update
Ive been pretty down the last few weeks about the slowing of my wt loss. I was doing so well in the begining and now I go a week without the scale moving.
I did do my measurements on my 2 month anniversery so here goes:
a week before my surgery 2 months out
Waist = 58 inches 53 down 5 inches
Chest = 55 inches 46.5 8.5
Hips = 63 3/4 inches 59 4.75
Total loss: 18 1/4 inches
Ive went from busting out of a size 32 to Im now a 26. So I guess Im moving in the right direction. Im down about 75-80 lbs. My scale isnt so reliable but when I get below 300 I will buy a better one that is more accurate. I guess this is more for me than everyone else. I think I need to see this in writing and read it for it to really sink in.
My energy is way up and I can say that I am doing things at the gym now that if I had tried 3 months ago I would have probably had a heart attach. Becouse of all my back pain I couldnt even walk 4 min on the treadmill without doing it in the water and now Im up to 30 min on land.
Also today I had my first senior meal and no Im not that old I just look it. We went to a new Frisches here in town that had a grand opening a week or so ago. I ordered one egg and one sausage patty. It also came with toast that I gave to Andy and it was only 2.50. Cant beat them apples.
Mariah,
Isn't the body amazing!! I am still blown away each day at how much my body can be trained to do. I love it. I can't believe you are feeling down. You have lost so much!!! I am so proud of you. I looked for your number and can't seem to find it! I sent you some mail, but didn't hear back from you. Call me or send me your number again so I can call you. I hate that you are feeling bad. I had those days for several weeks and know how much it sucked to see no movement on the scale. Nothing anyone said made me feel better. Except getting rid of the scale. I love Sherri for that one! Thanks!!!!
Carmen
ps I bet you look so good in those new sizes, come see me I have a huge bag of stuff waiting for you!
Carmen u are so Wonderful, I emailed u this morning and I am so looking forward to your huge bag of clothes. I so need them. I feel like Im swimming in what Im wearing. Alot of it is the wonderful clothes u gave me the first time. I loved them and they came in so handy. I have to say Ive lived in that white gown and I hate to have to pass it on. I am getting use out of the sports bras too. They have been great for going to they gym. Im excited to see what u have for me next!!!
I have started packing my clothes up by size for the clothing exchange and I also have alot of protien to take. I hope someone will be interested in it.
I'll talk to u soon. I have to work next weekend but maybe the week after that I can come see u one day. I'll keep in touch.
Mariah
I totally understand how you're feeling Mariah, I was feeling the very same thing after surgery. You thought the waiting game was over waiting for approval and then for your surgery date to get here. Little did you knowthe REAL waiting game was just beinging- that waiting to get to goal game. It takes time a patience, something I find I have none of when it comes to weight loss. Just use your tool, and it really will take care of itself. I have to go back and look sometimes to feel like i've made any progress. Today is one of those days where I swear I look just as fat today as I did the morning of surgery. All we can do is take it one day at a time, have faith in ourselves, and trust that this time, you have what it takes to make the loss last! That's about the only comfort I have- the weight is coming off slowly, but at least I know if I'm doing what I'm supposed to (and even then, I have a few slips)- it's never coming back.
Thanks Darrah,
I never thought about it like that but u could be right.
Ive lost almost 80 lbs and Im still wearing a 28/26....I think for all that wt I should have went down more than one size. Some 26's are still tight. Its getting old. I guess I'll have to come up with a more positive way of looking at it and just relax and let it happen in its own time.
Marianne
As for the hair loss.....Last time I went to the dr they told me to cut out drinking my 3 protien drinks per day...said it would save me money...but I have kept it up anyway. It was the one good habit I had started and I figure until Im sure I wont be loosing my hair Im gonna keep it up.
Mariah