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SmilingBeauty reacted to SleeveMomof2 in May Sleevers - We are 90 days out, lets catch up! September 2, 2015

Hi I had my sleeve done 6-3 and I have only lost 47 lb. I haven't lost any in almost 3 weeks :/

SmilingBeauty reacted to jane13 in May Sleevers - We are 90 days out, lets catch up! September 2, 2015

My stats are up to date. I am having my second f/u visit next Tuesday and was hoping to be down to 199.9 but I don't think that will happen. I am walking at work on one of my breaks. My energy levels are up, the hair is on the floor (everywhere) and I feel like I weigh ALOT less than the scale reads
Got family drama right now and trying to stay focused and come here on break and after work to check in~

SmilingBeauty reacted to kimby1029 in May Sleevers - We are 90 days out, lets catch up! September 2, 2015

Hey there - went to doc on the 26th - exactly 3 months after my surgery and was down 75 pounds. So grateful. Some days are easier than others, but all in all it has been a pretty good ride.
Glad you are doing so well! Keep it up!!!
Kim

SmilingBeauty got a reaction from devillynn in Labor Day Challenge! August 31, 2015

Current weight 246.8. Close to goal. Thanks

SmilingBeauty reacted to JamieLogical in Well, I made it! (after pics) September 1, 2015

Today is my one year surgiversary and as of my weekly weigh in yesterday, I have surpassed my goal by one pound. My starting weight at the beginning of this process was 260. I was 236 on my surgery date. And I am now 164.
It's been a long road. The early days/weeks/months were rough. But for a long time now, I've just felt "normal". I eat 5-6 times a day. Always Protein first, but I occasionally have some treats. Juts yesterday I shared a piece of cake with my husband. I love not feeling deprived. If I want a treat of some sort once in a while, I have a little bit of it. I don't track my food or calories. The big thing to really get my head around through this whole process is that this is not a "diet". This is the rest of my life. I don't have any deadlines to meet with my weight loss. The goal was just to eventually get down to a healthy weight and stay there.
Were I on a "diet", I would have been tracking every calorie in and every calorie out. Sharing that piece of cake with my husband, I would have tracked those calories eaten and then tried to make up for it in calories burned so as not to "fall behind". I would have to "make up" those extra calories. Now... if I eat half a piece of cake, I don't sweat it. If it takes me a week to burn off those "extra" calories, what does it matter? What's a week in the grand scheme of things? It's definitely been a real change in thinking for me.
As for exercise, I've been killing it in that department. I've run several 5k races over the summer and plan to continue with my running and working on improving my time. I was pretty hard-core about strength training as well until my sister and her four kids moved in with us temporarily. That makes getting time to myself to SAFELY do strength training a real challenge, but I plan to get right back to it once they move out later this month.
So now, what you've all been waiting for: PHOTOS!

SmilingBeauty got a reaction from devillynn in Labor Day Challenge! August 31, 2015

Current weight 246.8. Close to goal. Thanks

SmilingBeauty got a reaction from stephh in Labor Day Challenge! August 25, 2015

Today's weight 249.8. It has been over 4 years that I have been under 250.

SmilingBeauty got a reaction from MarciaN in Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy August 25, 2015

I am under 250 lbs for the first time in over 4 years!!!!!!!!
I love that I am living my life for me now.
Best decision I ever made.

SmilingBeauty reacted to jane13 in Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy August 25, 2015

@ - you are on the way now...before you know it you will be under 200!

SmilingBeauty reacted to glitter eyes in Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy August 25, 2015

Good job!!

SmilingBeauty reacted to peaceout in Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy August 25, 2015

Congrats! Keep up the excellent work!

SmilingBeauty reacted to Mini_me007 in Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy August 25, 2015

That's terrific!!! Good job!