Surgiversary 142 pounds down!

 Hello everyone,
I feel terrific. Everything is going great. One of the several reasons I got this surgery was because I had a friend who had gotten it and she said, it was so awesome being a size four for 4 years. She's gained some weight back since then and had a baby, but I couldn't imagine anything near being a size four, and I'm still no where near a size four, but I can buy normal clothes in normal stores. My pants are size 10/12 and my tops are M or L. I still have 25 pounds to go to my goal of 150 and I hope to reach that goal by the end of the year.

The changes I've made have been drastic, and not just physically. I was never an exerciser, but I started running last fall and ran 5 miles every day until this summer when it got too hot so now I swim either a mile and a half or two miles every morning.
And I love it. I get up early - the pool opens at 6:45. I go there after I've walked my dog a mile and a half.

The fitbit has fed my obsession with numbers and metrics and keeping track of every little thing. I'm embarrassed that I need that feedback, some days, if I forget my fitbit, I think, what's the point of walking. I always park far away from my destination and never complain about not being close to something, I'm always thrilled to sneak in a few extra steps.

I'm happier, more confident, feel like I fit better in the world. I've had zero problems, take my vitamins every day, drink my water and get my protein. I go to a monthly support meeting. 

My weightloss has certainly slowed down and while I only lost 4 pounds last month - I also lost four inches on my waistline. Not too shabby.


This weight loss has been super easy and v. gratifying. 
I hope you all have as smooth a journey as I have.
HW - 317
SW - 306
CW - 175
GW 150

Congratulations!  Sounds like you've had an experience similar to mine.  I'm an exercise junkie now....my family thinks I'm addicted.....I told them if exercising 6 hours a week is addicted, then exactly what do they call the 20+ hours they sit in front of a TV?  That was a nice cup of shut up juice for them!

Enjoy your success!!

Kim

 I've seen you post on here before - thanks for your comment. 
I can't believe how much I'm enjoying exercising and seeing what my body can do. 
Physical activities had never interested me much in the past.
Love it.
 I look forward to reading more posts by you.
Cheers,

Congratulations on your success and more importantly on your lifestyle change! You sound so happy. Keep up the great work!

I hope I can be as successful and happy as you are one year from now. Way to go!

You need to repost this everyday so people who feel discouraged can be uplifted!

Your story is inspiring.  You have worked so hard and have joyfully embraced all the life changing habits we all need to acquire.  Congratulations.

I love your exercise regimen, I am envious! I wish I had a pool to mix it up on my off-hiking days due to rain. I'm hoping to start endurance running soon. Great post, thanks for sharing!! :)

 I would love to hike in the mountains - let's swap!
Grass is always greener....

So good to hear this!  Congratulations on your life makeover. :)

I am pre-op, and am not able to really exercise much right now due to some physical limitations, but I am soooo looking forward to that changing when the weight starts to drop off.  I set some goals for myself that include running a 5K next year (not walking), so your story is an inspiration!  Thank you so much for sharing!

Nic