Yay Dancerindenver!!! So glad to see you here!

Shrink - I was in the 120s in high school and then gained very quickly - in just one year - when I was about 23 and stayed that way until last year at 32. (I'm almost 34 now) So, I don't have a clear idea of what each decade is. It's a very weird feeling. Right now I swear I look in the mirror and think I look the same as I did at my highest. I keep waiting for the magic to happen that will make me 22 again, but it hasn't happened yet. It's kind of an odd adjustment that the best I get is a 34 year old body at a lower weight with stretch marks and loose skin. I guess there was an irrational expectation that I could still "get my old body back." But, I'm making peace with it. And, I'm hoping that losing more will help.

I know what you mean about the weight loss-brain game. But for me at least, the curiosity and desire to see what the next decade brings keeps me motivated to continue. For you, I'm certain the magic will happen soon, even if you don't quite get to that perfect 120lb body you remember. Looking and feeling good about your 34-year old self should be the ultimate goal anyway.

Hey ladies
I've been hanging around 155.6 for the past few days, I'm dying to get into the 140's! I'm not quite sure why, but the 140's seem major. Maybe because I never got back there after baby #2.

I think this is the main theme of the 150s thread. On the brink of "normal" weight is super exciting.

I don't have any weight-related updates, but I went on a date on Friday. I definitely put socializing on the back burner when I gained weight and was even avoiding hanging out with my good friends. Yay for feeling better about myself and life getting back to normal.

Shrinkberry - how was the date? Curious to hear. Good for you for getting out there!

I'm down a pound to 158 today. Sloooowwwly chipping away at the 150s....

The date was good. Just a couple of drinks at a bar, so it was pretty low key. At first, I wasn't sure if it was a date or if it was two acquaintances hanging out, but I realized quickly that I was definitely on a date. And yes, I am a complete dunce when it comes to dating. How does a girl not realize a guy is asking her out? I have no idea. Anyway, we've shared a few texts since Friday and may do something again soon.

ETA: Congrats on the pound. I've been eating at maintenance lately and am sitting at 156/157. On Sunday, I decided to get back into gear, recommit to my plan, and get into the 140s in April. I want to be wearing tank tops by summer, darn it.

Shrinkberry - keep us posted on new developments! I'm getting back into dating after ending a 10 yr relationship and it's sooo weird. Have a date on Fri - will fill you guys in after

Down another pound today to 157 - not sure why exactly but I'll happily take it!

I will. And I'm excited for you. I totally get that dating is hard after a 10 year relationship. It's been about 4 years for me, although I've been single during that time. Getting back out there after a long intermission is a challenge. And I kinda feel like the 30-something guys have mastered the "pretend to be interested until I get some action" thing. I have such a hard time figuring out who is being genuine and who is being a player. I tend to assume the latter until I have evidence to the contrary, but it is hard to get to know someone with your guard up like that. I guess that is the never-ending challenge with dating.

I'm bouncing all round the 150's at the moment, from 152-159...it's annoying! I would rather be bouncing around the 140's!!

Anyway, dating, exciting!! I think most people are a bit rubbish at dating... unless they are a player so I wouldn't worry about it!

I think to assume the best of people until they prove otherwise is much better. I mean either way you are using assumptions to create a fictitious scenario based on very incomplete information... so why not make it a good fictious scenario? (I can't spell today sorry)

Welcome Kiz! I have to say I love that I hear an accent when I read your post.

Anyhow, you're probably right about everyone being bad at dating. Makes me feel a little bit better.

At 155.2-155.4 for the past 4 days or so. I think I might jinx myself if I call it the halfway mark, but I'm going to say it anyway. Halfway to 149. My goal is to move through the second half of this decade a bit faster than the first half.

DinD - How was the date?

Congrats on hitting the halfway point, shrinkberry! Date got cancelled but I have a different one tonight - no idea if we will click or not. Have you been out with your date again?

Down to 156 this morning so getting close to the halfway point!!! And went on a date last night with a great guy - life is pretty decent right now... how are you guys doing?

Mini whoosh - down to 155 this morning