125 Pounds Down & Mud Run
Just a little update on me! As of today, I have lost 125 pounds, 100 since my surgery on 12/11/12. Last month, I also did a 2-mile mud run at our local ski hill. It was so much fun!
We took a chair lift to the top of the mountain and then there were different obstacles coming down. Besides running through swampy areas, there was a log tight rope, river crossing, and lots of climbing. And of course, some slip and slides. It ended with a belly crawl through about 30 feet of mud. It smelled wonderful... haha.
I was surprised to see that I was still the heaviest woman participating in my heat of the run. There were heavier men, but no women. I had thought about doing the run last summer, when I was 125 pounds heavier, and boy am I glad I didn't! It was hard work and I completed every obstacle and didn't have to skip any. I can't imagine doing it with 125 more pounds added onto my body!
I have been making good progress with my weight loss. I am almost 7 months out and 100 pounds down. Just 75 more to go! I have had mini stalls here and there. I get mad and then I don't weigh myself for a week and I like the next number better. I have been pretty active outdoors this summer but would like to make working out more of a scheduled activity. I just keep plugging away, doing what I do. It's getting a little monotonous, so I have stopped tracking my food everyday. I still do not eat any sweets, pasta, or bread. I do have rice sometimes. The only bread products I have are those Brownberry 100% Whole Wheat Deli Thins that are 100 calories. I use them as buns for burgers and the occasional braut (my favorite thing in summer!). I will also have some crackers once in a while. Fruit has also been so good this year, and while high in sugar I still treat myself to some fresh strawberries and raspberries. Other than that, I try to limit my carbs. I take my vitamins and calcium everyday. I have been keep track of my lab results through a handy-dandy spreadsheet that was passed around on OH, and everything is looking good.
The lower half of my body is smaller than the upper part, which has been a source of frustration. I feel like I no longer know how to dress my body. I am a size 16/18 in pants and a size 22/24 in tops. I have to buy my pants in the misses section and my tops in the plus section. I just want to fit into an XL shirt in regular sizes! The moment I am able to fit into an XL shirt I am going on a shopping vacation!
RNY 2/5/07 no regain having implemented lifestyle changes....
My friend and I are planning on doing one of these next summer! I can't wait, it looks like so much fun, lol! Congrats!!
Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!
The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...
