2 years out and living large.... in a different way :) Pics!
Hi all:), I am just past my 2 year surgiversary and thought I should check in, say hi, update.... :) Life has been really, really good! You know, there are the usual ups and downs, bouts of eating for all the wrong reasons (even though I am super selective and make each bite worth it!), but my life in general, and with food feels as close to normal as I have known:).
I have maintaned my loss for about a year now, with a couple ups, then right back down.... I had a goal of 160 in mind, but with the way I eat, live, etc... my body seems to have settled here. I want the daily treat, to eat carbs, etc... I do try to eat as clean and healthy as possible.... it is amazing how so many things are not even appealing to me anymore: fast food, pop, high fat desserts (well, a few bites), pasta, bagels, etc....
There is no secret way to be here.... I am trying to nourish myself physically, emotionally, spirirtually, and try to have fun in all aspects of life. Making my workouts fun, my cooking fun, my marriage fun.... I tend to babble:), but I guess my message is for you to do this journey your way, no-one elses!! I used to come on this site and think I had to low cal it, or low carb it, or make goal in 6 months... but that is not me.... and come to find out, I really did make it to goal in just over a year.... I can't tell you how long I worried about the last "10ish" pounds.... but I feel good, am told I look good, so I am good with this!
I went for a consult a few days before my 2 years out, and booked a tummy-tuck and an arm lift.... I really wanted them to deal with my upper thighs, but all in due time:).
If anyone needs a word of encouragement, let me know! This is for life, but procede with patience and grace! Thanks for listening:) Mercedes
I always used to be the fat one on vaca....... not anymore!!!
Granted, this pic is flattering, but..... I rocked that dress:)
...I keep looking for the 'Like' button.
Really Cool !!!!
Rockin the whole look !!!
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
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