100lbs since Journey Started!
Well Sep. 19th, 2011 I went to my surgeon's class and joined OH. I weighed in at 262 lbs. I had to wait 6 months exactly to be sleeved on March 19th. I weighed in at 234 for the day of surgery.
I don't know that I have any great words of wisdom. During those 6 months I waited for my surgery, I saw a councelor and tried to work through why I ate the way I did, and while all the practical advice she gave made sense I just couldn't seem to make those changes pre-surgery, at least not without a ton of struggle.
Since surgery, my sleeve has just made it easier for me to say no. No to the carbs my body so desperately craved and no to the huge portions. I exercised quite a bit before surgery even at my highest weight, but now since surgery I've stepped it up. I did my first 5k 8 weeks post-op, my second 8 weeks later and 10 min. faster. Until my breast reduction sugery last week I was training for a 1/2 marathon plus weight training and road bike. I love to exercise and yes, it has taken the place of food in some ways because it's what I do when I'm stressed.
It's funny I've had something pretty horrible happen yesterday, and it was very stressful, not sure I've cried that much in a long time, but never once all day did I even think to turn to food, I did wish I could run but not once did I think of making it better with a cupcake. That was huge. I took the kids to the pool, and watched them have fun, talked my problem out with a friend and it was ok. I explained to my friend that this must be what a normal person feels like in relation to food. I am so thankful that my sleeve has given me the ability to think rationally about food.
As for my diet, I follow the one, that many people here do with slight modification for my extremely heavy exercise schedule. But right now while I can't exercise I'm right back to the 20g of carbs, under 700 calories and over 80g of protein.
And now what everyone wants to see. I went looking for pics of me at my highest weight (270+ there aren't any) so I found these which should put me right around the 260 mark.
And now, at 162lbs!
I don't know that I have any great words of wisdom. During those 6 months I waited for my surgery, I saw a councelor and tried to work through why I ate the way I did, and while all the practical advice she gave made sense I just couldn't seem to make those changes pre-surgery, at least not without a ton of struggle.
Since surgery, my sleeve has just made it easier for me to say no. No to the carbs my body so desperately craved and no to the huge portions. I exercised quite a bit before surgery even at my highest weight, but now since surgery I've stepped it up. I did my first 5k 8 weeks post-op, my second 8 weeks later and 10 min. faster. Until my breast reduction sugery last week I was training for a 1/2 marathon plus weight training and road bike. I love to exercise and yes, it has taken the place of food in some ways because it's what I do when I'm stressed.
It's funny I've had something pretty horrible happen yesterday, and it was very stressful, not sure I've cried that much in a long time, but never once all day did I even think to turn to food, I did wish I could run but not once did I think of making it better with a cupcake. That was huge. I took the kids to the pool, and watched them have fun, talked my problem out with a friend and it was ok. I explained to my friend that this must be what a normal person feels like in relation to food. I am so thankful that my sleeve has given me the ability to think rationally about food.
As for my diet, I follow the one, that many people here do with slight modification for my extremely heavy exercise schedule. But right now while I can't exercise I'm right back to the 20g of carbs, under 700 calories and over 80g of protein.
And now what everyone wants to see. I went looking for pics of me at my highest weight (270+ there aren't any) so I found these which should put me right around the 260 mark.
And now, at 162lbs!
HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55 PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
What a great accomplishment! You look great. You are one of my inspirations -- especially for the exercising.............I want to be like you! Maybe not the running, but the drive and intensity you put into your fitness.
Keep it up -- you are definitely a WARRIOR PRINCESS with all you've achieved!
Ree
Keep it up -- you are definitely a WARRIOR PRINCESS with all you've achieved!
Ree
Congratulations on a successful journey!!! Your drive and tenacity are inspirational and commendable. You will reach any of the goals that you set for yourself.
Interesting, your comment about dealing with stress without food. I think many of us learn to do that along the way. When we don't use food to numb our feelings, we have to feel our feelings and find other ways to cope with them. Exercise is a great outlet, and is one that I use now. Along the way, I have learned and experienced that food is fuel for my body and that I eat to live, not live to eat. Amazing.
Best of luck along the rest of your journey.
Gail
Interesting, your comment about dealing with stress without food. I think many of us learn to do that along the way. When we don't use food to numb our feelings, we have to feel our feelings and find other ways to cope with them. Exercise is a great outlet, and is one that I use now. Along the way, I have learned and experienced that food is fuel for my body and that I eat to live, not live to eat. Amazing.
Best of luck along the rest of your journey.
Gail
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I have been following your journey right along with you and I am so happy for you!
You have, and continue to do, a great job....
Congratulations on your weight loss and your victory over negative food issues.
Also, I offer up good thoughts that you find peace, comfort, and wisdom regarding what ever horrible thing happened.
You have, and continue to do, a great job....
Congratulations on your weight loss and your victory over negative food issues.
Also, I offer up good thoughts that you find peace, comfort, and wisdom regarding what ever horrible thing happened.
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