Progress & Goals

                      Weight
07/01/07    317    My OMG! Weight
11/19/07     280    morning of surgery
11/27/07     270     1 week out (47/10)
12/03/07    263     2 weeks (54/17)
12/10/07     261     3 weeks (56/19)
12/17/07     261     1 month (56/19)
01/15/08     251     2 months (66/29)
02/15/08    242     3 months (75/38)
03/15/08    235     4 months (82/45)
04/15/08    228    5 months  (89/52)
05/15/08    224    6 months   (93/56)
6/15/2008   210    7 months (107/70)
7/18/2008   199     8 months (118/81)
8/19/2008      194      9 months (123/86)
10/24/2008    190      10 months (127/ 90)
1/27/2011  225  - but am in my 9th month of a pregnancy. 


2 months:  I really thought the weight would continue to fall off as I went about my normal day.  This is harder than I imagined. I feel good, my clothes fit looser every week, but I've been hovering at 251... 252 for almost two weeks.   Punch anyone in the nose who suggests this is an "easy" way to lose weight.  Still - ten pounds in a month is more that I could ever do before, so let's celebrate for a moment.. Woo Woo.  Ok, back to it... water, protein, dreadmill

4 months:  Those folks who suggest this is easy can kiss my ass!  I only lost 7 pounds last month.  ARG.  I'm feeling good, I'm down 8 pant sizes and moving more than ever.  But easy... no.

6 months:  Oh my, what a difference 7 months can make.  I'm more than halfway to my goal, I'm working out at the gym and enjoying it, I've started dating (no one special just yet...but I'm having a blast.)  I never imagined the confidence that I have these days.  When I weighed what I do today I was shy, unhappy, and felt like a blob... it's totally different this time around.  Maybe because my weight is going down rather than up, or because I'm (almost) 40... whatever it is I feel sexy and healthy.  Woo Woo. My first major stall is over and I'm trying maximize this renewed movement.  (newbies who "stall" at 3 weeks crack me up.)  Anyway...let's keep up the forward momentum, remember to love ourselves, and for pete sake drink your water!


6 months:  I feel great!  I'm down 10 sizes (28 to 18)  But, I guess it's time to admit that I'm in a stall.  I'm sticking to the plan, working out and keeping up on my fluids but keep dropping and adding the same 2 pounds over and over again.   I worry at my low points that I'm done losing weight, but know that it can't be so.  My heart is still in this process and I haven't regretted it for a moment.    
I'm having to have my passport, drivers license and employee badge photos retaken because they don't look like me at all. FUN.  I should post new photo's.  The number of current photo's of Terri have dwindled to two. 
My hair is falling out - but the pace has slowed from its most horrific rate (which wasn't too bad)  It will come back.  
My PCP is thrilled with my progress and my labs came back - mostly ok.  Low iron, so I'm on some crazy drug for that.  
I'm having regular visits from Aunt Flo - which is totally unusual.  I whined about it to my friend and she gave me the finger.  (tee hee)
Posting this update has boosted my mood - it's so good to take stock every now and then about progress.

6/3/2008:  100 lb Loss!  Yeah!  The scale is moving again on a regular basis.  I've been on a date, and an feeling pretty fantastic today!  Happy Happy Day. 

7/18/08:  After days of flirting with it, I finally dipped under 200.  Pretty exciting.  I'm amazed.  I've been dating (two guys!?) and having  a blast.  I looked at a picture of me from last May and I remember that gal, but I'm so not her anymore.  *weepy*  I still love her, but am thankful to be the me today.  This just keeps getting better and better.

8/18/08:  Certainly the weight loss has slowed, but my body is changing as is my life.  I feel fantastic.  The dating thing calmed down and I'm seeing someone who for me is really special.  That has thrown my schedule into a bit of a tailspin, I'm finding it hard to break away and go to the gym.  I have to make it happen.  This is my window of opportunity.  Since I blogged last, I turned 40!  Happy Birthday to me - in every way.

10/26/08:  11 months out, I'm in a crazy long stall, but I attribute it to bad habits.  I met someone and we're spending so much time together that they gym has been an afterthought.  However, tomorrow we are joining a gym that is close to where we live.  I have to work in the working out portion of my life.  Other than holding steady with my weight, I am happy.  Falling in love was unexpected but amazing.   There's a woman in my life who just had her surgery last month.  It's exciting to see her progress through the first few milestones.  I hope to be helpful to her.

1/27/2011 - well, time goes by.  I've been busy.  I dropped to 180 and then got into a relationship, which resulted in my adding another 180 pounds (a husband).  I see myself as a "fit" person now, and the inner big girl is a memory.  I still carry her with me, but my eating habits are just that - habits.  I find I can eat sweets (some) but never ever ice cream.  I suppose that's fine.  I have sacrificed nothing to be who I am today.

I'm having a child next month and that brought lots of issues up regarding weight (would I gain too much, would I be able to eat enough to keep a baby healthy...) and everything has gone very well.  I think having a great relationship with your primary care doc (not just your surgeon) is critical for success.  I do regular bloodwork and  never forget that i have the ability to eat myself back to 315 lbs.  I choose to stay focued on my future.

I'm happy and that means everything.

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