Today I've officially lost 40 pounds! But the best part is, I went and donated two trash bags of clothes that are too big for me after I left the gym!
Clothes too big!
Working out at the gym! ...

Thanks! I'll try that. It's just weird to feel sore when I'm getting lighter! My body is just adjusting, I guess. The fitbit is addicting!

Awesome! I got it now. Soo... About those aches and pains?

I got a One. I love it so far, but haven't figured everything out yet. It's super small, you don't notice you're wearing it at all.

I don't think it syncs up with MFP. I just like it because you wear it and it keeps track of steps, distance, projected calories burned, etc.

As I'm losing weight and moving more it seems my old achy joints are feeling better, but new places are sore. Anyone else experience this? My knees don't hurt as much but my hips are sore?! Maybe...

I did work all day. I'm an elementary special education teacher, so as you can imagine I keep quite busy.

I had my surgery last Thursday, May 2nd. I spent 2 nights in the hospital with the best care and not much pain. I WALKED and SIPPED as much as I possibly could. I went back to work today with no...

Only 12 hours until my surgery! I can't believe it's here. Time seemed to fly by.. I'm already so proud of completing my pre-op diet-WITHOUT CHEATING ONCE. It was actually pretty easy. I feel like...

10 days until my surgery! I can't believe it's gone by so fast. I feel prepared for the pre-op diet. But I'm still so nervous about the surgery and the emotional effects afterwards. Don't get me...

That's what I was thinking! Seems a little too ambitious. I'll be taking more work off, just to make sure!

My doctor said I'll have the surgery Thursday, spend one night at the hospital, and be ready to go back to work on Monday. Is this possible or typical? It seems like I see a lot of posts talking...

It's just a short time until my surgery. I came here because I need advice, tips, and most of all support. I'm really nervous and excited at the same time. I look forward to getting to know y'all and...