7 Months Out and 100 lbs. Down

[Amanda131 214]

I've been MIA buried in work and mostly ghosting this site but I wanted to share that today is seven months since I've been sleeved. Three days ago I officially hit 100 lbs. lost since I started this journey (I lost 12 lbs. pre-op). It still seems surreal to me that I have lost 100 lbs. Some days I can see it and others I still see remnants of the "fat girl". The one thing that is consistent though is that I feel amazing. I am never out of breath, I have boundless energy and simply enjoy life in a way that I never did before.

I started running in July and training for a 1/2 marathon. I ran 6 miles with my running group this morning and led the pack. The old me couldn't have even fathomed this. Such a high!

Time for full disclosure: Since getting a promotion to crazy hours and high stress in July, I haven't ate nearly as well I would like to. I've let soda and carbs creep back into my diet way more than is acceptable. Even worse, I've had times when under stress that I was convinced that "X" food would make it all better and I caved. (This worries me the most and I am working hard to deal with it.) That being said, I generally maintain 1200-1500 calories and have lost on average 8-10 lbs. a month even while putting on a lot of muscle. I am working to re-vamp my diet though because I want to fuel my body in a better manner. As for exercise, I generally run four times a week. I plan to add a bit of weight training in the near future.

My hair finally stopped falling out a few weeks ago which is a really good thing- I was starting to get a little nervous. The loose skin is a little bothersome but I don't look terrible and I am seeing some evidence of tightening. That is one perk to the slower weightloss- it seems to give the skin more time to adjust.

I've shared before that my realization that weightloss surgery was necessary came when I tried to train to walk a 1/2 marathon and couldn't even do that. I've added a picture of me in the race last year that convinced me it was time to do something. I've also uploaded a pic from a run with my husband on September 11th. I've lost ten more pounds since then but it's the most recent I've got.

All in all, I am a happy girl and thrilled with my decision to take control of my life via VSG.

Amanda

[MegInNOLA 531]

Congratulations, girl! Look how far you've come! And hang in there with the eating issues--I think you're making a good decision to think of it as fueling your body and its new workout requirements!

[swizzly 901]

Slow loser!? You've lost 88 pounds since surgery, woman! That's AWESOME!! And you look absolutely fabulous, WELL DONE YOU!!!

[Amanda131 214]

Thanks, Ladies!

@Swizzly- I don't consider myself a "slow" loser overall, I was really referencing the last few months where I've only lost 8-10 lbs a month versus the months I was losing 20+. I feel VERY fortunate in how quickly I've dropped the weight.

[AnneAC 5]

You look awesome! I bet you feel fabulous

[Nichelle 21]

You look awesome! I bet you feel fabulous

Congratulations on your up coming surgery. Dr. Kelly is fantastic!!

[Nichelle 21]

WTG!!! This is so fantastic. I am so happy for you and your new health. Rock it girl. This girl is so ready to join the 100+ lost club, got a little ways to go yet