Carrying over from the last thread, KSWL and Zalco, I am sorry to hear of your Hashimoto's diagnoses. I also have an inactive thyroid-- mostly dead now but first diagnosed in my late teens. I hope meds help you keep it in check.

I realized yesterday that I had slipped by a major milestone without realizing it. I passed the 50lb loss mark earlier this week. I can't say exactly how long it took me-- my losses started at the beginning of the pandemic but then I stalled part way through after my dad's death and then through some dental work. I do know that I have lost about 1/2 of that since January this year.

I still don't see a 50lb loss when i look in the mirror -- especially not in my face which I swear looks fleshier than before the losses. However, I have gone down 2 pants sizes and my clothes are fitting differently. I feel better for sure ... and I am looking forward to continued losses.

How are you doing? How are you feeling about your progress?

@JennaVaNowSC -- I am so glad you posted! Please don't ever feel like you don't have anything to share! 25lb and 14" since May is AMAZING progress-- you should be very proud! You have proven to yourself that you CAN do this.. I think that is so much a part of the journey is showing yourself that you can be in control of your health! I know I speak for others when I say: YOU ARE INSPIRING!

I didn't read your post until I posted mine-- we share the same struggle when we look in the mirror. I suspect that we aren't fair judges of our appearance. We learn to lie to ourselves as we gain weight-- and at the same time, we are our own harshest judges. My suggestion for us both is to focus on the measurable changes-- pounds and inches... and on the more subjective changes like how we feel! I bet there are things you can do more easily now that you've lost 25 lb! Is it easier to do every day things like tie your shoes.. or do you find you can do things easier without getting out of breath?

I understand you have other health issue that impact your ability to exercise or be active-- but I bet you can find something that will help strengthen your body. Maybe pilates? I am not sure but I bet your dr can recommend activities that will not only build muscle but maybe help with your bad knees and disks. I wish I had better suggestions to help you... but I do know that cutting 25lb most definitely has to help your knees and back. Well done! I am so impressed with your progress! 👍

Thank you! Funkyart, I appreciate your support so much! Yes, i do find it easier, to get up frmo a chair, or tie my shoes etc. I have set aside a small bedroom for an exercise room, ordered a portable fold-up stationary exercise bike from QVC, my DH moved a tv into my room (because it gave him an excuse to buy a honkin' 70 inch tv for himself. haha), so now I am, every other day, doing some Sweatin' to the Oldies with Richard Simmons, some You Tube exercise videos for seniors, and the bike about 5 miles a day. Working up to You Tube Pilates. Cannot afford to go to pilates classes. Every other day is about all i can handle. I am older, out of shape, have fibromyalgia on top of the Hashimotos and cancer.....so I am pacing myself. but you know what? I will get there! I am proud of myself. I still eat things i shouldn't (hello dark chocolate) but I know if i totally deprive myself I will quit.

I guess you will think you have created a monster by replying to me, I promise not to post my whole life here. My other thing going on....I am debating stopping the hair dye. I am a natural redhead, strawberry blonde really all my life. Been coloring my hair a light auburn for 20 years now. Stylist says I am 100% gray/white but that I won't like my hair without the dye. She has strongly discouraged me from stopping the dye for several year now. I know redheads don't gray well, but I am so over the hair dye thing, the time, the money...and with my red hair, after two weeks it fades to orange...and I hate it. DH says not to listen to the stylist, she has a vested interest ($) in me continuing to color my hair. I am kind of scared of making the decision, but I guess it's only hair, right? Anyway, thanks for listening. Have a wonderful day1

@JennaVaNowSC I am impressed that you are as active as you are with fibromyalgia, knee and disk issues! My mother, who is almost 80, has many of the same issues you do and is really struggling. I spent part of the day with her yesterday and it broke my heart. She said she dreams of just RUNNING in the field behind her house. Now to be fair, her current limitations were brought on after a fall-- but really, my point is that the work you are doing now is going to make you so much stronger and healthier as the years go on! I wish my mother had started to build up muscle before it reached this point. I hope that is inspirational to keep you going-- activity and building muscle will make everything easier as you age.

And FWIW I hate organized classes-- ok, maybe hate is a strong word but I have used pilates and yoga videos and DVDs off an on for many years. Start with those for beginners.. and work up. I loved them for my mind and my body!

And funny, while not exactly health related, I am also considering cutting back on my hair dying. I only ever got highlights but I did have a lot of them! Just yesterday I was with family and decided I will keep my (currently brunette) hair color but continue to add minimal highlights. And you are right-- it's only hair-- if we don't like it, we can change our minds with a simple salon appt!

Have a great day-- and thanks for posting and sharing your experiences and your huge successes!

Best wishes to your mother! Sounds like you are a wonderful, caring daughter! I wish i had never let my weight get so out of hand, and I wish I had started sooner. But it is what it is!

One of the things that is a struggle for those of us watching calories or with dietary restrictions is how to handle dinners out. I have had a few lately and yesterday another came up for my nephew's last dinner before going to college.. we ended up ordering take out from a restaurant and I had decided to excuse myself and head home to make a salad.. and let them spend the time together as a family. I received dirty looks from my nephew, my sister and my mother swhen i tried to make my exit so I gave in and joined them.

I was pleased to find a menu option that was acceptable -- broiled scallops on cauliflower risotto with steamed/herbed veggies. it was delicious-- still probably more calories than I'd like as I could clearly taste the parmesan and butter but I was happy with the choice. I only ate 1/3 of the meal-- so tonight we'll see how it tastes reheated.

I wish there were more and better options at restaurants -- but I don't think we have to discount or fear dining out. Of course it is harder for those of you who are vegetarians, gluten-free, etc. but i do think there are more options than even 5 yr ago.

I hope I haven't killed your Healthy Lifestyle posts with my longwinded stuff. I did not mean to hijack. Or run people off. I noticed no one else has posted their progress today. Sorry.

Re..eating out, I agree. With it being just the two of us, we eat out more than we really should. And i find it hard to eat healthy and within my weight watchers guidelines. Today I spent the majority of my allotted points at lunch out, so its a salad for dinner. i have to plan ahead the points I use. At home, DH is the main cook, and he has been great about helping me plan around the points.

@JennaVaNowSC - wow! You are making such amazing progress. Way to go! That is really impressive. I'm so glad you found something that is working for you with WW, and your husband is being so supportive. Are you on the WW app? I did WW a few years ago and really thought that forum was helpful. It was supportive and full of lots of information and tools and tricks to make WW work for you.

@Funkyart 50 pounds! Congratulations to you. That is quite a milestone for sure. That is really wonderful. You've had several great weeks in a row!

I don't notice too much in the mirror, but I did look back and do some side by side photos of myself on my phone -with before and currently, and I can tell a difference there. It's nice to recognize the change for sure. We are working hard for it - it's good to recognize it.

My week has been not great - 3 birthday celebrations, and out to eat both nights this weekend. Three times they were meals with no real choices other than eating in advance and not eating. I can usually do OK at restaurants, but my choices were pretty limited this week. I put my CGM back on and it agreed this wasn't the best food week for me:) Also - way too much alcohol. I even had birthday cake and fried chicken. So, moving on! Such is life - it was a good week of friends and family and I did my best. I am still making much healthier choices than I was making 6 months ago the vast majority of the time.

No idea about weight - I'd say not great, but I did exercise every day, and fasted through to lunch a couple times when I could. So I don't think there was too much backslide, just no real progress.

This upcoming week looks a little quieter for the most part, so hopefully I can get completely back on track.

Congrats Funky! That is great!! We are another couple who eat out a good bit. However, I think I am mostly able to find good options. I order salads much of the time out. Today I had a salad with chicken, cranberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, red onions. So good! My problem is we split a dessert. Actually, we left a bit, so not even half a dessert. I do allow myself the occasional treat.

Sue, I am not one who likes exercise. Maybe it is the thought of exercise, but I do enjoy walking so yes to the after dinner walks. My husband and I enjoy walks around the neighborhood and we have a good place to walk. I also use exercise bands and the weighted hula hoop. I need to get a fitbit or something and count steps.

Thanks Legomom! Yes the WW app. I don't care for in -person meetings. The Connect portion of the app is helpful. Very encouraging to see other's progress and before and after pix. And, give yourself the grace to enjoy your celebrations! Tomorrow is a new day. I have learned over the years that if I deny myself something, it will not work out well for me. I did Low Carb years before it was a "thing". Lost weight but knew that i would not be going the rest of my life without pizza, or potatoes, or bread. HaHa. So I am trying Moderation. Easing into the exercises, and forgiving myself for the almond milk, 4 WW point, ice cream sandwich I just ate.

Tina, I use my iPhone to count steps. I have Accupedo app but your phone also does the same thing. It’s the red heart.

I always want my phone with me while out walking.

Oh legomom, sorry you were in restaurants that didn't give you healthier options! They were celebrations and we will have them over the year-- I say do the best you can and move on to the next day. We aren't going to win or lose the game on one meal!

I am happy to say that the reheated scallops were not too bad. Not as good as "just made" but decent enough. I had another 1/3 tonight for dinner-- and have the same for tomorrow. I think the veggies (sweet potato and yellow carrots) were actually better today!

I admit that I don't have much of a sweet tooth so that helps me when dining out-- but I have more of a sweet tooth now than I had in the past 58 yr. When I want something a little indulgent, I have either made or ordered coffee. If I feel I really want something sweet, I go for iced coffee with brown sugar syrup.. otherwise hot coffee with cream is enough. But I understand it isn't the same as a creme brulee or chocolate cake!

I have about 200 calories left today (of 1000 calories) so for dessert tonight, I am going to have my new indulgence-- Pink Pineapple. OMG it is so sweet and delicate-- I can't even tell you. I am obsessed! I can have a full cup for 120 calories. I am right up on my limit for intermittent fasting but I will take a few minutes to enjoy it!

I usually wait to post until a little later in the week, but I'm just happy to say that I am so close to my goal weight. I'm less than a pound away! I generally feel so much better and physically capable. I'm keeping up with my 4x/week swimming and 3x/week running. I'm still lifting 3-4x/week. I think I'll have another two weeks of morning 50m swimming available at this pool and I will have to adapt after that, but will keep up at least 3x/week. This morning my swim felt great: I felt so fast and strong.

Today is one of my 2 fast days. I've been pretty consistent about one of the days a full fast and one of the days with a small under 500cal meal. We'll see if I feel up to the full fast today or not. It's more difficult with my husband home since he eats 3 meals.

The gluten free vegetarian thing is definitely not a lot of fun, but I'm making it work. I tried to make some new recipes last week and unfortunately that lentil curry I shared last week just wrecked my digestive system for several days. I'm so bummed. I have no idea why as I do eat lentils and curry spices regularly. Last night I went out to a restaurant with a friend from out of town and felt so lucky that they had vegetarian and gluten free labeling and I found one item I could eat. To be honest, it wasn't great and I think I could have made something more delicious at home, but at least I was able to socialize. My doctor has also given me a big list of supplements so I placed a $250 order yesterday and will be trying to remember to take them. Really not excited about it, but hopefully it can help continue the digestive healing. I think the ones that I'm most annoyed about are two powders that she say she "just eats in a smoothie" but I don't eat smoothies because I feel like that's a slippery slope for me to add more calories. Not looking forward to chugging water with gross powders.

@JennaVaNowSC I'm glad you posted and please don't feel like you're driving anyone away. If anything, your posts are inspiring and encouraging. I'm so impressed with your weight loss and all you are accomplishing.

@Funkyart congratulations on 50lbs!! That's amazing! Wow! And where are you getting this pink pineapple! I am drooling looking at it! I've been enjoying watermelon and cantaloupe for dessert sometimes, and snacks.

@legomom23 that's great that you're seeing progress in the mirror! That is such a great feeling. It sounds like you're doing really well balancing social eating with sensible eating and fasting.

Wow-- love seeing how many goals are being hit. Huge congrats, PricklyPear! You are a great inspiration!

I am getting the pink pineapple pre-cut at wegmans-- though Giant Food (mid-atlantic region) shows a full pineapple on their site but out of stock. I also heard a rumor that Costco sometimes has it. It really is delicious-- but it is expensive. I pay $8 for 12 oz.. or $11 for a whole pineapple.

More later-- but wanted to be sure to mark your almost achievement, Pricklypear! Your goal is in arm's reach!

Congrats Funky and way to go Jenna!

We are big fans of pink pineapple too. It is milder and sweeter, and pretty! We first got it a few years ago at a specialty market but it is now widely available. Dole sold it in a pretty box with pink foil at Valentine's Day! I think it some how is hybridized from tomatoes and gets its color from lycopene.

Mtn, I had no idea it was hybridized with tomato-- but lycopene is another excuse to keep it on my shopping list!

It is kind of hard to find here-- but I have been able to get it 4x since I discovered it 2 weeks ago so it isn't that hard to find! I served it this weekend in a big bowl with blackberries scattered throughout. It was very pretty!

I snagged photos for my family (who are all obsessed now too!)

I have yet to find a whole pineapple .. but it comes in this box:

Well this map is disappointing for me. No Pinkglow Pineapple in the moutain west! Boo.

https://www.pinkglowpineapple.com/store-location

And the buy online option for the west is sold out. I'll have to check back again and see if any more come in stock. I love pineapple and I love trying new fruits and veggies.

From what I saw, the "buy online" option is ridiculous-- $36 or more for one pineapple! I am not even sure if that includes shipping!

It's good-- but not sure it is that good. (ok, truth? I bought $32 worth of cut pink pineapple to take to a small gathering this past weekend so I guess maybe I think it is that good-- but this won't be a regular thing.)

I love seeing that so many of you are making progress with exercise-- it seems it has been easier for me to stay on track with <1000 calories than adding even the smallest amount of exercise. I am just doing really poorly with managing my time with the increased work hours. There's no excuse-- I AM a project manager among other things. I can manage a team of people and keep all their activities coordinated but managing my own life to coordinate with work and family obligations, I am failing. I didn't even get the garbage out this past week! I WILL pull it together this week.

I have a few family members interested in the weighted hula hoop so that will be fun. I am doing better with getting up from my chair every few hours and walking around. It's just a baby step to take that to pulling out a jump rope or hula hoop or popping downstairs to the treadmill. My progress continues but it is slowed. I KNOW I need the added exercise to keep making good progress.. and my head needs it. I feel my base stress level rising -- I am managing stress well but when the baseline increases, it's harder to deal with the unexpected stressors. Exercise is the key to many health points and I am going to get moving.

You all are so inspiring-- love seeing your dedication and your successes! Thank you all for sharing the ups and the downs!

Legomom, I have 2 of 4 birthday celebrations to go yet this month-- then I get a break until October. I have made the best choice I could when dining out-- not as good as I would make at home but I did maintain healthy serving sizes. I have not avoided cocktails so there's that-- but I choose to enjoy holidays and celebrations in moderation. I just don't believe that one or two days is going to have a long-term impact on my progress. The key is what we do the day after the Birthday celebration-- and the day after that! Onward, my friend!

@Funkyart I definitely find exercise decreasing my stress levels. I just feel so much more calm and capable when I've had some exercise within the last day. A lot of the exercise I choose (swiming, running, hiking) is a lot of quiet time and opportunity for problem solving and reflection. And that sometimes helps me with inner turmoil or work challenges. I hope you can find some time for yourself! Also, $36 is a bit steep for a single pineapple. Yikes. Checking the west coast one again, it's $29 if it was in stock. Might be worth a splurge once but I don't think I could do it often.

Jenna, your progress is wonderful to read--thank you for sharing it. You're inspirational in overcoming challenges. I look forward to reading more from you!

Funky, congratulations on your milestone! I'm really happy for you Keep it up--you're making such valuable lifestyle changes for which you'll thank yourself down the road. I understand long work hours and trying to fit in exercise, but I think using small pockets of time is a great strategy that can add up during the course of a week.

Prickly, it's wonderful to read your continued dedication to exercise--I'm so impressed with you you do. I hope you get some relief from the digestive issues.

Legomom, and everyone about eating out: Before/during pandemic, I was not a fan of eating out, and so when I did, I allowed myself to splurge on a dish. That was OK when dining out once a month.

This summer, my social schedule amped up and new restaurants came on the radar of friends. I eat out much more frequently, so the old strategy of "treat myself" no longer works. But I also am not a fan of always ordering salads. I do find it helpful to review the menu ahead of time and have a game plan. I'm ok if I stay away from steak houses and bar/grill types of restaurants.

I'm doing well overall. According to my sore muscles, raising the intensity of my strength training is working. I'm still working on incorporating more protein, and one of the "hacks" I learned is to simply mix a bit of protein powder in some greek yogurt. I don't care for smoothies, but one of my kids left some protein powder here when he went back to college. It's a good way of using it up.

Thanks, Funky, for continuing this.

🧡 yes---- i also loved swimming, running and hiking for the "quiet time". I don't have regular access to a good lap pool and i am just not in shape enough yet to swim miles or even just run but I will start out with a walking/run routine and work up. Still.. just reading your post, my head went to that zone and calm space! :)

i just need to get my butt in gear and adjust to the long work days. It is not just exercise that is suffering.

As for pink pineapple, keep and eye out for it! It may pop up at one of your grocery stores! I hope so-- it's really such a treat!

Funky, congrats on your weight loss. That is amazing.

I had never seen nor heard of pink pineapple before. And now I have created a grocery order from Wegmans for the sole purpose of getting my very own pink pineapple (plus standard nonpink groceries). I have also added the Brooklyn Bred item and let's see, anything else I need, Funky?

I went to a private Pilates class this morning for the first time ever. Wow, it is a lot to think about between form and breathing and other new tricks. I like exercise where you have to think so hard, you forget you're working. I have signed up for several more private classes, then a couple of "foundations" classes. It is expensive but I feel like it could change my body. I am hoping to get to a point where I am taking 1-2 classes a week (they have virtual classes too) along with my Peloton home workouts 3-4 times a week. Also, I can walk to the Pilates studio (less than 1/2 mile) so it's super convenient.

DS and his fiancee surprised us by coming home for several days so we have been eating and drinking too much. Out to lunch, out to dinner, had to buy cookies "for the kids"... you know. Back to basics, again, when they leave tomorrow. (We knew fiancee was going to be in town for work -- I met up with her for dinner and DS was waiting for me in the restaurant entry -- I have never been so surprised in my life. Yes, I cried. I have become so sappy about my kids in my old age.)

Sue. You are so not old! Whar a nice surprise from your son 🙂. And now, i want a cookie. Thanks alot!! 🤣

Awww Love the surprise visit, Sue! So sweet!

I have a number of wegman's favorites-- I'll start a new thread later tonight (I hope) to share some of mine.. and others can add on. I know there are at least a few Wegman's shoppers. There are a few items I will share with you now--

The grilled lemon garlic chicken is excellent. The marinade isn't all that flavorful but it is as if i grilled it myself.

I also think their prepared meatballs (just the meatballs, not with pasta) are pretty decent. Not nearly as good as my homemade but good.

I am very picky about lunchmeat/deli meats but i really like their organic oven baked turkey-- not the honey or the hickery, the basic stuff.

Wegman's Pesto (it comes in a deli tub-- not a jar)

Wegman's hummus - my favorite store bought-- better than the well-known brands. I like the veggie but know that it contains a spicy kick (cayenne and cumin, i believe). Other flavors do not all have spice.

Amore Blush sauce is AMAZING .. not the best diet sauce but i can make it fit in 1000 calories a day if i am careful otherwise.

Oh.. and if you saw the brooklyn bred, you must have seen the Beano White Pizza Sauce-- i think it's great but i prefer white pizza.. the wegmans pizza sauce is also good. Better than any other store bought I've tried.

More later..

Funkyart - When I go to Wegmans (Raleigh NC) to check on the Brooklyn Bred pizza crusts, I will see if they have the pink pineapple. :) Although I may just have to stick w/ the $1.89 pineapple I got at Aldi last night, LOL!

Tina, oops, I should have said as THEY get older. I am not getting older. LOL.

I get misty about my kids all the time now. They are all at various crossroads and I think that has something to do with it? DS1 gave DS2 a bday gift the other day...DS2 looked at DS1 in the eye and said, so sweetly, thank you so much, I really appreciate it, and I had to hide my head in my bag, looking for a kleenex for my, um, allergies. I'm losing it.

Feathers11., Mtnrdredux, pricklypearcactus....thank you, all, that is so kind! I do not feel that I am progressing much, Gained a pound on my weigh-in this week. But I am not giving up. I am so enjoying everyone's posts and ideas and accomplishments.

The pink pineapple looks amazing. Will have to check for it here. We don't have a Wegmans around Charleston. But there is Trader Joes and Whole Foods. I.m hitting Aldi up for tiny little cherry tomatoes, so sweet and great for a snack instead of reaching for the chocolate.

Congratulations everyone on your progress and perserverance.

I've never seen that fancy pineapple, but our local Aldi’s does carry these pineberries that look like strawberries but taste like pineapple and strawberry together.

We’ve gotten good ones and some that were just meh, but they are very pretty.

Funky, Jenna and Pricklypear—- congrats to all on your amazing successes! We are all at different points in our ongoing personal makeovers and each person’s progress is something to be celebrated.

Our choral society is back in rehearsals for the fall concert and I meet a fellow alto friend for dinner every Monday beforehand. Luckily the restaurant we frequent has my preferred healthy dinner— a big salad with anything you want on it and 3 oz of sliced grilled chicken breast on top. I never order salad dressing, just balsamic vinegar (but not a reduction). I can get a great, filling meal with 335 calories.

I’m starting a walking program tomorrow in the indoor pool. Dr thought it is still too early to be walking with the recent Achilles tendon problem but okayed this. I really did not want to do the pool thing because I hate getting my hair wet unless I was planning to wash it anyway! I’ve tried bathing caps and they give me a headache and pull my hair, so I decided to wear a turban. Yes, you heard it here, I am going to look like my mom in the 70’s—- maybe someone will mistake me for Emma Fellowes!

Jenna, You are an inspiration to me You have accomplished a great deal with many obstacles in your way. Congratulations! So glad that you posted.

Funky, Congratulations on the 50 pound milestone, a huge accomplishment. So happy for you!

Legomom, It is so hard to eat out. That said I do it, I need to make this healthy eating work for me for the long term and eating out is an enjoyable part of life. Sometimes I fail but I just keep going. That said my weight loss is on the slow side, but the weight is going down.

Prickly and Sueb, You are so good at staying on track and beyond with exercise. Looking forward to hearing more about the pilates program.

My week has gone well. Lost a pound; I am back to my pre-trip (June/July) weight my but my shorts are still tight, I am a bit confused and sad that my body changed so quickly. Started working out to videos as it is too hot to be exercising outside most of the day. If I do not feel that I accomplished enough, I end up melancholy at the end of the day. The videos helped my mood for sure.

Ah Jill.. you have been through a lot in these last few months. Give yourself some grace! You lost the stress and vacation pounds and you are totally back on track. Glad the videos not only make you feel accomplished but that they are elevating your spirits too!

I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for the kind words for hitting my 50lb loss milestone! It has been kind of weird though and I want to share it here in case anyone else has experienced the same ...

So first off, the milestone passed without me even realizing it. It was almost a whole week before i knew that last week's loss took me over the 50lb mark. I do track my weight a few times a week but the default view is the last 30 days. Anyhow, that may be part of the reason that I just don't feel excited or proud or well... anything actually. I am looking forward and eager to chip away at the next 50 -- I am confident and committed. It's not that I feel anything negative or self-sabotaging. I just don't feel especially proud or like this was an achievement.

I want to be clear-- I am not upset or looking for support or more kudos LOL, You all have been great and encourage me in so many ways. It just seems odd that hitting the milestone itself just didn't spark any reaction from me. I guess that's fine as long as I stay motivated.

Have any of you experienced the same?

No! If I achieved something on a par with that type of accomplishment I would be taking out a full page ad in the Sunday Times. Or our local daily. Or our monthly community newsletter. I’d definitely be happy and proud! YOU! GO! GIRL!!!!

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LOL! Maybe if it wasn't an odd number?

Funky, perhaps this milestone didn't spark a reaction because you are focused on a different goal (such as a specific weight or monthly goal). And that's ok! We can all still celebrate your success and you shouldn't feel guilty for not being particularly excited.

An odd number? HALF of 100? It’s a stupendous number, AND it’s not odd,it’s even!

LOL Kswl! Love your enthusiasm!

Maybe that is it, Pricklypear-- I have been targeting the weight I was when I met SO as a sorta halfway milestone -- and that is just another 5lb away. Also, Ive been dancing around the 50lb mark... up and down from as many as 51lb to 48lb. In fact, today I am at 49.6 .. so maybe it just doesn't feel true or valid yet.

My biggest mental goal has not been a number-- but it has been to get into a specific pair of jeans-- side zip dark denim jeans that I used to just love! IIRC they aren't an especially small size but they are a great slender look and I always felt great in them. I suspect they are another 20-25lb in my future.

We are all at different points in our ongoing personal makeovers and each person’s progress is something to be celebrated.

<<YES! I love this! I know I can be very weight focused but I love that so many discussions focus on improvements-- incremental improvements in diet, exercise, healthy behaviors! It doesnt matter if you have 5lb to lose or 150lb or no lb to lose-- every healthy improvement is a success!

Funky: two thumbs up on the pink pineapple and the organic turkey! Haven’t tried the ”Bred” yet.

So glad you enjoyed! I just had a delivery of both this evening! (I already have the "Bred".. will save that for a Friday splurge)

This is for you, Funky. (Well I mean really it’s for me…)