DOWN 30.5 pounds!!!

[sickofrollercoaster 7]

Well, I set a goal to be at 150 by this Sunday when I left for vacation and I am at 150.1, I would say close enough! To date I have lost 30.5 pounds and this coming Monday will be 9 weeks post op. I continue to follow low carb, low fat, high Protein and it is working for me. Weight loss is slow and steady and I am fine with that.

My Mom, who has not seen me since we said goodbye in the DFW airport when she went home and I still had to fly back to Dulles after surgery, has been asking me to send her pictures of my progress but I told her she will have to wait until I see her in Orlando on Monday!

My babysitter came over last night to watch the kids so I could go to dinner with a friend and she screamed when she saw me! Said I looked so much smaller! That was so awesome to hear!!!

Like I told a girlfriend at dinner last night, if anyone ever accuses me or anyone who has had WLS that we took the easy way out I think I would come unglued on them. This is not EASY! I watch what I eat everyday. Do I regret having to follow this healthy lifestyle, ABSOLUTELY NOT! This is what I needed to get control of my eating and my life.

It is a blessing in disguise because I was feeding my face and drinking alcohol to deal with emotions. Now, I can't do that. I have moments where I want to grab food or a beer and I know I cannot. This has given me the push I needed to start dealing with some very deep routed issues in my life and I am so grateful! It will be a long process but well worth it all!

TGIF!

[goodlife 3]

Angie...you rock!

I'm so happy for you!

I hope you have a wonderful vacation and have a great time!

You deserve it!

[stcyt 15]

WOW... you should be so proud of yourself. I know you have worked hard. I don't think 30.5 lbs in 9 weeks is slow though... especially for a lightweight. Good job:thumbup:

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Yayyyy! I can't wait to join you!!!!

[sickofrollercoaster 7]

Thank you everyone!!! I still can't imagine actually making it to goal but hoping that if I keep up my current routine I WILL get there eventually!

[Papillon 7]

Congratulations Angie!!! That is wonderful!!! You should be very proud of yourself~!

[maravilla 0]

You must be very happy to rich your goal after all the sacrifice and hard work it demand. It takes special dedication and perseverance to get through such a demanding change in life stile. I congratulate you and wish you the best in your weight loss journey. Your achievement is an example to us all. Keep in touch!

[sickofrollercoaster 7]

Maravilla, we are just about the same on weight lost and how much we have to go until we reach goal!

[Swiftflow 6]

Rocking that sleeve!!

[CraftyChristie 62]

That is so great!! 150 is below my goal weight lol so that is just amazing. So happy for you. Being a lower starting weight, I don't think 30 lbs in 9 weeks is slow!!! I think it's awesome! I'm at 7 weeks and 41 lbs and I started weighing 310!! Lost a bunch fast in the first month and now just sitting here hoping it gets going again.

Your mom will probably cry when she sees you In a good way :001_tt1:

[mp8btpc 32]

Your weight loss is amazing being a lower BMI'er I am hoping for same thing, if I go forward that is. Anyways, your mom is going to flip too. I wish I could see that. YAY!

[Besitos 0]

Wow that's fantastic...what a fabulous feeling to have someone notice!

Soooo, what did you have for dinner when you went out with your girlfriend? :thumbup:

Lovingly,

monica:001_tongue:

[lmmore 0]

Good for you Angie. You must be proud. You looked mighty fine before the weight loss, so I imagine you will have a very busy and happy summer.

[Dansha 16]

CONGRATS. That is awesome!!! I know it's just as hard for the liteweights as it is for the heavyweights. Keep up the excellent work.

Deb

[SParkle 4]

Angie

Thats great news - a fabulous holiday present!! Enjoy your break.