LifetimeLoser

Thanks so much for the post. I am kind of going through a six month renewal. I have to admit that I wasn't exercising or eating right (not too much - just wrong things, not enough protein, etc.) I was throwing up a lot. I read a few books to get me back on track. I realized I was just floating through the excitement of the weight loss and not really taking advantage of the tool. I'm trying to get myself back on track with eating and exercise. I have to find an exercise that I like but that is a work in progress - kind of like the rest of this journey!

Thanks for sharing, I too am 6 months out. my biggest hurdle is chips. Nevet ate them much before, but sure sit and eat a half bagg if I let myself. I noticed after my surgery i craved more salt than i ever had, so I have to be careful.

PS--three pounds a week to me would be uber-fast! I guess it's all about perspective. It always fascinates me how people can have such similar weights, energy intake and output, and have such wildly different speeds of weight loss. As the poem that my dear grandmother loved (Desidirata) says: "Do not compare yourself to others, for there will always be greater or lesser people (weight loss), and you will become bitter or vain." This is easier said than done, but I work very hard to do it and count my blessings! I'm down more than 60 lbs (including pre-op) that I'm sure I wouldn't have been if it had not been for this journey.

you go girl!

Congrats to you!! you are very inspiring!! AMEN to all of your list! Keep up the amazing progress! I am 2 weeks post op and moving slowly... thanks so much for sharing!

I am one week post op and I love your list! It's so inspiring. Congratulations!!

What a great list! I hope some of your accomplishments make it to my list soon!

Re #25: you have always motivated me You are the trail blazer!
I'm so happy for you girl!

That is an impressive list!! Way to go!!!

Yay!!! for the 26 reasons you shared & then some. I felt conviction reading a few...because you are ME! Thank you for sharing

love this!!! the non scale victories are what carry me through these awful stalls...

yes. actually a lot of photos people post of their before and afters...I usually think they look much older in their afters. Of course, they are older!!! I think it just comes with the territory you know? We have fat in our faces that fill them out and make us have less wrinkles. As we get skinnier, it unfills showing our wrinkles and probably sagging a little. Saggy skin will also come with those of us who have a lot of weight to lose which causes the aging look.
I wouldn't worry about something you can't control. Just know that even if you do look a little aged...your body will feel 20 years younger with the weight off.

This is a really great blog entry! So true all those things that affect the scale --- very wise words. I'm blown away by how well you'e done -- 80 lbs! Gone! And it seems like just yesterday that you were going in for surgery Your hard work -- and I believe you ARE working hard to be spending all that time in the gym! -- it's all paying off and will for the rest of your life. Well done my friend very inspiring.

Wonderful! I plan to go to Atlantic City, NJ and may hit the beach. It's been years since I've been to the waterpark; I am inspired to take my 3 yr old nephew once surgery is complete. I'll still have a month of summer left after surgery.
Continued success on your journey.
Karen

Good for you! The water park was one of my challenges as well. We have lived near one for ten years and my kids have wanted to go forever. I just never felt like I could do it. We spent two days there last August and I had the time of my life.
Thank you for your comments regarding the scale. You are right, why do we place so much emphasis on such an unreliable thing? Its silly, really!
Wishing you continued success,
Karen

That is so great that you were able to have fun at the water park!! I'm also happy about your relationship with the gym, weight training and cardio. I hope to be in your shoes by next summer (preferably sooner). I just love your description of the scale - it's true it is unreliable - yet such an important part of our life and self esteem

I think you look great! I'm your height, and have been told my goal weight could be anywhere from 150 - 195. Don't get hung up on the number - how do you feel? Are you able to physically do everything you want to? Can you buy regular size clothes now? Do you work out regularly so are strong and toned? Those should be your goals, not the number on the scale.
Congratulations!

It took me 18 months to reach goal and had a stall of 3 months. Just relax. I know how hard it can be to not lose weight, but it does slow down after the 6 month mark. I lost my first 55 lbs in the first 6 months, and then it took a year to lose the last 25lbs. If you are doing everything right, you will start losing again. It is a myth that after 6 months you no longer lose weight. The 6 month window is the "honeymoon" where you lose the fastest, but it is not the end. So don't be sad!

Congratulations woman! I haven't been on here for awhile so I had to catch up with whats going on with you. So basically in a week you will be having surgery. I'm excited for you. What did you decide on for your accommodations?
Your pre-op diet is different than mine. You must have a lower starting bmi. What are your stats as of now?

You are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work.

very good things to look forward to.

awesome girl! Now for some before and after pictures!!! I need to get mine up also. well my before and "in progress" photo any hows.

L~ you have done SO WELL. I can't believe 16 weeks has passed already! 70 lbs seems like a great accomplishment in such a relatively short amount of time-- it is truly inspiring. thanks for posting

Awesome post. Thank you. Congratulations on your weight loss! This is a significant accomplishment. As they say, this is a journey and each day brings about its own challenges and success moments. You've done very well.

Going to add more water and try to step up the walking too! just bought coconut oil from trader joes. will try it too!