Life update 2018

Sep 23, 2018

i popped back to post an update. It is 2018 and I started my journey over 10 years ago. For those who don’t know my story I started at 282 and hoping my life would change.  Went down to 189 (lowest) when I couldn’t eat from gallstones. I Wasn’t a true weight as I was sick and not heathy for weeks  

Well my life had changed a lot. My weight stabled out post surgery at 210-220. 

A few years ago I saw a photo of me... was in shock. Then I got motivated again and made a few changes. I went down  to 180. Then hit the gym hard. This year I have been training hard and fluctuated between 180-190. I was training for a competition and went up to 196. I didn’t sweat it because I was doing everything I could to get fit

This year I have climbed a mountain, done an extreme hike, did a fun 5k, rocked the gym, tried new classes like pound, Zumba, strength, boot camps, and living my best life. I feel strong...sexy and that I have come into my own! I did also become single this year ... kinda weird after many years together.

Looking back ... things I would say

• it’s only a tool... whatever surgery you do...just a tool. Some of my friends have had surgery after me and put all the weight back on plus some. 
• Get help ... you can’t do it alone. My best helpers at the weight wise clinic were the incredible dietician and nurse. Building a relationship with them and making small steady progress has kept me going long after I left the program
• Start again... and again... don’t give up. I have PCOS which makes it so hard to lose weight. It is a lifelong issue. 
• Be kind to yourself, love yourself at all stages. 
• Sometimes you will fall off... get back when you can
•  all diets will eventually fail 98%... instead learn your body your metabolic rate (through the dietician) and make small changes that can be maintained. 
• Get your vitamin D checked... mine was low and there is some link to weight 
• Ignore people’s kindness in trying to give your their advice...listen to yourself... everyone knows deep within something that is right for them and they can do. When I joined the weight wise clinic I gave up diets. But I do still track my food. I use my fitness pal because it’s free and you can scan food labels. 
• And find a group to share your struggles. I did a lot alone. But obesity help was amazing for me... I reviewed thousands of posts... made me feel less alone. 
• Besides don’t give up... try something new or something you love. I danced like no one was watching at 282... and still do. Tell yourself no one is watching me... I’m going to move and do what I love.. and so what if others don’t like it.

Much love from me to you on your journey 

We are all in this together. xoxo

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