6 months out today - with pics

[fern 195]

And what a six months it's been!!! I have discovered Heather (me). It's been a wonderful journey that is SO not over. My start weight (when I decided to have surgery) was 229; although I know my weight has been higher in the past. I lost really well over the next 4 months, and slowly over the last 2. My official goal was 140, although I put my ticker to 138 as my BMI would be concitered "normal" (whatever that means). As of tonight, I am 141lbs!!!!!! That is 89 lbs lost to date!!!!! I'm so excited to be here and I am enjoying life so much more. Over this summer I have found it so important to do things for ME. I started hiking up a local Mountain here. Grouse mountain was part of the last winter Olympics here in Vancouver Canada. There is a trail here called the Grouse Grind. It's actually 2.9 km of stairs!!! Start to finish, you climb an elevation of 2800 metres and there is a total of almost 3000 stairs (made of rocks and trees). I have been doing it at least once a week and I am now doing times of a seasoned grinder

My reward for doing so well over the last 6 months was to buy myself a real recumbent trike. It''s a 3 wheeler that sits really low to the ground and will allow me to run my dog with out her tripping me over. I paid a fortune for it, and haven't been able to ride yet, but I can't wait!!

My ultimate goal will be achieved in 6 months. I have signed up for the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon!!!! It's been a goal of mine since I was a kid. Now my dream will come true in the land where dreams come true!!!!

For anyone on the fence, I look to Nike - JUST DO IT!!! It truly is the best thing I could've done for myself and my family. I have 2 little ones (3 and 5) and I want to be around to see them have their own little ones and so on........

Enjoy the pics- I hope they work

The before- giving my little guy an airplane ride

With my daughter on the roller coaster last year

About 3-4 months out

At the beach with my weimaraner - Keala

On the same roller coaster at about 5 months out with my son

My daughter and I on the swings ride this year - I couldn't get on them last year!!!

Me at the top of Grouse grind for the first time (I'm showing there is still snow at the top in JUNE!!!)

Me at about 5 1/2 months out

a view from the tram on the way down. See that bald spot close to the middle right of the pic? my car is there and that's how far/high I climb every week!!!

A goofy pic of me while on the grind

Me and my baby girl - who thinks she's not my baby anymore

[CT Fats 82]

That is just AMAZING! You look like a new woman and look how active you have been. Congrats and get the beautiful dog running!

[lsereno 2,525]

Thanks for sharing your story and your pics. You look great and I can see the joy in your face. I'm so glad you are healthier now while your kids are young and you will be able to do more with them.

Lynda

[virtygirl 11]

Heather ~ that is awesome! Congratulations on all of your monumental achievements. You look wonderful, but more importantley you look very happy!

[SouthernSleever 228]

You have done great and you look amazing!

[HDubSleevery 25]

I can't wait to get where you are! It is so wonderful to be able to do things with the kids. I don't know who gets more joy out of it...the mommas or the babies!

CONGRATULATIONS!

[mnbsleeve 87]

Fern, I loved your post! You look fantastic! Congratulations on all your hard work and progress! Enjoy all the hard earned success!!!

[Amanda131 214]

Heather!

You look amazing and have come SO far in such a short time. I am a week behind you surgery wise and I feel much the same. We've talked before about both of us training for a half and I often wonder how you're doing. So glad to hear that the answer is AWESOME.

Amanda

[wishes 125]

You look awesome.

[fern 195]

Thanks everyone! I love this site simply because I know you guys know how I feel!!! It hard to explain to someone who has never been through the "process".

Hdubsleevery- I don't know who's having more fun either but we all love how much mommy can play now!!!!

Amanda!! I'm doing really well thanks. I've often thought of you too!! I haven't done alot of running lately because my foot was giving me some issues ( needless to say I chucked my rally shoes and bought better ones). So I've done lots of hiking and biking to work my stamina up ( where I think I need the most work). How's your training going? Feel free to message me anytime. We can plot our success ; )

[Nichelle 21]

Simply fantastic, you look great and happy!!

[Disney 20]

Great job! Your smiles say it all!