I've been MIA buried in work and mostly ghosting this site but I wanted to share that today is seven months since I've been sleeved. Three days ago I officially hit 100 lbs. lost since I started this journey (I lost 12 lbs. pre-op). It still seems surreal to me that I have lost 100 lbs. Some days I can see it and others I still see remnants of the "fat girl". The one thing that is consistent though is that I feel amazing. I am never out of breath, I have boundless energy and simply enjoy life in a way that I never did before.

I started running in July and training for a 1/2 marathon. I ran 6 miles with my running group this morning and led the pack. The old me couldn't have even fathomed this. Such a high!

Time for full disclosure: Since getting a promotion to crazy hours and high stress in July, I haven't ate nearly as well I would like to. I've let soda and carbs creep back into my diet way more than is acceptable. Even worse, I've had times when under stress that I was convinced that "X" food would make it all better and I caved. (This worries me the most and I am working hard to deal with it.) That being said, I generally maintain 1200-1500 calories and have lost on average 8-10 lbs. a month even while putting on a lot of muscle. I am working to re-vamp my diet though because I want to fuel my body in a better manner. As for exercise, I generally run four times a week. I plan to add a bit of weight training in the near future.

My hair finally stopped falling out a few weeks ago which is a really good thing- I was starting to get a little nervous. The loose skin is a little bothersome but I don't look terrible and I am seeing some evidence of tightening. That is one perk to the slower weightloss- it seems to give the skin more time to adjust.

I've shared before that my realization that weightloss surgery was necessary came when I tried to train to walk a 1/2 marathon and couldn't even do that. I've added a picture of me in the race last year that convinced me it was time to do something. I've also uploaded a pic from a run with my husband on September 11th. I've lost ten more pounds since then but it's the most recent I've got.

All in all, I am a happy girl and thrilled with my decision to take control of my life via VSG.

Amanda

Congratulations, girl! Look how far you've come! And hang in there with the eating issues--I think you're making a good decision to think of it as fueling your body and its new workout requirements!

Slow loser!? You've lost 88 pounds since surgery, woman! That's AWESOME!! And you look absolutely fabulous, WELL DONE YOU!!!

Thanks, Ladies!

@Swizzly- I don't consider myself a "slow" loser overall, I was really referencing the last few months where I've only lost 8-10 lbs a month versus the months I was losing 20+. I feel VERY fortunate in how quickly I've dropped the weight.

You look awesome! I bet you feel fabulous

You look awesome! I bet you feel fabulous

Congratulations on your up coming surgery. Dr. Kelly is fantastic!!

WTG!!! This is so fantastic. I am so happy for you and your new health. Rock it girl. This girl is so ready to join the 100+ lost club, got a little ways to go yet