Working on my tan

Hello all, Hope that your weekend is going well. I have been MIA from the message board, so I thought that I would post a short explanation. Just doing some shopping yesterday and today we went to the local spring (Lithia springs) to work on my tan. The scale got stuck for a few days after the "Chant"...I hate when that happens. But today it finally moved and I have lost 65 pounds so far. Not as good as some, but I'll settle for it! Doesn't look like I will be losing my normal 10-12 pounds this month due to two stalls. But keeping my fingers crossed that the stalls are over and can look forward to some good weight loss! This month 4 is really hard. I have "tried" most things and realize that I don't have a problem with hardly anything so now I want to try MORE! I am trying so hard not to get into the old snacking habits. It "ain't" easy! Also, for the first time in my life I seem to be having a regular irregularity problem. Been constipated a lot lately. Having to use MOM (Milk of Magnesia) at least once a week now. I like it better when it came naturally! Small price to pay, I guess. Anyone else having problems? OH product recommendation...nothing to eat (I need no suggestions for that, I want EVERYTHING now) Bare Escentuals make up...if you have not seen it on TV, it is a powdered foundation made form pure minerals...so good for the skin you can sleep in it, they say. I was skeptical about the coverage, but it's pretty good! Looks more natural than do the liquids or cake foundations. Worth a try, if you are interested, I bought sample sizes to try and you can too. If you want I'll send you website where you can get cheap samples. Keep on postin', Tan Tracy

Hi Tracy, this is my first time responding to a post, but this one caught my attention. I too have been working on my tan (in a tanning bed) and now that I am getting darker, my regular foundation is too light. I would love to have that website for the cheap samples (I'm all about getting things cheap)1D I too am having lots of trouble with the irregularity thingy. I take 3 stool softners daily (recommended by my dr) and sometimes that doesn't work. And as long as I'm not going, I'm not losing. So, this is causing some major stalls in my weight loss. But I had my surgery on 12-9 and to date I've lost 66 lbs. So, I'm not complaining to awful bad. Thanks for letting me chat awhile. Renee 254/188

Hi Tracy, I also would love to have the website for cheap samples. I have also had some constipation problems last week. I had to take MOM. I took a second dose later in the day also, because I didn't think I was getting enough "relief", but that proved to be too much, then I had loose stools. Does't seem like I can find a happy medium. You and Renee are doing great with your weight loss. I haven't weighed lately so I am hoping I am off my stall. Brenda

Welcome Renee!!! Glad to meet you! Post and introduce yourself to the group! We'd love to hear all about you. Tracy

HI THER TRACY.. ITS ME LORRAINE.. SEE I FOUND MY WAY WOHOOOOOOOOO . AS FAR AS BEING CONSTIPATED I WAS AND THANK GOD I CAN GO NATURALLY NOW. I DONT LIKE TAKING MILK OF MAGNESIA OR ANY OF THAT STUFF. I AM EASILY NASEAUTED HOPE I SPELLED THAT RIGHT. I AM 4 MONTHS PO=OP DOWN 75 POUNDS AND I AM JUST BEGINNING TO HOLD DOWN SOME STUFF. MY DIGESTION HAS NOT BEEN THE BEST... I AM PATIENT AND I BLEND ALOT. I AM EATING CREAM SOUPS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES., NOW I CAN EAT WENDYS CHILI WHICH IS GREAT TOO. I JUST NEED TO CHEW SLOW AND CONCENTRATE WHEN THE FULL FEELINGS COME.... I AM PATIENT AND I KNOW THE HERE ARE WATCHING OVER ME LOVE YOU GUYS DO REPLY AND LETS ALL THESE DECEMBER WLS STORIES BE COMPARED . I AM SURE WE ALL HAVE SOME HELP FOR EACH OTHER....LORRAINE

Hello Lorraine, So glad to see that you found us! Keep an eye on this board. We keep it moving pretty well. Usually several new posts per day. We have a Recipe of the day, food of the day and Jackie does a question on the day, so there is always something to respond to! Have fun! Tracy

HI THERE GUYS, I WANTED ASK A QUESTION. I USED TO LOVE TANNING BUT KIND OF SCARED TO DO IT NOW. WHY........... I AM LOOKING AT LOTS OF LOOSE SKIN WONDERING WILL THIS MAKE IT WORSE... EVERYWHERE I LOOK SKIN IS HANGING EVEN UNDER MY CHIN FROM MY WEIGHT LOSS ANY SUGGESTIONS>>>>> LORRAINE

Hello Ladies! Yep, constipated that would be me. I am on a stool softener a day and I've been going pretty regular. Month 4 has been the pits for me too. Lots of stalls because I was constipated so hopefully it will start coming off again. I think that this is just normal. Our bodies need to adjust but it does get very frustrating. Thanks. Jill -68

I loved Lithia Springs! When I was in high school we used to go all the time and hang out in the sun and swim. Lithia Springs was only about 3 miles from my house. I really miss Florida!!

Hi Laura, Where did you live here? I am from Brandon, went to Brandon High, Horace Mann Jr High, Yates Elem., Williams and Franklin Middle schools. What schools did you go to? Lithia hasn't changed much a few improvements but you would still recognize it. Tracy