Didn't make the 3 month goal, but..... (w/pic)

Hi Julyers,

Hope everyone is doing great this Monday morning.  I eagerly got up this morning to weigh in hoping to see 225lbs but nope - I'm still 231lbs for the last 2 weeks.  GEEZE.   When I first began this journey I figured a 45lbs loss in 3 months would be easy.... I WAS WRONG.  My weight loss is slower than most - I have lost 39lbs since surgery and 68lbs total since May.   Still happy with the progress thus far.  I have passed the halfway mark in my journey and I have less than 56lbs to get to goal and can only hope this can be done before the surgiversary....however in the back of my mind I hope to acheive this by the 6 month mark.  Who knows.  I'm still amazed with the progress this far so for the first time ever (unless you are friend) here's a b4 and after in public veiw.  May - size 22/24  TODAY - size 14/16. This comparison will continue to help me through the mental battel of this surgery. 
Thanks for all your support,

Brandi

Great pictures, Brandi.  You look great!

 THANKS POOHKIN! 

Looking good girlfriend =)

Thanks Michelle! 

Congratulations Brandi!!! Personally I think you look gorgeous in both pictures.

  Thanks Miss Lady! 

  WOW... thank you so much Ted!  When I first went into this....I was all smugg - thinking that I didn't have a huge amount of weight to lose by comparision so this should be a breeze for me.  Boy was I WRONG.  This has been by far the worst mental struggle that I have ever had.  I know I should be losing weight faster than I am.  But I'm losing inches like crazy... of course I neglected to get the starting measurements... so I decipher by the way the clothes fit.  And going from a 22/24 to a 14/16 in 3 months....I know things are working although the scale tells a different story.   This month l lost 8 pounds so - I'm average I suppose.   Heck and my 2nd chin is gone... I don't have muffin top hangin over my underwear... and a myriad of other positives thus far.... I am happy don't get me wrong.   Heck yes - I agree with you on your rationale.... the slower weight loss should help greatly with the loose skin issue.  (I'll keep telling myself that as well!) LOL.

I really appreciate your encourgment!  By your ticker - it seems that you are going to be at goal very soon!!

Hugs,
Brandi

Hey Brandi!

Girl you look wonderful! Keep it up. You look great!