ualaw08

You are such an inspiration and have such a great spirit. Good luck with everything.

I started at 267 and I am now 155.

Amazing transformation!

So yesterday, my family and I went to beach. I put on my swimsuit then a nice sundress cover up. I had no intentions of taking the dress off. However, when I put my swim suit on I glanced in the mirror and thought I saw a reflection that just didn't seem to be me. She was attractive, young, and vibrant. That was an image that I had not seen for a while staring back at me.

Fast forward to the beach. We were taking pictures of the kids as they enjoyed their afternoon. Something came over me. I took off my sundress, jumped up and asked my friend to take a picture of me. I was so nervous as to what I was going to see. You see, often times when I look in the mirror and see one thing, when i see a picture of myself, I see something quite different. But this time, when I saw the pictures. I was amazed. The person I saw staring back at me in the mirror, was the same person in the picture. The young, beautiful, vibrant me. Maybe she is not what society defines as young beautiful and vibrant but screw you society. I love me and that's all that counts.

Here's to 83 pounds in 6 months and 40 more to go!

So yesterday, my family and I went to beach. I put on my swimsuit then a nice sundress cover up. I had no intentions of taking the dress off. However, when I put my swim suit on I glanced in the mirror and thought I saw a reflection that just didn't seem to be me. She was attractive, young, and vibrant. That was an image that I had not seen for a while staring back at me.

Fast forward to the beach. We were taking pictures of the kids as they enjoyed their afternoon. Something came over me. I took off my sundress, jumped up and asked my friend to take a picture of me. I was so nervous as to what I was going to see. You see, often times when I look in the mirror and see one thing, when i see a picture of myself, I see something quite different. But this time, when I saw the pictures. I was amazed. The person I saw staring back at me in the mirror, was the same person in the picture. The young, beautiful, vibrant me. Maybe she is not what society defines as young beautiful and vibrant but screw you society. I love me and that's all that counts.

Here's to 83 pounds in 6 months and 40 more to go!

Very, very nice!!

Isn't it great! When I reach the 100lb loss mark, I'm going to buy myself a pair of 6 inch louboutin's!

Thanks everybody!!! I feel great!!

Yes that's right! Anything I want! 6 months ago I was absolutely miserable. While eating anything I wanted, I was gaining weight like crazy. My body would hurt and I could not fit any shoes with the exception of loafers. I would plan my my whole day around eating. I would plot how would wake up early just to stop by Dunkin Donuts. There I would by about 6 donut holes and 2 chocolate covered donuts and wash them down with a 20 oz soda. When I arrived at work 2 hours later ( I know, hell of a commute) I would be hungry again and would most likely eat another whole Breakfast or snack. I would down coke before lunch and couldn't wait for 11:00 to come to indulge in whatever the hospital cafeteria was serving. I would cancel meetings some days because it was too far of a walk across the hospital and my feet would hurt terribly or I would be too embarrassed to walk in out of breath. By 3:00, I was ready for a sweet indulgence and when I left, on my way home I would eat McDonald's. If my husband cooked. I would eat again once arriving home. That was my life.

6 months later. I wake up early to make a smoothie made of spinach, blueberries, strawberries and Water. For lunch, I eat a lean and green never eating more than 4-5 mouthfuls (I throw away so much money). For dinner I juice all sorts of fruits and veggies. If I'm hungry in between? Nuts. Do I have something carby from time to time? Yes! Do I have something sweet from time to time? On my way to get frozen yogurt now! Do I eat anything I want? Yes! So how have I lost 80 lbs in 6 months? Because this surgery has made it so that I mostly only want clean, healthy foods. I hate eating out of a bag or box or can. I love colorful foods and fresh foods. I crave them!

This surgery has changed my life! I still have about 50 more pounds to go, but I am looking forward it! New day! New life! New me!

Amazing amazing story !

That I have been really really proud of for the first time. I mean I can't stop looking at it in disbelief that I have come this far in 5 months.

Best decision I ever made.

By the way, my husband also had the surgery one month after me.

I am 5 months 10 days out. Have not lost a strand ( more than normal shedding). I attribute my luck to supplementing my diet with juicing. No scientific proof just sharing my experience.

I guess whatever works! Happy for their success.

I loosley followed it, primarily for Breakfast and lunch, but had a normal dinner. The one exception was the day before (clear liquid). That I stuck to exactly.

Same here.

I think I left it on while making dinner for hubby She got pregnant and dropped out right? Really hate these shows

Right! It was kind of degrading. But she did a good job though.

Hey ladies. I didn't know that show was still on tv! Anyways, My name is India. I live in the ATL and looking to move to NYC in two years hopefully. Just thought id stop through and say hey to my fellow New Yorkers.

Hi there! I'm originally from Alabama! ATL is like my second home. Reach out when you move this way!

It's called extreme weight loss. I live on Long Island but I am literally moving to the Bronx ( Riverdale) in 2 weeks! We should definitely meet!

A anyone watching this? They just made this girl feel bad because she "only" lost 75 pounds in 90 days.? Her goal was 85. Didn't see from the beginning. Anyone know why their goals are ao aggressive?

Can you tell me how many oz of liquid you are drinking when you juice? Just trying to get an idea? I love juicing.

Hi, anywhere from 4-8 oz.

Sure. That was one apple, celery, strawberry, beat and lemon. I make several kinds. There are recipes all over the internet. 5 months post op haven't lost a strand of hair

Pre op, I had great success using phentermine. My only side effect was acne. The only reason I stopped taking it was because it was hard for me to find a Dr to prescribe them. Once I came off of them permanently is when my weight shot up through the roof. With that being said, while my appetite has increased since surgery I am making better choice of what I am eating and am only needing a few bites before I am full. I don't really need a complete appetite suppressant at this point because I am struggling to get food in but I would see no worries in the future for in the future going back on phentermine.

I just hope that I will never have a need for phentermine, or diets or any of that old crap I used to put myself through again. The only option I am debating once at goal is weight watchers for accountability and keeping up the lifestyle chance and learning how to eat anything in moderation.

Thanks for ur recipe. Pre surgery I juiced kale spinach cucumber green apple lemon celery and a little ginger root. It is a good mix. How far out (post op) were u before u began juicing?

About 3 months post op.

ualaw08 when u say homemade juice do u mean u juice veggies? If so do u have a specific recipe that u use?

Hi. Yes juice vegetables. My recipes are in my post above.

Cheers to you... If you dont mind me asking what type of juice and smoothies you make.. Can you share some receipts

I make my smoothies with strawberries, blueberries, half a banana, unsweetened almond milk, 2 Splenda, and a tsp of vanilla.

Hope this helps. Enjoy!!

Thanks so much everyone.