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Topic: RE: We are almost 2 years out
I'm at goal....yah! However, I think I would be happy even if I wasn't.
I'm living and loving life. As a mom of four gorgeous kids, I feel that I'm more involved with them now.
I would do this over in a heartbeat, complications included. I still struggle some days, but hey, everybody has struggles, right? I'm healthier and more in tune with my body now more than ever.
What a ride it has been!
Heather
Topic: RE: We are almost 2 years out
Hey Maysters:
No I am not at a number goal, and sometimes that really makes me feel some kind of way, but when I look at my life, and my health...Hell yeah I'm at goal. Realistically I have about 25 pounds to lose. I too am wearing the clothing that I want, I am a solid 10 and luving it.
I have never lived life more than in these past 2 years. Countless vacations, new friends, and a new attitude, not to mention inspiration to at least 3 others. And yes I love my life, greatful for each and every day!
Topic: RE: How many calories?
I guess I am a calorie counter advocate. I still write down everything I eat each day in a notebook and I think it is what has kept me able to maintain. I try not to go over 1800 calories a day but ultimately not over 1900 and I am able to stay between 150-155. I am 5'6.
Candy
Topic: RE: We are almost 2 years out
Has it only been 2 yrs, seems like a lifetime ago.
I am at goal, maintaining between 150-155.
I am living life as a stay at home mom, TTC again for a second child.
I love that I have a life now!!
Candy
263/150
Topic: RE: How many calories?
According to mypyramid.gov (the food pyramid website), an adult woman should be consuming about 1800-2000 calories/day. I, personally, don't count calories. I just try to make healthy choices each day, eating natural foods and move as my body allows (with fibromyalgia that's kicking my butt this week, it's been kind of hard).
Michelle
-198 pounds and holding
Topic: RE: We are almost 2 years out
Karen, Hi! Google "Genesis Foundation"...I think you will find you can get help on your downpayment, we did and it was easy. Good Luck, we are suppose to be closing on our first house Monday! Hope everyone is doing well, I lurk weekly!!
Topic: RE: How many calories?
OK, thanks. I have been tracking my food on www.fitday.com and yesterday I had 1561 and that seemed high to me. To maintain, it's not. But I want to lose some weight, so maybe 1200 would be a good range for me. Plus, I need to get moving more. It's hard with a newborn and a husband who works 15 hour days, to find 'me' time to exercise, but I do put him in his stroller and walk the neighborhood.
Thanks Laurie!
Stacy
Stacy 
Topic: RE: How many calories?
I was told that I needed 1500 calories per day to maintain. It seems pretty true. I'm getting in that much now, if I add it a little junk each day, otherwise I end up more at 1200ish.
Laurie
Topic: How many calories?
We are coming up on our 2 year mark, and I was wondering how many calories on average we should be consuming a day? I had a baby 7 weeks ago, and have some 'baby weight' to lose, and I wasn't sure what my calories should be. I have tried to locate my nutritionist from when I had my surgery, but I can't seem to!
Stacy
Topic: RE: We are almost 2 years out
Hi Karen,
I am one of the lurkers, and don't post very much at all. I am so busy with life, work, kids, etc... I guess that is a good thing.
I cannot believe that is has been 2 years since my surgery. That just blows me away. It was once such a life consuming venture, and now it is just my life. It is so strange.
The strangest thing was moving to a new town, where nobody knew me before my surgery. Even my daughter's boyfriend had no idea. Just a couple days ago he was looking through a photo album and my step-daugher said "that's Deanna" and he said 'WHAT???? THAT IS DEANNA?????" I could tell he was super shocked at the prior ME. I felt good, but also it made me so sad, that someone would still react to the fat me that way. It is still me. I get sad for her - for me. I know it is strange.
So to answer your questions:
Are you at goal????
Nope, I'm still about 30 lbs from goal, but I'm content and happy where I am.
Are you living life????
YES. I am living a NORMAL life. Running in the park with the kids, riding roller coasters, etc.... Still having self image issues with the hanging skin on the arms, but that is my only problem to deal with.
Are you loving life???
YES. I am so grateful for this surgery, even with the complications, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Take care everyone!
Deanna
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