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I have clothes in my closet that I outgrew many years ago but refuse to get rid of because I love them so much. They are part of my future "NSV" hopes. :wink:

Congratulations!

Here's some perspective. I've lost (overall) 90 lbs. That's a newborn calf!

I 100% relate.

18 bricks for me so far, too! 44 bricks by the time I'm done.

Thank you, @merph518 ! It's been insane so far, and as I've only been tracking the loss for just under a year, there's 20 pounds between that first photo and the second that I don't know when they went to (though I'm not complaining!). I hadn't seen a real difference yet, until my mother insisted I look at myself before…

The picture with the hat was taken on my wedding day. I believe that’s the heaviest I have ever been, at roughly 368 lbs. the selfie was taken just a few weeks ago, nearly 5 years to the day as the first, and nearly 90 pounds lighter. Same dress in both. I am using the dress as a Halloween costume and had to take it in…

I've noticed lately this odd bump on both sides of my body...couldn't figure out what it was. It doesn't stick out, but I can feel it when I press my hands to my sides. Yea...it's my pelvis! I can't remember the last time I could feel my pelvic bones.

That's awesome! I shop at Catherine's and I generally love their clothes. I'm back and forth about when I will no longer need to shop there. I love the clothes, but not the prices! I've never been a big LB fan, but generally because I find their styles quite boring and incredibly not *me*!!

Slow is okay! Don't let yourself get discouraged because of it. Fantastic group of people here to support you through every ounce!

I went to the store with my mother this weekend and saw a really cute sweater that I wanted, but couldn't find it in my (supposed) size. She insisted I try on the next size down. It fit! With a little wiggle room! So I'm down another size, even though my scale is currently taunting me with what I assume is this month's…

Specifically the pockets, yes!!!

I have not, but I will! With the sudden cooling down of the weather (think Fargo, ND area), it makes getting out for my walks harder. I do supplement where I can by going to the store on my lunch breaks, so at least I'm not sitting. Fortunately there is a decent length hallway at work where I can walk back and forth, too.…

SW: 347 CW: 278.8 GW: 180 (150 ultimate) Total loss: 68.2 I'm coming up on a year of loss at the end of next month, and I was hoping to be a bit further along before I get there. But, with how slow I've been losing for some months now, I don't think I will hit that one year goal (down 75 lbs). It's a bit discouraging, and…

My son. He's 2.5, and the cutest little thing I've ever seen. He loves to rough-house and run and laugh. I want to do those things with him without feeling like I'm going to pass out. I want to stick around to see him graduate highschool, college...or to do whatever he's going to do in his life. He is my motivation, and…

Nope. :) I was wondering if anyone had any success with it? If anyone has noticed that it does help them?

My most recent NSV: My belly is now below (though barely) the edge of the bathtub when I take a bath! It's been a long time, but it was exciting to notice it last night!

A great non-scale victory for me today. I took my first bubble bath in two months (healing tattoo) and discovered that my belly is now below the edge of the tub! I almost started crying as I can’t remember the last time my belly didn’t stick up above the bathtub! :D

Thank you for posting that. It almost brought me to tears...and had I not been at work (on break), I'm sure it would have. I've never watched James Corden's show, but that video has piqued my interst on who he is.

Wow! You're doing fabulous!

Please consider seeing a professional who can help you! I have suffered with depression most of my life, but didn't know it until 4 years ago. Then it was another 3 years before my doctor was able to find the best medication for me. It's a long process, and one that is best to get started right away. Not every medication…

It's a frustrating thing, for sure! I gain water weight during that time, as well as during the fertile time, so it's frustrating! Fortunately, though, I am on a medication that helps control the mood swings and the cramps. I still get the bloating and fatigue though. Every woman just needs to find the best things for…

Today's goals: 1. Keep below calorie goal! 2. Get that 4K steps in! 3. Take a walk with the little and the SO just for FUN! 4. Ignore that the scale claims I gained 4.5 pounds overnight, and remember it's water weight from being female.

65 for me! Still going!

Swimming is hard! It's my favorite way to get exercise, and I miss it greatly! I'm looking into ways I can get back in it, but the small town I live in and my work schedule kinda' conflict. ;) I took water aerobics when I was pregnant (on the recommendation of my doctor), and ended up *losing* weight while pregnant.…

Completely relatable. ;)

I started this challenge on August 26th, so anything before that date is not listed. SW: 287 lb GW: 267 lb W4 8/25: 287 W5 9/1: 286 W6 9/8: 281.2 W7 9/15: W8 9/22: W9 9/29: W10 10/6: W11 10/13: W12 10/20: W13 10/27: W14 11/3: W15 11/10: W16 11/17: W17 11/24: Final!!!! 12/1: Total loss: What I've learned about myself:…

I can actually attest to this. For some years I have silently examined (from a distance) the seating possibilities whenever I go places, so that I can determine which would be the least embarrassing for me to sit in. I carry a lot of my excess weight in my thighs and butt, so when I sit down it all spreads. Trust me, I do…

I've had a great day so far! I did an extra weigh-in for the week, and discovered I had lost a little more weight! I was already thrilled with that. Then I was able to get in a nearly 45 minute walk on my lunch break and was just shy of 2 miles! I'm a bit tired now, and attempting to get motivated to get some work done.…

If you have access to a swimming pool, then try out some water aerobics! I did that while I was pregnant, and it was incredible for me. I had no pain in my joints, and enjoyed myself in the process!