Just did my 8 month post op comparison pics & seeing the drastic change has given me the encouragement I need to push through & lose the last 12.6 pounds. It seems like the closer I get to goal the harder it is!

Anyhow here are my numbers...

Starting weight - 8/5/13- 278.4

Surgery weight - 8/12/13- 270.6

Weight @ 8 mos- 8/12/14- 157.6

120.6 pounds lost & 90.55% of excess weight lost.

Hopefully this can encourage someone who is struggling! :-)

Edited May 19, 201412 yr by livvsmum

Incredible transformation!! Thanks for posting!

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! It really does help motivate!

Awesome!

Oh wow!! Now please share. You look awesome and and are obviously successful. What have been your secrets to success? You are truly inspiring, and started within a pound of my start. I can only hope to have your results.

U look great!

You look wonderful!!!

You look amazing.

Inspirational!

livvsmum, you have done a great job. That is a lot of weight to lose in 8 months time What an inspiration.

You are awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Your an insperation to all. Great stuff.

You look amazing may i ask what is your routine? Exercises,gym drinks?

Wow you look great! Congrats! This is such motivation for me.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. :-) It means a lot to me and is very encouraging because this last leg of the weight loss is TOUGH! lol....

For those who have asked, I try to stick as much as possible to my numbers..... it's pretty simple.... no more than 40g of carbs, at least 65g of Protein, and at least 10 8-oz glasses of Water each day. Also, I track every single thing I eat or drink in MFP. That has really kept me accountable and taught me a lot about nutrition.

I've also learned a lot about myself. For example, I know that some sleevers are able to have a little treat here and there and keep it under control. I learned that I am NOT one of those people. food for me is a complete addiction and if I give myself an inch I WILL take a mile. So for that reason, I avoid my trigger foods like the plague (fried foods, chocolate, chips, pizza, pretzels, etc). It is just something that I have accepted.

As far as exercise, I run a lot. I'm training for a 1/2 marathon now so I run about 4 times a week. Then I will fill in a day here or there with a class (zumba, spinning, etc) or some time on the elliptical. Pretty straightforward. I would like to start some strength training once I hit goal to start and tone up my arms and legs a little bit.

Again, thank you all for your kindness and encouragement!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You look great!!!!