Reached goal weight in 6 months less a day!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Here I am 6 months less a day and this morning I have reached my goal weight. My story is I had a revision on September 10, 2012 with Dr Fernando Garcia in Tijuana Mexico. Fabulous surgeon and the absolute best decision I could have made. I lost 60 pounds the first 4 months and now to date have lost 77.8 pounds.

I would like to provide some information to help those who would like to read on. I followed my eatinfg plan to a "T" as I was serious about being a success and reaching my goal.

1. To those who say, "it is not a diet". It may well not be but here is the but: you need to change your eating habits; I have read so many posts from those who still continue to chose poorly as in high calorie, non-nutrient dense foods. Most recently the post from the Gal 4 weeks out eating garlic bread with cheese and dipping sauce. Put yourself first and make sure you put some thought into your food choices first.

2. Make the most of your first 6 months. I really can only eat a couple ounces more at this stage but it maybe that going forward this will change. You have come into this for weight loss so again make the most of this time.

3. As for what you eat go low carb high Protein. You can incorporate more fruit possibly healthy grains as time goes on. Initially you are learning new eating habits so in 6 months you will be able to chose healthy nutrient dense carbs that make sense. I have not consumed bread, rice or Pasta and am not sure if or when I will. I make sure that what I eat is really beneficial for me as I can only consume so little. Protein, little veggie is my diet including yogurt.

4. Mix up your caloric intake every few days; I found that this really helped to keep my weight loss moving and my success.

So statically I am 5' 10", weight 180 pounds, wear a size 8-10 and a medium size top.

Size normal here I am and loving it!!!!! :rolleyes:

[Ladydawg2009 39]

Thanks for the tips. I am always amazed when i read a post where some one has chosen surgery (not an easy option) and then eats things that are not helpful, and can actually harm. Why do that? I will never understand!

[AussieLady 521]

Congratulations on reaching your goal weight and well done.

I just wondered how you decided on your goal weight. I am 5'9" and my goal is 155 which is about centre of me having a healthy BMI. I notice that your weight still classifies as overweight. I don't believe BMI is all that important but was just curious what you took into account when deciding on your goal.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

6 months--reached my goal weight.st of this time.

Amazon13

hmmmm - down 77.8 lbs??? looking hot and sexy, smaller size clothes?

yada yada yada - big deal??

WooHoo sure is a big deal!! (gotcha )

sooooo happy for you

you worked so hard these past months

i can tell you will continue and continue your new lifestyle/eating habits for the rest of your longer, healthier happier life

hey bud - congratsssss

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Thank you for sharing! Very inspiring and honest. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make every meal 100% "perfect" since I travel extensively for work, but you're dead on in that especially the first 6 months we need to make the best choices for our bodies.

I know I'm not going to waste my precious stomach space on bread, Pasta, cheetos, etc when I need to be eating something nutritious.

Congratulations on making your goal! I'm not putting a timeline on my weight loss, but I think like you, I'll be able to hit my goal before the end of the year - 76 lb total loss.

[Sarah78_RN 66]

Congrats on the weight loss. And thanks for the tips!

[T'snewstart 251]

congratulations & thanks for the tips....

[DayByDay 123]

Congrats!

[ISleevedIt 380]

wow! Way to go! You are definitely a role model for me and thanks for the helpful tips.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Amazon you are so correct....this is a life style change and the first 6 months are crucial. It is important to choose healthy foods and to change our eating habits because if we choose to eat those damn Cheetos, candies, etc, we will gain our weight back. The majority of us have an addiction to food and when we start, it's really hard to start.......Congrats on your success! Keep it up....

[leeann71 539]

Pictures please lol.

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[mommyradd 115]

Congratulations, and I have the same minset as you regarding making the most of this tool. I'm trying my best not to fall into old habits, and I'm proud of myself for doing the right thing most of the time. Thanks again for sharing!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Congratulations on reaching your goal weight and well done.

I just wondered how you decided on your goal weight. I am 5'9" and my goal is 155 which is about centre of me having a healthy BMI. I notice that your weight still classifies as overweight. I don't believe BMI is all that important but was just curious what you took into account when deciding on your goal.

Here's the thing when I first started the VSG journey I though, "Oh just to be under 200 say 195 pounds". I quickly changed my mind and thought lets go all out and shoot for 180 pounds which for me thought would be a good weight. So here I am, very little body fat and according to my plastic surgeon, not enough. I could care less about BMI. I have very little fat left and am mostly bones and hanging skin. To each his own but for me this weight and size is perfect!

I don't need to be a size 6.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Amazon you are so correct....this is a life style change and the first 6 months are crucial. It is important to choose healthy foods and to change our eating habits because if we choose to eat those damn Cheetos, candies, etc, we will gain our weight back. The majority of us have an addiction to food and when we start, it's really hard to start.......Congrats on your success! Keep it up....

Thank you Ms Skinniness, coming from you I really aprreciate your comment. I have followed alot of your posts on here and really admire how you speak and what you have to say. Thanks again.

[AussieLady 521]

Here's the thing when I first started the VSG journey I though' date=' "Oh just to be under 200 say 195 pounds". I quickly changed my mind and thought lets go all out and shoot for 180 pounds which for me thought would be a good weight. So here I am, very little body fat and according to my plastic surgeon, not enough. I could care less about BMI. I have very little fat left and am mostly bones and hanging skin. To each his own but for me this weight and size is perfect!

I don't need to be a size 6. [/quote']

Thanks, just wondered, I think my goal might be too low. I might re-think.