Seela

I just realized I passed my goal of 169.8! I REALLY hope it sticks (I've been bouncing around a lot). I'm super excited but I won't really count it as officially reaching goal unless it sticks around for next week. Fingers crossed

180.8 for me today. I made goal! Yippee!

Sleeved 10/21, 6 months! HW 260, CW 173... 77 lbs lost!
Before, in the BIG pink shirt, after, that's me in the coral dress with my daughter about a week ago. I love wearing dresses now!

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Hilarious!

Sleeved 10/21, 6 months! HW 260, CW 173... 77 lbs lost!
Before, in the BIG pink shirt, after, that's me in the coral dress with my daughter about a week ago. I love wearing dresses now!

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Sleeved 10/21, 6 months! HW 260, CW 173... 77 lbs lost!
Before, in the BIG pink shirt, after, that's me in the coral dress with my daughter about a week ago. I love wearing dresses now!

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SW 173.8
Week 1 - 170.6
Week 2 - 171.2
CW - 172
Ive been bouncing between 170.2 and 172 for a couple of weeks now. This really sucks!

Sleeved 10/21, 6 months! HW 260, CW 173... 77 lbs lost!
Before, in the BIG pink shirt, after, that's me in the coral dress with my daughter about a week ago. I love wearing dresses now!

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The process of tearing down and rebuilding muscles (strength training) requires Fluid retention. 2-3 pounds of weight gain is common for me from intense workouts OR just hormonal fluctuations which result in Fluid retention.
Keep in mind 3,500 calories = a pound of fat. That meandering 3,500 calories you are and did not use. So unless you are drinking milkshakes, juice, and eating slider crap all day long... Don't fret a couple pounds that show up from time to time. They are temporary visitors. Don't let them ruin your day!

Good job! I know sometimes it is a chore to get there, but after you work out don't you feel great?? Like you accomplished something to help yourself. I am actually a much better mom and wife on the days I get to work out :-) For me it also has been the difference in breaking through when my weight loss slows down. If I really get slow, I up the running / cardio and it usually jump starts it in no time! Oh I also wanted to add that the first 2 weeks I was SUPER sore, but that passed and I don't really get sore anymore.

I just moved to a new apartment that has all kinds of amenities, including a fitness center. I set a goal for myself to get into the gym within one week of moving in. So, I started today. I really wanted to go, but I had to fight with myself to get up and make it happen. But once I got in there it was great, like coming home. Only problem is I'm sure I overdid it and I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow. It's only been a couple of hours and I'm already really sore. ...
I've only lost MAYBE 4-5 lbs in the last 5-6 weeks so I know I need to add exercise to up my game. I originally set a goal weight of 140 lbs, and I still have about 31 lbs to hit that goal. BUT, I am so happy in a size ten, where I am now, I'm not sure I want to get much thinner. However, I REALLY need to tone up. Alot. So if I get thinner, I guess that's ok too.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me go on and on... wish me luck with my motivation!

I agree and disagree with the above posters. I do recommend this surgery but only if you do your research and understand all the risks first. And I certainly feel more confident now that ive lost 48lbs. As for waiting until your older and fatter with more health problems? Um.. what? I wish I could turn back the clock and do this ten years ago BEFORE I got old, fatter and unhealthy. If you're informed, and you feel you've tried to loose weight unsuccessfully through other means then I say go for it. Barring any unforseen difficulties you are young and should bounce back easily. Hopefully this will set you up for a lifetime of good habits instead of a lifetime of yoyo dieting and unhealthy weight fluctuating. Best of luck to you

Ooohhh, I'm so happy for you that you're starting to see regrowth! I hope I'm next

if you're going to the gym that could explain the gain. muscle weights more than fat. you will begin to lose again. you're more than likely still losing, while fat is being replaced with muscle. it's very frustrating. however, so worth it when you're body looks healthy and you're not all flabby! keep on keeping on girls! Better days ahead!
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl!

Thanks for the encouragement! I am super sore today, but it's a good sore. Tuesdays are my extra long work days, but back to the gym tomorrow. I'm really getting excited now!

Good for you for pushing yourself to get in there, even though you didn't feel like it. I think that's what is going to make you successful, because it's on days like that that you push through that leads to long term success. Yes, you're going to be sore, but don't let that stop you. Soreness is good. It means you're building muscle; and the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn! You have to work through the soreness. Keep it up!

Good for you! You are set up for success. That is great that the gym is in your building. Keep taking advantage of that gym.

There is no hope involved hun. Just you, your tool and a lot of hard work....
We are here anytime to help you!

What a truly amazing accomplishment. You are one of the most inspiring people I know and I so happy to be able to share in your celebration. Incredible.

I just moved to a new apartment that has all kinds of amenities, including a fitness center. I set a goal for myself to get into the gym within one week of moving in. So, I started today. I really wanted to go, but I had to fight with myself to get up and make it happen. But once I got in there it was great, like coming home. Only problem is I'm sure I overdid it and I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow. It's only been a couple of hours and I'm already really sore. ...
I've only lost MAYBE 4-5 lbs in the last 5-6 weeks so I know I need to add exercise to up my game. I originally set a goal weight of 140 lbs, and I still have about 31 lbs to hit that goal. BUT, I am so happy in a size ten, where I am now, I'm not sure I want to get much thinner. However, I REALLY need to tone up. Alot. So if I get thinner, I guess that's ok too.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me go on and on... wish me luck with my motivation!

I hit the gym! I feel great but I probably want to die tomorrow. .. I'll skip tomorrow but I'll get back to it on Wednesday. I loved being back in the gym but I hope I can stay motivated to go!

I just moved to a new apartment that has all kinds of amenities, including a fitness center. I set a goal for myself to get into the gym within one week of moving in. So, I started today. I really wanted to go, but I had to fight with myself to get up and make it happen. But once I got in there it was great, like coming home. Only problem is I'm sure I overdid it and I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow. It's only been a couple of hours and I'm already really sore. ...
I've only lost MAYBE 4-5 lbs in the last 5-6 weeks so I know I need to add exercise to up my game. I originally set a goal weight of 140 lbs, and I still have about 31 lbs to hit that goal. BUT, I am so happy in a size ten, where I am now, I'm not sure I want to get much thinner. However, I REALLY need to tone up. Alot. So if I get thinner, I guess that's ok too.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me go on and on... wish me luck with my motivation!

Hi. Before being sleeved I had the worst diet, I just didn't care anymore. I binge ate all the time, I lived off of Pasta, fast food, sugar, and diet pepsi. Horrible. I gave it all up, cold turkey, 10 days before my surgery, at the start of pre op. I've been sleeved for 6 1/2 months and I'm down 79-80 lbs. My old eating habits are (mostly) a thing of the past. I do have moments of weekness, but they are just moments and few and far between. That type of eating is no longer the norm for me. I've tried eating healthy in the past only to fall back into old patterns, but with this sleeve tool and the restrictions it provides, I've been able to stick to my new lifestyle with little issues. I hope to NEVER eat the way I used to again. The things you think you love and can't live without now, become inconsequential about a month and a half after vsg. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

I hit the gym! I feel great but I probably want to die tomorrow. .. I'll skip tomorrow but I'll get back to it on Wednesday. I loved being back in the gym but I hope I can stay motivated to go!