I hit the 70 pound mark this morning and am inching closer to my first major milestone of 100 pounds. As each pound drops I feel like I am gaining a mile of self-confidence. I am no longer hiding behind people or furniture when meeting new people or chatting via video messaging and do not run when someone pulls out a camera.

I am refusing to purchase a new wardrobe until I am close to reaching my goal. I am trying out my domestic skills and am utilizing my sewing machine to take in certain clothes (work pants, etc.). Despite my middle school home economics sewing skills, I discovered the key to keeping my clothes staying up is a belt. I have never needed a belt before so this was something new to me. I thought I would have to get a pair of those rainbow-striped suspenders that old men wear but a belt works much better!

Me the month before surgery.

Me today (4.5 months post-op)

Rock it!!! Doesn't it feel amazing?? Now the next time you are at the store pick up a 50lb or 75lb bag of dog food... it is an eye opener. I can freaking run on the treadmill now... at my starting weight there was no way that could happen!!!

That's funny that you mentioned that because I was doing that in the beginning with gallons of milk. Each gallon weighs 8 pounds. I have lost nearly 9 gallons already. It's fricken amazing!!!

Rock on GreenEyedMamma! Congrats on your huge success and I LOVE your sassy new 'do!

Rock on GreenEyedMamma! Congrats on your huge success and I LOVE your sassy new 'do!

Thanks. Funny how much more shine I have since surgery. All the Water and Biotin must really be working.

You are looking great!!! Fantastic accomplishment!

Wow!!! Looking good - funny how you look so much happier and excited in the 2nd pic!!!!

Keep up the good work!

Wow!!! Looking good - funny how you look so much happier and excited in the 2nd pic!!!!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks! My friends and fam say the same thing. Definately MUCH happier these day.

That's sooooo awesome! 70lbs in 4 months? WOW! I'm pre-sleeved right now so this is great news!

I hit the 70 pound mark this morning and am inching closer to my first major milestone of 100 pounds. As each pound drops I feel like I am gaining a mile of self-confidence. I am no longer hiding behind people or furniture when meeting new people or chatting via video messaging and do not run when someone pulls out a camera.

I am refusing to purchase a new wardrobe until I am close to reaching my goal. I am trying out my domestic skills and am utilizing my sewing machine to take in certain clothes (work pants, etc.). Despite my middle school home economics sewing skills, I discovered the key to keeping my clothes staying up is a belt. I have never needed a belt before so this was something new to me. I thought I would have to get a pair of those rainbow-striped suspenders that old men wear but a belt works much better!

Me the month before surgery.

Me today (4.5 months post-op)

YAY GO HUSKIES!!! haha local-yocal. You've done amazing; I'm so glad to hear you're not hiding anymore!! WOOOHOOO Very inspiring, thank you!

Susan

YAY GO HUSKIES!!! haha local-yocal. You've done amazing; I'm so glad to hear you're not hiding anymore!! WOOOHOOO Very inspiring, thank you!

Susan

Thanks Susan! I grew up in Washington (Marysville) and went to UW. I moved to California four years ago but I'll always be a Seattle Girl (even if I don't do my daily Starbucks run anymore). GO HUSKIES!!

That's sooooo awesome! 70lbs in 4 months? WOW! I'm pre-sleeved right now so this is great news!

A big chunk of that came off the first two months. I have been averaging around 3 pounds a week (except last week, I lost nearly 5). I am trying to only lose 2-3 a week (for an average of 10-12 a month) so I don't have too much loose skin.

It has been an AMAZING ride. You will enjoy it.

well done ~

you look much happier