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Tired of Letting Life Past Me by - Houston, TX

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I've been on this site since February and have...

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I've been on this site since February and have found some very encouraging words and images. I really would love to have a bbl, breast reduction/lift and Lipo and I have contacted Dr. Cortes and was told I should lose 20 to 25 lbs which was just a little discouraging but as much as I want this procedure I will buckle down and get it done. Please help ladies! Any tips or encouraging words are more than welcome and if anybody else is in the same boat we can motivate each other. Last weigh I was around 203 lbs, personally I would like to be around 170 to 180. I will post pics because I know I like to see them and I'm sharing my journey with you all. Wish me luck, tomorrow starts my journey.

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May 11, 2015
The only thing that ever worked for me personally losing weight was low carb. I've never really been able to diet well as far as low calories. I love to eat!! I was in the same boat as you about 13 yrs ago when I first moved to Houston. Once I moved here and left my significant other at the time I decided I just didn't want to be that heavy anymore. I adopted a low carb lifestyle which happens to be a lot less restricting and I even took phentermine for a while (still do off and on) and went from about 205 to where I am now. I stay between 170-180. I finally had my tt which I've been dying to have for years and I plan on maintaining it with low carb and exercise. My goodness I wish I could show you pics from about 15 yrs ago Anyway just wanted to let u know it's doable and all you have to do is set your mind to it. Im not saying what I did works for everyone but it's what worked for me. I wish you lots of luck on your journey.
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May 11, 2015
I agree with Coconursie. I was 207 Aug. 2014 and have lost 35 lbs. so far. I have a goal of about 155-160. I am stuck at the moment and reaľly need to go hard working the rest off. But I have watched my portions and cut starch, carbs and sugar. Have I been perfect... of course not...but close to it. Lol I feel great too. Still working towards my goal though. You can do it sis; I know you can! :-)
May 11, 2015
Hi hon, I was able to lose close to 25 pounds with Weight Watchers, God bless you and stay encouraged
May 11, 2015
Hi I started eating oatmeal (quaker oats )every morin add cin/little butter/ what ever u like its cheAp. Tuna plain tuna With onions in a wrap or over salad with a little dressing of your choice very little ! N dinner grill chick or chop meat burger over a salad and if I get hungry after that I would have more oatmeal but just plain or my yogurt I love yogurt I also exercise three times a week sometimes four if I feel like it I only work out for an hour 1/2 I still need to lose another 20lbs lets momotivate each other good luck!!!!
May 13, 2015
You are good! If I don't have enough variety I will lose my mind, I get bored very quickly. I've been doing pretty good with salads and vegetables, walking everyday and I even started insanity. We can def motivate each other I'm all I'm!
May 14, 2015
Lol I'm in :) I loveeee food it's hard I try very hard but let me kn how your doing k I think after my BR it might be easier to lose the wait I should lose 40 but for now I set my goal at 20 lol
May 15, 2015
I love food too. I'm a really big emotional eater. We just have to find good healthy food, it is possible. We can do it! Just small steps at a time
May 16, 2015
Hi WiseGirl how is it going?
May 13, 2015
Good luck. I just had a breast reduction. done. I have many pictures because I started my journey last sept. But had a turn of events. Go to my page I have lots of pics. Since I had a lot of time in between my first doc and the 2 nod. One. I will post more after pic in two more weeks.
May 13, 2015
Thank you! How do you like so far?
May 13, 2015
Thank you so much, I am trying to get it right this time, been during for forever. I tried phentermine but with my other meds I don't think it helped. It did for my sis but one day she thought she was having a heart attack from taking them so she stopped A's I think it scared her.