What have I gotten myself into?

Pamela M.
on 3/25/15 1:55 am - Atlanta, GA

VSG on 08/25/14

Gwen, I believe in you! Please keep us updated on your progress. Just be the best "you" that you can be and that's all that is required. Wow, just wow - you are such an inspiration to us all!

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. Henry David Thoreau

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 6:18 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thank you! Hopefully I'll still be inspirational after this race and not just a puddle on the side of a road. :D

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Mike B.
on 3/25/15 1:58 am

VSG on 12/09/11

How exciting to read that you are challenging yourself like this. I remember in the beginning of my weight loss, I never thought I could run a mile. However, with the proper training and determination, I now run full marathons three years out. You got this!!!!! Believe in yourself and good luck.

HW:280 SW:270 OLD GW:190 NEW GW: 180 CW: 174

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 6:19 am

VSG on 03/13/14

The first time I ran a mile straight was an amazing day :D And that first 5k?! Wow. What a high! I can't imagine ever wanting to do marathons but, then again, a year ago I couldn't imagine wanting to run 5ks. So who knows what the future will bring.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

sistah3
on 3/25/15 3:28 am

You'll do it. Nothing more motivating than a finish line!

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 6:20 am

VSG on 03/13/14

So true! And I find paying for a race to be very motivational too. Knowing I've spent money on a thing really makes me want to follow through.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

T Hagalicious Rebel
Brown
on 3/25/15 3:36 am - Brooklyn

VSG on 04/25/14

Girl, you got this! Go for it!, & you got a whole bunch of people here cheering you on!

No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel

https://fivedaymeattest.com/

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 6:21 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Yes. I love this community :D

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 3/25/15 5:02 am - CA

VSG on 12/19/13

You're but in a great way

You can do this. You have several months to prepare and you will continue to lose weight. I think it's fantastic the physical challenges you've taken since you've had surgery. This one sounds like a lot of fun.

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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220

Gwen M.
on 4/4/15 6:22 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I'm definitely crazy, oh yes. Sometimes I worry about addiction to exercise but, right now, I think I'm okay? I do know that I'm using exercise to cope with everything going on right now. Which probably isn't super healthy, but it's better than turning to food.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

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