

OT--coconut oil - As a Christmas present to myself, I got some coconut oil. I am planning to use it on my hair and skin. Has anyone used it for those purposes? I know i can use it in cooking, too...

4 months out today! - So, 4 months out today. Simply amazing! I'm down 78lbs. and 31.5" all over. I'm still pinching myself that this is really happening. 

NSV-I need a belt - Yep, it's true. I think I need to start wearing belts because my jeans are going to fall off. LOL I don't even think I've worn a belt since I was 10. Just amazing...

OT: Tattoos - Has anyone gotten a tattoo after they hit goal? What did you get? Where was it placed? I'm just curious because I have wanted more tattoos, but held out because I didn't wan...

Full fat Fage - is DELICIOUS! I found some the other day, and wow--just amazing. I don't think I could eat it all the time, but it is very tasty.  

How did your breasts change? - Ok, I know this always comes up, but I was curious as to how your breasts have changed since surgery? Before, I was probably a 48B/C, but yesterday, I measured myself, and now I...

Lesson learned - Well, so much for my vegan experiment. I know I can do vegetarian, but was hoping I could do vegan. It's proving to be more complicated at this point in my journey. Oh well...no...

P28 flatbread - I ordered a sample pack from P28 bread, and I have a new love in their flatbread. There's no way I could eat a whole one, but half of one works well as a pseudo-wrap, and with 1...

Miralax - Ok, I finally broke down and bought some Miralax after some painful trips to the bathroom. How fast does this stuff work? I had been taking 2 Colace gel caps and drinking a cup ...

NSVs abound! - So many things happening this week! First, I'm almost ready to say farewell to Lane Bryant! Woo hoo! I haven't been able to buy clothes off the rack from other retailers (non-P...

75 lbs. down! Woo hoo! - Figures, after my appointment I drop weight! LOL Anyway, I'm so happy to be down 75lbs.! This has just been amazing, and I'm so glad I had surgery. Sure, I have some days that I...

3 month check up - Well, I had my 3 month check up today, and it went well. I think my surgeon was pleased with my progress so far, and really pushing to up my exercise. I have been a bit lax the ...

OT: My husband was laid off today. Booo... - Yeah, it stinks. We knew it might happen, so it wasn't a complete shock. However, on the upside, we'll be getting the rest of his pay from the last month, which hopefully will k...

Giving veganism a try... - Now that I'm 3+ months out, and I'm on a pretty good schedule, I am giving veganism a try. I'm finding that while I can (usually) tolerate most things, I'm also finding proteins...