Me @ 252.6 - 5 month update
5 months down and 50lbs lighter!!
It's really hard for me to believe that I am sitting here in pants I haven't worn since the late 90's and 252lbs. Mind you it'll probably be the last time I wear them because I missed my window and they are to big...I just couldn't retire them without one last go round. They are snake skin design...and I will MISS them...here I am in them yesterday
Last time I was 250 anything. I have NO clue. I have been over 300lbs since 1991 (at last recollection). I actually weighed 300lbs when I bought these pants. I never really "dieted" except when I weighed 345 or 330 and I would diet down to 300 and seemingly get STUCK. For the last 15 years at least I thought I'd never be under 300. That was fine with me to because I am so in love with myself at any weight it was no big deal. That was until my mother died and I realized that my HEALTH and LIFE was in jeopardy. And this rocking my curves at 300lbs just wasn't healthy.
But I digress. I am HERE 252...just 3lbs from 249 and I can't believe it. If you would have asked me in November 06 when I weighed 318lbs and started researching WLS what I wanted to weigh? I would have easily said 250 but now I'm here and really can't believe it. I have absolutely NO memory of being this weight. And I have no idea of where I want to go from here. I've thought 225, 200, 185, 175 ... not any lower, but we'll see.
Again I digress...what have I learned over the last few months that I want to impart...hmmm. Everyday I realize that my weight. My destiny. My life. I CONTROL. Food no longer is in control. It is no longer the focal point of my existence. I never thought I could give up my favorite Chili Cheese Fries. Sometimes it's hard for me to see all I've gained because in reality I'm still the same sassy, sexy, full of herself person at 250 that I was at 345.
What I have realized though is that NOW I listen to my body now. When I eat a food that gives me a funny feeling I don't just ignore it and have to finish what I'm eating. If my tummy doesn't like it, best believe there is a reason and now I give that reason more importance then the money I may have paid for it etc. I have only had acid reflux a couple times and best believe me when I say I will NEVER eat those items again. Just not worth the discomfort. I have vomited a couple of times from eating to much of a "good" thing. I drink at least 10 cups of regular water, and it get my bowels regular. I take my vitamins daily. I shoot for at least 60g of protein per day. I have NOW purchased some Viactiv chocolate calcium chews ONLY to eat when I have a chocolate craving and then I won't take my calcium pills (no need to OD). I have lost absolutely no hair. Well that's it for this month...can't wait to see what month 6 brings. Ms Shell
It's really hard for me to believe that I am sitting here in pants I haven't worn since the late 90's and 252lbs. Mind you it'll probably be the last time I wear them because I missed my window and they are to big...I just couldn't retire them without one last go round. They are snake skin design...and I will MISS them...here I am in them yesterday
Last time I was 250 anything. I have NO clue. I have been over 300lbs since 1991 (at last recollection). I actually weighed 300lbs when I bought these pants. I never really "dieted" except when I weighed 345 or 330 and I would diet down to 300 and seemingly get STUCK. For the last 15 years at least I thought I'd never be under 300. That was fine with me to because I am so in love with myself at any weight it was no big deal. That was until my mother died and I realized that my HEALTH and LIFE was in jeopardy. And this rocking my curves at 300lbs just wasn't healthy.
But I digress. I am HERE 252...just 3lbs from 249 and I can't believe it. If you would have asked me in November 06 when I weighed 318lbs and started researching WLS what I wanted to weigh? I would have easily said 250 but now I'm here and really can't believe it. I have absolutely NO memory of being this weight. And I have no idea of where I want to go from here. I've thought 225, 200, 185, 175 ... not any lower, but we'll see.
Again I digress...what have I learned over the last few months that I want to impart...hmmm. Everyday I realize that my weight. My destiny. My life. I CONTROL. Food no longer is in control. It is no longer the focal point of my existence. I never thought I could give up my favorite Chili Cheese Fries. Sometimes it's hard for me to see all I've gained because in reality I'm still the same sassy, sexy, full of herself person at 250 that I was at 345.
What I have realized though is that NOW I listen to my body now. When I eat a food that gives me a funny feeling I don't just ignore it and have to finish what I'm eating. If my tummy doesn't like it, best believe there is a reason and now I give that reason more importance then the money I may have paid for it etc. I have only had acid reflux a couple times and best believe me when I say I will NEVER eat those items again. Just not worth the discomfort. I have vomited a couple of times from eating to much of a "good" thing. I drink at least 10 cups of regular water, and it get my bowels regular. I take my vitamins daily. I shoot for at least 60g of protein per day. I have NOW purchased some Viactiv chocolate calcium chews ONLY to eat when I have a chocolate craving and then I won't take my calcium pills (no need to OD). I have lost absolutely no hair. Well that's it for this month...can't wait to see what month 6 brings. Ms Shell
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE DOING AMAZING!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!
I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050
~~Ann~ 
Jean I will so be there!! If it wasn't for my car not starting last week I would have been there. But NOTHING will keep me from this end of the month.
Ms Shell
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
You look like a 
in those great pants!!! Congrats on the success so far and may you continue to be such a great success!!!!
big hugs, Becky 
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