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It has been way too long since my last post.  I am feeling great.  My weight loss has stalled out for now....I have been fluctuating between 165-170.  While I would like to reach my goal of 145, I have to admit I am very comfortable at my current weight.  I am in a size 10 pants and medium top.  

My exercise program has also come to a halt for now.  I did run in another 5k for Autism in April.  However, last month while playing with my kids, I tore my left thigh muscle.  It was only a partial tear so no surgery was required.  However, I have not been able to do much of anything physically.  I was told that the muscle will need to heal on its own.  So my running has stopped...for now.  

I have never been able to say that "I only have 20 more pounds to lose" until now.  Does anyone have any advice for those last 20 pounds?  Whether those 20 pounds come off or not, I feel fabulous and am so proud of myself and all that I have achieved since losing the weight. 

Down 85 pounds and now wearing a size 10.  Still can hardly believe it.  I am feeling great.  For the first time ever, I would be completely ok with myself if I didn't lose another pound.  I am very comfortable with my weight right now even though my goal weight was set for 145. 

My main focus now instead of weight loss is toning.  I have a lot of areas that need attention.  My fear though is that all the crunches and lifting in the world are not going to make much difference.  Then there is always the thought of plastic surgery, but I am nowhere near ready to make that step yet.  

I am gearing up for another run in two weeks - 4 miles.  I was supposed to run in a 5k race in December but was unable due to a foot injury.  I really need to start focusing on the exercise again.  I have slacked off quite a bit since my marathon training ended.   I also find myself making poor food choices at times.  

For the most part though, everything is fantastic.  However, shopping is more dangerous as there are more options and more opportunities to spend way too much money.   I'll deal with that if it means being healthy and feeling great. 

 

Hello Everyone,

It has been way too long since my last post.  A lot has happened since then.  The biggest thing - I finished my half marathon.  The race took place on Oct 13th in Baltimore.  I finished 13.1 miles in 3.5 hours.  Pre-surgery, I would have never dared to participate in an event like this.  As I crossed the finish line, I couldn't help but get a little emotional.  We raised money for autism which is a cause near and dear to my heart since all three of my sweet boys have been diagnosed.  We raised over $6500!  This money will help support families in Central Pennsylvania through the Helping Hands financial aid program.  Basically it will help families pay for medical care and/or therapies not covered by insurance.  

Still to this day I have absolutely NO REGRETS!  I am feeling great.  My life does not revolve around food and what I am going to eat next.  I love to go shopping now and don't even glance toward the plus sizes anymore.  I am down 77 pounds and in a size 12 moving towards a 10 soon.  I am still running a little and am actually registered to run in the Jingle Bell Run which is a 5k (3.1 miles) race on Dec 9th.  

Life is still busy at times, especially with the kids and all of their care.  Life is still stressful at times, especially with the holidays approaching.  Life is still exhausting at times with all the other wifely responsibilities.  However, I feel 100% better than I did pre-surgery.  I thank God everyday for making the surgery possible for me.  Pre-weight loss, I was heading down a path of self destruction.  I can now do things and have done things that I would have never been able to do with the added weight.  I still need to make wise decisions when it comes to food and exercise.  But it is so worth it, especially now that I can see and feel the positive results.

Today was a huge day for me.  I participated in my first organized run.  It was a total of 5 miles.  I finished in 64 minutes.  Not quite my personal best but definitely close considering I have never run on the road before.  I have done all of my half marathon training on a track.  I feel great and continue to train for my half marathon scheduled for 10/13/07.  This Saturday we will run 10 miles in preparation for the big day. Wish me luck!

Well, in the past two weeks I have experienced 2 more huge wow's (a.k.a. Victories).  First I went shopping with my mom to buy a dress for my cousin's wedding that is coming up in a few weeks.  I did all of my shopping in the misses' section and didn't even step foot in the plus sizes.  I found 2 dresses that I loved.  One was a size 14 and the other was a size 12.  I ended up buying the size 14 just because it was $60 cheaper.  My second victory was when I went out for my mid-week training session - 4.5 miles.  I had all intentions of walking the first half mile and then alternating each lap, walking one then jogging one.  (If you all recall, I am training for a half marathon).  Anyway, I did walk the first half mile.   Then I started to jog and unbelievably jogged the ENTIRE remaining 4 miles without stopping.  Can you believe it?  I was in complete and utter shock when I kept going!  Never in a million years did I think I would accomplish something like this. 

Today I went shopping for some new clothes.   Everyone has been telling me that my jeans are too big and baggy - size 18.  So, I went to Goodwill and spent $20 on a pair of jeans, a long jean skirt, and a sweater from Talbots.  The WOW is this: the jeans were both size 14 and the sweater was a size L.  I was thrilled not only with the prices but the sizes.  I can't see spending loads of money when I am only going to be in this size for a short while.  For the  first time in my life I am confident that I am going to reach my goal weight and never return to obesity again!  Thank God for the VSG! 

Just wanted to express my joy and excitement with my OH friends.  I have finally reached "onederland" in my weight loss journey.  I hopped on the scale this morning and the numbers "198" appeared  before my eyes.  I never in a million years thought I would see that "1" ever again.  My official weight loss is 56 pounds.  Thanks for all your support and encouragement as I continue on my journey.
God bless you all!

Well, today is my 31st birthday.  A few weeks ago, I made a mini-goal for myself.  I was hoping to be in "onederland" by my birthday.  This morning I got on the scale and it read "201"....  So close but not quite in onederland yet.  It seems as though I have entered my 3rd stall since having my surgery.  It is all ok.... I am closer than ever and plan to make it there very soon.  I am so pleased with my progress (53 pounds total - GONE!) and have absolutely NO REGRETS! 

Ok, so here I am about 3 months post op.  I am down to 205 pounds - 49 pounds GONE!  I  am 6 pounds away from "onederland" and I am hoping I can make it there by my birthday on 7/23.  If not, I will be ok.  I have come to realize that my body has a mind of its own and I will get there when it is ready.  

I have recently made a huge and crazy commitment.   I have decided to take part in my church's "Jogging for Jesus" team.  They are going to participate in a half marathon (13.1 miles) in October.  The team will begin training on 8/4.   It looks as though we are going to be raising money for autism which is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  My three miracle sons have all received an autism diagnosis in the past 1.5 years.  

When I start to get overwhelmed with my recent decision and commitment, I keep reminding myself, I am doing this for them.  They are my biggest motivation in everything that I do, including having this surgery.  Not only will I be raising money for autism and helping them, I will be getting into better shape at the same time.  

It is going to be AWESOME!!!!

Yesterday, it was 4 weeks since my surgery.  I am feeling really great!  I am still learning what I can and cannot eat.  I have only had one bad episode where I ate too much and felt terrible.  I learned really quick that I can't rush and I need to continuosly listen to my body.  It is getting easier and easier to really know when I am full.  I am down 19 pounds post-op and 11 pounds pre-op.....that is 30 pounds total!  Yippee!!!
I have no regrets about my surgery and love my sleeve!!