Hey everyone! It's been 4 months. I can't believe it, Honestly!
I'm down to about 179 on a good day. Highest weight was 272 before 6 month diet. Surgery weight was 243.
I'm feeling fabulous!! Like a million bucks! Brand new! Enjoying Yoga and Pilates, full of energy (unless I eat something too carby, then I'm immediately tired). I'm wearing about a size 12/13 in pants and a L in tops (XL if they're a lil small).
My hairloss is bad, but not to the point where I think it's time to go wig shopping. Although my hair is very dry and damaged and thin now, so I'll most likely be cutting it shoulder length in the next few weeks.
I take Biotin everyday, so hopefully that will help speed up new hair growth.
I still struggle more than I thought I would to get in all my fluids and protein. There's days where I know for a fact I'm lacking in both areas. But, for the most part I don't do too bad. I usually will have 1 protein shake a day (25g), then try and get the rest of my protein in food like chicken, greek yogurt, cheese, turkey pepperoni, etc.
Although .... I do endulge from time to time in things I know I shouldn't. Like a slice of pizza or a couple french fries. but hey, on a rare occasion that's not too bad.
I still don't exercise as much as I should. BAD KARLY! Ugh! That's one of my biggest problems. I do yoga and pilates each week, but that's not exactly strength training or toning me. I know I need to do better.
I finally got rid of the 10 or so bags of clothes I had in my closet that didn't fit me anymore. I gave as much as I could away to friends and my sister. The rest I put in the clothes and shoes bin for my local thrift store. Some people are going to make out like bandits! I had some really good stuff (remember, worked at Lane Bryant for 2 years) ... So now I'm starting the slow and expensive process of refilling my closet with clothes that I like, are affordable, and fit me. So much fun!
Things are still good with me and the new man. We've been together about 2 months now. He's still super supportive and helps me to stay on course when all I really want to do is grab a bag of doritos and chow down. He reminds me I can't. And even if I could, I shouldn't.
And on a totally different off topic note:
I am totally obessed with Bruno Mars' song Just the way you are! I think every woman wants to feel like her man feels that way about her. It's the perfect, catchy, upbeat song and I love it!
That is all,
Toodles!