Belinda B.
I've tried to lose weight all my life, reaching a high of 292.4 lbs. I had lap band (my surgeon used the Realize band) surgery June 30, 2010 (getting down to 258 for day of surgery,) then I only lost 35 lbs after surgery, and basically stalled for 3 years (with some regain), so I'm still fat. I needed to fix my lifestyle and get healthy! I restarted my efforts October 2013 and I'm going strong, losing 43 lbs in the last 8 months! I've got the emotional eating finally in control and in January 2014 added in Jazzercise and May 2014 I started Dr. Ellington Darden's The Body Fat Breakthrough strength training system (the higher carb diet not so much, but the body building methods are excellent and some of his other weight loss tips.) I'm concentrating on getting fit, becoming more active and eating healthy. I have about another 25-35 lbs to go before having reconstructive surgery and I'm not stopping until I get to my goal!
Personally, I'm divorced, almost 2 years, a single mom to a 15 year old daughter. I work at a major bank on the inbound call center for loan officers needing "expert" advice on mortgages (such as how to structure loans, clarify underwriting guidelines, calculate self-employed income, using the computer systems.)
