Month 5 stats/pics
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
Month 5: 178.2 (-13)
Total Loss: 86.8 total, 74.8 since VSG
I think I'm still doing pretty well. I know my dr. would like to see more, but I'm averaging 1/2 lb per day, and I think that's pretty good. I get pretty wishy-washy when it comes to my actual goal weight. 130 is pretty arbitrary. I know he'd like to see me well under the "healthy" BMI range, especially so that I have some "bounce back" room. I'm going to do another body mass analysis test at my gym when I have a chance and see how my muscle mass is doing.
I feel good. I can shop in regular stores. I signed up for a 5K in Sept. and am doing Zombie Couch to 5K to train for it. Part of that is because I'm going back to work this fall and I know I can't be at the gym as much as I have been. I'm trying to convince myself I enjoy running so I can do that on days I can't make it to a class, haha.
Sorry if I look weird. We almost forgot to do pictures, and my allergies are bugging me.
Still glad I did it. It's hard work, but it's worth it.
Sarah, VSG Dr. Cirangle--12/28/12, HW: 265 SW: 253 GW: 130???
Me, I think you're doing GREAT!
You will get there. No worries!
BTW, if you don't really like running, try something else. My own experience has taught me there is no way you will sustain something you really don't like. I love weight training and doing cardio at the gym. I'd love to be able to run, but I can't. It just presents too many difficulties for me so rather than fight it and try to make it work, I've found something else I truly do enjoy. I'm now toying with the idea of trying yoga! YIKES!
Tina
