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Two Months Ago Today!

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kpay10    95

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I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:

1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!

2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.

3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.

4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!

5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.

6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!

7. Pounds and inches are two different things.

9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!

9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!

10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.

11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.

I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

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4me4them    381

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Thanks for sharing! I'm just starting and I like reading about people who are having success...gives me something to reach for!

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Thanks for sharing. I need all the information I can get. Continued good luck :)

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        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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