125 lbs. - here I come!

When I got to 134.8 lbs on Dec. 31st of last year I couldn't even imagine wanting to lose more weight.  I was experiencing diet fatigue and just wanted to figure out how to live my life as a normal-size woman.   I set 135-140 as my "comfort zone" and had no problem staying there.  I started a pretty rigorous exercise program in April and after 3 months of consistent exercise my new normal settled in at 132 lbs.  So I set a new "comfort zone" of 131-135, which I've managed to maintain for the most part.  When my sugar addiction hasn't gotten the better of me 

Today I weighed myself and I'm at 134.8 but it feels different than it did back in December.  After all the hard work I've done to tone up my body and decrease my body fat percentage, 135 lbs. feels a bit "fluffy"...if that makes any sense.  With my arms and legs in great condition I can clearly see that there's still excess fat around my middle.  And no, it's not excess skin; that skin hangs low and loose while the "fluff" sits higher in the abdomen area and is pretty firm.  I should probably note here too that I am 5'2.5" tall and claim 5'3" on a good day ;-)   

So, I've decided to go for it - my new goal is 125 lbs. and 18% body fat.  I'm not going to cut back to previous WL mode levels of 800 calories and 40 carbs, I just can't do that any more.  But I will cut back to around 1200 calories and 80 carbs so I can ease my way into the new weight range.  I'd love to be close to the new goal at my 18-month post-op appointment in November but I know my doctor will be thrilled regardless.  

When I started this whole journey I just wanted to get below 180 lbs. because I hadn't seen the 170's since my early 20's.  And now I'm a 52-year old woman looking at getting back to the weight I was in high school.   Never, ever, ever in a million years could have predicted that.  This surgery and the entire process has been amazing - WOW!      

Great post ........Total control !

Settling in is the fine tuning part.... more people should try the lower range.

I'm glad I went to the lower range and find myself using the word "puffy" when I'm up a few pounds or loaded with sodium.

frisco

Thanks for the encouragement and yes, "puffy" is a good word for the feeling too.  Don't think I could have ever imagined a day where 135 lbs. would feel "puffy" or "fluffy"...but that day has arrived! :-) 

Awesome. Glad you have decided to take control and go where you want to go!

18% body fat -- wow! Go for it :)

Go for it Tracy!!!.. If anyone can do it, I know you can!!!....

You should be a WLS Poster child! I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm always on this blog. These are the kinds of stories that get me all excited about WLS. I'm also 5'2" and my surgeon set my goal at 160. But after reading your log today I'd like to strive for 135. Thank you for making my day today and KUDOS to you!!!!!!

I am NO poster child - believe me!  I won't even share My Fitness Pal logs because I don't want anyone else to think they can eat the crap I've messed around with and get away with it. 

 I have pushed the boundaries and, honestly, I could have been at 125 if I hadn't dicked around the last few months :-/

how engorging you are awesome thank you for your post

Great job Tracy. I have no doubt you can achieve any goal you set your mind to.