Goal!!

It took me almost three years, but I have finally made my weight loss goal - I have lost 200 lbs!!  Yah me!! 


Here is my before pic - I took it 4 days before my surgery on 1/10/06.  I weighed 360 lbs.


Here I am today- 159.8 lbs!  

I have to say - life is good!!

You look great!  Thanks for sharing!  any tips for us early outs?

Thanks Laura!!  I do have a few tips. 
-About 1 year prior to surgery, I started therapy.  I think therapy helped me learn to cope with stress in other ways besides turning to food.  I highly recommend it for everyone!!  

-I continue to work with my nutrionist - even at almost 3 years out.  I see her about every 4 months, and will continue to check in with her.  I am a very picky eater, and I had very poor understanding of nutrion.  She has helped introduce me to new foods, and basically helps me keep on track.  I also track my food intake on Fitday.com, and I know that this is something I will always have to do.   

-Exercise / fitness has become an important part of my life.  I work out hard!  After my surgery, I started out slow, then gradually increased my activities as the weight came off.  I really believe that if I want to maintain this loss, I will need to work out hard for the rest of my life.

Good luck Laura!!

AWESOME!!!    Congratulations!!!!

Congrats.You look fantastic!I can't wait till I can say I've lost 200 lbs.

Thanks so much for your kind words!!

congrats! your pics are blocked because i'm at work but I'm sure you look great!

i see them now....amazing transformation...good job!!

Wow what an inspiration!  You look absolutely beautiful!

Michelle

You are gorgeous and an inspiration to all!  Way to work your tool!