2 years 158 pounds gone/half my body weight

Jul 12, 2012

Losing weight and keeping it off has been a breeze so far. I've had zero complications and have never felt better. Went from size 26-8/10. Will be getting plastic surgery in December. I realize the challenge will be to maintain for the rest of my life, but I have used my time wisely to educate myself on nutrition (I really didn't even know what a carb was when I started all this). I've trained myself to enjoy exercise and incorporate it in my life. I've watched lots of documentaries on food, supplements, nutrition and read books, too, enough to make me say I will NEVER go to McDonald's or a fast food joint. And I've given up soda completely. 
I attribute my success to:
1. Reading this board to find out just about everything I need to know about RNY. Finding good role models on this board.
2. Educating myself about nutrition and healthy eating.
3. Becoming obsessed with my fitbit statstics.
4. Teaching myself to enjoy exercise and physically challenging myself.
5. Drinking protein shakes every day. I didn't like the taste at first, but I made myself keep drinking them and now I love the taste. I freeze shakes in 8 ounce pyrex bowls so I always have protein shakes available and if I eat them before I eat anything else, I'm not as hungry. I need to have these available, cause sometimes hunger overcomes me and if I don't eat immediately...I'll go crazy.
6. Taking multivitamins, D3, B12, iron and calcium every day.
7. Severely limiting my carb intake. There are no bread, crackers, pasta or rice in my house. That doesn't mean I won't eat them outside of my house, but at least they're not readily available. I need to do that because I am weak when it comes to carbs.

I have gained poise and confidence and am a happier person, so I am more fun to be around.

Happy Surgiversary indeed.
 

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