Mandy M.

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Life is great but weight is bad.  I celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary May 10th. I've gained a wonderful husband but I've also gained almost 20 pounds since we started dating a little over 2 years ago.  I've actually gained 8 pounds this past month. I had a miscarriage in early May and I seem to be using food as a coping mechanism.  I am taking control.  I updated my fitday profile and goals and I plan to be back in ONEderland by August 3rd (my birthday and day before I go back to school (teacher))\.
Weight today - 211   YIKES.

I can hardly believe a year has come and gone since I had surgery.  My life has changed soooooooo much. I'm out going and doing so much that I didn't even post on my 1 year surgiversary!
Start Weight was 332 pounds I am now at 196. I can't believe I've lost 136 pounds in 14 months.  I'm currently in L/XL tops and 14/16 bottoms.
Measurements -
waist --- 58 inches -->39 inches
hips ---- 64.5 in ---> 50 inches
Thigh --- 32 inches -->22 inches
neck ---16.5 inches --> 13.5 inches
arm -- 16.5 inches ---> 12.5 inches

I am still struggling with food choices. It is so obvious that I'm a true food addict.  I want things I know I don't need to eat.  The funny thing is my pouch is very finicky.  One day I may be able to tolerate a bite of something sweet and the next the mere thought may make me want to dump. I've been between 212 and 219 for about 2 months now. I weighed today and I'm at 211 (121 pounds lost). I've never been so happy to see a number.  Only 12 pounds to go to be in Onderland.

I'm learning how to truly depend on MODERATION.  I try not to totally deprive myself of things. A little taste usually satisfies my cravings. Its those pesky PMS cravings that nearly do me in. I'm hanging in there. I know this last 50-60 pounds is going to be tough, but I will reach 155 pounds before my 2 year mark. I'd like to reach it by 18 months. 
Mandy

The past few weeks have been really rough for me "diet" wise. I've started having really bad cravings during PMS. I ended up being a week late this cycle, so I actually had to fight the pms cravings for 2 weeks this time. It was HORRIBLE. It was almost like I had never had the surgery. I could snack all day!!! I ate several Reese's cups of those 2 weeks. I went up 5 pounds the first week and then lost 1 pound the next. So starting this week I was pounds above my lowest weight. YUCK!  But as soon as my period started I felt better, the cravings went away, and thankfully my pouch returned.
I weighed today and I'm back at 214!! I lost 3.6 pounds this week. For a total loss of 118 pounds and 114 since surgery.

I'm at 214 in these pics!  -118 pounds

I'm not supposed to be eating them yet, but I screwed up and let myself indulge a couple of months ago. Its like I'm possessed now when it comes to them. No, I'm not eating has much as I did before surgery. BUT I can feel those old bad habits creeping up again. I was home sick yesterday and I munched on a sleeve of LowFat ritz crackers..I ate the whole sleeve throughout the day (several were eaten with my crab stew). I was in shock. I couldn't believe I had done it. My intake for the day was relatively low except for those damn crackers.

I know I need to put up a new pic b/c I'm at 215 now :D That means I've lost a total of 117 pounds and 113 since the day of surgery.  YAY!

My period has NEVER been normal. Its still not completely normal but its getting there.  I've always had bad cramping and back pain, BUT I've never experienced BLOATING until about 2 weeks ago.  I've NEVER gained weight on my cycle, I always LOSE. Until about 2 weeks ago. I guess I'm getting "normal."  I gained 3.8 pounds when I weighed on January 5th. I was soooooooo disappointed. But everyone assured me it was due to my period.  I kept saying "No, I always lose when I'm on my period." I could NOT believe the scale had jumped back up to 226.6 (I was down to 222.8).  I had eaten some carbs (Simple carbs, not the good carbs, totally off limits) and I just knew I had ruined everything. But alas, 1/12/07 came, my Friday weigh in.....the scales said 224...grrr I was still up....I weighed in on Saturday on my normal scales and BAM! (with all of Emeril's enthusiasm) 219 :D  I just couldn't believe it.  7.6 pounds in one week.  

I am still struggling with exercise. Its sooooo hard to make time for it. I enjoy it when I go.  Right now I'm averaging 2 days a week of about a 45 minute cardio workout.  NOT great but I'm doing better. Plus I'm much more active than I was 7 1/2 months ago.

Its still hard to believe just 7 1/2 months ago I weighed 332 pounds. I'll take the weird changes, because they have made my life soooo much better.

I finally added a bit of red to my hair. I wanted to when I initially cut it but decided on only a few hi-lights. Well here are a couple of pics of my new color! A bit bold for me but I like it!

A Pic of Me ready to go to my work Christmas dinner.

I do my weekly weigh-in on Fridays and today the scales said 229!! I'm so excited. That is a 5 pound loss this week and a total of 103 pounds.  
I went to Old Navy after my 6 month appt Wed and enjoyed shopping.  First time I've ever taken 6 pairs of black slacks into the dressing room to determine which ones looked the best. I've always had to settle for whatever I could find that buttoned and zipped. NOT ANYMORE! I bought 1 pair of size 18 pants. YES I said size 18!!!!!!!  Its so nice to not be completely limited to just plus size.