8 Months & 120 Pounds Gone (& pics)

[livvsmum 2,368]

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, 2014 by livvsmum

[Fullgrownwoman 3]

Incredible transformation!! Thanks for posting!

[sophie'sChoice 269]

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

[Who Dat 70461 331]

Awesome!

[Susan-031314 179]

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.

[relentless302 41]

U look great!

[astraphile 38]

You look wonderful!!!

[Tracy1970 1]

You look amazing.

[JanetPRN 496]

Inspirational!

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

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

[KimGettingSlim 41]

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

[par1959 470]

Your an insperation to all. Great stuff.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

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

[goodbye 5]

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

[livvsmum 2,368]

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!!!