Goal!! I made it! :) (pics)

FreeJulie
on 7/31/12 2:10 am - WA

Yay! I made it!! Things have really slowed down since February, and I'll admit I wasn't working at it too hard. :) Turns out I am good at maintaining my weight, though, haha. I've been hovering a pound or two over goal for months.

But here I am!! I'm planning to continue losing a few more pounds, but my emphasis now is on running and exercising. I did my first half-marathon on 7/15, and I am doing 5Ks in August and September with my daughter (13yo, who also has really struggled with obesity), and another half-marathon in October.

VSG surgery was life-altering for me. Unquestionably the best decision I ever made for my health. Thank you all for your love and support here - there were so many times that my OH friends and this forum in general helped me, held me up, pushed me on, and kept me going. So grateful for that.

Goal - 139 pounds today

starting weight - 263 pounds

one year collage

Thanks again!!

Julie, 5' 3", age 42. Starting weight: 263, Surgery weight: 255
Blogging at www.freejulie.blogspot.com

Ohiogirl
on 7/31/12 2:13 am - OH

VSG on 10/02/12

You look great - I am so looking forward to seeing a similar transformation in myself - sure hoping ti goes as well as yours!! Congrats.

(deactivated member)
on 7/31/12 2:16 am

VSG on 06/30/09

I am so happy to read this today! You have done a great job and you look fantastic. I am so proud of the role model you have become to your daughter! Fantastic.

Sleeva
on 7/31/12 2:17 am - GA

VSG on 07/19/12

Well done..congratulations!!!!!

   ROMANS 12:1
   I beseech you therefore brethern, by the mercies of God,that you present your bodies a living sacrifice,holy and acceptable to God which is your reasonable service.

Crabadams72
on 7/31/12 2:18 am - Silver Spring, MD

VSG on 06/10/11

Wow. I recognize your smile! You look wonderful.

VSG 6/10/2011 Dr. Ann Lidor BMore MD 5'5 HW-247 SW-233 GW-145 CW-120

http://www.youtube.com/user/72Crabadams Me rambling about my journey : )

jenngirl
on 7/31/12 2:23 am

VSG on 06/25/12

What an amazing example you are setting, not only for us, your peers, but for your daughter. What a great mom you are to include her in your journey to health. It is wonderful to know that while you are continuing to improve your health, you are motivating her to improve hers too! Good luck on all that running!!