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A little under 5 months out and 100 lbs lost!



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Today is a big day for me. I've lost 100 lbs. Such a crazy number to me. I really weighed 100 lbs more than this?! No wonder why I was so miserable! I'd love to lose another 50 lbs, but if I only lose another 40 that would be just fine with me. I will be five months out on the 5th.

I know everyone writes this, but the sleeve surgery has been the best decision I ever made for myself. It's nice finally caring about myself again. Not to mention clothes shopping has become fun instead of torture! I love that I can still eat pretty much whatever, but I'm done after 5 bites. Making healthier decisions has become second nature to me. I am in this for the long haul! There is no way I am going back to over 300 lbs.

Here are some pics:

Heaviest weight:

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Day of surgery:

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From today:

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To anyone still on the fence about the surgery: go for it. :)

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What did u do to loose the weight......besides the sleeve.

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What did u do to loose the weight......besides the sleeve.

Making good choices when it comes to food, I stop eating when I feel the first signal of feeling full, no snacking, lots of Water, moderate walking, etc. Need to get myself in an exercise routine though.

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I asked because i started at 443lbs with a knee injury so i cannot to strenuous exercise and can only walk 5-10 min at a time. How long/often did you walk?

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I asked because i started at 443lbs with a knee injury so i cannot to strenuous exercise and can only walk 5-10 min at a time. How long/often did you walk?

Some days it's only for 20 mins. Some days it's a busy day (shopping, Disneyland, etc) and I am walking all day. I work a desk job so getting up and active has been hard for me. I'm sure my skin would be looking a lot better had I been exercising everyday!

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WoW! You look great! What do you eat on a typical day?

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WoW! You look great! What do you eat on a typical day?

Ty! A typical day usually consists of Protein for breakfast: either a scrambled egg or a turkey sausage patty. lunch is usually pretty random day to day. Usually some type of chicken. I love wraps since bread and I don't get along well anymore. Maybe chicken or tuna salad. dinner could be a turkey patty, chicken w/ brown rice, an oz of whole wheat spaghetti with a turkey meatball, turkey/chicken taco, etc. I basically eat normal meals but healthier versions and much less. I try and work veggies into meals as well.

Overall I keep carbs down to a minimum, but nothing like Atkins or anything.

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