210 my archenemy & and a 4.5 month update

210 is my archenemy! Previously when I have lost weight on my own I could never get past 210! I always felt great at 210 and ran my first ½ marathon at this weight! Yesterday I had a follow up at my Weight Loss Center and the scale read 210!! I was beyond pleased and happy with my weight loss (I hadn’t weighed myself since Jan, 12). Then it sunk in it was 210!! Oh no…..the dreaded 210!

This time it’s different!! With the sleeve as my tool and discipline I can get past old 210!! I haven’t been below the 200’s since my old basketball playing days! I will be 40 in June and I know  the best present will be conquering 210!!!

Since I’m weird and don’t weigh myself weekly or I guess even monthly here is an update or my progress:

Oct 12: 291 (the day I started my liquid diet)

Oct 24: 279 (surgery)

Nov 3: 269

Dec 4: 257

Jan 12: 236

March 9: 210

I was proud of myself the last two months, they were quite possibly the hardest two months of my life, I lost my father. My way of living changed as I now am the only one caring for my Mother with Alzheimer’s. Thru everything I maintained my way of eating and I believe I have been diligent with finding alternatives to the gym and I have found new ways to work out. It hasn’t been easy, but my Dad would be ecstatically happy for me. He was my biggest cheerleader in reclaiming my health.

My next appointment is May 13^th! I’m 30 lbs away from my first goal! I think I may buy a scale after that appointment! 

Wow -- it sounds like a tough two months.  It's great that you were able to keep taking care of yourself through all of that. 

I know exactly what you mean about sticking points w/ weight -- mine were 230 & 215 -- several times w/ diets I had gotten there and felt ok / or good and then not gone further.  The sleeve makes it so much more possible.  You will definitely do it!

Congrats!

That's incredible!! Look at what you've accomplished, and under such stressful cir****tances, too... you should feel really proud of youself.  I think it's amazing.

It's funny how we all have that 'set point' that plagues us.  Mine is 185.  No matter what, I've not been below it since I had my first child.  After getting sleeved last week, I'm already staring at that number with my 'determined face' on.  I think you're right...the sleeve tool changes everything.  It's like exchanging a plastic spoon for a bulldozer.  We WILL break through!  :)

I'm so excited for your journey... you've come so far in just a few months!!!  Congratulations...you are an inspiration. 

Congrats on getting sleeved last week! I hope your recovery is going well!!

Wow - what an awesome job!  I lost my dad a couple of years ago, and did not eat my way through his illness and death, so I was fully present for him.  It was tough, but as I worked through the grief, it felt so good that I could work through it, not being numbed out with food as I had been when my mom died. As I got through it, I didn't have to pick up the pieces from gaining weight and all of the baggage that comes with it.  I know that it is and will to continue to be hard caring for your mom, but taking care of yourself will make it all less difficult in the long run.  Congratulations and sending good vibes for continued success!  Mary

Thank you for the good vibes! 

I'm super-impressed with how well you've coped with everything.  Stay strong and keep up the great work! 

That's incredible. You're doing fantastic. 210 was my number too, no matter how hard I tried I could never ever get lower than 210. I would just plateau at that number. I left 210 3 months post op and haven't looked back, that was such a milestone for me. Congrats, keep it up, in a few months you're gonna leave 210 in the dust

Great job!!! You are truly ban inspiration! Congrats on your fantastic progress!

I am so proud of the great work you have done with your weight loss, even in the face of heartbreak and the loss of your dad.  You should be very proud of yourself.  I cannot foresee anything stopping you from hitting your goal weight.  Also, do you have any help caring for mom?  Being a caretaker full time is very stressful.  Bless your heart.  I am so happy for you.