Marathongirl

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

It's okay for you to be pregnant. There is nothing physically that will harm you or baby. The reason they don't want you to get pregnant until after 18 months is because they do not know the effect it will have on weight loss (my doctor told me this because I thought I was pregnant too early). You will still lose weight, do not worry. Enjoy your pregnancy and try to eat healthy and exercise!

I have extra skin in my mid section, and lost everything in my rear end. So its been tough, until I discovered Ann Taylor Loft jeans. I absolutely love them! They also have curvy fits as well.

Definitely follow through with an appeal like everyone else said! They may say no the first time, but they should understand with the extra weight you're at a greater risk for diabetes and other comorbidities. They'll be paying more if you should develop other diseases. Also, your doctor needs to fight for you. Do not give up now!!!

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

I have a few ideas for dinner:
Stuffed peppers are awesome - ground turkey, rice and Tomato sauce on the top. My nutritionist gave me the recipe.
Baked chicken breast with veggies - I brush a little olive oil on the chicken, salt and pepper. Then I chop up veggies like yellow squash, zucchini, red pepper add a tablespoon or two of olive oil salt and pepper and roast them in the oven. Delish! You can also add potatoes that you zap in the microwave. You can also put shredded parmesan cheese on the veggies it is so good!
Turkey burgers with veggies as a side
Rice Pasta with tomato sauce
These are just a few of the things that I make that my family will also eat. If you work I'm sure its tough to come home after a long day and start dinner. Maybe you could try just a few of these on the weekend at first. Let me know if I can help at all.

I have a few ideas for dinner:
Stuffed peppers are awesome - ground turkey, rice and Tomato sauce on the top. My nutritionist gave me the recipe.
Baked chicken breast with veggies - I brush a little olive oil on the chicken, salt and pepper. Then I chop up veggies like yellow squash, zucchini, red pepper add a tablespoon or two of olive oil salt and pepper and roast them in the oven. Delish! You can also add potatoes that you zap in the microwave. You can also put shredded parmesan cheese on the veggies it is so good!
Turkey burgers with veggies as a side
Rice Pasta with tomato sauce
These are just a few of the things that I make that my family will also eat. If you work I'm sure its tough to come home after a long day and start dinner. Maybe you could try just a few of these on the weekend at first. Let me know if I can help at all.

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

I never thought that I would ever run again. I started out at 320 and have lost 140lbs. I can run 6 miles without stopping now! If I can do it I know you can too! Good luck on your journey

Ewww that is creepy! I also hate when you're doing something and some guy comes up to show you a better way of doing something. If you're not a trainer, then don't bother because you're probably doing it wrong too buddy!

Ewww that is creepy! I also hate when you're doing something and some guy comes up to show you a better way of doing something. If you're not a trainer, then don't bother because you're probably doing it wrong too buddy!

2012 to today. And yes, I actually completed my first walk. I couldn't run it, it was 4.5 miles uphill, but I did it!

Clothes shopping. Inside my formerly huge body was a badass fashionista wannabe dying to get out! LOL

It's okay for you to be pregnant. There is nothing physically that will harm you or baby. The reason they don't want you to get pregnant until after 18 months is because they do not know the effect it will have on weight loss (my doctor told me this because I thought I was pregnant too early). You will still lose weight, do not worry. Enjoy your pregnancy and try to eat healthy and exercise!

I say go for it!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/page/articles.html/_/healthy-living/food-nutrition/caffeine-and-weight-loss-surgery-not-a-good-partnership-r300
Here is an article on this web page magazine section. I think we all should read it.

Ran my first timed 5K today and came in first for my age group. I ran it in 32:07. I was so excited and have gotten bitten by the race bug. I have come so far!

Ran my first timed 5K today and came in first for my age group. I ran it in 32:07. I was so excited and have gotten bitten by the race bug. I have come so far!

Ran my first timed 5K today and came in first for my age group. I ran it in 32:07. I was so excited and have gotten bitten by the race bug. I have come so far!

pretzels. I could eat them at every meal! I am letting myself have them at least once a week. I just go out and buy a snack size bag, and I'm good. I thought I would miss my coke zero more, but what I really miss are my pretzels

You all have started a new chapter in your lives that you are going to love. Eat healthy, follow your doctors instructions, and you are going to see some awesome results! We're all here to support!!! Good luck with everything!

I know coffee with a little Creamer is my mom's indulgence everyday after work. My mom has been very successful, losing more then 90% of her excess weight, so she must be doing something right. I think people need a little bit of indulgence to stay on track.
However, if you think you might be over doing it, you might want to stop. The best person who knows how your body responds to certain foods is yourself. Only you can make that call =)