Hey Jen, I had to come back home during the month of my surgiversary! You've doen a great job, and I'm gonna take a look at that group.

Well, 4 years ago today... I went under the knife. It was Friday the 13th... Was I scared... strangely... no.

I had confidence that I was doing the right thing for me....

Started out at 260.... low of 163 (for about a day) and over the last 2 years... have creeped up to 187 (this AM)...

Am scared of total regain, am REALLY trying to watch my carbs as Im very carb sensitive and seem to gain even with GOOD carbs...

Only dump with high sugar (I avoid that believe me)... heart races with high fat (so I avoid that too).

I can definitely eat my way around my surg if I want to... I am trying to REALLY focus on protein as per some calculators I should be getting up to 100 gms per day and most days am hitting 60-80....

REALLY need to work on my exercise.... am soooo not consistent...

BUT GUESS WHAT.... Im NORMAL... by anyones standards and that feels GREAT!

Have a great day all... Fight the good fight.. your life depends on it.

Karen

 

 

 

 

I did it!
I ran a half marathon! 13.1 miles!
Just before the run, I got teary eyed thinking of how far I had come. From a 300lb person that couldn't ever fathom doing this kind of exercise. I have been training hard since January, getting up at 5am to run before work, going out in cold dark, 24 degree mornings, eventually getting some warmer temps and a little morning light. On Sunday, May 3rd, I completed a half marathon! It took me 2 hours and 34 minutes, I ran the whole time, never quit. What made it even more special, was that I ran it with my sister, who has lost over 100lbs over the past two years herself.  I am so amazed at us! - Now I feel like - What's next?!
I am going to continue to run for exercise, I am also going to ride my bike more often.
I am so glad the warmer weather is here, I'm looking forward to an exciting active summer.

I am honestly struggling as well.  I actually went on line yesterday and signed up for weigh****chers.  I go and weigh in tomorrow.  I think for being accountable and accountable for what I eat that will help me.  Im only down about 60 from surgery whcih was 4 y ears ago already.  I guess I need to look at it Im not up that but its frustrating!  Sometimes I wish I would haev done the gastric bypass but half of the people I know have gained it back.  We have a tool that is lifelong and should help us.  These others have to go and have it done again or stay the way they are.  So, trying to look at the upsides!  

Its sooo hard!

Thanks for posting.  I like to hear it all, good and bad!

Kathy

Hi and Happy Anniversary!!

It's been a struggle for me lately. We ran into fertility problems that meant taking hormone injections, etc. Between the stress, grief, and lethargy of all that, I've fallen out of many of my good habits. I can eat soooo much more than I could before. But then, I'm choosing starchier foods and c.rap that goes down easy.

Starting over today... 20 pounds heavier than my lowest weight. :(

I guess I should be happy that I caught it now and not another 50 pounds from now, huh?