Un-Tangled-Getting My Life Back....PTR!! TR Started! 5/30

[zanzibar138]

You look just like an older version of my best friend in primary (elementary) school! It's seriously crazy how much you look like her!

And I think you look really pretty in that photo - you're going to look really awesome when we see you next!

 

[Millie12591]

for 70 lbs!Can't wait to see the big reveal! By the way, that is a great pic of Tyler - proud moment. I think you should post a pic just before you leave in May.

Thank you, Ms. Tammie!

You were beautiful then! Now you'll be smokin'!

I CANNOT wait to see your reveal pictures!!!!!

You stinker, I'll settle for sizzling.

I can't wait to show it!!

 

[MEK]

That's such a cute picture of you and your son, but you are totally leaving me in suspense without the after picture!

Congrats on your weight loss. You should be so proud!

 

[reelmom]

Congratulations on your weight loss. Your journey has been amazing. I am looking forward to the big reveal. Oh yeah, when I was reading one of your updates, I saw you didn't want to go eat Tex-Mex because of the chips. One of my good friends has recently lost 50 pounds and shared this tip with me about eating chips and salsa at restaurants. She will cut up a cucumber before she goes and takes it with her. She dips this into the salsa instead of the chips. She said it gives her the crunch she needs and the taste is still that of salsa. I have never tried it but she swears by it.

 

[Millie12591]

You look just like an older version of my best friend in primary (elementary) school! It's seriously crazy how much you look like her!

And I think you look really pretty in that photo - you're going to look really awesome when we see you next!

Lana!! You ninja posted on me! You sneaky little monkey! That's funny about me looking like someone you know, I don't think I've ever had anyone tell me that before. And thank you for your kind words about being pretty when I felt like a house at the time. I hope I look better after all this hard work. I was actually in a department store yesterday trying on dresses, one happen to be a dress that was sleeveless (never thought I'd be trying something like that!) and realized my arms are in much better shape than they use to be, but are getting a little too on the buff side. I want to be defined but not looking like I could knock your head off with one good punch!
I guess it takes seeing yourself in a three way mirror to get an accurate picture of what you really look like, I certainly see areas on myself that need work, but I also realized I'm getting maybe a little too much work in on my arms. I'm thinking part of it may be there is a bit of fat still to lose, but I should probably tone down (pun intended) the size of weights I'm using on my arms so they will look more like defined, lady arms and not trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger's little sister. Now there's a mental picture for ya!!

That's such a cute picture of you and your son, but you are totally leaving me in suspense without the after picture!

Congrats on your weight loss. You should be so proud!

Mary Ellen, that picture was after a looong hard day, poor kid threw back on his cap and gown and we took pics as is. We weren't in our best form. Suspense is the idea!!

Thank you so much for your kind words, after trying on clothes yesterday in sizes I thought I'd never see again I'm really feeling the impact of what all I've accomplished so far. But like I told Mackenzie, it will take me being in smaller sizes before I'll feel like I can relax and not feel like I'm right on the edge of going towards where I use to be. I know that sounds silly, but it's been so long since I've been down to this size and I don't want to mess it up. I want to have a good buffer there so if I do gain back a couple of pounds I'm not sweating it, I can do what everyone esle does and work towards losing a few without worrying it will be a forever thing.

 

[zanzibar138]

Lana!! You ninja posted on me! You sneaky little monkey! That's funny about me looking like someone you know, I don't think I've ever had anyone tell me that before. And thank you for your kind words about being pretty when I felt like a house at the time. I hope I look better after all this hard work. I was actually in a department store yesterday trying on dresses, one happen to be a dress that was sleeveless (never thought I'd be trying something like that!) and realized my arms are in much better shape than they use to be, but are getting a little too on the buff side. I want to be defined but not looking like I could knock your head off with one good punch!
I guess it takes seeing yourself in a three way mirror to get an accurate picture of what you really look like, I certainly see areas on myself that need work, but I also realized I'm getting maybe a little too much work in on my arms. I'm thinking part of it may be there is a bit of fat still to lose, but I should probably tone down (pun intended) the size of weights I'm using on my arms so they will look more like defined, lady arms and not trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger's little sister. Now there's a mental picture for ya!!

Um excuse my ignorance, but what is 'ninja posting'?

I know what you mean about arms, there's really a fine line between nice feminine arms and muscle-builder territory! On the other hand, it does mean that what you're doing is clearly working

 

[KatMark]

Camille, you are beautiful inside and out; and I don't know how you could be any more beautiful, but I am so proud of you and what you are doing.

 

[Millie12591]

Congratulations on your weight loss. Your journey has been amazing. I am looking forward to the big reveal. Oh yeah, when I was reading one of your updates, I saw you didn't want to go eat Tex-Mex because of the chips. One of my good friends has recently lost 50 pounds and shared this tip with me about eating chips and salsa at restaurants. She will cut up a cucumber before she goes and takes it with her. She dips this into the salsa instead of the chips. She said it gives her the crunch she needs and the taste is still that of salsa. I have never tried it but she swears by it.

Thank you!! reelmom, I'm sorry to say my memory isn't telling me if I've welcomed you before, so at the risk of not having done it ....

I'd hate to not have welcomed you before, just ask Mark.

Thank you for your kind words AND your tip!! Saddly it's not just the chips I would regret, it's pretty much everything there. I love the margaritas as well as the yummy food. I did however go there and partake in a meal for my mom's birthday, it did derail me a bit, but not too bad. I tried to watch myself pretty well and managed to not go too over board. reelmom, what is your first name if you don't mind me asking?

Um excuse my ignorance, but what is 'ninja posting'?

I know what you mean about arms, there's really a fine line between nice feminine arms and muscle-builder territory! On the other hand, it does mean that what you're doing is clearly working

Oh! You and I were posting about the same time (ninja post), so I missed answering your post right away. No biggie.

Yes! Working too well I suppose!! My husband on the other hand really likes it! I guess he really likes the Serena Willimas look, I'm not quiet there, but certainly well on the way!!

Camille, you are beautiful inside and out; and I don't know how you could be any more beautiful, but I am so proud of you and what you are doing.

Ooooh, Ms. Kat. Thank you! Your words mean so much to me.


I just want everyone to know a little something about me.....I'm a woman of words, I love words, I can get lost in words. So when I tell you thank you or say your words mean a lot to me, it's not lip service or a quick quippy thing for me to fill in on my report.
We live in a society that thinks we need to have a lot of words to fill in the spaces, when sometimes it's just not necessary.
The reality shows where there are judges REALLY comes to mind when I think of this.
For me if you are going to take the time to say something, then it should be real and from the heart, otherwise you are just blowing sunshine up someone's.......nose. I never want someone to feel that way, especially when I try to be very choosey about my words to others.
Doesn't mean I don't fall on my face with this from time to time.
But more importantly, I wanted you all to know I don't take lightly what you say to me when giving me support, and I don't take lightly what I say back to you in return.

 

[glennbo123]

Aw, you're going to make us wait for the "after" pictures? I know you'll look awesome! Looking forward to the reveal. Keep up the good work!

 

[reelmom]

Thank you for the welcome. I have not posted before so your memory is working quite well. My name is Ronda.

 

[Millie12591]

Aw, you're going to make us wait for the "after" pictures? I know you'll look awesome! Looking forward to the reveal. Keep up the good work!

Thank you Glenn. I know it's not really nice to tease this way, but I really want the reveal to be at my best.

Thank you for understanding.

Thank you for the welcome. I have not posted before so your memory is working quite well. My name is Ronda.

Ronda! Thank you for braving it and telling us who you are. And thank goodness I wasn't losing it, I know I've seen you on the Dis, but I was pretty sure I hadn't had you over to my PTR.

 

[eandesmom]

Lana!! You ninja posted on me! You sneaky little monkey! That's funny about me looking like someone you know, I don't think I've ever had anyone tell me that before. And thank you for your kind words about being pretty when I felt like a house at the time. I hope I look better after all this hard work. I was actually in a department store yesterday trying on dresses, one happen to be a dress that was sleeveless (never thought I'd be trying something like that!) and realized my arms are in much better shape than they use to be, but are getting a little too on the buff side. I want to be defined but not looking like I could knock your head off with one good punch!
I guess it takes seeing yourself in a three way mirror to get an accurate picture of what you really look like, I certainly see areas on myself that need work, but I also realized I'm getting maybe a little too much work in on my arms. I'm thinking part of it may be there is a bit of fat still to lose, but I should probably tone down (pun intended) the size of weights I'm using on my arms so they will look more like defined, lady arms and not trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger's little sister. Now there's a mental picture for ya!!

Thank you so much for your kind words, after trying on clothes yesterday in sizes I thought I'd never see again I'm really feeling the impact of what all I've accomplished so far. But like I told Mackenzie, it will take me being in smaller sizes before I'll feel like I can relax and not feel like I'm right on the edge of going towards where I use to be. I know that sounds silly, but it's been so long since I've been down to this size and I don't want to mess it up. I want to have a good buffer there so if I do gain back a couple of pounds I'm not sweating it, I can do what everyone esle does and work towards losing a few without worrying it will be a forever thing.

So exciting Millie! It is so wonderful what you are doing but I agree, you were beautiful before. Inside and out

Not silly at all. I hear you on the arm weights it's amazing what low weights can do for toning!

 

[Millie12591]

So exciting Millie! It is so wonderful what you are doing but I agree, you were beautiful before. Inside and out

Not silly at all. I hear you on the arm weights it's amazing what low weights can do for toning!

Awww, thank you Cynthia! It's very kind of you to say.

The toning is amazing with weights, it doesn't take long before you see a change.

 

[Millie12591]

Cynthia, can you help me. What is Tracy's name on the Dis? I know it's Mann something but for the life of me can't think of it.

Just saw a post on her FB page tonight and didn't realize things had gone as far as it has.

 

[Millie12591]

I promise to get an update here some time soon. I know it's been entirely too long, but you know how it is in Dec.



I'm very sad to find out one of our beautiful Dis sisters is in hospice, she never was able to post here, she's been busy trying to fight the cancer she's been battling.
Dang it! I wish I could remember her full Dis name, I've seen her around here for years and just love the dickens out of her, shes been a lot of fun to get to know.
She and her niece had a wonderful two week trip to Disney back in Oct., she came back for her sugery and they found they could not surgically remove the cancer from her. She's decided to allow the rest of her life to be without medical intervention other for pain now.
It makes me so sad to report this, once Cynthia or someone else here can tell us her Dis name you'll finally know who in the world I'm talking about.

 

[zanzibar138]

That's very sad news I'll be thinking of her and her family.

 

[eandesmom]

I promise to get an update here some time soon. I know it's been entirely too long, but you know how it is in Dec.



I'm very sad to find out one of our beautiful Dis sisters is in hospice, she never was able to post here, she's been busy trying to fight the cancer she's been battling.
Dang it! I wish I could remember her full Dis name, I've seen her around here for years and just love the dickens out of her, shes been a lot of fun to get to know.
She and her niece had a wonderful two week trip to Disney back in Oct., she came back for her sugery and they found they could not surgically remove the cancer from her. She's decided to allow the rest of her life to be without medical intervention other for pain now.
It makes me so sad to report this, once Cynthia or someone else here can tell us her Dis name you'll finally know who in the world I'm talking about.

it's Tracy, Manntra is her DIS name.

I was lucky enough to go on my first girls trip with her and Mary Ellen and I were able to see her twice in October on our girls trip. I know it was a magical trip for her and I am so grateful she was able to take it and spend it with so many people who care so much about her, especially her niece, her strength of spirit though all of this is humbling. She is truly an amazing person and I pray that she can continue to manage the pain as this chapter changes direction and a new one begins.

 

[MEK]

I'm very sad to find out one of our beautiful Dis sisters is in hospice, she never was able to post here, she's been busy trying to fight the cancer she's been battling.
Dang it! I wish I could remember her full Dis name, I've seen her around here for years and just love the dickens out of her, shes been a lot of fun to get to know.
She and her niece had a wonderful two week trip to Disney back in Oct., she came back for her sugery and they found they could not surgically remove the cancer from her. She's decided to allow the rest of her life to be without medical intervention other for pain now.
It makes me so sad to report this, once Cynthia or someone else here can tell us her Dis name you'll finally know who in the world I'm talking about.

Cynthia and I were blessed to have a little time with Tracy in October. She looked marvelous, although very thin from her weight loss secondary to chemo. She was only diagnosed 7 months ago and it heartbreaking to learn that her disease has progressed so quickly.

Tracy, aka Manntra, was a regular on my trip reports and I admired her wit and her "roll with it" attitude.

Cynthia and I also got to experience the African Trek with Tracy and knowing her, she was probably the first one across the bridge!

 

[Millie12591]

it's Tracy, Manntra is her DIS name.

I was lucky enough to go on my first girls trip with her and Mary Ellen and I were able to see her twice in October on our girls trip. I know it was a magical trip for her and I am so grateful she was able to take it and spend it with so many people who care so much about her, especially her niece, her strength of spirit though all of this is humbling. She is truly an amazing person and I pray that she can continue to manage the pain as this chapter changes direction and a new one begins.

Thank you Cynthia, I actually knew her name, just not her name on the Dis. I could see her little dog in the avatar and everything! But for the life of me coulnd't think of her Dis name. I knew you had some time with her in WDW, and I knew she was one of the people on your list of those battling health issues. I truly hope your nephew is getting the care he needs, I've been praying for him.

Cynthia and I were blessed to have a little time with Tracy in October. She looked marvelous, although very thin from her weight loss secondary to chemo. She was only diagnosed 7 months ago and it heartbreaking to learn that her disease has progressed so quickly.

Tracy, aka Manntra, was a regular on my trip reports and I admired her wit and her "roll with it" attitude.

Cynthia and I also got to experience the African Trek with Tracy and knowing her, she was probably the first one across the bridge!

I though y'all got to see her while in WDW this last trip. It blesses me to know she was able to have a wonderful time before she was bedridden with pain, God love her. She's so young, I hate that this damn disease has been able to be so darn aggressive and nasty to her. I wish there was more we could do for her.

 

[lovethattink]

That's very sad news. I'm sorry to hear. May her family and friends be able to surround her with love.