I'm not much for posting and blogging. I did read alot on this site before and after my surgery. I was always very inspired by the before and after success stories with pictures. It occurred to me that I should give back and post mine. I hope they will encourage someone.

I was big every day of my life. I was born 10.5lbs and just ran with it :sad:

I finally realized that you can BS everyone else, but you can't BS yourself. I knew that even though I wasn't extremely obese, I was never going to be able to do it on my own. I knew I would only get heavier. I had never exercised 1 day of my life. I had made the worst food choices I could make. I knew why I was fat. Hell, I'm surprised I wasn't bigger!

Since the surgery, I have truly become a new person. I run 5 days a week. I watch calories very closely. I eat anything and everything but I always try to keep below 2000 calories a day.

I am currently training to run the Las Vegas Marathon on December 6th. I have no doubts I will complete it!

I have encouraged others in my life to run and eat healthier. It feels great to be in a position where people actually listen when I give weight advice.

It's been said before but I will repeat it again...this was the best thing I have ever done!!!

Life is too short to live overweight, unhealthy and miserable.

Thanks to everyone who posts here for being my silent support group.

Ramze

You skinny :confused:

Luv the Pebbles Tat! Keep up the good work you look Awesome!

Awesome success story. Thanks for the motivation! :blushing::laugh:

You look alot younger in your after picture. Congrats on your success!

Thanks for posting. I am ready to start my journey as well!

Thanks for sharing your story. I also watched on this board for years before posting. It's great to see more people posting real-life success stories!

OMG! you look amazing! you must be so proud of your accomplishments. Keep smiling

Wow! You look fantastic! Thanks for posting this!

Ramze...same reason i am doing this....I eat any and everything and do not exercise...I used to be a nice looking woman and now I look at me in the mirror and wonder what happened...I am happy for you you look great and i can't wait until I have my surgery too...