20lbs til goal/6 month f/u

Had the appt on Friday, classroom setting with others that had surgery the same time as I did. We are all doing well. My vitals were excellent! I am 74% away from meeting the final goal weight of 165lbs. My BMI went down an additional 12 points. Well ahead of schedule at this point for pounds loss!!
It was nice to hear the medical staff congratulate me on such wonderful progress. They were surprised that I look so well...in terms of looking healthy and not sickly, since the weight has come off so quickly. My lab values were ok as well. I'm anemic...but that is normal for me. The nutritionist advised that the hair loss should stop and began to grow again. Also to begin taking biotin to assist with hair growth. I'm excited that everything checked out fine. My next visit with them will be in 6 months.
The nutritionist also advised me to do more strength training for toning vs cardio so I wont loose too much more weight. I am 20 lbs away from my goal!!! Whatchout nah!! I hope to be bathing suit ready by summer!!

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Grown-folk talk!

Ok yall, we are all adults here. And, as I promised, I am going to keep it real with my readers! I know no other way! So...this is grown folk talk in this post!
I was talking with a girlie friend today about some of the unexpected benefits of weightloss...when I realized that there really are several! Most folks think of the obvious ones like being able to fit into smaller clothes or bending over to tie your shoes without feeling like you're gonna pass out (lmbo...it happens!!). To be able to actually see and feel your knee caps and wrist bones. To be able to see your collar bone! Those are major NSV's (non scale victories).
One HUGE surprise was the increase in my libido!! O.M.Gosh! I was aware of the increase gradually, but not really paying attention to it. It certainly has my attention now! Sometimes I feel like the men...always thinking about sex! I am very in tune with my sensual side now. Not sure if its because I am feeling more confident, more comfortable with my body, not tired all the time...maybe it's a combination of them all! Either way, the libido has increased by leaps and bounds! I am more inclined to try new things because I am not concerned with not being able to breathe! (i know someone other than me has been in that "position")...don't judge me! Lol.
Needless to say, my husband will enjoy this benefit as well! (sorry honey). Ladies we have to put it on our men and blow their minds every now and then! Big beautiful women included! Never feel like you are not worthy of love! We can work it just like the thin girls!
I am so much more confident in myself and I love me more and more everyday!

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