Half Way There 03/13/2011

As of today I am finally over half way to my goal. I have actually lost more weight than I have left to lose. What a great feeling. I am also only 1.5 pounds from Onederland.

 In a week and a half I have to go to a fancy dinner with my boyfriend for his work so yesterday I went shopping. I was actually able to walk into JcPenney and buy a size L dress of the rack and have it fit. It is so cute to. I got some really sexy heels which are a ½ size smaller than what I was wearing before and I no longer need wides. I can’t believe how much everything has changed in less than 4 months. I will post pics in the dress after the banquet.

I have been working out three to five days a week including a modern dance class and a Zumba class. Monday my sister and I are starting a 6 week belly dancing class. Having so much fun with the new body and energy.

3 month blood work (a little late)

So yesterday I finally had my family doctor run my 3 month blood work, only a couple of weeks late. He was not even aware I had the surgery until yesterday. Blood work results came back perfect today and doctor said everything looks good. I am down 60 pounds and feeling great. Next week is my 4 month surgiversary and hoping to lose the last 4 pounds to get under 200. That would be amazing.

Yesterday I bought one pair of size 14 jeans, one pair of 33 x 31 jeans, a juniors x-large shirt, and a size 14 one piece swimsuit at goodwill. Got home and everything fit. Actually need a belt with the 33 jeans. The swimsuit is a little snug but should fit soon. What an amazing feeling.

I will post some new pics next week.

Oh and in case I didn't already mention it last week was also the 18 month anniversary of quitting smoking.

Surgery Weight 264
Todays Weight 204.6
Goal Weight 140

03/05/2011 Almost to my 1st Goal

As of today I weight 205 pounds. Can't believe I am almost out of the 200's and I don't plan on ever seeing them again. Hopefully I will be there by my 4 month surgiversary in 10 days.

Yesterday was also the 18 month anniversary of me quitting smoking. I am just getting way to healthy :) Hope to be a good influence on my kids to not wait as long as I did to get healthy.

I am going to the club at least 3 times a week if not more and dragging my sister along with me. We have a great time going to classes together and are even learning a little belly dancing :)

Overall I am very happy with my sleeve and think I made the right decision. Sometimes it seems to move slower than I would like but patience has never been my strong point.

My New Hair

 

 

02/21/2011 New Measurements

Decided to do some measurements today along with my weekly weigh-in.

BEFORE                     TODAY

Weight      264                   209.2    
BMI          45.66                37.07
Chest         48"                  44"
Rib Cage    42"                  37"
Waist        47.5"                 39.5"
Hips          55"                   48"
Thigh        30"                    26"
Calf          20"                    17.5"
Ankle       10"
Neck         15 1/2"
Upper Arm 17"                  15"

So in 14 weeks I have3 lost 55 pounds and a total of 26 inches off my body. Wow I cant believe it. I can't wait to see what the next 3 months will bring. Trying to get more workouts in a week and keep my protein up but so far everything is going well.

12 Week Pics

So today it has been 12 weeks since my surgery and I am down 50 pounds. Very excited especially after I took some updated pics. The quality isn't great but the difference is noticeable. Wearing the exact same clothes, but don't think they will fit much longer.

Home After a Long Three Weeks 02/05/2011

Well I haven't posted anything in 3 weeks because I have been at P.O.S.T. Attending the 1st Adult Misdemeanor Probation Academy. It was really a great experience and I met some awesome people. I also tried to think more about my health while I was there. The first week I worked out every morning for voluntary PT. It was great to try some different stuff. Only lost 1.5 pounds that week. 2nd week I missed two days of PT and lost nothing. Week 3 no PT because we had early morning classes everyday but lost 3.7 pounds. Hope I can keep up a more diverse work out routine now that I am home. Weight loss is going slower than I had hoped but at least it is going.

Starting Weight 264
Current Weight 217.8

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