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I’m not 8 months out and down -120lbs! I’m at 162lbs as of this morning. All is still well. Haven’t been exercising as I would like but I’m going to re-join Bally’s in my new area. Eating well. Tried some new things, had a small frosty for the first time about a month ago………..so good! Even better is I know my limits. I never overeat. Tried it once and it hurts, it’s painful.   I’m in a size 8 and I feel good about myself. The skin isn’t much of an issue, I have some but as time goes on seems to be getting better. I’m rethinking plastic surgery. My breasts have lifted dramatically, I have a small pooch belly but I’m sure once I get back to cardio and weights it’ll go down. Some of my relatives are really concerned and are saying that I’m too skinny. That bothers me, would you rather me be 282 again with all kinds of health issues?? But anywho, labs came back all my levels are great. Went through a short period where I would get dizzy and feel so tired, I personally think it’s because I wasn’t taking enough of my vitamins and wasn’t taking them on a regular basis. Since I’ve been taking double doses I feel much better!   Just wondering at this point when will the weight loss stop. I’ve met my personal goal of 180 then I met my medical goal of 168. I’m a tall girl 5’9 with a big build, atleast I thought? Going on vacation in 2 weeks and set the goal of 158. I set small goals every few weeks. I believe my final weight loss goal is going to be 150lbs something I haven’t weighed since I was like 5 lol….   All in all I’m happy and I’m healthy so I have no complaints, until next month…..

Wow, can't believe I forgot...that's how much back to normal my life has gotten. I am proud to say I am no longer, morbidly obese, obese, or even overweight. I am FINALLY a normal weight according to medical standards. 5ft 9 168lbs! Feel so good.

I haven't worked out in a while, I just moved and have been busy. I'm looking for a new gym in my area. Eating habits are normal. I eat when I'm hungry but can't eat much. I feel so full quickly. Been feeling great, no complaints.

I'm preparing for vacation in 40 days to Miami and yes I will be wearing a bathingsuit. My goal is to drop 3lbs by then....so until next month, take care!

Wow, it doesn’t seem like it’s been 6 months! I am truly thankful to have had success with my surgery and losing 107lbs all in 6 months. I’m a person of faith and I know that this wouldn’t be possible, these results wouldn’t be possible without God by my side. I look at where I was this time last year, I think I was about 250lbs, miserable, just turned 28 years old, I was out of breath, tired all of the time, achy joints, didn’t have the stamina to play with my children, I was feel very hopeless, unsure about myself little did I know that 1 year later I would be a completely different person.

 

These have been some of the greatest months of my entire adult life. Why….because I’ve accomplished every single goal that I’ve set for myself, not just weight loss but other personal goals. I feel recharged and refreshed, like I’m able to conquer the world lol…My eating has picked up, I get hungry now. I do eat some of the “bad” foods (a cookie or two, or a half of a cupcake) occasionally but again like I said of several of my posts, after achieving this goal, I refuse to deny myself. Mainly I stick to my proteins (meats), kidney beans, maybe once a week I’ll do a saffron rice, mashed potato, or mac and cheese but only a few spoons. My tummy hurts so bad if I even try to overeat. I’m more comfy with dinning out now. Took the kids to Chick fil A recently did most of a kids meal, with no issue. I feel like for once I can eat like a normal person.

 

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I think beginning in October/Nov, I’m going to do consultations with surgeon’s because I will need some nipping and tucking lol…my boobies are still large 38DD, I was originally a 44DD, I’d like to get them reduced and lifted. And my tummy, I have a pouch, I’d like to get some of the saggy skin removed and the incision scar. But guess what, if I don’t I’ll be fine, it’s not shockingly bad J

 

What else, nothing much I guess. I’m just so damn happy now a days! I’m actually going in for my 6 mth appt on Friday, I can’t wait! I’ll update my blog after I get all my labs back sometime next week. I know everything is fine like it was last time, until then, take care!

I had a very wonderful weekend full of celebrations. I weighed in the night before my birthday and indeed I reached my goal of 178. As a reward I treated myself this weekend. Because I was the point of feeling good with the weight I was at, I decided to not be as obsessive and weigh the next day. While at my bday dinner, I had crab cakes soooo good, the inside only and about an ounce of a white sangria and get this chocolate cake for the first time in 6 months, well 4 bites of it atleast J I felt very satisfied and full. The few slips of Sangria made me feel a little tipsy, for about 30 minutes.  I had so much left over from dinner and even snacked on the cake a few more times, no issues but eventually gave it to the kids to finish off for me. I’m back on my regular routine of things. I assumed that because I incorporated small amounts of alcohol and sweets into my diet this weekend that I would have gained a few pounds so I weighed this morning at 177!   I’m not a drinker, prior to surgery I may have had a drink once a year so alcohol is not an issue of mine. I think that it’s okay to indulge every now and then. I wouldn’t want to live a life when I deprive myself completely of everything I enjoy, some things YES but a little chocolate won’t hurt every now and then.   There’s always more room for improvement. Now that I’m 177, I’m setting a new goal of 165lbs.  So that’s 12lbs…and I’d like to lose them by October 1^st. From what I hear the weight loss begins to slow down after 6 months. Either way I’m a happy girl! Let’s see how much I can lose by my 6 month check in. Be back on the 21^st for updates.

Forgot to check in! At this point I’m 5 ½ months out. Get this I’m down 103lbs! My personal goal was to reach 180lbs by my birthday, but I got on the scale this morning at 179lbs. My 29^th birthday is next Saturday so for fun I set a goal of 178. I’m sure I can lose 1 -2 lbs by them. For my official 6 month check in on 8.21.12 I set the goal of 175. I’m happy! I feel good at this size and weight, since I can’t really control how much more will come off, 168 – 170 is the smallest I think I’d be comfy with. I’m a tall girl 5’9 with big ole bones lol…   It’s so funny now, the kids call me skinny lol…my eating habits are about the same. I had an ice cream cone for the first time. No complications just felt really full, the cones were 2g of sugar and I had about 2.5 – 3 tablespoons of ice cream. I’m continuing to exercise, I love running and I take the kids with me. The skin thankfully isn’t to saggy. My breasts are smaller now and they have a little sag as well as my upper thighs and a little on the belly but nothing I’m very uncomfortable with. I think I’m ready to really focus on weight training, going to do Insanity to tighten up everything. Until month 6, take care all!

Hi all,   Here to do my monthly catching up. This month has been great especially compared to last month with the health scare. I had inflammation of the Pancreas and thank God, it was a onetime thing! Left over gallbladder debris was the cause. The pain was worse than the contractions I remember from child birth!!! But now that it’s over I am resting easy! Been going strong at Bally’s, when I’m not working out there, I hit the track or the neighborhood walking and running. Was watching a late night infomercial and that “Insanity” workout one came on, I watched the whole thing lol…then on Monday Dr. Oz had him on his show and based on the results others have seen, I’m going to give it a try!   So now I’m 14lbs from losing the big 100! I’m in shock, disbelief and just excited about my progress and what’s to come! The new lifestyle changes seem like a way of life now. I don’t fight it, it feels natural like this is the way it should have always been! I’ve acquired new tastes, love love love, raw veggies with fat free dip, I’ve been doing fish, chicken, some beef…I really like California Rolls now, I think 4 are 150 calories but I can’t make it past 2. I’ve also become very fond of Activia light it’s really good with about 70 calories…   I don’t really like to eat out anymore because it takes so much effort. I research ahead of time where and what to get which can be time consuming. I’m learning to relax and just go with the flow. Thus far I’ve gone to Fridays, Boston Market and KFC which turned out successful. At Fridays I had the wings which seem to work for me at just about any restaurant and the green beans – even though they’re fried I haven’t had an issue. I can only do about 5 of those. At Boston Market I was craving meatloaf, my stomach didn’t like that at all! KFC I took the skin off the chicken and it worked fine. My friends who are a year out and beyond, make sugar seem like it’s the devil himself, so I’ve avoided all sweets and have no desire to try them!   My body has changed dramatically. Sometimes I look in the mirror and can’t believe it’s me. There’s lose skin but thankfully nothing too extreme and yes there’s the surgery scar but I don’t let it bother me, it’s a small price to pay to have extra years added on to my life!!! I’m at my pre-baby weight so I’m extremely happy. I’m working hard to get these last 14 lbs out by July 22 (5months out). My 29^th is August 11^th and I must be at 180, that’s my ultimate goal! I know that I will get smaller which is fine, but 180 is my personal goal and would mean so much that I achieved it by my birthday! Until next month….

I'm extremely happy! I stepped on a scale yesterday with all of my clothes and shoes on and weighed in at 205 yeeeeeeeeessssssssss!!! I haven't seen this number in almost a decade! When I did the consultation, I explained my situation and limitations with lifting. The trainer gave me a tutorial of machines and exercises I could do safely and to get good results. I'm amazed at how hard I've been working at it, I've gone everyday except for when I was sick. Normally I give up when things get hard. The weight is falling off even quicker and I'm seeing definition in my arms, legs, thighs etc...This has been an incredible, amazing, terrific journey. My initial goal was to lose 102 lbs. I can't believe I have 25lbs left!!!! I'm sticking with my goal even though I expect to go smaller. I can't wait to get to 199 lol...that calls for a celebration!!!!!

What a way to bring in my 3 month surgiversary! Acute Pancreatitis – 9 hours in the ER!!!! Instead of complaining, I’m counting my blessings because the diagnosis could have been worse! I’m remaining prayerful that this is a onetime thing! What’s new – I joined LA Fitness last week, had a nice little routine going until this week. I was worried the pain was coming from a Hernia so I’ve been taking it easy. I will be back there tomorrow morning! I’m down the 214lbs -68 down. I’ve hit another stall, it’s all good I know it won’t last that much longer.   Otherwise I feel good, been eating well trying new things. I’m extremely hungry now – haven’t eaten since Sunday. Due to the Pancreatitis have to stop eating to stop the inflammation. I will be so happy when it’s over. Not much more to report, did my 3 month labs, everything is stable. If you’re reading this and you don’t mind, please send up a special prayer for me J

Feeling sooo good! Got on the scale this morning and I’m in the teens J, I have 19 more pounds to go until I’m out of the 200’s. I use this awesome App on my phone Simple Weight Loss Resolution, where I can track my progress and set goals. I’ve gone through 6 goals already! My 3 month appointment is next week…My goal is to get down to 214lbs. I can’t believe I’m only 39 lbs away from my ultimate goal of 180lbs! These past 76 days have been life changing and incredible. Sometimes I still can’t believe that I went through with the surgery. I’ve become less obsessed about the numbers on the scale and more on results. Thus far the excess skin on my arms has tightened up on its own, I do a looooooot of cardio. My boobs refuse to go anywhere and there is excess skin between my thighs and belly and I’m perfectly fine with that right now. One of my goals has been to do a half marathon, and a marathon so I began training for that. I think the more my body heals and once I’m able to lift weights and do more strenuous exercises, the tighter the skin will get and the more muscle I’ll be able to build. It’s so funny, the kids will say you look taller Mommy lol…I feel taller. I’m 5’9 and for the first time in such a long time, I’m noticing how long my legs are, they look kind of nice too lol…well until my 3 month check-up…that’s all!

I feel AMAZING! Just left my 2 month check up on Monday, everything is all to the good! I feel like life has really back to normal but it’s a new normal. I can walk for long periods of time and get this I can RUN lol…I’m appreciating the little things J My body is changing so fast. The weight has dropped mostly in my face, arms, belly, thighs but strangely not my boobies lol…these things are still like a DD. I’m not complaining lol…just wondering if they’ll disappear too. I was holding off as long as possible but it’s definitely time to get some new things. I think I’ve been holding on to them because I like seeing how loose everything is on me, it’s a reminder of my process. But now that  my pants fall down, it’s time. I tried belts but it’s so much excess material in the crotch and belly area, it’s time to toss them. Off of the pureed diet, eating well…Thus far I’ve been doing a good combo of things raw veggies and dip, Activia light yogurt, a half of scrambled egg or half a boiled egg with a small piece of sausage or bacon...I still do fish and certain beef, chicken is iffy, sometimes it works other times it comes back up. Mashed potatoes work well and I do about 4oz of light juice with very little sugar and dilute it with 5oz of water.   I get curious and see what I can and cannot try and doing a lot of healthy cooking. The one thing I won’t even go near are SWEETS!!! So many people have put the fear in me about what they can do to you. I don’t even give them a second glimpse, it’s almost as if they disgust me now! I’m happy, I feel so much better about myself – I actually feel NORMAL. It feel good not to be the biggest person in the room, and to actually be able to sit in a stadium seat without my guts being squeezed out lol…What else is new…Oh Yea I’ll be back in school next month. I started an MBA and never finished, I have 5 more classes to go so I enrolled back in my program to finish AND my employer pays for me to attend another Grad School so I’ll also be resuming my MA in International Relations in the Summer. So life is going to get very busy. I feel so motivated to push through and finish to prove to myself I can do anything I set out to achieve and to be an example for my children. I tell you surgery gave me a second chance at life, I say it over and over again and I’ll say it again today, surgery was by far the best decision I could have ever made. So, my 3 month weight loss goal is 210lbs. If I get there, I get there, if not, no worries I know it’ll come J