LilMissDiva Irene

Thanks everyone for your support! I just wanted to say... I'm 38. So, age is just a number ladies. Rock your dang thang!!! No one's gonna hold me down! Not even the inner fat girl. She's in quarantine forevva. :wub:

You certainly have a LOT to look forward too.

Thank you all! I'm feeling so great, and it just doesn't seem to come down from this constant high!! Life is truly truly better on the other side. Is life perfect? Of course not, but not having the fat suit on all day I have to say has made it all worth going through. Hugs!! Keep fighting every single day, and never ever give up! Wake up every morning with a new opportunity to work towards making it a great day, that is how I worked my program - and it works... it really does! Now, for the record - I have had breast augmentation and some Liposuction in my problem areas. However that is all I've had, I have NOT had any skin removal whatsoever. I do plan to in the future, so I can only imagine how amazing my results will be once I'm healed up from all that. GOOD LUCK AND BLESSINGS!!!

I started serious workouts at around 4 Months post op. However I was up walking the same day, and progressed from there the entire time.

Getting my Thread on because this is where I'm going to journal all my Thoughts and Daily updates as I go through that crazy workout routine AKA Shaun T's Insanity! Scared and Curious at the same time. I've already taken my Befores and I do plan to keep taking weekly photos. Should be fun!!! Not only do I want to see the Afters but the In-Betweens can be just as telling and motivating. It's nice to get an idea on how far you've come as well as how far you need to go. It sure helps when traveling more than a hundred miles, seeing the road signs along the way. 60 Miles to HOME. Looking forward to it all, and it will be nice to have a few of you reading along!!! Especially if any of you have ever given this routine any thought. Well, you will get second hand experience through my journal. So the routine begins Early AM Monday Morning. According to the Workout Calendar that is the day it says to start. It also calls to have Sundays off. Now, I'm used to taking Mondays off, but I really want and NEED to stick to the plan so I'll just go along with Sundays. Who knows, maybe I'll like them better. Anyhow, along with that routine I'm moving my "machines" to the evening hours. THAT'S gonna be tough!! But, I have to do it because I'm re-training for a 5K event in May. So here's how my weekly workout routine will look for the next 8-10 Weeks. Sunday: Off Monday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 50 Minutes on the Treadmill; 30 Mins Light Toning Tuesday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 20 Mins Stationary Bike; 30 Minutes Elliptical Wednesday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 50 Minutes on the Treadmill; 30 Mins Light Toning Thursday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 20 Mins Stationary Bike; 30 Minutes Elliptical Friday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 50 Minutes on the Treadmill; 30 Mins Light Toning Saturday: 4AM - Insanity! 4PM - 20 Mins Stationary Bike; 30 Minutes Elliptical Am I crazy? Probably... but this is what my life's going to look like for the rest of March through May!! Bring it!!

Thanks to all of you for your support! You all are the BEST!

Hi there S&H! Listen you ARE worthy! Okay? I think perhaps we all have spent way too much of ourselves thinking that is true. So there, you ARE!! Keep pushing no matter what. If you fall, just get back up. Like when we were kids learning to ride a bike. Something in us kept making us want to keep trying... well that's us as adults now. Except now we are trying to save our lives. It's a lot of work! I won't lie - I didn't get these results by doing nothing. I work out and I work out hard. You probably already know that, I gather... lol Are you on MFP? Sometimes its hard for me to distinguish the user names here and there. Keep working hard! You've definitely got it in you, I can tell.

I'm always being asked how or what I did to get to where I am now. I'm always happy to answer any questions anyone brings to me, because I completely understand. I mean, I've been through it - the ups, the downs, the in-betweens... and I had even considered writing up a huge novel-like post to spell it all out. But life got in the way, and here I am today. Time got away from me and my project fell off the map. That's okay because I think that made the picture in my mind that I was trying to canvass a lot more clear. I'm seeing the forest for the trees now - and I have to tell you, the secret of my success is far more simple than I ever thought. Finally early this morning as I was getting ready for work I started to simplify all the things I did that worked for me, and here is what I came up with: The 5 P's to my success: Positivity. Patience. Persistence. Push Fluids. Protein First. Minding my Q's: Quit the Salt. Quit the Sugar. Quit the Excuses. Quit the Denial. Avoiding the C's: Candy, Crackers, Cakes, chocolate, Cookies, chips, popCorn, iceCream. When it comes down to it, these are the things that got me to where I am today. Seriously, nothing more and nothing less. I mean sure, I worked out and a lot - but I've got that covered with Persistence AND Quit the Excuses... Blessings to you all. You'll get there, just keep doing all the right things!! I know, I say that all the time, and you ask - "well, what's that"?? Now, I've got "All the right things" written out on your screen. THE KEYS OF SUCCESS.doc

Thank you my dear! I enjoy spreading it, I have so much!

Kathy... no. That is a huge misconception people have, I worked out to the best of my ability, but no that did not keep me from gaining all that weight. Eating too much and way too high calorie foods did. So you see, now that I have my food issues under control I am now at goal, fitter than I ever have been... and happier too. Good luck with your journey.

Only when you're ready my dear! I'm ready to do my arms now. Oh yeah! Haha! A new thread awaits. *hugs*

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I actually measure my inches every week. I get excited even if I lose a quarter inch! LOL I have a spreadsheet I log all my info in as well. All recorded and forumulated to keep tabs on all lost/gained/totals. It's my Sunday morning ritual. That along with recording my photos, weight and body fat.

Well, I did it y'all!! My Body Fat is now down to 18.2%. At 330 Lbs, it was nothing but a wild dream to ever think I'd be right here where I am today. I am floored, seriously!!! I usually only check on Sundays, however for the last few days I've been feeling incredibly thin. Thinner that I have yet and so far. So I checked and wow... My goal was 19%.. so I one upped it.. heehee!! I have a feeling it will even go lower, which is fine. As long as I don't go below 13.8% I will be fine (for my age group that should be the minimum) but DEFINITELY no lower than 11.3%. On to the next phase of my life y'all - just to maintain my current frame and get my head in the books. Yes, this Semester I'm starting my schooling to become a Professional Fitness Expert and Nutritionist. I will specialize in the Super Obese and Bariatric patients. I am SO looking forward to this new chapter in my life. My all the goodness bring blessings to each and every one of you. Keep your chin up! It takes time to get here where I am... patience my darlings. I'm going on 2 years post op in September.

Wow, thank you all so much! You all know how to make a girlie blush.. haha!! This is probably the best thing anyone has ever said to me, so thank you. Seriously... it's taking a lot of courage for me to do this. I often wonder if I'll be considered good enough. :wub: I guess that's just the eternal fat girl in me talking. Do it!!! I think everyone should always know where they stand with body fat. For me Goal is Fitness and Body Fat related. Weight is a whole other beast. Hi Jill! I have tons of pictures in my gallery, I do believe they are available to look at by everyone.

Thanks everyone!!! Valerie, I didn't have any skin removal - however I do get out there and workout quite a bit and stay well hydrated.

Thanks everyone! This is where it all started, and can never forget to check in here. Big hugs to all of you. Enjoy your journey, because NO ONE is going to go through yours except you. Stay positive above all else, and never DOUBT you will get here too. Hard work, patience and persistence will pay off for any of us. And by the looks of it, Ms. Coops here is looking might slender too!!! You look great Luv!!!

This is super awesome!! congrats

Hi... I am combining all the numerous friendship request threads regarding My Fitness Pal. Have a great day everyone! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/Stronger_Diva

I'm constantly having these, even this far out. Right now, it's being able to actually workout with serious like-minded workout freaks and being able to keep up. Or should I say, make their heads spin? LOL yeah, it's pretty fun. <---------------------Also, being able to take pictures like this.

Awesome milestone, great job!

You look amazing, happy and beautiful!!! Congrats on your success so far. Cheers!