Victory! Hitting "goal" and for newbies, how to pick a number...

SassyItalian
on 7/15/11 8:17 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

Today I officially hit "goal", the original goal I picked for myself pre-op. 160 lbs..well actually the scale said 159.5..I'll take it!

I spent the day with my best friend, relishing the success and having a girls pool day..In 6 and a half months I have gone from 250lbs to 159.9 from a size 20 to a size 10 and a waist size of 40 to 27...I truly am thrilled with my decision to do this..

I would like to lose another 10 lbs so I am just going to let my body do whatever it will do, if I lose a few more I will be happy and if I dont, eh, whatevs!

I see alot of newbies asking "how do I pick a goal"? For me it was a multi-factoral approach. I took into account my lean body mass (the weight of my skeleton, skin, and muscles which was 134 lbs at surgery, its since gone down to 120 so I can stand to lose a bit more), a number I thought I could realistically reach, and the weight I was as an adult before I gained weight..for me a number like 125lbs was not realistic, I have a larger frame, and a higher lean body mass...
talk with your doc if you are going to pick a "goal", some doctor's dont like to have a set humber..Remember that each person is an individual and we all have different builds..Do what is best for you!

*And most importantly, dont be so fixated on the numbers that you obsess and sabotage yourself. If I never got on the scale I would still know I like the way my body feels and that is what is important..

Thanks for staying tuned..more to come I am sure!
Sassy

Before..

After

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo

acbbrown
on 7/15/11 8:20 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

Congrats on hitting your goal! You look amazing.

Did you have your body mass tested? If so, where did you do it?

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

SassyItalian
on 7/15/11 8:23 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

the most accurate way to get your lean body mass is to have yourself hydrostatically weighed (in a water tank)..i wish i did that pre-op..I have a nurse at my gym take my measurements every few months, she uses calipers which definitely isnt as accurate but its the best i have right now. make sure you take your measurements! its soo cool to see the progress, especially if you stall so you know you are still losing.

Ms. Poker Face
on 7/15/11 8:22 am

VSG on 06/22/11

That is awesome!! Congrats!

I have similar starting weight and my goal is 145 (I'm shorter than you, I think) so this is soooo motivating!

5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183

Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L

tman0730
on 7/15/11 8:25 am

WOW! and congrats on your success. You look wonderful. And thanks for the advice for the newbies... as that is where I am. :)

(deactivated member)
on 7/15/11 8:28 am - CA

VSG on 04/15/11

Congrats, Sassy! Way to go! I hope you're loving life!

Jenijeni
on 7/15/11 8:32 am

VSG on 02/01/11

Looking hot in that bikini top there Sassy! Way to go, woman!!

HW: 250 SW: 224 GW: 135 CW: 124

Caligirlgina
on 7/15/11 8:33 am - CA

VSG on 06/17/11

Way to go Sassy! I totally remember when you were getting surgery. That is when I first began my search and here we are 6 1/2 months later and you are a sexy momma!!! You are my inspiration. Sooooo proud of you girl.!!!!!! Enjoy your new life, body, and mind.
Hugs
Gina

1Mo(July 17, 2011) 265.1 (-28.7) Whoo hooo2Mo (Aug 17, 2011) 258.7 (-6.4) 3mo-253.5(-5.2) Finally broke a 5 week stall

Crunchy As Can Be
on 7/15/11 8:49 am - NY

VSG on 05/10/11

You look great! I can't wait to share in more of your fabulous successes!! Way to go, girl!!

~~Emily~~

frisco
on 7/15/11 8:53 am

VSG on 09/30/09

Hey Sassy,

Sweet !!!!

Way to go !!!!

You done did it !!!!

Congrats !!!!

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

      " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "

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