Shante81
Living life
Aug 03, 2013
So my plan was not to tell anyone out here I use to be 300lbs but for me, its such a big part of who I am now and i never want to return there. I never thought I would live here in California and not want to return to Georgia. I am doing things now that I never thought I would do. I was suppose to skydive last week but had to postpone do to finances. Today I am heading out with a meetup group as well as tomorrow, i will be horseback riding for the first time in my life. Although those years were painful, i wouldn't change it. I learned so much during that time. I weight 167 currently trying to get back in the 150's, its a struggle but I will do it. Have a great weekend!
Where do I start...
Mar 12, 2013
Wow, I haven't posted in awhile. So much has happened, the biggest things, I have relocated to California for a job and I finished my MBA in December. I have been in California 2 weeks, never thought I would be on the west coast and like it thus far. I was having some eye issues last year and was unable to accept my current job at that time. Well I remained in contact with HR at the company and once my condition improved, I found the job was still available, so here I am. I am currently maintaining a weight between 160-165 but have not been exercising before and after this relocation but I am going to get back on track. Wish you all well on your journey!
Short update
Sep 21, 2012
It's Been Awhile
Feb 09, 2012
I have been maintaining a weight of 160 now for the past 6 months and I was at a low of 155 but that didn't last long. i can wear a size 8-12 depending on whether its jeans or stretch material. I feel at times I have gained inches but my weight has maintained. I really want to reach my goal of 150 but I am content if I can maintain this and NO higher..lol. I now do Zumba, body pump and walk 3 miles a day. All of this 6 days a week sometimes less. I normally don't do it all in one day but one day I did and I tracked 10 miles that day on my FitBit.
We have our annual Bariatric Ball in March and this year my dress is a size 10, last year when I went to the ball it was a 16, and pre-op the year before that I was wearing a size 26 dress. I still can't fathom that I had RNY almost 2 years ago in April.
I cut and dye my hair, thinking of going natural
At MLK Musuem in Atlanta
Dress for Zumba at the YMCA
It's Me!
Nov 28, 2011
Shante
P.S..so I cut my hair agian, and it is dyed as well on this pic..loving short hair!!!
Quick check-in
Oct 29, 2011
Just wanted to do a quick update. am doing well. My weight as of yesterday was 158, up 3 lb from 155. I have been struggling with my eating. Yes eating too much and I fear that has something to do with it going up. I have been walking, walked 5 day this week but yesterday I was inside all day trying to write a finance paper Ugh. I have a workout partner so that helps keep me on task because I know if it were just me I'd definitey be lazy, plus having the FitBit post my stats to Facebook make me want to move so I don't look lazy.lol. Overall life is much better. Oh, Last week I had a major constipation episode where I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital for. Luckily I was able to clear it out with stool softners and I have added benefiber to my daily rgime. So I would definitely say monitor your BM's. The picture I am posted below is me in a size 10 dress.
Sometimes it is hard to beleive how small I am. I still want to buy clothes that are too big for me and I have to tell myself that I need something smaller.
Long time Gone
Jul 14, 2011