Six Month Anniversary Today...

Hi, Friends! Today is my six month anniversary. Tomorrow I see my surgeon. I started at 311 last fall and this morning I weighed 234. I have lost 77 lb. total. I feel like a slow loser, and, for the entire month of June, I was on a stall, moving down and up through the 230s. I know I am doing OK, but it is frustrating, especially as I also gained inches... I am eating right and exercising three to four days a week, using the treadmill, exercise bike, and weight machines. I take in about 1000 calories a day and burn about 3800 calories a day. I wish I were losing more quickly! However, I saw my PCP Monday, and he is very pleased with my progress and doesn't want me to lose any faster than I am. *sigh* I need to lose another 55 lb. to meet my surgeon's goal, but I would like to lose another 75 lb. at least. Who knows? At least I am now in a size 1X or 18-20 rather than a 3X or 4X! I have more energy as well. I can walk comfortably again. I thank God for giving me this chance for a longer, healthier life! HUGS to all! Pat

Pat, Happy aniversary to you. I think that 77lbs is awesome. Sounds like what you are doing is great. Keep you head up, HUGGSS to you, Melissa

Thanks, Melissa!

Lets see you said "I am eating right and exercising three to four days a week, using the treadmill, exercise bike, and weight machines." I think the fat is now muscle. You are doing fine 18-20 beats 4X any day

Thanks, Petty! You and everyone else at OH are a great support! Is it hot in Galveston? Here it is in the high 70s and quite humid, but I am nearly in Canada!!! HUGS