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Thank you Mike and Jess, thank you both for,not treating me,like I'm a silly old woman for having such fantasies. Sure I could never get to either,of your levels, waited too,long to institute the plan. Even though I'll never be a 🏃Mike, a💃 Jess, I can be a fitter Frust8 👸and that satisfies me.😛

I think there were more women than men doing the one I participated in. You should explore what you want to accomplish and do it!

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 208 @ 6'5"
152 pounds gone!

Not sweet it’s the truth you have worked very hard and it shows!!! Wish you were here to be my couch [emoji13]




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 154 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

I think you look fantastic!!! Great job




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 154 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

Wow! Just Wow, Mike! We see you entered your Hottie mode! Hahaha


HW: 225
SW: 214 (5/2/2018)
CW: 208
GW: 145

Posting my most recent because I worked hard for the muscle chicken legs. @BigViffer

I posted a new thread but adding here. Meet my personal goal. 140 lost!
 

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5")

I posted a new thread but adding here. Meet my personal goal. 140 lost!
 

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5")

Had my 6 month follow up exercise eval & appointment yesterday. I'm at 95% excess weight lost and almost a 150 pounds down! I never would've dreamed I could be at this point. So thankful and happy!!


VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 211.6 (6'5") [emoji256]

Thanks @jenn1 lots of hard work but it sure pays off! So worth it!

Thanks @jenn1 lots of hard work but it sure pays off! So worth it!

Thanks @jenn1 lots of hard work but it sure pays off! So worth it!

Thanks @jenn1 lots of hard work but it sure pays off! So worth it!

Thanks for the response. Yes, I am cleared by my Dr. Only 18 pounds from my personal goal weight...already way past the Dr's goal weight. He thinks I'm on the right track.

I currently run 3-5 miles and can comfortably run/walk 12 miles. The challenge with the trail half is the frequent changes in elevation. I'm looking forward to that challenge.

When I run/walk I only have Water I physically carry with me. That's not practical on this event. Thinking maybe a camel pack our something would help?? I have not "fueled" up with certain foods before any of my activities. Still eating very high Protein and some veggies...which is why I'm looking for advice.

My goal for this is to finish...I don't care if I'm last...lol. It's something I've always dreamed of being able to do and I'm close to realizing my goal. The old me just couldn't. The new me can do anything I put my mind to.

Old me gone forever!!


This pic was 6 pounds ago.


VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 238 GW = 220 (6'5")

And something I now believe after years of self-doubt, an awesome me not only fills the bill, it's a great thing to be!😝👊

This is awesome, Mike, way to go! I just signed up for my first trail half marathon, it's the first weekend in October. I did a road half marathon last month, but I love hiking and I'm way more interested in doing more trail running than road. Love all the pics, keep up the great work!

I am stepping way out of my comfort zone to do something I have always dreamed of. I'm signing up to do a trail half marathon! http://usnwc.org/play/whitewater-race-series/upcoming/the-new-south-trail-marathon/
Already checked with the race director to make sure it was okay that I walked part of it. I know for sure there's no way I could run the whole thing. My plan is to run a mile or two walk a mile or two. I don't care if I come in last for my age group, my goal is to finish!
Any tips for me on staying hydrated during the race and what to eat before/during/after the race?
VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 238 GW = 220 (6'5")

Thank you!! Appreciate that!!

I do a Premier Protein shake every morning, an egg and bacon or ham or sausage link for mid morning snack (work cafeteria makes this one easy). lunch is a few ounces of tuna, chicken or egg salad with a few pickles or cherry tomatoes. Afternoon snack is Dannon light and fit greek yogurt. dinner is a Protein and little bit of veggie and then some type of snack in the evening (almonds, peanuts, etc). Dinner is pretty much the meal where I have the most variety. Other than that I'm content to be set in my ways and have the same routine just about every day. It's working so far so I figure I'll stick with it. I don't really get a sweet tooth but every once and a while I will have a piece of sugar free candy.

I do about 110oz of Water everyday and 90-110 grams of protein.

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.4 GW= 220 (6'5")

Before & after face pics. 145 pounds gone!



VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 214.6 (6'5")

Great job! Keep moving forward.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 211.6 (6'5")

Alright y'all. Completed the half trail marathon today!!!!! Still can't believe a year and 11 days ago I was 360 lb and extremely unhealthy. And here I am 5 months out from surgery and 142 lbs down doing a half marathon on trails. So much harder than a regular half marathon two. It kicked my butt but I'm so glad to have accomplished this!!


VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 217.2 (6'5") [emoji256]

Less than 3 weeks to go to the event. I'm as ready as I can be at this point!! Have new trail running sneakers and a hydration backpack that's worth it's weight in gold. I can carry my Snacks in it and mount my trekking pole that comes in handy on the trail inclines.

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Update!

This morning I celebrated 125 lbs gone forever by running & hiking at Hanging Rock to train for my upcoming Trail Half Marathon. A year ago something like this would be a passing thought...dissapointed in myself, unhealthy, afraid to do something for me.

There was something abnormally peaceful at the top. No one else there. No noise but the wind. The scent of the earth, the pines. And me. Maybe it was like that for 5 minutes. Could have been longer, I don't know. A brief moment of solitude and I knew, I could feel, that I remain at peace within myself.

Living life instead of existing in life - Priceless.
   

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 235.4 GW = 220 (6'5")

Thanks for the response. Yes, I am cleared by my Dr. Only 18 pounds from my personal goal weight...already way past the Dr's goal weight. He thinks I'm on the right track.

I currently run 3-5 miles and can comfortably run/walk 12 miles. The challenge with the trail half is the frequent changes in elevation. I'm looking forward to that challenge.

When I run/walk I only have Water I physically carry with me. That's not practical on this event. Thinking maybe a camel pack our something would help?? I have not "fueled" up with certain foods before any of my activities. Still eating very high Protein and some veggies...which is why I'm looking for advice.

My goal for this is to finish...I don't care if I'm last...lol. It's something I've always dreamed of being able to do and I'm close to realizing my goal. The old me just couldn't. The new me can do anything I put my mind to.

Old me gone forever!!


This pic was 6 pounds ago.


VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 238 GW = 220 (6'5")

I always tell...it's not comfortable and I figure if they have a problem with it then they're not the type of person I'd want to be around anyhow.

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 225 GW= 220 (6'5")