Sweaty mess NSV and 6 month surgevirsary post

 Ok, first the sweaty mess nsv.  I made a goal to go 7 days of burning more calories then I consume.  For the record, it sucks that I happened to pick a string of 95 degree days here in Michigan for this goal, but hey gotta do it.  I realized today after the hour on the elliptical that it wasn't bothering me to be a sweaty mess.  Before surgery, I had a STRONG association of being sweaty with the sweaty fat chick syndrome.  It felt good today to realize that I am truly making progress on redefining myself into a healthier version and letting go of that sweat baggage.  

 It is official.  The honeymoon is over!  Funny, today feels just like any other day.  I know I need to continue to work at losing weight, making proper nutrition choices, and exercise.  I am 33 pounds from being at my goal, and 23 pounds from a normal BMI.

 I have not done the tyical 800 calorie under 40 carb thing, but no doubt my exercise habits are saving the day.  I let MFP friends view the "not so much of a model food log" if interested.  I friend everybody and I am idateacher2 over there.  May 12 is my worse day by a long shot- I DOVE off the wagon that day, but worked right back at crawling back on.  Proof that the sleeve is not a magic bullet, and you can eat a ridiculous amount of junk food and carbs when you eat around your sleeve.


Clothing I am a snug 16, but the upper body continues to be an xl or loose xxl.  I was able to wear an xl JCP tshirt comfortably, but it does seem dependent on brand so I do not count myself a true xl yet.  I am hopeful that I can buy 14's for when school starts back up again, but then again I do not normally lose a size in 6 weeks.  It will totally bite to buy 16s and use them for a month or so.  

Love that the BMI is sitting at a 28 now.  Just 3 more points to goal and 23is pounds.  I do plan on going below a 25 overall, but that is a huge goal for me.  Hopefully in the next 3 months I will hit that.  I am also hopeful that I will be able to continue the double digit weight loss pattern, but according to the board that is about to end.  We'll see.  Not sure I buy into the honeymoon theory, but not far enough along to be able to discount it with experience.  I don't doubt that the last stretch will be challenging.

Eating this month has been a mixed bag.  I am now resigned to the fact that I eat between 1000-1200 calories, and the nutritionist confirmed that is where I shoudl be.  No longer do I beat myself up about that.  I don't mind that occasionally I eat sweets, but after the other day clearly I still cannot keep them in the house.  Glad that the birthdays, Mother/Father's Day are done for that reason.  I do love that my calorie range does not feel like depravation, and if absolutely needed I could shave 300-400 calories a day to get off the last of the weight.  I am Ok with a slower loss, as I believe it will help to keep the metabolism from freaking out.  Not sure if that is valid, but I believe it anyhow.

Here is the monthly averages:

Month 1- 21 pounds 
Month 2- 16 pounds weighing in at 264.4 
Month 3- 12 pounds weight in at 252.4 
Month 4- 13 pounds weight at 239.4
Month 5- 11 pounds weight at 228
Month 6- 10 pounds weight 218

Total post op: 83 pounds.
Pre op: 26
Total Loss: 108
BMI 28... Starting BMI was 42 or 43
79% EWL 

Too shy for pics still.  Good luck to everyone out there, and if you are a newbie take heart that it is not a perfect process and you don't have to be perfect- just dilegent and persistent!

your loosing the wt.  and thats great all in its self!

I think you're doing great!  Congrats on making your goal...that's really great :)

 Thanks :)  For me, like I imagine it is for many others, it is about so much more then just losing the weight!

I can't believe it's been six months for you already! I remember the first time we spoke to each other here, and you were telling me that you had just had the surgery over winter break so that you wouldn't have to take time off from work. It's been six months already???

You are doing amazing, and you have been a great role model for me. Thanks so much for everything, and keep rocking your sleeve!

 Uh... not such a great role model with the eating- you can do better!  The exercise is good though :0)

Congrats fellow Michigander!  I grew up down in Metro Detroit but live up in Saginaw now.

I'm hoping for results like yours!!