I'm Overweight!

It's been 3 months and almost 2 weeks since surgery and I'm finally just overweight! I weighed in today at 179 lbs, making my bmi 29.8. Woohoo!!!! I've never in my adult life been in the 170 range at all. I'm so happy. I'm working my tool and taking names, lol. I'm just soo happy to be on the downward slope I honestly haven't noticed any stalls or whatever. I don't compare myself with others who had surgeries close to mine either. I really think the positive outlook and no worries attitude has helped a lot. I only look at the scale to keep general tabs on my progress. I've lost 51 lbs now, which is pretty awesome. I've been getting into modeling a little bit because a few friends suggested it. I'll upload a couple photos soon. I'm doing really great, and I've been able to eat everything I've tried, except for dry microwave reheated chicken, which gave me the foamies once, yet the chicken itself didn't come up at all, go figure. I still take my vitamins daily and meet my protein goals all the time. I love my pouch and my new life. I honestly thought it would be harder than it has been. It's not easy but it has been much easier than dieting ever was before surgery.

Mentally it's a little weird. I can see my wrists becoming much thinner, and many of my rings are too big right now. I fit into some size 14s perfectly, while others are lay down on the bed types of fits I'd never wear in public. I actually had to buy a couple pairs of jeans because of this. I haven't lost the girls (yet) thank god. They're still the same size, but I will need some new bras soon anyway because I'm more like a 36-38 than a 40-42 these days. My scars are still kinda pink and very visible but my three month checkup went really well. Lesseee... I think that's it.

Thanks everyone for being so supportive in my journey. I love you guys! Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything or have any questions!

<3 Crystal

Hopefully one of those names you are taking is carbs...and it's a dirty word to you!!  Your doing great.  Have you noticed your collarbones lately...That's another one people rediscover...

As long as I get my protein in I don't worry TOO much about carbs. I always get low sugar or sugar free alternatives when there are some, but I'm not a no-carb fanatic. I believe in a healthy balance and more good carbs than bad carbs. And I won't take carbs over protein when I need the protein.

That is so great I am really happy for you!  I am afraid Carbs are not my friend though.  I have always felt better on more protein and fewer carbs.  Right now I am to afraid to even try carbs, I want to keep it that way! 

Yeah, I never really have more carbs than protein. Carbs don't make me feel good sometimes. There was once I had a couple bites for different desserts at a friends house and it made me super sleepy. And then other times a couple bites of the wrong thing has given me a feeling of just being sick and feeling icky for a couple minutes. But the bottom bun on a burger for example has been fine for me on occasions where I had to have it. My general rule though is 3 bites protein 1 bite whatever and it works well for me.

Ok I just LOVED how you wrote in your adult life you baby you!!  Congratulations and don't go out to soon for those bras it'll change again!!

Haha, yeah well before high school I was 170 something or even lower, but that was heavy for a midget 8th grader!.... lol

Congratulations!  You are doing fantastic!  Sounds like you and I have pretty much the same journey...very few if any obstacles in our path ^_^  I love your attitude...vigilent but not fanatical about the food.  Postive attitude for the rest of the journey..can't wait to see Modeling pictures!!
Nancy aka Sunray

I already put the pix up. :)

Congrats! Keep up the excellent work and the positive attitude.