I have heard we're not supposed to drink from a straw, BUT I drink everything from one. it helps me from taking huge sips. Ive never had indigestion, heartburn, or the burpees the whole time Ive...

It is an amazing tool!
Congrats on your success!!!!


People can mess up, just like anything else- WE are in control. We still have to make good choices about food, we still need to get our...

I dont know if you pray, but please let me offer one for you...
Times like this are easy to get angry, but now is the time for positive thoughts.
Im am not a bible beater, but I am a believer!!

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My mind wont let me SEE my weight loss, yes, I can tell when I try on clothes that use to be too tight and now they are baggy, and yes, I hear people say it- but when I look in the mirror I still see...

Congratulations!!!!! What an awesome feeling!!!!

I struggled so much mentally for the first couple months after surgery. You have to get support, a counselor, go to a group- do something to get your mind thinking in the right direction. I did, and...

You go gurl!!!!

Thank you everyone! Im gonna have to find a pic in the Jeans...

Its funny how we all want to lose weight so badly, then, once we finally begin to do it our minds still "see" fat.

Mind over...

TRUST me it happens so fast- you wont even realize you are smaller! I look at myself, and I cant see the difference- but sizes dont lie!

You WILL get there!

*beauty pageant wave***

LOL thanks!!!! :)

ALL my pants are baggy and saggy, I was invited to a party, so I thought Id go out and buy something new.

Enter- LANE BRYANT. This has been my go to for something quick for so long, so I went in...

LOOK AT YOU SKINNY GIRL!!!!!! LOVE it!!!! ;)

LOOK AT YOU SKINNY GIRL!!!!!! LOVE it!!!! ;)

lol.... we lost our fluffy coat of fat- our bodies are like "what the hell?!?!"

Id rather be cold than sweating when its not hot! I DO NOT miss that! LOL

I STILL feel like this. LOL

The best way to kinda get past the anxiety of eating is to simply take it slow, and realize that eating is not for fun anymore- its for living.

Small bites,...

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!! Beautiful!!!! Congratulations sweetie!!!!

Finding a GOOD Doctor is hard. These days almost impossible. SMH. I really hope this revelation helps you on your journey- you WILL prove her wrong!!!

I regret not being MENTALLY ready before I did this. There are things I miss- like pepsi.... lol but I dont regret doing this. It changes everything....for the good.

go skinny dipping, wear sexy lingerie and actually be sexy in it. Wear 4 inch heels and walk flawlessly in them. Sit in my husbands lap, ride a horse, sun bathe in public, wear short shorts and mini...

Good job!!! MAn this really sucks sometimes, but its SO worth it when you step on that scale!

you didnt pass up yummy food, you passed on bad habits and being unhealthy! ;)

strips did nothing for my gas.

The gas is usually just within your body- not in your digestive track, so sometimes those strips wont work. What helped me was walking, and a heating pad where the...

At first I was scared, but I missed chewing so much that I took a chance and ate!

Just go slowly, small bites, chew chew chew, and you'll be fine! Trust me- you will know when its time to stop-...

maybe SHE'S the one who is too small.... ;)

yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!! CONGRATS SKINNY MINI!!!!


go go go go!!! *happy dance*

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!! When I hit onederland Im gonna hire a skywriter! lmao

It was hard writing the posts- but I found that writing them made me own my feelings and shortcomings- and owning those things will make me stronger and more focused! Its always comforting to know...