FutureSylph

Right now I'm getting my exercise by dancing in front of the air conditioner. Crank up the Bob Seger and let 'er rip!

I have been wanting to create a topic on my weight loss journey after having reached BMI of under 30 and not being obese anymore but thought to wait it out so I can cross off other aspects from the checklist.
This morning I weighted - 133.2 Lbs. Height is 4' 10.2" (148cm). BMI 27.6.
Heightest weight was 234 lbs, of which I lost 15lbs pre-Op and another 10 lbs during the pre-Op diet. I was at 210 lbs on the day of the surgery.
So officially I have lost 100+ lbs of my highest weight ever 🥳
This is the lowest I have ever been ever since I remember. Last lowest I remember was 137lbs, more than a decade ago, post Dr. Bernstein's weight loss program. But that weight loss program kick started the vicious cycle of yo yo dieting and wrecked metabolism, which I hopefully isn't the case anymore with much more controlled healthy eating habits.
I just wanted to thank so many of the folks out here who have been extremely supportive not only on the open forum but also in DMs. During the ever so confusing beginning months, this forum came to help time and again. If not for this one, I wouldn't have known about the 3 weeks stalls. Clinic never covered this aspect of the weight loss and I definitely would have freaked if not for the knowledge I consumed out here.
So thank you everyone for making this community friendly, supportive and helpful. I still have a bit more to go to achieve my goal and get under 25 and hopefully maintain around 22 or 23ish of BMI, but I'll cross the bridge when and if happens. For now, just enjoying the joy of my current physical and mental state of mind.
This surgery truly has blown a new life within after wanting to give up on it time and again in the past. Truly grateful for taking in the dive. 🥰

Absolutely. That feeling of not recognizing yourself and your life anymore can be hugely disorienting, and can lead to really unhealthy coping mechanisms if you don't address it.

That looks fabulous, and just right for these brutally hot days.

You might not get there by your birthday, but that's okay - this is a lifelong journey, not a sprint. Remember that you need to do this in a way that feels sustainable to you.
I am at 160 and I've been stuck here going up or down a few lbs for a few months. I would also like to lose another 20 lbs to get to a "normal" BMI, but that is not looking likely. However, I am trying to be okay with that. Many people never get to below the obese range.
It's good to have goals, but don't let them become obsessions. We can only control our bodies so much.

I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many Protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.

Absolutely. That feeling of not recognizing yourself and your life anymore can be hugely disorienting, and can lead to really unhealthy coping mechanisms if you don't address it.

Yeah, sometimes when people scurried out of my way, I wanted to assure them that obesity isn't contagious.

Nope. One of the (admittedly few) benefits of being older is that I gave up my perfectionism years ago, and am much happier for it. You do what you can, blow off the rest, and learn to dust yourself off and climb back on the wagon when you fall.

I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many Protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.

I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many Protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.

I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many Protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.

I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many Protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.

Try full skim milk with extra dried milk powder stirred in. You can flavour them if you wish with fruit or Peanut Butter. Plenty of Protein and much better for you than artificial drinks

Congratulations on your surgery! A whole new world awaits.

I had RNY on 12/31/2019. Since then I've lost over half my body weight. I've focused on exercise and building strength and stamina. And in June, I went to Tanzania where I successfully summited Kilimanjaro on June 24th. I truly believe the surgery made this possible. I just wanted to share with others who may understand.
Next up is plastics and then I need to figure out my next big challenge. Any suggestions?
Lori

Absolutely better than they “you have such a pretty face” comment.

Yeah, sometimes when people scurried out of my way, I wanted to assure them that obesity isn't contagious.

I remember that feeling so clearly. (My surgery was delayed multiple times due to pandemic issues.) Hang in there.

Automatically heading for the disabled stall in restrooms, before remembering that I fit in a regular stall now.

Yeah, sometimes when people scurried out of my way, I wanted to assure them that obesity isn't contagious.

I have lost 30 pounds, and have 70 to go. So far I’m okay and the loose skin issue has not appeared. It will, but it hasn’t yet. I’ve decided to deal with it when the time comes. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yeah, sometimes when people scurried out of my way, I wanted to assure them that obesity isn't contagious.

Automatically heading for the disabled stall in restrooms, before remembering that I fit in a regular stall now.

So I'm actually enjoying working out!!! Who knew?? lol I work out twice a day. I do 20 minutes on the treadmill on speed 3.5 (running is 4.0 and I'm not there yet lol ) then I do 15 minutes on the bike at speed 12 (most resistance is 15, but again, not there yet) and 10 minutes doing sit-ups and stomach crunches. Those are the hardest, so I only do 5 minutes of each, but it's a decent start, anyway. I just finished my work out and even though I'm tired, I feel GOOD. Really accomplished and actually have energy. And even though the scale is moving slowly, I see a real difference. My size 26 clothes are too big now and I almost fit into size 24!!!! I haven't been in a size 24 since I did Keto a few years ago. The lowest size I got to was 22. I can't wait to hit size 20 and know I did it!!! I beat my keto size and weight and this time it'll stick. This has been the hardest, greatest, most frustrating, wonderful journey I've ever been on lol