u/HMSRathbone

Good morning everyone!

My watch told me I had a bad sleep score. The so-called fruit watch knows nothing! Eons ago, it was a common occurrence for me to buy migraine meds two bottles at a time as I used start each morning with six coated migraine caplets before I did anything else. That was before I was diagnosed with very obstructed sleep apnea. I was told I had the second highest score the pulmonologist had ever seen. I dreaded the mere thought of going to bed as I to wake up more tired than I was before going to bed.

Now I wake up full of energy and mostly relaxed and in a positive attitude and it got me thinking about things I was or still get giddy about in my weight loss journey. I’m not making a list as this is just the ramblings before any coffee and prior to my morning workout.

One of my first incidences or experiences of weight loss euphoria happened in a parking lot. One day, it dawned on me that I was able to walk between parked cars in a parking lot. Now, I don’t mean cars parked my baseball umpires who have difficulty seeing a consistent strike zone, just cars parked within the lines. It was and remains an amazing feeling. Just like no longer needing to take my own seat belt extender when I fly. Another ah-ha moment for me is the acceptance and recognition by my fellow gym patrons. Buying off the rack and never having to shop at big and tall store again.

Yesterday, as I left the library to drive home, I thought about what my life was like two hundred pounds heavier. The first thing that stuck out was my gut. It used to enter rooms thirty seconds before the rest of me. I pondered this while sitting in my driveway. I have a lap now. Yeah lap! Then I looked from there to the steering wheel that years ago, my massive stomach used to rub against when I drove. Now there’s acreage between me and the steering wheel.

I’m never going back.

Good morning, everyone. I’ve been in a stall for several days and the unfathomable happened. I had the whoosh of whooshes. The scale this morning showed a drop of 2.4 lbs. I weighed myself again and the numbers stayed the same, 2.4 lbs vanished, vamooshed, packed up, said adios overnight! My current weight is 236.4.

I still can’t believe it but the numbers they say don’t lie! I am down TWO HUNDRED LBS as of this morning! It was unfortunate I let myself get like that, but now I am down 200lbs. To celebrate, I will have my morning 6oz of coffee, my morning protein shake and head to the gym, like every morning.

I was hoping to get close before I travel for my niece’s high school graduation, and I am over the moon. No, I’m not shouting or dancing as the lovely wife is still fast asleep. Dropping 200 lbs has taken many years for me, with several starts, stops, and backslides.

‘Although I am currently basking and sharing this moment with everyone here on this sub, I still have more work to do I as think about updating my goal weight to 220 or 210. I wish everyone a fantastic day and if you are struggling, hang in there or reach out to this community! All my best.

EDIT: Thanks for all of the support. I posted progress pics on the r/progresspics subreddit for those interested.

I cannot believe I just noticed the red stapler on Gus’ desk after being promoted. I should have caught that long ago, I had a similar swingline red stapler and a pair of red stapler cufflinks. Also love the line “Spencer for hire” when Woody calls Sean and “I’m not going to let you date a smoker”.

I have be using Redcon MRE Lite forumulas for a while and since Their formula has been changed the new stuff is not good. Is there anything comparable people MRE lite people are switching to? Reading other posts it seems Redcon has not resolved the issue. As a consumer I see changing their popular MRE/MRE Lite flavors as a FAFO moment.

Hello all,

As I continue on my weight loss transformation journey, I have been donating items too big for me. Occasionally, I have re-ordered the same item just in a smaller size. At my heaviest I wore size 6XLT. Today, I accepted the fact my 5XLT John Madden tribute t-shirt is something I need to stop wearing. it is like a tent now. So, I ordered 2XLT and I’m thinking I ordered the wrong size. I should have just ordered XL or XLT. I tried a few shirts on 2XLT is loose. I understand not every vendor’s size will be the same and some vendors products may run big and others small. As I’m inching closer to 200 lbs lost, I am now between 1XLT/2XLT. That said, is there anything in your closet you really like but can no longer wear? Would you replace it if possible?

Howdy folks,

I will be visiting family in the area and would like to know any food spots in the Grand Junction area recommended by people the grand junction sub. I’ve already identified a sprouts market, Jersey Mike’s, and a planet fitness. Are there any places to avoid?

Being around my family can get taxing. so, I figure I’ll be able to keep my 2 a-day workouts. The challenge is my family like most families, plans everything around food. Mainly battered and fried food.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Howdy folks,

I will be visiting family in the area and would like to any food spots in the Grand Junction area recommended by people in the loseit sub. I’ve already identified a sprouts market, Jersey Mike’s, and a planet fitness. Are there any places to avoid?

Being around my family can get taxing. so, I figure I’ll be able to keep my 2 a-day workouts. The challenge is my family like most families, plans everything around food. Mainly battered and fried food.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciate.

This afternoon, I decided to make a healthy version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. I went to Sprout Market with an odd request 2 slices of reduced sodium ham and 2 slices of reduced sodium Swiss. I was not flirting, but I am more engaging in small talk and conversations with my weight loss. I didn’t realize the clerk had marked the items as samples. Maybe this happens to people all the time. Or perhaps I reminder them of their grandfather or they might of thought money Was tight.

Regardless the reason, that is a first for me, I’m guessing it’s something they do and don’t think much of in providing good service. Anyway, I air fried a Bare chicken breast and topped it with a slice of reduced sodium ham and a half of a slice of reduced sodium Swiss cheese and although it wasn’t Best Cordon Bleu I’ve ever made, it fit within my meal plan. ;)

Like many couples trying to lose weight, one person's plan may not work for their SO. I have found I need a routine for creating and completing meal plans (several meals or snacks throughout the day), calories, protein, water, electrolytes, cardio, and workouts. Her plan is to eat one meal a day, and today she mentioned she wanted the #56 from Jersey Mikes.

In the past, I would derail myself by getting one of their subs (#9 with extra bacon, lettuce, vinegar & oil, salt, and pepper) then adding Duke's Mayo and possibly even more bacon when I got home. Then I would have buyer's/eater's remorse regretting it later after I finished eating.

Today, that wasn't an issue. While running errands, I picked up the #56, which, to me, stinks beyond words. As they made the sandwich, I felt good about not ordering anything for myself, knowing I had air-fried a chicken burger (without Mayo) and a salad waiting for me at home.

I'm closing in on dropping 200 lbs, and it feels incredible to no longer be derailed by fast food or impromptu meal choices.