Lori G.
Happy 2 year Anniversary :)
Jul 28, 2010
135lbs.Wow. I honestly cannot say, or even guess, when the last time it was in my life I was this low in weight. My ultimate goal was 140lbs, and I'm 5lbs BELOW that. My new goal: 129lbs.
At my heaviest, I was 297lbs w/ a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 52.6, a BMI of over 30 is considered "Morbidly Obese" or "Super Obese." Today at 135lbs, my BMI is currently 23.9 which is considered "Normal Weight."
I had Roux En-Y Gastric Bypass on July 29, 2008. It's taken me 2 years to get to this point. A lot has happened in my life in the last 2 years. A lot to do w/ my health, family life, personal life & inner-struggles w/ myself & my image and self-worth of myself.
Physically... I am in a great place. My jeans are size 6 and my tops are a size Small. Personally, I think I look great and I'm keeping up w/ my new way of eating healthy & keeping physically active.
Family life... I almost lost half of my family in 2009. In 2010, I lost my aunt Lorraine and Bob's mother, Joannie... but gained a nephew, Thomas in June.
Personal life... a nearly 7yr relationship was ended in December 2008 (he had the same surgery & a lot of things between us changed) & we decided to go separate paths. But I met & have been w/ an amazing man since March 2009, Bob, who has stuck by me through a lot of good & tough times.
Emotionally-balanced life... I'm working on that. I have Anxiety Disorder that's being treated. With all I've gone through the past 2 years, it's hard not to see how I wouldn't have an issue w/ Anxiety.
I can now honestly look myself in the mirror & admit that prior to July 29, 2008, I indeed had an addiction to food. I used it as a coping mechanism when I didn't know how else to deal w/ a tough situation. Or I over-used it to celebrate when over-usage wasn't necessary.
Today, I simply look at food as a source of nutrition. I don't really get any overwhelming pleasure from food anymore, unless its one or two bites from something abnormally fantastic that makes me wish I could eat 2 plates-full of it, but then I remember how far I've come & realize it's not even close to being worth it.
I'm eager to see what the next 2 years has planned for me...
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About Me
Plymouth, MA
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23.9
BMI
Surgery
07/29/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 07, 2008
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