December .. How are you all May Babies Doing !

Well, I sit here today 112 pounds gone forever .. Struggling with extra skin and no more hair loss . I have gone thru my 6 month check up and all is well .. I am pleased to say this has been a great success for me so far . I do still struggle to eat .. but I always get in my protein .. which I contribute to all my weight loss - plus the fact that my doctor says my motabolisim has really taken off .. imagine that ! I have gone from a size 24/26 to 12/14 so far . I am going to get to a size 10 before this is all said and done . My doctor wants me to weigh around 160 .. and I am 25 pounds from that Goal .. My family is amazed at the loss and how much My entire personality has changed and my new atitude on life . Christmas is right around the corner and I have asked Santa for more clothes .. Last night for instance I tried on my daughters size 12 hip huggers and a really neat shirt .. she told me I looked really hot .. so Santa .. bring on the new duds soon ! Well - Hope all of you are well .. I read so many post on here and see so many success stories .. some of you are struggling... weight stalls .. just remember all of this is normal and we are ALL a success story to tell . Happy Holidays to all of you .. Always - Natalie 297-185- Goal 160 Baby !

I'm so glad things continue to go well for you Natalie! Things are much better for me this week. After my confession, I got back on the wagon, then got off and started to pull the rotten thing behind me. The extra exercise is doing me good. The scale moved again, and since I'm a scale slave, my mood improved. My hubby is having to put up with me being on Fitday all the time now, so that I can get all my "custom foods" logged in, and I'm always going back to put in more exercise. You are so very right about us all being a success story to tell. I'm 94 lbs lighter than I was last February. I read through my old wish list from my profile, and I can do almost everything on that list! I have zero trouble going up and down stairs now, and I feel strong and fit and mostly pretty good. My brain still doesn't get that I'm only 20 lbs overweight; I still think I'm the fattest person in the room until I look down at my shrinking tummy (and breasts) and my little thighs. I remember wishing that I could just go to sleep and wake up thin-wishing I could fast forward to the good part. This surgery has been like a fulfillment of that wish. Thanks again to everyone who offered their written support or their unwritten kind thoughts last week. Your kindness has lifted me up and I am doing much better. Hugs, Susan

You have really been on my mind lately . When we come on here , we have no clue who we are writing to sometimes . But Susan I can tell you have got it together whether you feel like it or not sometimes . I truly wish that we lived closer as I would love to be your Pal ... so I can be your Palsie here I guess .. Just know that I am here for you if you ever need to talk . That is what this is for . Gosh knows this week as been terrible for me .. I ran out of Nectar so I am having to drink protein shakes - gag me . And I tried a cookie and it made me barf in my sleep .. I am having a craving for Pepsi like no end .. But I Have not tried it .. I just know that a year from now we are all going to be so much healthier and happier and will look back on all of our struggles ... and wonder WTF ... LOL Keep up the great work and know that we are still so new to this .. and life just gets better with each day . Love ya , Natalie

I'm 6 months and and a week out and still doing fantastic. I have no trouble eating all my protein and usually get in all my water and vitamins. I've had a good bit of hair loss which only I can see. I had tons of hair to begin with. I'm thrilled to say I'm finally losing again. I'm down to 167 and that's a loss of 77.5 lbs. I'm wearing a size 12 and some 10's. Thank goodness my hubby doesn't mind me getting clothes. I am addicted to shopping. I'm loving skirts, sweaters, and boots most. Christie 244.5/167/138

Them boots are made for walkin ! I love boots .. but could never where them when I was heavy ... maybe I will try it .. Keep up the great work .. Natalie

Just a quick update from me. I am doing very well. Have lost 86 pounds so far. Getting in protein and liquids without problems. Gotta work out more (per md) with weights. Santa was good enough to bring me an ab lounge for Christmas this year. I am wearing a size 14 at the moment. Pretty happy with that. I am about 25 pounds away from my doctors goal weight. That may get me into 8/10. I am happy. Natalie-you are an inspiration. Hope you have a happy holiday season. Michele M

Ok early bird ., I thought I was the only one up this morning ! You have done great .. keep it up ... and is this not the best time of the year .. I can tell you this . Christmas will be unlike any other . Take care , Nat

Hey Nat, My daughter has a hurting ear so we have been up and down all night. I finally got tired of staring at the wall so I am up drink coffee. My company Christmas party is today and I have a very slimming jumpsuit. I work with mostly men but they have actually noticed. I can't wait to see their wives faces. We are a friendly group and have several company functions thru the year. (there are 430 employees). I cant' wait. Gotta be sure to take the B12 to get me thru the day. By the way, the Bama Board Birmingham area people got together this past week and Christie Brown looks great!!! She is not lying about the boots/sweater/skirt!!!! She is such a sweetie. Have a great day! Michele M

Our Va group has not done anything yet . I posted asking if anyone wanted to get together to do an ornament swap and lunch -but have not gotten any responces . O well .. I know everyone is busy ... I got up early to do my Sunday School lesson .. BADDD I put it off all week . Christie is a sweetie .. I wish we all could meet one day .. that would be a hoot . Take care and have a great time at the Party . Nat

Hey Nat, I hate that your VA group isn't getting together. We've had several areas do get togethers for the holidays. I've been to two so far. I might go to another if I can. I love seeing everyone. I've thought it would be really neat for us to have an Anniversary get together. Like sometime next May all of us meet up at the beach or for a weekend somewhere. Wouldn't that be fun? Christie