Before/Inbetween/Almost After - Pooh Style

B-DAWK baby... oops, sorry, got a little carried away there.
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I was going to say that, but knowing how people can be about the Eagles, I wanted to invite as little abuse as possible ;)

My stomach looks sloppy, but not as sloppy as last month, and the month before and.... so what I am saying is... time is a friend right now. Be kind... complain like a mofo, because you're allowed, say how much you hate it, because you can, but just be patient because you must. Cocca butter makes me think its working... so try a bottle of Palmer's.
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Without getting into the oh-so-greusome details...the further I go, the worse it is getting...but I will try the lotion and hopefully minimize what there is but in the event I need it, I am ready :)

I am so much better about eating now, if I can't find the calories and it isn't something I can guess, I don't eat it ~ why take the chance, you know what I mean? This girl is an acquired friend, and the only thing I can figure is that she is jealous, but she isn't trying to lose weight on her own so why she would be is beyond me. The remainder of my friends are so supportive and more than make up for her lack of interest. What I would say is that it does amaze me (and amuse me) that over the past 15 mos, she hasn't said one thing to me...you're right, fuck her.
 
Keith bud, I agree with EVERYTHING you've said in your above posts.

I too am working to get that 'pefect' midsection and I'm realizing that right now, time is a very good friend of mine. Everyday I wake up and seem to notice a difference, even if it's slight. Sometimes I feel rather impatient, but I look at the dates on my calendar and think, 'Just wait until a month from now' and you know what, I'm in a good mood again. I'm an eternal optimist, so this mindset always works for me.

When it comes to my eating habits and my friends, thankfully I've got rather compassionate ones. Whenever we go to McDonalds or out to eat, they already know I'm going to get a parfait and a salad or the baked chicken instead of the pasta. They never give me a sideways glance or frown and annoyingly ask why I never eat 'real' food, like some people. In fact, I think I may unintentionally intimidating one of my friends by eating so healthy.

More often now, I find him asking me how many cals are in what he's eating, or what would be better on the menu for him to order. Subconciously, I'm flattered that he finds my knowledge useful, and that he's going the healthy route as well. In fact, the last time we went out, my bro and his bro went to KFC and he said he'd rather get broccoli and beef from the China Bistro because Rach says it's healthier. (It's all fresh)

I was tickled, to say the least.

Unfortunately, I think I do intimidate my friends with how often I run. I don't want them to feel threatened by my physical stamina, but I'm afraid they do. I'm always convincing them though that how far I run and how many cals I burn is *not* unhealthy for me, it's merely a vigorous-seretonin-inducing-euphoria-in-the-morning-after-workout.

On the day's when my boy's are over, they're always asking if what I'm serving them is healthier than the generic brand and when I say 'yes', one of them always asks where I've been all his life. It's cute actually. I'm glad they're becoming more concious of their physical health because of me. They really have no idea how much eating here, with me, will benefit them in the future.

Anyway, Keith, keep up the good work. I'm EXTREMELY proud of you. You really do look like awesome.
 
ali.smedley said:
Without getting into the oh-so-greusome details...the further I go, the worse it is getting...but I will try the lotion and hopefully minimize what there is but in the event I need it, I am ready :)

I am so much better about eating now, if I can't find the calories and it isn't something I can guess, I don't eat it ~ why take the chance, you know what I mean? This girl is an acquired friend, and the only thing I can figure is that she is jealous, but she isn't trying to lose weight on her own so why she would be is beyond me. The remainder of my friends are so supportive and more than make up for her lack of interest. What I would say is that it does amaze me (and amuse me) that over the past 15 mos, she hasn't said one thing to me...you're right, fuck her.
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Ali, hon, just keep eating the way you are and be patient. Trust me, I know how this is. It seems the more you lose, the worse your middle looks, but trust me, time is definitely a virtue in these cases. As Keith suggested, try bio-oil or perhaps cocoa butter and just be patient with the results. It'll happen, but it may not be for a while. Just keep your head up chica. Everything will be miraculously liberating in the end!
 
Invariant said:
Ali, hon, just keep eating the way you are and be patient. Trust me, I know how this is. It seems the more you lose, the worse your middle looks, but trust me, time is definitely a virtue in these cases. As Keith suggested, try bio-oil or perhaps cocoa butter and just be patient with the results. It'll happen, but it may not be for a while. Just keep your head up chica. Everything will be miraculously liberating in the end!
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Thanks so much :) I still have another 40 pounds to go and so much can happen in that time period...I am pretty impatient so I have to work on that...I just want it all, and I want it NOW (hehe)!
 
ali.smedley said:
Thanks so much :) I still have another 40 pounds to go and so much can happen in that time period...I am pretty impatient so I have to work on that...I just want it all, and I want it NOW (hehe)!
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Hahaha, you my little Veruca Salt... I want it all Daddy and I want it NOW!

JeremyRice said:
nice man!!!!
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Thanks man, I am excited to see you next progress update as well.

Invariant said:
Ali, hon, just keep eating the way you are and be patient. Trust me, I know how this is. It seems the more you lose, the worse your middle looks, but trust me, time is definitely a virtue in these cases. As Keith suggested, try bio-oil or perhaps cocoa butter and just be patient with the results. It'll happen, but it may not be for a while. Just keep your head up chica. Everything will be miraculously liberating in the end!
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Yeah, I'll agree the best suggestions usually come from me... ;) heheh... seriously though, Rae and I have both been at "that" point... it sucks and might be one of the hardest especially with "how far" you wanna go more... it's a state of mind, and I think the best way to accept that all is by seriously realizing no matter what happens, you will look fantastic. I'd love to say this is the end for me... I feel like it's more so the beginning than ever before.
 
Yeah, I'll agree the best suggestions usually come from me... heheh... seriously though, Rae and I have both been at "that" point... it sucks and might be one of the hardest especially with "how far" you wanna go more... it's a state of mind, and I think the best way to accept that all is by seriously realizing no matter what happens, you will look fantastic. I'd love to say this is the end for me... I feel like it's more so the beginning than ever before.
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They do ;)

More and more lately, I am feeling that even once I hit my goal, that isn't the end. Since I have been heavy my entire adult life, I have no idea what I look like thin. I tell people I don't think that I can get below 150 b/c of my 'frame' but maybe that isn't the case. Maybe I am not that big underneath, not small mind, but maybe not as big as I think I am. I will have to get to that point and see where that leads.

Also, once I get down, I want to start changing my body through strengh-training. I don't want to be one of those olympic-type of scary women but I would love a reasonable amount of definition, something to be proud of.

The fat girl inside of me thinks this is hysterical...to be thinking of defining my body...seriosuly, there are days I can't believe it...

I am glad though, it shows that the change has stuck :)
 
Hahahaha, so funny ali, those were the exact words I kept saying! I can't be under 220, my shoulders won't allow me to be in less than a large shirt... and so on. Am I supercut? No way... you can barely see my abs but you can see them!

Its little changes you embrace and realize, that inner voice blows and is totally inaccurate. It isn't even who you are anymore. This doesn't mean I don't walk past the mirror and think I am not fat, that is gonna take years of self-therapy to get over, I still have "fat guy image" at times. Part of the territory, I wish someone could come into this thread and share with us how they might have gotten over that too.
 
Darth Pooh said:
Hahahaha, so funny ali, those were the exact words I kept saying! I can't be under 220, my shoulders won't allow me to be in less than a large shirt... and so on. Am I supercut? No way... you can barely see my abs but you can see them!

Its little changes you embrace and realize, that inner voice blows and is totally inaccurate. It isn't even who you are anymore. This doesn't mean I don't walk past the mirror and think I am not fat, that is gonna take years of self-therapy to get over, I still have "fat guy image" at times. Part of the territory, I wish someone could come into this thread and share with us how they might have gotten over that too.
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That's great on the abs...there is a rumor that I have some lurking underneath the fat...I can't wait to see if they are really there...

That voice does blow, it is the voice that tells me this is a phase, just like all the other times I have tried, it is the voice that tells me to eat all the things I know I shouldnt', it is the voice that tells me, yes Ali, you really do look that fat...that has always been my thing, I want to shut that chic up and send her packing b/c it is like being held prisoner in a way.

Confidence is a bitch if you don't have it...
 
ali.smedley said:
That's great on the abs...there is a rumor that I have some lurking underneath the fat...I can't wait to see if they are really there...

That voice does blow, it is the voice that tells me this is a phase, just like all the other times I have tried, it is the voice that tells me to eat all the things I know I shouldnt', it is the voice that tells me, yes Ali, you really do look that fat...that has always been my thing, I want to shut that chic up and send her packing b/c it is like being held prisoner in a way.

Confidence is a bitch if you don't have it...
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I say if you don't have it... fake it. Eventually even you might buy into your own story.

I do hope to be rid of that inner voice but I also find that it keeps me going sometimes... Catch 22.
 
Darth Pooh said:
I say if you don't have it... fake it. Eventually even you might buy into your own story.

I do hope to be rid of that inner voice but I also find that it keeps me going sometimes... Catch 22.
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True dat but here is my catch 22...to fake it you sort of have to believe it...that is the part I am working on...ACK!

It is weird, the 'friend' that will not say anything to me, I have confidence around her...maybe she just needs to be around me more often...
 
Darth Pooh said:
Oh it is there, trust me... just very well hidden. That will take time and I am fairly convinced I won't need surgery, and even if I do, I'll probably pass on it. I don't think it would be worth the money to have a battle scar and constant reminder of what I could have still looked like.
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I hear ya. I might end up with loose skin as well and will need a TT surgery. Whats weird though is that I don't mind the new scars, but I dont want to lose my old appendectomy scar. its been with me since I was 9 and its become a part of me :confused:
 
BigMOFO said:
I hear ya. I might end up with loose skin as well and will need a TT surgery. Whats weird though is that I don't mind the new scars, but I dont want to lose my old appendectomy scar. its been with me since I was 9 and its become a part of me :confused:
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Awe - from what I understand (at least from my consultation) is that everything from my bellybutton down is so much toast...check with a surgeon but my guess is that it will be going bye-bye :(
 
FallanSparrow said:
Wow! Amazing!
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Thank you very much

BigMOFO said:
I hear ya. I might end up with loose skin as well and will need a TT surgery. Whats weird though is that I don't mind the new scars, but I dont want to lose my old appendectomy scar. its been with me since I was 9 and its become a part of me :confused:
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ali.smedley said:
Awe - from what I understand (at least from my consultation) is that everything from my bellybutton down is so much toast...check with a surgeon but my guess is that it will be going bye-bye :(
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Yep, from all of my reading... Belly button and below... I've seen a few where they make wedge incisions to minimize scarring and its a slightly different cut pattern but still the same effect.

Mofo, how old are you? Age might be on your side... so don't think the TT is your only option, people have seen a BOUNCE back effect after a year of maintained weight... you guys have to admit, that sounds promising. I know it does to me at least...
 
Darth Pooh said:
Thank you very much





Yep, from all of my reading... Belly button and below... I've seen a few where they make wedge incisions to minimize scarring and its a slightly different cut pattern but still the same effect.

Mofo, how old are you? Age might be on your side... so don't think the TT is your only option, people have seen a BOUNCE back effect after a year of maintained weight... you guys have to admit, that sounds promising. I know it does to me at least...
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It does to me too - I have to wait until the end to see but as I said before, I am impatient...

I am working on that :)
 
When it comes to this area, I'm thinking and hoping that age is on my side. I'm only four months shy of nineteen. I'm thinking I'll prolly be okay.
 
Do I have to start the cocoa butter regime now, or can I wait until I've reached my goal and go from there? I'm honestly not sure what condition I'll be in when I reach a weight I'm satisfied with.
 
Invariant said:
When it comes to this area, I'm thinking and hoping that age is on my side. I'm only four months shy of nineteen. I'm thinking I'll prolly be okay.
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Ok, I'm jealous :) I have thirteen years and one very ugly pregnancy on you...

Maybe I will just plant the whole cocoa tree (plant?) on my belly and go from there...

MY little Veruca...
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:D You know, in the right context, impatience can be a good thing...
 
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