melissatwa's Journal, 06 August 2021

Dayaaaaam Girl 💪 You are crushin' it 👏👏 Nice adjustment 👍❤️ 

Thank you, sk! I'm trying to rest parts of me, work other parts, keep my chin up, and keep calories down.😊 I've started some pt kind of exercises I found online that are supposed to be good if there is meniscus damage... To add to what I'm doing for the IT band syndrome movements. Going slow. Pain is minimal and I want to keep it that way! 😁  

Thank you, Tim! I feel kind of awkward posting these, but I am trying to keep focused and also reminded of the progress made so I don't let things slip! 😁  

Wow, looking kerazy! Ripped and strong! 

Melissa… I apologize, I thought you post only flowers until now. These photos are as pretty as your flowers! Thank you for sharing this side of you! I’m rather new here so I didn’t know. 

Thanks, coach! 😁 I think "ripped" would require more lean and more muscle. But I'll take it! 😊 

Looking healthy and strong, keep up the good work! 

Cheeze N rice!!! Awesome job! Impressive!  

Thank you, yfritz! I don't often flex. I feel too weird, but I am trying hard. 😁 I do love my flowers! They even make me use muscles. 😁 🌹 💪 

Girl! You should be a fitness model! #bodygoals 

You go girl 

You look gorgeous! I would never guess you’re struggling at all by looking at you here. 

Look at you, Ms Buff! You look incredible,I'm in awe!! The results of your hard work are very visible and you should be really proud of yourself! Great job!!!💜💪💜💪 

Wow! Your back definition is impressive. All around fantastic accomplishment👏 

dortiz857, thank you! Beauxpurdy, I don't put in the work you do, dear! Thank you though! ❤️  

AdaOke! Girl, it would for sure need to be "fitness for the nearly 50 crowd" 😁 I think I'd have to have abs and a few other bits and pieces that were more put together, but thank you! You see kind! After as many big babies as I've had... I think I've given up on abs especially! 😁  

It's been so long since we've hung out and now I'm embarrassed because you're bigger than me 😭  

Thank you, RN16! Confidence, I struggle every single day, and sometimes I lose the fight... But I try. I remember so much what it felt like to be soft and weak and wearing clothes I hated and were twice as many sizes as I am now. I am just terrified to fall back. Part of why I am posting this is to keep me going... I felt strong today and decided to get some pictures. Thank you for your encouragement!  

Thank you, Diana! I think we are both trying really hard! You are an inspiration to me! I appreciate you so much! ❤️  

Shake Those Pounds, thank you! I am so appreciative of the help and advice I got from friends here! It has made all the difference!