What a difference 2 years makes....
In words....
I've gone from 267lbs to 122 (today's weight). My lowest weight attained was 116lbs. I've had very few complications but worked hard at getting & maintaining my new life. Physical & mental work are part of what makes this NOT the easy way out! For the most part, I've followed the general guidelines for eating and never slacked on my supplementation. After the inital fatigue from surgery, I started walking in 2011 and progressed that to running - - all the way to formal training to compete in my first Half marathon in December 2012. I've run another Half this past March, scheduled to run another in June, and doing my first full marathon in October. My husband & I will be renewing our vows this November...... 5 years ago, I wore a size 22 wedding dress - - this one will be a J Crew size 4 petite!!!!
I've learned so much over the past years, about myself and about how I want my future to be. I've continued to grieve the loss of time, tried to forgive myself for how much of a disservice I did myself in staying obese, and I now feel grateful for making this choice to reclaim my life. It feels right for me.
And change in pictures:
This year, April 2013
November 2012 (at lowest weight):
My one year surgiversary April 2012-
Back in March 2010 -
Even further back in April 2009 -
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
Good for you!! Always remember where you came from. This is when the REAL work begins.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I am SO amazed at how much you have accomplished physically, both in terms of your weight and your running! I have to say that I think you look MUCH healthier (and dare i say, therefore prettier) in your latest pic than in the "lowest weight" photo.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
You look gorgeous! I cannot believe that this is even the same person after seeing the pictures! You have done an amazing job and to run marathons is such an accomplishment. You made a statement that gave me pause and how true about trying to forgive ourselves for getting obese.
Thank you for sharing! Jane
