starlight710

I need food and Protein Shakes or powder I need to eat less than 1500 calories a day I'm aiming for 800-1200 a day

I did ok with my goal to walk 10,000 steps and even did a little exercise bike. But I have been in a stall for six weeks. Back and forth with 2 lbs. My goal this week is to get to the gym and get on the treadmill. Hope to get the scale moving again. I will never give up. Happy trails to all!

The first time I met George Peters, I knew he would be a record holder, I just didn't realize to what extent!
He had been sufficiently frightened by several chronic health issues he was living with as a result of his weight. And I knew he was ready to defeat the fear and fight back.
While George didn't look like it outwardly, he weighed more than 400 pounds.
With the full support of his family, his took his obesity challenge by the horns (and then some).
George recently shared his personal weight loss journey on Facebook as a way to show where he had been--and where he is today.
He kindly permitted us to share his remarkable story below:



Why Weight Loss Surgery



By George Peters



(shared with permission)


It's one month until my first Ironman in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec and I'm sharing my story of ‪#‎whyweightlosssurgery:
In 2010, I weighed 425 pounds. I was visiting my primary care physician, and he stated that I would need surgery to have an insulin pump inserted into me to control my diabetes.
My realization was that I would probably be dead by age 50, if I didn’t get my diabetes under control.
Weight-related Health Issues
My diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory problems and circulatory problems were out of control.
I had tried numerous diets to control my weight and health problems, and they always started off with success only to surrender any weight loss, to an eventual failure, and an additional weight gain.
I decided that I would have bariatric surgery for weight loss in January 2011. I had gastric sleeve surgery performed by Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Success
I lost 125 pounds and started to control my health problems. My weight loss stalled in 2013 and my fear of my health problems returning scared me. I hadn’t reached my goal weight of 240 pounds.
I started running in the fall of 2013 when my daughters convinced my wife and me to have our family run in a turkey trot (5K).
A New Passion for Fitness, Strength and Endurance
I started running and found the workouts to be rewarding. I started cycling again soon after. I hadn’t ridden a bicycle since I was a teenager because I was too big to ride a bike. Soon after my first 10 mile bike ride, I decided to sign up for my first sprint triathlon, in the spring 2014.
During the 2014 year, my performance in three of my four triathlons was affected due to gall bladder problems that eventually led to my gall bladder being removed 5 days after the New Jersey State Triathlon.
Losing Nearly 200 Pounds Sends George to His First Ironman Competition
2015 has been a year of setting goals and working to achieve them:
My goal for this year is to finish an Ironman. I scheduled multiple smaller events to help me prepare for the Ironman.
I finished the NYC half marathon in March.
My training continued, and I finished the Raleigh Ironman 70.3 in 9 hours 3 minutes.
In August, I will complete my first full Ironman triathlon in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Ironman and Triathlon have given me a bright outlook for the future. I now have a goal of being in Kona by the age of fifty.

I need a little help with the exercise part of my weight loss journey. So I am excited to be part of this group. My goal is to exercise everyday and slowly build up to 10,000 steps a day with light weight lifting. Current weight is 198 and hope to be down 10 lbs. by 12/24. I have lost 87 lbs since my 12/16/14 surgery. Well gotta go and get those steps in. Happy trails to all!

I need a little help with the exercise part of my weight loss journey. So I am excited to be part of this group. My goal is to exercise everyday and slowly build up to 10,000 steps a day with light weight lifting. Current weight is 198 and hope to be down 10 lbs. by 12/24. I have lost 87 lbs since my 12/16/14 surgery. Well gotta go and get those steps in. Happy trails to all!

I need a little help with the exercise part of my weight loss journey. So I am excited to be part of this group. My goal is to exercise everyday and slowly build up to 10,000 steps a day with light weight lifting. Current weight is 198 and hope to be down 10 lbs. by 12/24. I have lost 87 lbs since my 12/16/14 surgery. Well gotta go and get those steps in. Happy trails to all!

You should definitely stop coloring. I've had to as well, so I know it sucks. It'll be worth it though! Every time you color you're damaging your hair. You want your hair to be as health as possible right now to give it the best chance it can have.
I've been using this Shampoo with Biotin in it, but I know there are much better products out there. There are a ton of forums on this with lots of shampoo info if u search it.
Also, be sure you're taking 10,000mcg of biotin daily & getting your Protein in.
... If that doesn't work, we can be wig sisters! Lol that's my plan.

even tho this post is exaggerated...I find it kind of offensive.... myself I have some food issues and concerns with my lifestyle change..But of course it will be handled. but what if someone on this site does have major copin issues and is looking for support .lol I Def would be scared to look for support on this site if I saw this post....hmmm

I just got the call, I was approved , starlight I hope you can get an answer soon

Thanks you hear so many rumors you don't know what to expect sometimes , I'm trying to be patient but the insurance waiting has been the worst so far

Speaking of boots. I also bought my first pair of Uggs last week. Even though they are the short boots I didn't think I would be able to wear those prior to surgery. Baby steps!!

I bought fashionable snow boots last night in my correct shoe size. No more buying ugly boots 2 sizes too big to fit my calves.

You truly are an inspiration! Thank you for giving back. I am six weeks into my journey, and I plan on following all your posts. I want to focus focus everyday. Every time I here a tip I know I can use for the future I write it down.

Yes! Here's why I chose RNY!
No matter what you choose, I applaud you for getting healthy!

I had the first stall at 3 weeks and it lasted one week. The second stall I hit at 2.5 months and lasted three of the longest weeks of my life. But during the stall I noticed a drastic difference in clothes fitting and had to adjust wardrobe accordingly! Next time I won't wait till I loose my drawers running through the airport! I had taken them up twice, but apparently they didn't want me anymore!