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Almost 3 months post op

Steelersrn56

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Steelersrn56    72

Steelersrn56
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Was sleeved July 10th . Best decision of my life . Today is my 28th Birthday and I have never felt healthier . I am down 90 lbs from my heaviest , 70 lbs from my surgery. I finally hit a huge milestone ( for me at least ) the other day of dropping below 300 . That is very hard to post for me because I still have a lot to go and admitting what my weight was is difficult . But change is good . I am so glad I took this journey and continue to work hard each day . Congratulations to everyone else , we are all in this together !!

-Ashley

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At my heaviest on the left to current

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evansmini    8

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Congrats! That's awesome!

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Congrats on the amazing weight loss! what do you find yourself eatting? I had surgery 9/16 and am struggling with these liquids...

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indecision    863

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Happy bday! And congrats you are doing awesome!!

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Tbird49    66

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Hi Ashley wow your looking wonderful your an inspiration no matter what size we start our journey or were it will lead we did this for our future health and happiness so congratulations best wishes ... Tish

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JessicaAnn    564

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70lbs since July 10?! What was your starting weight? What's your routine?? I had surgery July 3 and only lost 53 (63 from highest)

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Steelersrn56    72

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Congrats on the amazing weight loss! what do you find yourself eatting? I had surgery 9/16 and am struggling with these liquids...

Thank you ! I eat grilled chicken , salmon , or tuna . I've tried a lot of other things but I try to stick to those . No bread , I don't want to trick myself into thinking I can have it so I've stayed away . I have at least a Protein Shake a day with some strawberries in it , throw it in the blender . that will help you with the liquids . I struggled through the liquid portion too it's very hard . My Protein Shakes are only 4 oz so it's easier to get down . Keep your head up it gets better but it's a hard journey , but well worth it !

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Steelersrn56    72

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70lbs since July 10?! What was your starting weight? What's your routine?? I had surgery July 3 and only lost 53 (63 from highest)

Starting weight ( eek I don't even wanna say this ) was my highest at 385. I included my preop diet I was 365 ( June 28th). Surgery weight was 351. Current is 296. My goal is 200 , maybe 215 . I'm 5'11.

I go to the gym 5-6 days a week , do interval training on the treadmill for 35 minutes 3x/ week . The other days I do cardio for 30-45 minutes either on the treadmill , stairclimber , or stationary bike ( usually a combo of all 3). Lift weights ( 20-30 lbs) 3x/ week . There's an awesome app called " running for weight loss " I use to help with the interval training .

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JessicaAnn    564

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Starting weight ( eek I don't even wanna say this ) was my highest at 385. I included my preop diet I was 365 ( June 28th). Surgery weight was 351. Current is 296. My goal is 200 ' date=' maybe 215 . I'm 5'11. I go to the gym 5-6 days a week , do interval training on the treadmill for 35 minutes 3x/ week . The other days I do cardio for 30-45 minutes either on the treadmill , stairclimber , or stationary bike ( usually a combo of all 3). Lift weights ( 20-30 lbs) 3x/ week . There's an awesome app called " running for weight loss " I use to help with the interval training .[/quote']

Wow! You look fantastic! I never would have put you at 295!! All I do is walking :/. I know I need to step up my exercise!

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Steelersrn56    72

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Wow! You look fantastic! I never would have put you at 295!! All I do is walking :/. I know I need to step up my exercise!

Thank you ! And I'm glad you couldn't have guessed that lol . I've been blessed with the height and decently proportioned fat lol . It's hard getting into the groove of exercising but now I have to go, I actually enjoy it ! If you live near DC we can be gym buddies lol

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JessicaAnn    564

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Thank you ! And I'm glad you couldn't have guessed that lol . I've been blessed with the height and decently proportioned fat lol . It's hard getting into the groove of exercising but now I have to go' date=' I actually enjoy it ! If you live near DC we can be gym buddies lol[/quote']

I'm in Ny.. That would be a long drive! Lol

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LittleLou    31

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Congrats... and Happy birthday:)

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MyloTottie073013    1

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You are doing a really great job. I am a Medical Assistant to a bariatric surgeron so I see sucess stories 5 days a week. I recently had the sleeve on 07/30/13 (by the surgeon I have worked beside for 2 years now) so I am 2 months out today! Keep up the great work you should be at your goal in no time! Best of luck to you!

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