(size 22-24 / size 12-14)

Just sticking my head in. Things have beed SO incredibly crazy for me and haven't had time to really sit down and pull all of my thoughts together. I'll post the short version here:

Have accomplished quite a bit since the last check-in. I finally scale moving, but my body is being sculpted at an amazing rate, due to my love of running.

(left pic: from my first 5k in April. right pic is from 2 weeks ago)

(Only about 5# gone, but LOTS of inches GONE)

The inches are disappearing, but STILL haven't hit One-derland, and I'm almost 2 years out. More important to me though, have become the NSV's...

This coming weekend, I will be doing a 5k race up at Yankee Stadium to raise money for Cancer Research (something extreamly near & dear to my heart). The course takes place inside the stadium, and incorporates the concourses, ramps, and stairs. STOKED, but nervous...and ever-ready for a challenge.

I also took to the challenge of doing BOTH the Marine Corps 10k and the Zombie 5k obstacle course in the same weekend at the end of October, so I am in training mode. That will surely show me what I'm made of!

In other news: my eating has been pretty good. I'm focused. But I'd be lying if I didn't say how frustrated I am with the scale not showing all of the effort I'm putting in. I guess it shouldn't be important...but it is.

No matter - I plan to keep going. Something will eventually have to give, right!??!?

SO...MORE IMPORTANTLY: how is everyone doing?!?!?!? What challenges have you been having?? What NSV's have made you smile the most?

You look great! And, congrats on your fitness accomplishments! How long have you been sleeved?

just 6 days post-op Thanks for being a great example and inspiration .... 2 years is a long lot of consistency.... way to go!

You look great! And, congrats on your fitness accomplishments! How long have you been sleeved?

Thanky you!! My 2 year sleeviversary in on 9/21. I thought I would have long made it to goal (165-175) by now...but no such luck. It truly is a lesson in patience and persaverance.

just 6 days post-op Thanks for being a great example and inspiration .... 2 years is a long lot of consistency.... way to go!

The 1st month or two will be the hardest. But it gets easier!! I've chronicled my journey (and rollercoaster of emotions) here if you would like to take a gander. Shoot-from-the-hip talk, for sure. http://vanishingvixen.wordpress.com

you look fantastic...such an inspiration!!!

Wow, you look amazing!! I really think a daily upload of you and the red dress would be very motivational to us all!!

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Wow, you look amazing!! I really think a daily upload of you and the red dress would be very motivational to us all!!

Sent from my mobile productivity killer.

LOL!! Thank you!!

Wow, what a great story, such an inspiration!!

Wow fabulous! Hoping i can get back to running after weight loss surgery.

You look great! Congratulations on the races. I love to see people that are futher out checking in on here. I think it really helps us pre-sleever put things in perspective.

Wowza....you look awesome, your self confidence radiates thru the pictures. Good luck.

You look fab, what a difference. You have so much energy, I envy your being able to do all the athletics. I aspire to eventually follow you into that world. You go girl, thanks for the posting it gives us newbies a lot of encouragement:)

You look great! Congratulations on the races. I love to see people that are futher out checking in on here. I think it really helps us pre-sleever put things in perspective.

Yeah. I guess. The crazy part is that even though I SEE the progress in terms my body - I'm still feeling some kind of way that I'm still over 200# and it's been almost 2 years. I'm busting my @$$, i have a healthy food life... But I'm stuck. It's frustrating not to see the scale move.

I've never been small. Doubt that i ever will be. I think id be fine where i am now - sz 12/14 - if the scale said 175. But I'd also be fine at a sz 16/18 of th scale said 175. Makes NO sense. My own dumb struggle, I suppose.

And I know my body will stop where it's comfortable. But I did NOT have surgery to still

tip 200#. So I just have to keep going....

You look great I hope I come out with your ambition!!!

Cheers luv and CONGRATS;)

Parris

You look amazing and I love love love your hair! I have a desire to run! It's on my list of things to incorporate into my new life. One week to go pre op is hard but your story makes it better! Thanks for sharing!