75Lbs Gone In 4.5 Months... 241 To 166!

[Natalya Couture 5]

Congratssss that is amazing :-) wanted to know do you have a lot of lose skin wanted to no again congrats on your weight loss :-)

[cherrybombknits 184]

Fantastic advice! I can't wait to get my new "tool" working too.

[mzeo 11]

Congrats woot woot . Keep it up..

[pebbles99 10]

Ahhh, to be 25 again! I agree that the weight comes off easier for the younger ones! I'm only down 25 lbs in 5 weeks. That is good, but I had a stall and I'm in another one already. But my doctor did bring up a good point, he said, would you have lost 25 lbs without the surgery? Good point! No, I would not have.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I loved looking at the before/after/progress pics while I was just getting started here' date=' so I always try to reciprocate

Before: 241 (probably got up into the 250's but wasn't tracking)

No real pre-op loss.

Currently: 166-168.

Nutrition: Focus on Protein and Water. Can basically eat and drink whatever I want in very small portions. Foods that don't agree with me: bread, tortillas and rice generally don't sit well so I avoid them. Pasta is ok, and so are crackers/toast. My favorite foods: anything seafood. In the last few weeks I've eaten salmon, swordfish, shrimp, and sushi. Also: cheese, in any way, shape or form. I've had more caprese salad in the last month than in the rest of my life combined. Yum yum! My not-guilty-at-all guilty pleasure: coffee, with full fat creamer and occasionally some sweetener (read: on my period, heh). Every day. Mmmm. Stuff that goes down easier than I wish it would: Anything made of potato. DAMN YOU, POTATOES! *shakes fist*

Also worth noting - I can eat as much fruit and veggies as a "normal" person. No one would ever know I had surgery when eating from a veggie tray. For some odd reason, there's no restriction with those two items. I can't eat as quickly as I used to, but I could graze all day. Weird!

I've taken a purposeful no-stress policy over this. Stress stalls weight loss. You heard it here first! I had no pre-op, I have very, very laid-back post-op, and although my weight loss has slowed, I'm still losing consistently. 75lbs in 4.5 months is more than good enough for me My current exercise routine is... well, nothing. Not NOTHING, I guess, if you count typing as exercise. I work a lot and am terribly out of shape. So it's been slow going to get started.

Pictures:

Size 18/20. That's an XXL shirt from Kohl's. Summer 2011.

This is a before/progress. Winter 2012 on the left, and about 40lbs down (or about 35lbs ago) on the right.

Approx. 168lbs

Approx. 168lbs. Size L yoga pants from Target (Champion) and size M shirt (unisex)

Trying on at Old Navy Sweetheart boot cut jeans in 12 short. Hoodie is a L. Both fit comfortably and will likely be loose in approx. 2-3 weeks.

IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN. Hope this gives someone out there the inspiration they need to get healthy![/quote']

Oh my. You look so different (in a good way tho!) Thanks for all the advice...its good to be able to hear ur experiences

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This is a fabulous transformation !

[VitaleEM 44]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your inspirational story. You just made my day. I have my surgery on 8 Oct 12.

[HopeThruFaith 30]

Congrats on your success and positive attitude. I especially love the pic in your Adidas hoodie. You can tell a big difference!!! Congrats ;0)

[Illusionalta 150]

Wtg!!! You look great!!!

[brookeco 37]

Thanks for posting. You look wonderful. I've been worried i see a lot of people droping a lot of weight pre op and I've only lost 4lbs on my preop diet. Surgery is Monday.

[Livinglifeout 217]

Very inspiring:). I love what you say about stress, since I believe it effects all of us negatively. Great job and pics!

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

I agree with trying not to stress too. I try my best not to stress. If I eat something off plan, I don't punish myself. I think that can cause issues down the road. I try to make good choices most of the time and if I don't make a good choice sometimes--then it's all good.

You are looking good! You have done well! And working 60 hours a week burns a lot of calories :-)

[TakeCareGirl 161]

That's awesome, congratulations, and thanks for sharing your story!

[gema 0]

Wow congrats!!! Your story is very inspiring and thanks for posting pics! I just got sleeved on 9/06/12 and I'm 10 days out! On Water and protin shakes

[Territravel 217]

Your looking Fantastic!