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A newgirlie...literally. 1 year out



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When I chose my screen name last year, I knew that I would live up to the name. I am literally a new person since my vsg on 12/2/11.

The girl I was (i say girl, but im 33) was 266 lbs, unhappy, and beginning to go downhill Healthwise. I started the process and it saved my life. If I had not, I would never have discovered and conquered severe sleep apnea and high blood pressure. This has been a complete life style change.

I am down to 163 lbs. I hit exactly 166 on my surgiversary, which was amazing to me that I lost 100 lbs! I went from a tight 22 to an 8, 3xl to medium, heck my shoes even went from 8 1/2 to 7 1/2!!

I will say that this wasn't always an easy road. It was hard to conquer my eating, portions, and "head hunger" in the beginning. The weight melted off the first six months, and after that every pound was work. I still have the motivation to keep going. My personal goal for me is 133, which would leave me at half the woman I was. I excercise with zumba and watch my carbs. I drink Water and limit sugary drinks. Have I had bad days? Heck yeah, sometimes too many. But my motivation kicks in and I get back on track. I log my food and excersice when im focused lol. I will also say I hit a moment of depression around month 7 and 8. But sunny days came when I realized I am in control!

My many nsvs include being able to ride amusement park rides with my kids, playing and running with them, wearing skinny jeans and if I say so myself looking darn good in them! I bought myself some beautiful leather boots just because they can zip up over my calves. My bro in law blurted to my mother in law behind my back that I look like a model! My mom didnt recognize me at the mall last week. My husband and kids are so proud of me, they loved me then and now.

Last but not least, the biggest goal for me was to regain my self confidence. At the risk of sounding full of myself, I longed for the feeling I had when I was slimmer, the feeling of being able to walk into a room with my head held high and knowing I look damn good!! In essence, im not a new girl, I just got the old me back. And I will say im better than before because of my experience. I struggle at times with the attention, because I feel like I was human before this and people were mean. Ive been humbled by this and just thank the Man above for allowing me to go through all of this and appreciating every second, pound, and inch.

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Omg the pics posted a zillion time!! The first is before at 266 lbs last year, the second is last week. And fyi, I just shared that pic to show my body now. I took the pic for my hubby and no way would I step foot outside dressed like that lol!!

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Congratulations!!! Proud of you!!! You've done an awesome job!!!!

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WOW!!!!! You look AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!!!! you are a wonderful inspiration!.

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I love the pic for your hubby! You look fabulous! Keep it up! :) Sexy woman!

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You look fantabulous! :) I meant to type that.

You're hard work is showing and paying off for you! Good luck on your journey!

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Congrats! Thanks for sharing your story and pics--very inspirational.

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S Love your shoes! Completely different person!

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I got tears reading your story. You've had an amazing journey, and I'm so excited that you've resolved your health issues and gotten your confidence back. Enjoy your family and the new you!

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