9 month update!!!

I'm officially 11 lbs from my goal weight ( or atleast my pre plastics goal weight). This journey has been amazing. I've gone from a size 30 pants and 4X shirts to a size 6 in 9 months. Yes, I did say a size 6! I don't think most people will get this close to reaching their goal this fast so if you're one of those, please don't get discouraged. My doc told me it would happen slower and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you are following your eating guidelines and working out, you will make it too.

I remember the weight falling off of me the first couple of months and then it started to slow down and sometimes it completely stalled. It's very frustrating and seems like forever before the scale started moving again. When that happens to you newbies, just try to keep the big picture in mind. I'm not even a year out yet and I've come so far. It seems like it was yesterday when I was rolled into the OR. The time really does fly by. Later, you'll look back and be amazed!

If anyone reading this is still thinking about having this surgery, I say go for it! Just make sure you're ready. I got through it pretty good but I can't say it wasn't a very emotional journey. But definately all worth it!

Good Luck to everyone!

ok I have to be nosey and ask what your daily menu looked like, what your exercise was like etc...

This is awesome numbers and so close to goal.

I have started at a snug 22 and just fitting into 13's and want to know how you got into a size 6 so fast lol.

I eat a lot of tilapia, shrimp, tuna, chicken and steak. My snacks usually are peanut butter or yogurt. and for breakfast I usually have egg and sausage or turkey bacon. I keep my carbs very low. atleast under 40 and under 30 on most days. I drink nectar protein drinks because the calories are low and there are no carbs. I eat some veggies but I get most of my veggies from V8. For the first 6 months, my calories were probably around 700. My doc wanted it a little higher, but it was hard to get more and still keep my carbs low, so that's just what I did. I haven't been writing it down lately, but I can guess that my calories are around900 to 1000 per day at this point. I will start adding in a little more as soon as I reach goal.

As far as the excercise goes, I get on the treadmill and do the machine weights, but honestly what I get the most out of is the aerobics class... mostly zumba!

Good Luck to you!

WOW

 Excellent post and excellent job!

Congrats! Amazing job.

We almost have the same numbers... You are an inspiration... 9 months just fly by! You're a completely different individual! 30 to 6! I can't visualize myself this small as of yet... Thanks for the post and for letting us know it is indeed possible!

 Your welcome. And yes it is definitely possible. I know what you mean about not imagining even a size 10. But you will get there if you just work at it. I'm proof of that and I hope to be in a size 4 when I am all done. 😃
When was your surgery? Looks like you just got started on this journey. It will be the best thing you've ever done for yourself but it won't always be the easiest. When things seem impossible, my best advice is to go back to the basics of what you learn in the beginning. And even though, this is something that should be done one day at a time, you should always keep the big picture in mind. Don't forget why you did this in the first place. 

Good Luck!

 Awesome job. Keep up the excellant job. I weighted about the same as you on surgery day. I have never been a quick loser. Hope I reach my goal like you. I can't imagine a size 10 let alone anything smaller than that. Hoping to lose 50lb. by the 4 month mark. I know you are proud of your accomplishment and you should be!

 Congrats on your successful journey. You are an inspiration!