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From 248 to 139.6! Still going but life is good.

I am approaching one year. I’ve lost about 90 pounds from highest. I exercise every day. I drink protein shakes and mainly eat turkey chili. I still have problems eating certain food. But I am so much happier.

I’m getting closer to goal weight and the idea of maintenance is terrifying. I know how to lose weight, but never keep it off permanently. I am following weight watchers, but I find I graze all day too. I stay in my calorie range plus do an hour of exercise a day. So I’ve steadily lost over 70 pounds in the last year. But as I get closer to my goal weight, I have to focus on how to keep steady. I eat small portions and snack on fruit, but my sweet tooth never went away after surgery.

243 to 149.

Not thinking about food all the time.

If you had a problem with Alcohol, you wouldn’t want to date someone who was a big drinker. Find someone who has the same priorities and life goals as you. That is not shallow, it’s smart.

All I can say is- I have my life back. Was it worth it? 100%.

I only told my immediate family (husband, daughter, mother and one close friend.). I’ve lost almost 90 pounds and people obviously notice but I don’t think it’s any of their business. I credit healthy eating and running.

You look amazing!

Almost a year out. 85 pounds.

I now notice that the design in the tile looks like cracks in the picture- so it looks like I am breaking the floor with my weight! LOL!

I am so thankful for the continued weight loss after my bypass. I measure in 10 pound increments. Out of the 190’s and into the 180’s!

This is a personal reflection. I felt like 2018 was a really bad year. Work drama, lots of stress, personal concerns. Just not really happy in general. Then I remembered that 2018 will always be the year I had gastric bypass, and it is changing my life. 2018 has set me up for a terrific 2019. Down 50 pounds in 4 months and RUNNING again. I love to run. I feel free and it takes away all my stress. So thank you 2018! Thank you for everything and for bringing me to a new year full of promise! Happy new year, pals! May this year be your year of change too!

Forgot to add picture.

I’m 18 weeks post bypass. For the first time in more years than I can remember- I am in onederland! I feel so much better now. More energy, easier to exercise, not as self conscious. I am thankful for this opportunity to lead a healthier life.

Before surgery, I didn’t eat much red meat and ate mainly chicken, turkey, eggs, shrimp. Post surgery- I can only tolerate steak and can not tolerate any of the foods I loved. I can only eat a couple bites of steak though, not a whole steak. I think everyone is different.

Yes. I added exercise in more and have lost close to 50 pounds now! Just keep going.

I have done WW for years. Before surgery and after. I lost a lot of weight on WW but then over the years went back to bad habits and regained. I wanted the surgery as a tool for long term loss. I went back to WW a couple months after surgery and it’s been great. I track food, exercise, drink water and weighing each week shows me the progress. The program essentially is about healthy eating, learning moderation, and moving more. Which is exactly what you have to do after surgery. But, it only works if you really do the program. Lots of people go but then eat what they want and wonder why they aren’t successful. Find a good meeting where you feel comfortable and can talk and meet some people. A few of my WW buddies have become really great friends and people I can talk to about my progress and set backs.

Love 600 pound life. Also on YouTube- secret eaters, fat families and supersize vs super skinny. I watch on treadmill.

Awesome job!

A human head and human leg!

I’m 16 weeks out and I still can’t tolerate many meats. Oddly, steak is ok but turkey, chicken, bread, eggs, shrimp and other meats I immediately throw up. I feel so bad after getting sick that it’s not worth it. Beans are ok so I use those and protein shakes to meet protein requirements.

Challenge Starting weight: 199 Current weight lost: 30 Losing or maintaining weight: Lose Fitness/exercise goal: 5-6/week Total weight loss at the end of challenge: (from Dec 5 through Jan. 1)- 10 pounds Check in: Tell us how you are doing -I am doing well with small portions and have started running again, which I love. I used to like things which were pretty healthy for me- grilled chicken, eggs, etc. Now I have a really hard time with certain meats (chicken, turkey) and can't stand eggs. I also do weight watchers, so I track everything.

You know there are security settings on Facebook. You can make your profile private and only friend people you know. That would prevent random people from sending unwanted pix. And if any real friends send them, you can also block them. Just a thought....

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