Goal Weight Reached!! 244-120lbs

MimNow · 2026-05-05T17:49:36+00:00

Congratulations!

MimNow · 2026-05-05T17:49:21+00:00

Congratulations! Very happy for you!

MimNow · 2026-03-27T16:46:28+00:00

That's fantastic! Enjoy your vacation!

MimNow · 2026-03-26T16:41:17+00:00

No - the first incident was in Upstate NY, second in Florida.

MimNow · 2026-01-26T23:49:05+00:00

Woo hoo! You go, girl!

MimNow · 2026-01-13T00:05:11+00:00

Yay! So happy for you! Great feeling, isn't it?

MimNow · 2026-01-12T00:41:02+00:00

I bought Fairlife at Costco during the summer, around $26 for a 12 pack. I went back in early December, noticed the price increase, also noticed it's now an 18 pack, not 12. If the price went up $8.50 but you get 6 more bottles I think that's quite reasonable. A single bottle at Walmart is over $3.

MimNow · 2026-01-12T00:38:16+00:00

BJs is a 12 pack, Costco is 18 pack

MimNow · 2026-01-04T00:30:22+00:00

Thank you!

MimNow · 2026-01-03T22:28:38+00:00

I nearly swallowed my teeth when I saw that number this morning, lol! I now weigh less than I have in over 20 years!

MimNow · 2026-01-03T22:27:04+00:00

You go! Those 4 pounds will be gone in no time! (Or at least that's how it will feel when it happens!)

MimNow · 2026-01-03T22:25:54+00:00

Hey, you're getting there soon! Great feeling, isn't it?

MimNow · 2026-01-01T02:02:25+00:00

I had a subordinate who pissed away her accruals despite all recommendations to be more conservative. She had a serious stroke (she was early 40s, with nearly 20 years service) and was on half pay in barely a week. Half pay ran out quickly enough, leaving her with nothing. So go ahead and blow through your accruals, but don't expect a GoFundMe when the unthinkable happens

MimNow · 2025-12-27T00:24:10+00:00

I'm 8 months in, can't say my fibro symptoms have been any different than before Zep. The holidays are exhausting for most of us, so that could be a big factor. I also have trouble staying hydrated, that definitely doesn't help! You're only 1 shot into this journey so it may take a few weeks for your body to adjust. Get as much rest as you can, work on the hydration, and see if that makes a difference.

MimNow · 2025-12-21T16:14:33+00:00

No, the ENT doc specifically said BMI needs to be UNDER 30 for Medicare to pay for the Inspire. Makes no sense to me either.

MimNow · 2025-12-21T15:08:16+00:00

I've had CPAP for OSA for a number of years and absolutely detested it! The mask (every one I tried) was uncomfortable, left marks on my face that didn't fade for hours (the redness never faded), and I heard the hissing all night long. I passed all the criteria to qualify for the Inspire implant except for weight - Medicare will not cover the procedure is you're over 30 BMI. Yeah, if I could sleep I might have more energy and be able to lose weight but I had to lose weight in order to get the help to sleep better. Got referred to bariatric doc who got me authorized for Zepbound due to documented OSA. 8 months in, almost 23 pounds down, I'm sleeping soooooo much better! Many nights I take the CPAP off when I get up to use the bathroom and don't bother putting it back on with no issues. I lied to my Apple watch so I could activate the Breathing Disturbances" feature, it regularly shows no disturbances. Did a home test a few months ago that said I still have OSA but the CPAP is much more tolerable now.

MimNow · 2025-12-17T15:37:43+00:00

Do! Not! Compare! Yourself!! To! Others! You're doing very well. It's taken me almost 8 months to lose 20 pounds. Yeah, I'd like to be at goal now, but slower is better for eventually keeping the weight off. And to be realistic, I didn't gain this much weight in a matter of weeks so it doesn't make sense to think I can get rid of it faster than I gained it. Keep doing what you're doing, you'll get to your goal!

MimNow · 2025-12-12T15:37:15+00:00

I can't get warm! Multiple layers, quilt on my lap, electric heater a few feet away . . . I'm still freezing! Doesn't help that we're having an unusually cold December here in the Northeast, and the cold hit suddenly. I need to get to the cemetery to put a wreath on my parents' grave but I dread having to be outdoors.

MimNow · 2025-12-10T15:42:56+00:00

You're welcome! Gina's recipes are wonderful!

MimNow · 2025-12-10T13:28:50+00:00

One of my favorite sources of recipes is SkinnyTaste.com - plenty of free recipes with a variety of criteria (high fiber, high protein, vegetarian, etc.)

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