Gina's journey

[Stottie Girl]

I made it!! 199lbs. Haven't seen that since in my nearly 20's. Feels great to set a goal and meet it. On the bad side my stomach is getting flabby or droopy as it deflates. I have probably lost some in the breasts but they look bigger without my stomach bulging below. Next goal 180!! No drugs, just some moderation on eating and stupid hard work.
  Tore down the last remaining section of ceiling in the house yesterday. I had been dreading this since starting the project. Insulation, 100 years of dust, and debris raining down on me as I pried every t&g board off. I wore a mask but still was covered with so much dust and black dirt. I wonder if they heated with coal in the past? Now to clean up this mess. At least that is the last  part of the demo that remained.
  Saturday, I jacked up a section in the front and installed a beam. Then removed the wall. This space will become a small bathroom and a closet. One more wall in the back to jack up and remove. Then its all new framing and such.

Well done Gina! I don't know where you started from but there's no better feeling. Loosing weight is a constant battle.

Last time I went on that journey, round about that mark was when my thighs started to thin out and things really started gathering pace. You get a real spring in your step don't you. I went from around 336lbs down to 168lbs so it was life changing for me. Two bouts of depression has put me back up steadily to 320 again (I comfort eat when depressed) but I'm back on the march again, 280 and falling. I've done it before though so I know I can do it again.

Sadly the deflated loose belly apron is going to be an issue, they say you can improve things by drinking plenty of water (2 litres a day) and applying moisturiser and will get a hell of a lot better but I think to get rid of it completely means a tummy tuck unfortunately. That said it is way way easier to hide under clothing and it's only if you want to wear more revealing stuff that it becomes a major problem.

Anyway, Well done and whatever you are doing is definitely working!

[Lori Dee ✅]

Congrats, Gina!

Progress is always a wonderful thing. Good job!

[Gina P]

Well done Gina! I don't know where you started from but there's no better feeling. Loosing weight is a constant battle.

Last time I went on that journey, round about that mark was when my thighs started to thin out and things really started gathering pace. You get a real spring in your step don't you. I went from around 336lbs down to 168lbs so it was life changing for me. Two bouts of depression has put me back up steadily to 320 again (I comfort eat when depressed) but I'm back on the march again, 280 and falling. 

Depression eating is and has always been a problem for me. Also struggling with sleep apnea, I crave snacks for quick energy. Both have been a problem. The sleep apnea is under control and the stress has been reduced. This greatly helps. When my wife gets in one of her moods, I tell her that I don't deserve to be treated like this and I AM NOT going to live the rest of my life being treated like this!! Seams to be working.

[ChrissyRyan]

It is nice to hear from you, as always, Gina.

Let us hope the good treatment from her and all is the usual, not the exception.


Chrissy

[Courtney G]

Congratulations, Gina!

[Gina P]

   I volunteered to help out with our pride fest here in Parkersburg. We are currently at 67 vendors. Who would think of that being so large an event, here in WV. Looking forward to it.

  I sometimes post on Quara. Usually questions about being trans. Anyway they blocked me for a 'policy violation'. I appealed it and won but have no idea what they were upset about. Perhaps I used the word 'boob'. Those who know me, know what I'm talking bout. Just kidding. But seriously you think they would at least say what post was the problem.

[Gina P]

I volunteered to help out with our pride fest here in Parkersburg. We are currently at 67 vendors. Who would think of that being so large an event, here in WV. Looking forward to it.

  I sometimes post on Quara. Usually questions about being trans. Anyway they blocked me for a 'policy violation'. I appealed it and won but have no idea what they were upset about. Perhaps I used the word 'boob'. Those who know me, know what I'm talking bout. Just kidding. But seriously you think they would at least say what post was the problem.

I think I figured out the reason for being blocked. I mentioned Susan's in a post. Against policy to direct viewers to another site. I hope I didn't violate any policies here by mentioning them. Sorry if I did.

[Gina P]

   In another post, I mentioned running my tractor on these hills here in WV and being nervous. On a whim, I went out yesterday, and measured the slope in one of the steeper parts of a field. Right around 19%. The tractor manufacturer does not recommend anything greater than 15%. Even the tractor forums say nothing 20% or over. So now I'm resetting my tractor rims. By flipping the inner dish and moving the outer rim to a different position. I should be able to widen the footprint by over a foot on each tire. This should greatly reduce the rollover potential. If that is not enough, I will add liquid ballast inside the tire to further lower the center of mass.
   I remember mounting those tires many years ago. Now my girl muscles are having trouble just rolling the tires around, much less trying to pick one up when it falls over. Taking the lug nuts off is another matter. I have a 3/4 in drive breaker bar with a 4 foot pipe slid over that and I'm just getting enough leverage to break them free.
   When I bought this place it came with a Steiner 450 tractor/mower. This in an 4x4, articulating beast. The previous owner had the dual tires added all round and weights. I am getting used to it and have determined it is impossible to flip. It only slides sideways if the hill is to steep. Staying in the seat is another matter, though. 

  Work on the house is progressing. Sub floor is now complete. Added a few beams and removed some load bearing walls. The rest of the tongue and groove ceiling has come down. What a messy job that turned out to be. Now its just build a house inside that shell! Easy, peasy, haha.

[ChrissyRyan]

I am impressed of all the skills you have Gina.

Chrissy

[Jessica_Rose ✅]

Work on the house is progressing. Sub floor is now complete. Added a few beams and removed some load bearing walls. The rest of the tongue and groove ceiling has come down. What a messy job that turned out to be. Now its just build a house inside that shell! Easy, peasy, haha.

Well, it sounds like you have a busy weekend planned. What do you plan for next weekend?

Love always -- Jessica Rose

[Gina P]

Well, it sounds like you have a busy weekend planned. What do you plan for next weekend?

Love always -- Jessica Rose

Same thing we do every day, Try to take over the world! (Pinkey and the Brain)

Farrier is due today. Horses feet never stop growing and need trimming.
Then off to Lowes for more lumber later in the day.
   Its been a roller coaster of weather extremes lately. 90 most of last week, now 3 days of cool rain. When the weather settles down, we are planning on another trail ride.
  Bought a Wirlpool tub last night for $60 off marketplace  I don't usually buy used for a renovation but it looked like new and will save me over $1500. Has a heater, air and water jets. 72"x42" which is big enough for me to fit in.

[Dawn Kellie]

Same thing we do every day, Try to take over the world! (Pinkey and the Brain)

Zork

[Gina P]

Had one of those, 'I can't believe this is me', days. Went out for lunch, the lumber store, then stopped off for ice cream, on the way home. I'm enjoying my ice cream, wearing a dress and makeup, with others sitting around the stand, when it hits. Hard to believe, in just 4 or 5 years how much has changed. I would have never guessed it back then. I hear on social media about transitioning regrets, social stigmatism, political attacks, problems and so on, and then think of how much better my life is now. I just have to thank God, for being so blessed now.

[davina61]

Same for me my dear, I will be food shopping tomorrow full fem. Nobody takes any notice.