
shrinking_sarah

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Month 5 stats/pics -
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
M...

shrinking_sarah wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Stats/reflections at 5 months. -
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
M...

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shrinking_sarah posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
I think it would be "hyper-focused on weight loss" on one side,...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
I just got on the scale while my hubby was in the -
I would NEVER have done that 5 months ago.
Just wanted to share. :) I love that I'm moving from being embarrassed about where I started to being proud of how far I've come....

shrinking_sarah wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Support Group Epiphany (repost from main board) -
Putting this here for posterity.
I just got back from a fabulous support group and wanted to share my epiphany with you all in case it helps anyone else.
I met w...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Support Group Epiphany--Balance. -
I just got back from a fabulous support group and wanted to share my epiphany with you all in case it helps anyone else.
I met with my surgeon earlier today, and while he is...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
If you are short and near San Jose, CA -
I have bags of clothing for you, ranging from 18/20 to 16. And eventually I'll pass on my 16s and 14s and 12s. :) Mostly casual since I'm not currently working outside the hom...

shrinking_sarah posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Hooray! Keep it up!

shrinking_sarah accomplished a goal 12 years, 3 months ago
Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Trying to find the connection. -
My weight loss has been plodding along for a couple of months at 2-3 lbs per week (sometimes less, sometimes more). I have upped protein, upped exercise, increased veggie intak...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
"Milestones" -
I'm sure I'm not the only person who does this. I've been creating "milestones" in my weight loss based on my personal history. First was my pre-pregnancy weight. Then it was...

shrinking_sarah posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
I can't tell you how surreal that is. Wait until someone leaves you...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Just try on the clothes!! -
I have a couple bags of clothes a friend passed to me, mostly size 14 and 12. For whatever reason, even though I purchased myself size 14 shorts, I didn't connect that I could ...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
NSV?? -
My stomach is smaller, so I can see parts of my body that I couldn't easily see pre-op.
Today, I found a grey hair. And it was not on my head.

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
NSV--rearranged my dresser -
I now have an entire drawer of workout clothes. That's just crazy! I was able to do this because my pants are smaller and I can fit them plus my shorts into one drawer now, lo...

shrinking_sarah wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Stats/reflections at 4 months. -
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
T...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
4 months out w/ pics -
Stats:
High weight: 265
Surgery weight: 253 (-12 lbs)
Month 1: 232 (-21 lbs)
Month 2: 216.4 (-15.6)
Month 3: 204.6 (-11.8)
Month 4: 191.2 (-13.4)
T...

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shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
My new method for motivation during spin class: -
When the instructor has us go up to 120 rpm, I close my eyes and envision myself racing down the road, hair streaming, and fat just blowing off my body. I know it's absurd, but...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Another chicken salad--for Elina (plus a few other -
I love the website skinnytaste.com. A lot of what she posts is not WLS friendly for those of us counting carbs, but if you look at the low carb recipes quite a few are useful. ...

shrinking_sarah posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
NSV-Unsubscribe! -
Just unsubscribed from the email lists for Lane Bryant and Torrid. Figure I won't be shopping there again, because if I can't buy clothes at a regular store I'd best go back to...