2 year Surgiversary

Apr 01, 2011

April 2nd is my 2 yr surgiversary.  I've lost about 145 lbs, wear a size 10-12, and have about a 26.5 BMI.  I am not actively trying to lose anymore.  But I seem to be slowly losing size/ weight.  I now fit into a pair of pants that I couldn't wear on New Year's.  Most of my jeans require a belt an hour after I put them on.  I wouldn't mind floating down to 155 and normal BMI, but truly and honestly it is not something I'm willing to work hard for (routine exercise, massively limiting carbs, etc...).  My primary goal now is to maintain under 170 lbs. 

I still make sure I get in over 100 grams of quality protein a day.  30 grams of this comes in the form of a protein shake.  I really only count the protein grams from meat, dairy/cheese, and eggs.  Not the nuts, grains, soy, etc.  I normally have a protein shake on my way into work.  Then I make a large can of tuna salad and eat on triscuits or cheese chunks throughout the day.  Or deli rolls with cream cheese, etc.  I prefer snacking as to big meals, and am really low carb during the workday.  I usually have my protein requirements in by work's end.  That leaves me free to eat a balanced meal with the family, and usually a horrible for me snack (cookies or candy) .  Weekends are way less regimented.

I've become a bit of a vitamin hippie.  I try to keep it under control, but I really find it interesting in how all of our vites and minerals interact to keep us healthy.  So many things can be resolved without the use of drugs.  Friends and family beware :0)  I absolutely love VITALADY products and all the free knowledge she shares with us.  BEAM ME UP SCOTTY deserves an honorable mention for bringing her to the DS Forum.  I've surfed a couple other forums and it's really scary at the knowledge disparity- especially concerning vit D, calcium, and PTH.  Thanks to Julie and MajorMom for really working so hard at keeping us up to date with recent studies and products to combat osteoporosis.

My WOW's
-I wake up well rested!!!
-I play basketball with my son in the driveway; Even taught him how to box out.  The little punk knocked me on my backside.  I guess he's a quick learner.
-My daughter agreed to play rec volleyball this summer...If I would coach!!! She is almost 13 and normally mortally afraid that her friends may discover that she has parents, and GASP!, they participate in her life.  Of course I agreed.  I have confidence that I'll have the stamina and energy even after long days at work.

My DS has done exactly what I hoped for.  It has made me an active participant in my life.  I feel like I fit in, no matter where I go.  I am once again healthy and active.  Only now I am not constantly obsessed with food and calories and diets.  I feel free from obesity for the first time in my life since early childhood.  I always felt like Obesity was chasing me, and by 28 I got tired of running, and the bitch caught me and kicked my ass.

My DS gave me the ability to go in for a rematch and come out on top.  Game Over.  I won. 

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Northern, VA
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04/02/2009
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May 28, 2007
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