Rebecca S.

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It is May already?!?!? Geeze!  I am still feeling great, trying to manage good choices and exercise - but I realize that I will always have to do this so ... get used to it!  I am staying steady around 183 or so, sometimes up a few, sometimes down.  Wearing a size 12...even have some 10's but feel really good where I am.  If I could lose 4 pounds my BMI would actually be "NORMAL" .... ha ha!!!!  

Still have not had any real sugar - I have chosen to continue this because I dont want to "play games" with it.  I am afraid that it will take control.  I feel like a normal person - conscious of food choices and meal sizes - and people whom I have met in the past few months have no idea that I was ever obese.  That part seems strange, I feel like I am keeping a secret from new friends.  

At work I finally see how differently thin, attractive people are treated.  I joke that I didnt have to work so hard all those years, I just had to be cute.  It actually really makes me angry as I realize I was in denial for a long time.  I am sure my career will benefit from my added confidence but I wish there was something to do to change peoples perceptions!!!  I will work on that...

I cant believe how one year has changed my life so much. I am so happy with my weight and overall health - my blood pressure is great and I feel so good - no aches and pains - I can even jog.  I have lost 156 pounds and currently weigh 189.  I promise myself everyday that I will continue the good habits I have started and I will maintain this weight.  Wow - I cant believe how good it feels!

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Well, it has been just over 10 months since surgery and I finally weigh less than 200!  I am now 198.5 and feeling so great! 

Wow! Time really flies when you are having fun... I have been working alot and have not gotten in the exercise I need to, but have still managed a loss - down to 204.5.  So close to 199!  I feel so great and know that I will feel better when I can exercise more.  I shopped over the weekend...of course... and purchased size L tops and 14 misses pants - it blows my mind.  I bought some workout pants in an xl and they are too big - what??!?!  Still dont know exactly what I look like but feel great about it.  I do feel that when I look at myself I do not see a "big" girl, I acutally feel quite slim!  

Still worried that head hunger will get the best of me in the future and I am not opposed to seeing a therapist to ensure success.  Looking forward to the fall and fall festivities - and of course the Holidays.  Got sad news about my sister in law who has cancer, so I hope to spend a lot of time with her in the next few months to support her any way I can - please keep her in your thoughts!

Eight months - I just cant believe that it has been 8 months.  I never thought I would get here, and it feels so good.  I am down 130 lbs and currently weigh 215. 

I went shopping yesterday and purchased a jacket in a size L and pants in a misses 16.  Even tried on some 14's.  I am amazed that I am no longer a plus size.  Amazed and so thankful for this opportunity, I promise myself everyday that I wont let myself down.  Speaking of down - I weighed 217 this am - so that is minus 128 pounds.  Isnt that the size of a supermodel??? Hee hee.  Sometimes I have to wonder how I could even walk carrying that extra weight.  

Read an article about Kirstie Alley in People this month and her diet, she said her problem with weight loss surgery is that people dont change their habits - not sure what the heck she is talking about!  That comment came from such a mis-informed place- made me mad but I quickly got over it.  If she can keep her weight off without surgery then I am happy for her or anybody who can do it.  I could not and I am okay saying that outloud, I am so very happy with the choice I made!

Wow! Seven months sure did fly right by... someone asked me how long I have been on my "diet" and I said 7 months.  They said wow, thats a long time.  And you know what, it is... it is the longest I have ever stuck to an eating plan!   I weighed 222 yesterday morning, so that is 123 lbs. in 7 months, I wore a pair of misses size 16 pants to work today.  I feel fantastic.  Absolutely fantastic!

Still working on the pounds, and every pound counts.  My current weight is 223.5, down from 345 (ouch).  I can wear a misses 18 or plus 16W on bottom, and regular 16 jackets on top (cause I am so tall).  Geeze that feels great.  Now if only I could reinflate my boobs! 

I have a cold so I have only worked out 1X this week, but got 4 in last week.  Hope to be back in action next week.  Do sidewalk sales count towards exercise.. .. I sure hope so!

Went to a support group meeting and some of the discussion focused on not being obsessed with the scale and chasing the pounds - and instead focusing on the positive changes and WOW moments.  We all know when we have lost or gained a few pounds in our clothing.  So, here are some moments and thoughts: 
 - These size 18 Gap pants feel good (wait that is focused on the lbs)
 - Should I buy the cute Talbots jacket  in a size 16 (wrong again)
 Okay... here we go for real: 
I wore regular shoes with heels to work every day this week instead of my old lace up shoes with the insoles for my heel spurs - and my feet feel great, I can actually get out of bed in the morning without pain.  That ROCKS!

Starting weight: 345
Current: 226.5
Lost:  118.5
Goal:  190

Feeling great, must find the time to exercise more often than 3X per week.  Wearing clothing that I havent worn in over 5 years from when I was at my lowest adult weight.  Hair is good (cross your fingers!).  Need more lunch ideas and protein snacks - just tried Kashi cereal - good snack or breakfast without milk.