Downsizers - Team Chat AUGUST 2021
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Too much Tuesday? or is just the right amount?
Seems I fancy myself long walks on Tuesdays... I had a pretty crappy sleep score 56 last night and 5 hours and 15 minutes of sleep. That said I felt fine, and when the alarm went off extra early at 4:00am, I didn't have any problems rolling out of bed and getting at it. 🙃
I decided the night before I was going to take another longish walk, and the route I was planning on taking had a huge hill in it right off the bat. Given the large hill and the fact it was going to make my heart rate climb I figured today's goal will be to keep my heart rate up the entire time. So, I aimed for 145-150 heart rate or bust the entire trip.
And the plan worked great... My knees held together and I didn't have any foot pain what so ever. And once I climbed that initial hill, I slogged down the entire flat stretch from Martindale to Copper street, then I slogged off and on most of straight stretch of Copper Street... And slightly thereafter as the heart rate called for it. 😅😆👍
The route turned out to be slightly shorter than the last time, but the burn was pretty great considering and the fact that hill was there to get my heart pumping right off the bat, I would have to say I enjoyed this walk much more than the last one. My legs didn't really get tired to much till the last little bit, either so it's fair to say my legs are getting a bit more accustomed to the road and the distances. 😀😎
Time also seemed to pass by at a fast rate... I made it to the half way point so fast in my mind I almost called Lynn just to tell her I was already on Kelly Lake road and about to head up Robinson (about half way). Hec k even going down Robinson seemed so much faster than the last time?
Anyway, was it "Too Much Tuesday"... I think the answer is no... No, it wasn't! I enjoyed it, and I don't feel wrecked right now. (I'm sure my knee's may feel differently later today. lol)
Have an amazing day everyone!!! 🤗🤗🤗
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littleflutterby wrote: »Steps for the week
15/8- 6854
16/8- 6594
17/8- 6184
18/8- 6826
19/8- 5317
20/8- 7678
21/8- 3184
22/8- 3467
23/8- 9974
A bit of a write off this week. I was thinking of taking a break for a couple of weeks but I know if I do that that gains would be even more! So regardless of my weight gain or lack of steps imma be accountable!
On a positive, went back to work today. I'm hurting lol but it's good to be at a new store. Everyone is lovely! And I got an A- in my English final! I'm so happy!
I know last year when I was really struggling if I hadn’t stayed the course I would have ended up gaining everything I lost plus more. Did I gain weight, absolutely but being accountable to the group prevented total disaster for me. Hang in there! Are you posting your weight in a separate post? Congrats on your English mark!mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
Amazing steps yesterday! That’s quite the calorie burn. Well done!1 -
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Monday check in
❌ Steps (rest day)
✅ Sleep Score (above 75)
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 5/8 (rest day)
Yesterday was supposed to be a leisurely swim but my heart rate was either in fat burn or cardio most of the time. Gave myself quite the bump on my head. I was swimming on my back and not paying attention. Next thing I knew I smacked into the side of the pool. I saw stars. It was still a relaxing swim so I am taking it as a rest day. Today I am swimming laps then doing a water weight workout. The scale gods were with me this morning and I saw an even 200 on the scales. Hopefully, I can hold on to this and drop .2 pounds by Friday to hit onderland. But I know my weight jumps all over the place before settling on a number.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
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amymartin555 wrote: »Username amymartin555
Weigh in day. Monday
SW. 184
PW. 145.8
CW. 143.2
Pretty good. Getting closer to my 125 goal. The I will reevaluate to see if i should go down to 115. As I am so short my weight needs to be low. It is nice to be less than 20 lbs to my highest goal weight. I didnt think I would get back down to this weight again. It takes a lot of willpower and steps.
Take care everyone!
Great results this week Amy! My fiance is in a similar boat at 4'7" she's completely unsure what a practical end goal is right now... But at least the journey has been fun together.
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
Weight loss ✔️ Cardio ✔️ Weights ✔️ Jonathan, you are on fire today. I think I may have to purchase a renpho scale. I love the data you get.
I didn't realize how much I'd like the scale to be honest... But now that I have it I find it very valuable, it's showing me my hard work is paying off in more ways then just weight loss. Makes all the hard work that more enjoyable!
Sometimes i feel like a bit of an over achiever lately... But it all seems a little easier as time goes by. Well Cardio will always be Hardio! lollittleflutterby wrote: »Steps for the week
15/8- 6854
16/8- 6594
17/8- 6184
18/8- 6826
19/8- 5317
20/8- 7678
21/8- 3184
22/8- 3467
23/8- 9974
A bit of a write off this week. I was thinking of taking a break for a couple of weeks but I know if I do that that gains would be even more! So regardless of my weight gain or lack of steps imma be accountable!
On a positive, went back to work today. I'm hurting lol but it's good to be at a new store. Everyone is lovely! And I got an A- in my English final! I'm so happy!
That's a great way to look at it... Accountability to yourself keeps you honest and ensures you at least got your finger on the pulse of your life. So good plan Tanya!mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
The incredible amount of steps. The workouts, you doing just amazing. You heck, you seem to like gadgets, and with all that weight training your doing, you might want to look at the Renpho Scale aswell?
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972
All I can say is your awesome!
😊 Yes yes.. Or Crazy? 😬🤪lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Monday check in
❌ Steps (rest day)
✅ Sleep Score (above 75)
✅ Exercise
❌ Reminders 5/8 (rest day)
Yesterday was supposed to be a leisurely swim but my heart rate was either in fat burn or cardio most of the time. Gave myself quite the bump on my head. I was swimming on my back and not paying attention. Next thing I knew I smacked into the side of the pool. I saw stars. It was still a relaxing swim so I am taking it as a rest day. Today I am swimming laps then doing a water weight workout. The scale gods were with me this morning and I saw an even 200 on the scales. Hopefully, I can hold on to this and drop .2 pounds by Friday to hit onderland. But I know my weight jumps all over the place before settling on a number.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
This is super exciting... Onderland on the cusp!!! Hope your head don't swell to much or it could bugger your weigh-in day. hehe 🤗😁
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8/22-8/23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz/83oz
Steps 3088 / 12002
Sunday was a rest day and we spent it at my parents house. It's actually been a while since we did that, we've been so busy! Yesterday I got up early and did the 3 mile loop at the lake with dad. It's hard for me to crawl out of bed at 5:45am but I needed time afterwards to get my son ready and off to school at 7:55. So after the walk with Dad I walked my son to school. Cleaned the house during the day, took my daughter to preschool in the afternoon. Oh, and then my husband and I went out for lunch. Its been years since we've been able to do that haha. Picked up the kids later and then hung out for the rest of the day!4 -
Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄6
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KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
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8/22-8/23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz/83oz
Steps 3088 / 12002
Sunday was a rest day and we spent it at my parents house. It's actually been a while since we did that, we've been so busy! Yesterday I got up early and did the 3 mile loop at the lake with dad. It's hard for me to crawl out of bed at 5:45am but I needed time afterwards to get my son ready and off to school at 7:55. So after the walk with Dad I walked my son to school. Cleaned the house during the day, took my daughter to preschool in the afternoon. Oh, and then my husband and I went out for lunch. Its been years since we've been able to do that haha. Picked up the kids later and then hung out for the rest of the day!
Sounds like a really busy day, and good job on getting that early morning walk in.KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
Pleasure to meet you Karly! I'm Jonathan! Looking forward to cheering you on! PS. The cat in your profile pic has an amazing eye colour. (is that weird. lol) 😁1 -
We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131 1
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Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.8
CW: 136.0
LTD: 87.4
I scheduled an appointment next Friday to talk to a plastic surgeon about my stomach. I have a great deal of loose skin there and the upper part has a hard bulge in the middle. It really distorts how I see myself since it is so out of proportion to the rest of me. Will find out what I can realistically expect improvement in, cost and if I am even a candidate for plastic surgery.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131
Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I am using myfitnesspal for more than 3 years to keep track but never got into any challenge.
I have struggled with weight a lot and I am so excited to give my best in September Challenge and be healthier.
Thanks again for having me.3 -
Thanks!! @Poobah1972, That's my baby girl, and everyone that sees her comments on her eyes. Their even more amazing/beautiful in person.2
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.8
CW: 136.0
LTD: 87.4
I scheduled an appointment next Friday to talk to a plastic surgeon about my stomach. I have a great deal of loose skin there and the upper part has a hard bulge in the middle. It really distorts how I see myself since it is so out of proportion to the rest of me. Will find out what I can realistically expect improvement in, cost and if I am even a candidate for plastic surgery.
Great Loss... 😀
I'll be interested in your story. I'll be there one day myself. I'll assume some will be covered by the goverment, but more will need to be done I'll need to pay for. It will be the next big adventure. Still a long way to go on this current adventure though.
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@lindamtuck2018
Username: tahm42
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW (Previous Weight): 221
CW (Current Weight): 220
I am tired today and can tell fall is here. Allergies are so happening even though the temps still say summer my nose and throat are saying uh no. ForgeX fit was good Monday so today is an elliptical or aerial day. Tomorrow at oh stupid early I will see about Forge again... 5am is just so early. I also have more trouble controlling the eating after also. Anybody else have trouble when they are tired, you just want to eat? So far so good this week! I hope everyone else has a great week!3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131
Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I am using myfitnesspal for more than 3 years to keep track but never got into any challenge.
I have struggled with weight a lot and I am so excited to give my best in September Challenge and be healthier.
Thanks again for having me.
Pleasure to have you aboard and very nice to meet you Abi? (Does Abi Work?)...
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Poobah1972 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Monday 08/23
✖️Track my food
✖️Stay on or under my allowed calorie goal
✔️Gym 2/4x each week at least
✔️10k steps daily
✔️2L water daily
Steps:
08/22 - 10,024
08/23 - 14,595
Good morning team! Bit of a late check in but got busy after my workout. It’s gonna be one of those weeks. Lots of errands and appointments and stuff going on here before school starts next Thursday.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥️
IG - maris_transformation_journey
The incredible amount of steps. The workouts, you doing just amazing. You heck, you seem to like gadgets, and with all that weight training your doing, you might want to look at the Renpho Scale aswell?
I will most certainly look into this scale! Thanks 😊
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We have another new member heading our way ....Please welcome @Cormieannie1
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
Welcome to our awesome team ... Wishing you much success
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Good afternoon everyone. Sorry this is late. I'm finding myself being more tired than normal.
Check in for 8/23:
Steps - 4650
Calories 1740
Exercise - none. Home alone most of the day.1 -
8/22-8/23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 80oz/83oz
Steps 3088 / 12002
Sunday was a rest day and we spent it at my parents house. It's actually been a while since we did that, we've been so busy! Yesterday I got up early and did the 3 mile loop at the lake with dad. It's hard for me to crawl out of bed at 5:45am but I needed time afterwards to get my son ready and off to school at 7:55. So after the walk with Dad I walked my son to school. Cleaned the house during the day, took my daughter to preschool in the afternoon. Oh, and then my husband and I went out for lunch. Its been years since we've been able to do that haha. Picked up the kids later and then hung out for the rest of the day!
You are busy yet you meet your goals. I need some of your energy.KatLadyLove2 wrote: »Hello everyone, I'm Karly and I'll be joining your group for September's challenge. Just recently started trying to lose weight and thought that joining this challenge would help keep me motivated. 😄
Welcome aboard! The team is a great tool to add to your weight loss toolbox. It has helped me so much.Beautyofdreams wrote: »Username: Beautyofdreams
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 139.8
CW: 136.0
LTD: 87.4
I scheduled an appointment next Friday to talk to a plastic surgeon about my stomach. I have a great deal of loose skin there and the upper part has a hard bulge in the middle. It really distorts how I see myself since it is so out of proportion to the rest of me. Will find out what I can realistically expect improvement in, cost and if I am even a candidate for plastic surgery.
Fantastic loss! My stomach, arms, breast and upper thighs are an issue. I think here we have to pay out of pocket so it will be a big decision. @Poobah1972 have you heard of ohip covering it for anyone? Will any be covered for you Deb?Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »We have another new member heading our way ... Please welcome @Abi2131
Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I am using myfitnesspal for more than 3 years to keep track but never got into any challenge.
I have struggled with weight a lot and I am so excited to give my best in September Challenge and be healthier.
Thanks again for having me.
Welcome to the team! I hope you enjoy the group as much as I do.@lindamtuck2018
Username: tahm42
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW (Previous Weight): 221
CW (Current Weight): 220
I am tired today and can tell fall is here. Allergies are so happening even though the temps still say summer my nose and throat are saying uh no. ForgeX fit was good Monday so today is an elliptical or aerial day. Tomorrow at oh stupid early I will see about Forge again... 5am is just so early. I also have more trouble controlling the eating after also. Anybody else have trouble when they are tired, you just want to eat? So far so good this week! I hope everyone else has a great week!
Nice loss! I don’t know if it is so much as I want to eat as that’s when it’s easy for me to get a case of I don’t care. I have to be so vigilant that it doesn’t happen. Is forgex new for you?2 -
Good afternoon everyone. Sorry this is late. I'm finding myself being more tired than normal.
Check in for 8/23:
Steps - 4650
Calories 1740
Exercise - none. Home alone most of the day.
I hope you get some energy. I meant to ask you the other day what is the next milestone you want to hit?0 -
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@Poobah1972 have you heard of ohip covering it for anyone?
Personally no.. But you can find them on the internet. My fiancé seems to think I'll be covered at for a basic apron removal.
I'm not so convinced... I guess what it comes down to is.. How far your apron actually hangs, and if it poses a risk to your health. Like do you get sore, bleeding, infections which all can lead to various dangerous situations and/or blood clots.
I'm not sure how to interpret it... Is it hanging X inches enough, or do you also need to have lots of sores? what happens if it hangs down to your knee's, but you take good care of it, wash it regularly and use skin care products on it so that it maintains it suppleness and doesn't cause sores? Does that mean you get no entitlement cause it's not posing a risk to your health? Should I literally walk around not washing it, and hang 25 pound weights off it in my spare time to ensure it impresses when I eventually see a specialist?
Seeing as I'm coming from so large, hopeful I'll qualify for the basic apron removal ( I was getting all sorts of sores and bleed, unfortunately I'm not now... GRRR)... But any kind of tuck especially regarding everything south of my waist which also has lots of issues. Sex parts, inner thighs, balls that can hang so low do to all the extra skin and freedom (not the good freedom) they are in the toilet bowl hanging in the water if I'm not careful. So yeah I need both the bottom end tucked up and connected to the upper end and vice versa.
I Assume the part they may cover is worth around 8000 grand... But i figure I need another 12000 grand on top of that to do the rest? And that doesn't address my chest... I'm not sure how that will turn out though, perhaps i Can build enough muscle to get by?
Hows that for honest? lol
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The Plan
I just came up with a plan, and thought I should post it here to keep myself accountable. 👍
Originally I made a mental plan that when I get down to around 350lb's I would start to try and re-incorporate squats into my routine. I'm not there yet, but this morning for *kitten* and giggles after my walk I tried doing a few deepish BW squats by the kitchen table and I was mildly disappointed that it was still very hard to do and while I can get down fairly low to 90 degree's going lower then that makes it virtually impossible to get out of the hole. And really want to do this right and get deep in to the hole... cause it's the hole, and you know, the hole is where it's at.
And inline with my thoughts from yesterday... I want to try and do some sort of extra leg work tonight after work (Tuesdays). So with that in mind and the fact that I just received a whole assortment of high quality full length Monster Bands. I've been doing some research on what sort of exercises I can do to benefit my legs and lower back to some degree. And let me tell you there is some phenomenal work outs you can do with bands that will make you wish you never ever purchased bands to begin with. Granted a lot of it is probably to advanced for me at the moment (with exception of the straight leg dead lift, and some type of Band Leg Press that looks fun). But it's something to work toward and since it's all band related there is no setup time, perfect for off days.
So my plan for tonight is to utilize bands to assist me in completing as deep as I can go Squats... Sort of like using bands to perform assisted pullups. With any luck this will start training me from ground zero all the way up, and as It get's easier I'll just use lighter and lighter bands until the day I graduate to no bands at all, and then one fine day, I'll need to start throwing weight on my back or using bands to make it harder. I Feel this is probably going to be essential in getting myself ready for proper squatting down the road... And it should be safe on top of it.
So that's the plan for tonight... Figure out what bands and where I putting them on the power rack and how I'm strapping myself in etc.. and just seeing how it goes and where I'm starting. But it's happening. 👍💪😀🤟
Putting the Plan into Action
Good evening Guys!
Alrighty, I did the Band Assisted Squat thing tonight... And I must admit it was a quite the Comedy Show for a moment. lol 😄
The system is literally perfect, I just take 2 matching color bands, and hang one over each side of the pull up bar.... The Bands hang down to past my arm pits bit a good bit. I stick my arms through each side and I get in the set position.
So, the idea is, I get no help support at all at the beginning and then only a small amount of support as I get closer to the 90-degree bend mark.... But as I get lower and lower the support ramps up quite quickly so I get the most support when I'm in my lowest / weakest position where I need it most.
So, I have 6 sets of bands, each colour coded and equating to different strengths of "resistance"... I thought to myself, I don't need the Purple bands (The strongest of the bands I have on hand).... I don't even think I need the Black bands the second strongest. So, I decided... Green! The green band seems about right.
Lynn says to me... I want to watch you... I said sure, go for it. 😋😀
I slide my arms in each band tuck my elbows to my side, arms to my chest.... I spread my feet apart and prepare myself to squat as low as my knees will allow me to bend.
I start my decent... Going down sort of slowly... So far so good... As I get closer to the 90-degree bend mark... Good... Good. Now at the 90-degree mark I think to myself, okay this is where I go lower than I would normally dare. No problem though, because I have some support from these Green bands.... So, feeling confident I go lower... I try to stop, but wait a second, I keep going lower! I start to cantor backward as my eyes open up wide, as I automatically grab onto the green bands with each hand and start to pull in an attempt to stop my decent. And as I pulled the bands just kept stretching... As I quickly realized there was no stopping this train. I met Lynn's eye's I continued backward bands stretching more as I went, readying. I readied myself to the inevitable. I was going down... And down I went. Lol And Lynn got to watch the whole thing. And she enjoyed it. lol 😅😂🤣🤣🤣😂😅
Thank fully the bands did make it into sort of a slow-motion crash.. No injuries... No pain. But I had to laugh out loud myself as I sat on my *kitten* on the floor. Oh, the good times I tell you. 😎😀👍😆
Alright with that out of the way... It all kind of worked out. I realize the Heaviest Purple bands were just right.... And in attempting my first set with those I only managed 5 reps. So, rethinking it a bit more, I then realized I can choke up or choke down by holding the band with my hands either increasing or decreasing support as needed. Truth be told I ended up sitting on the ground 3 times in total tonight. But once all the bugs were worked out, I did manage in addition to the initial 5 rep set... 4 more sets of 20 reps each. And they were difficult enough I got stuck at the bottom a number of times where I kind of had to bounce my *kitten* down and up quickly to get the moment to get out of the hole.
But guess what? most of the movement is fairly unassisted. My heart rate was still spiking to near 130 which mean's it's hard similar to DB Bent over rows and Deadlifts. And the most importantly, I GOT RUBBER LEGS... and if you get RUBBER LEGS, chances are you DOING YOU MUSCLE GOOD. 😄😎😀👍🦵
So I wouldn't be surprised if I'm feeling some interesting muscle pains tomorrow. 😎
And you know what else.. Since I need the strongest band at my disposal, this means I literally have a 5 more sets of bands to work my way through each of which can be adjusted fully depending on how you choke them.... So much room for improvement, and no more excuses to not do it!!! It works plain and simple, and I have a solid path forward. (Plus it takes zero time to setup, so 4-5 sets can be done very quickly)
YEE HAW!!!! 😃🤓😆😊
And that's a wrap... Have a hell of a evening eveyrone and sweet dreams. 🙃🤗💗2 -
@Poobah1972
You are funny! It sounds like good laugh was had with no one injured. You got your system working. I think you are a very determined young man. I know at one time they did the belly apron after gastric bypass. When I looked into bypass about 7 or 8 years ago they had stopped. It would be interesting to see what the criteria is. Quality of life would have to come into play.1 -
Oh man, I'd love some surgery to get rid of loose skin and tighten things up. Sadly, it will have to wait a while - years, really. We're still trying for another baby (miscarried a couple months ago) and will likely have to pay for assistance of some kind (IVF, donor eggs etc) which is expensive. We're going to keep trying on our own a few more months, but it's unlikely at my age.
At some point, I'd really like the whole shebang. Double-chin skin and 360 lift (breasts, upper and lower tummy) my thighs and maybe even my arms.
I looked into it quite a bit a few years ago, before I regained it all through pregnancy. It's not covered by most insurances unless it's a health risk, as Jonathan said. I think I'll likely get it done in Mexico.
I look like a melted candle. It's not the best.2 -
Good evening everyone.
I'm hoping to get the v.a. to take some of my skin. I think I'm in the same boat as you all are.
Check in for 8/24:
Steps - 5070. Did a couple laps around the grocery store to get there.
Calories - 1750. Under, but ugh. Had some peach pie for national peach pie day. I didn't even want any before I read it. Craving.
Exercise - gym. 10 machines. No bike today.
A big welcome to all of our new teammates.2
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