New avatar, new pix

I'm showing off today! I went to the store to pick up a couple of 2x shirts but there were some 1x ones in the clearance rack so I tried one on. Figured I'd need them eventually and at 30%-50% off, how could I pass them up, right? I couldn't believe my eyes when the first one fit! Even when sitting down, which usually pulls that tummy button if the shirt is snug. Had to go try on a few others just to make sure it was not mislabled. Nobody pinch me, I don't want to wake up! -- T.Rob

Wow T.Rob, Those new duds are so awesome. You are looking great and judging by the pictures you are doing great too. Keep up the great work my friend. This whole process is just too amazing to seem real at times. That is why we have to keep pinching ourselves. The good news is that we can pinch anywhere with great success...that loose skin is abundant. I still wouldn't trade a thing for having the opportunity to become a specially chosen one as a part of this great process. Again...keep at it...your results are just too awesome. John

Hi John, Nice to hear from you! I draw a lot of inspiration from reading about others on the board here - including your posts and blog. When someone is doing well and dropping fast, I want to catch up with them. When folks are not losing quite as fast, it reminds me that this is hard work and I knuckle down that much more. Days like today make it all worth it. I've been working hard this week and I'll be posting a new scale pic for tomorrow's weigh in. I have great expectations! -- T.Rob

T Rob, You are looking so awesome. Congratulations! It looks to me like you should have bought your new shirt a size smaller though. Keep up your great journey, you are doing wonderful. Hugs, Sue

Thanks, Sue. I will be able to buy them in the right size after plastics, I think. Right now I have to have enough room not to rip the tummy button off when seated, so nothing fits particularly well. But I remind myself that of all the problems I could have, this is a good one. -- T.Rob

Looking good there T.Rob! It's always nice to get an update on you, you should try it more often!

I just posted a new blog entry - does that count? Seriously, I will be heads-down for the next two weeks and lucky if I have time to just come here and lurk. (More about that in my blog.) But I'll be sure to post something when I get back - a pic of me looking skinny in front of some fountain or cathedral in Austria! -- T.Rob