Still Excited About My Sleeve

Apr 30, 2015

For those of you who are experiencing your first or second stall---fret not because it happens and THEN your weight loss will resume.  Walking is the best thing you can do.  Get a Fitbit or some device to help you track your steps.  A co-worker bought me one when she saw how determined I was to make this work.  She has been one of my biggest supporters. Everyone is different and loses differently.  I work with several and here are their results:

AR: Lost 100 pounds and told me she could have easily lost more but was satisfied with her loss.

LL: Lost 60 because that was what her Rheumatoid Doctor wanted her to lose.  She has kept it off.

BG: Wanted to lose 100 pounds 2 years ago. She did and has kept it off.

JB:  Had surgery last July (2014).  Her goal was to lose 100 pounds in a year.  She has 9 pounds to go.  She started at a size 24 and is now in a 12.  She never walks as exercise.

Then there is me.  I deal with a stall about every three weeks and it will last about 5 days and then the scale moves.  Since March 31st I only managed to lose 8 pounds but I am only 4 months out,  Since December 29th I have lost 80 pounds.  that is an average of 20 pounds per month.  In June I will be swimming, biking, and walking so I definitely plan to drop another 78 at this point and my surgeon says it should be easy. After 80 pounds I am down from a size 28 to an 18-20 in most clothes.  That is five sizes for me. I feel good, I will let people take my picture now, and I am no longer on cholesterol, blood pressure, or diabetes meds.  

Sally is what I call my sleeve.  I love her.  Fret not---the stalls pass, they have to.  5-8 bites is all you can eat.  Protein first, veggies, carbs last.  Stick to it.  Stay away from bad carbs and sugar.  Refrain from bread, potatoes (sometimes I do eat a few fries), rice (white) and pasta.  Move into a healthier life school.  Embrace your decision. Embrace life.  Sally and I do!

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