MowryRocks

You look amazing and if you want to do a backflip, you must feel amazing too!

Fitbit app is my jam...all day long.

Awesome!

DAAAAAAYUM, Girlfriend! Go you!

I'm married, so you got me on that one. I can tell you that my younger sister and her friends are all about sexting and hooking up vs. relationships. They are also mostly about STD's so, what do they know...lol. Hang in there. If I were single, I wouldn't be doing all that ish, I can't be the only one.

I agree with all the above. I would just like to add that I think that no matter how politely you try to say it, no good is going to come from you letting your bigger friends know that you no longer fit into that category. They are probably including you because you're friends and they know you understand that struggle. They can obviously see a difference, but if you think they are purposely doing it to throw shade...that is a different conversation. Be confident in you. Scales and pant sizes don't lie. Have a great day!

Exactly the point in my response.

touche

Yes, of course you can! (and thank you)

Ok...So I don't normally get involved in this type of ish, but...I will this time because I am a self proclaimed Chief of the Grammar Police. I regularly correct the grammatical errors of my family, friends, and people that I know in passing. I would never correct or comment on the grammar of the public at large to the public at large unless, of course, they are using the made up phrase "You guyses". That's my pet peeve. The problem I have with this post actually comes down to your admission that you are an ESL teacher. I'm assuming that you are in the U.S. (Yes...assuming and I am very well aware of that danger) This is from whom they are learning our language? This is the type of behavior they are witnessing from Americans toward other humans without regard for educational levels, mental capabilities, or learning disabilities? That's disheartening. I have to say that another one of my pet peeves is spelling. There is something to be said for a lot vs alot. I believe I learned that in the 3rd grade and it must've been driven into me because as a layperson (not a teacher of language) I still have never forgotten. Symantics? Is that a computer language? A Frolicking robot game? I believe you may have been referring to semantics I'm sure that you'll correct me if I'm wrong. se·man·tic səˈman(t)ik/ adjective adjective: semantic relating to meaning in language or logic.

Ok...this comment is sure to bring out the haters, but I eat out about once or twice a week. Fast Food and sit down. I'm 13 months out and 110lbs down. Fast food is usually a quarter pound patty - no bread. I order the small fries and eat about 5 (or I steal a few from the kids) Breakfast - side of eggs, side of sausage (eat about half the sausage) Last night for dinner I had about 2/3 of a Sonic cheese coney dog (regular size not the footlong) Regardless of what I eat...I stay within my calories and prioritize my protein. I also workout 6 times a week and take my transformation very seriously and I continue to lose because I am committed to losing weight and committed to not going backwards. If I started to gain...I would cut it out immediately.

I agree...Visit the local running store. The purpose of them watching you run is to determine your stability needs based on your gait. As you train, your needs could change so keep that in mind as well.

Be careful with tea...it's deceiving. It can have more caffeine than coffee. I was back on the caffeine after 6 months and it gives me heartburn too. I usually get the iced black tea lemonade from Starbucks (w/o cane sugar) and the fact that it is cut with lemonade seems to made it easier to tolerate.

I didn't even watch the video and I am convinced he can help me.

Yep!!! This was and 13 months out is still my lifesaver.

I'm a morning gal. Up at 4:30, in the gym at 5:30 (long commute to civilization). This is my undeterred schedule 5 days a week and sometimes on weekends. I have tons of energy and it gives me no time to make excuses or other plans that might prevent me with following through with my commitment. I don't know if it's better for you or not, but it's better for me.

I know my answer stinks, but I had a similar issue pre-surgery and I had to learn that sometimes you just have to tell yourself no. Try chocolate protein shakes which should help you stay full longer and maybe help curb the urge to snack. My go to snack is usually string cheese.

You know what I love about this journey? All the I have a long way to go posts. I'm not being sarcastic either. It always feels like a long way when it is all laid out in front of you. Fast forward to almost 13 months out and I am like I can't believe I did all this in only a year.

I have read articles that indicate both. I read an article that stated that Gout may actually sometimes be a side effect of surgery. Probably a good question for the professionals.

My family, who knew, noticed right away (within the first 2 weeks 11lbs down). I didn't see it and thought they were being nice... Queue the side by side photos from my entire life...

I have never been more thankful for the 6 month lead up to surgery. In the past, the 6 months always caused me to give up and decide not to proceed with surgery. I was indignant about it and I let it piss me off to the point of raging against the surgery machine for 8 whole years. When I finally reconsidered, it was after my dad died. In the lead up to him dying, I put myself on the "If the people on My 600lb Life can do it, so can I liquid diet" ( not the actual name, but what I actually called it) Before I knew it, I had followed that diet for 3 whole months and at the end thought "Damn...I could be halfway to surgery." So when my dad died, I actually called the surgeon and started the process. I went on modified keto which for me was eating a 1400 calorie keto diet Monday through Friday. On the weekends, I ate what I wanted, but I stuck to 1400 calories. I also started a walking regimen which by the day of surgery I was walking 5-7 miles per day. I really made changes in that 6 months mainly because I wanted post surgery to be as easy as possible. Truth be told there were still many changes to be made post surgery. I stick to the program and I work out 5-6 days a week. I run now about 20 miles per week. I'm totally living my life now. No weight struggles. No complications. Life is about evolving. Every change you make now will have an affect on your future and you never stop changing.

I agree with all of this...I was able to pick up the pace on my long runs this week to 4.5 mph thanks to the increased stamina from my interval runs on the short days.

My gyno warned me about intense periods after weight loss surgery due to the release of hormones with the shrinking of fat cells. I was told that the intensity should taper off and if they were still bad after 6 months to call in to see her. My fortunately tapered and I haven't had a whole lot if issues since. The kicker is that you know your body better than anyone else and it never hurts to call if only to document it.