Six Month Update With Pics!

Hi Everyone!

I have been MIA from this site...I guess that is what tends to happen.  I am busy out there living life and keeping focused.  I wanted to post a six month update for anyone that wants to see it.  I am down 124 lbs in 6 months.  I see a trainer 3x a week for heavy weight lifting, and do occasional cardio, but it is not my focus.  I have been very fortunate with no loose skin, and I attribute the weight lifting to it.

I still have to be very careful of snacky foods, the sliders.  They get me now.  I do not touch sugar, fried food, pasta, or most processed foods.  I mostly eat dairy, lean meats, and protein shakes to get to my daily protein goal.  My new daily protein goal is 80-100g.  This is my own personal goal, not from my NUT or surgeon, but I am working out a lot and the protein makes me feel better.

I struggle with the vitamins.  All of the chewables make me want to throw up from the taste, and the pill form ones make me nauseous.  I have been doing the Barimelts lately, with Biotin in addition and that is going okay.

For anyone considering this surgery, do it.  I cannot recommend it enough.  You just have to be in the right mind frame and be willing to still put the work in.  I have about 40 more lbs to go.  I am getting closer and closer to onederland and that is just crazy to me.  From someone that felt hopeless most of her lift, this surgery has literally been a life saver for me!

Great job, congratulations!!  You look beautiful!  xoxo 

WOW you look amazing!!!  Loving the leather leggings!  I am so happy to see your update :)  You should be very proud of yourself.  And you are so fortunate to not have extra skin.  I work out six days a week but sadly, I have enough extra skin for the both of us!  You seem like you have a great plan and are following it well so keep it up!  You look extremely happy and that makes me happy :)  Em

Thanks Em so much.  They're from Target and were like $12, and SO comfortable.  I love a good deal :)  I really am, life is so much better in so many ways.  Miss you guys on the daily What are you eating post, but I am swamped at work these days!  Damn work getting in the way! :)>

I find it so much easier to get good deals on clothes now that im in the "regular" sizes. Scouring clearance racks is one of my favorite things to do LOL usually find some crazy good buys at Kohls on clearance. 

Leggings have been my savior in this process.  Thank goodness for leggings!  Yes you are so right, regular sized clothes are so much cheaper than plus size clothes, and there is so much to choose from now.  It is a whole new world!  Glad to see you are doing so well :)

You look amazing - great job !

Debb

You GO GIRL!! Congrats!

kbb,

You look fabulous. Thanks for the pictures. You look so happy and pretty. You lost your weight fast. I'm hoping to do the same. Just had surgery last month. Keep up the good work.

Robin

Thank you.  You will do great just keep your eye on the prize! :)  Of health :)