1 YEAR
Thanks Michelle.
If it helps at all...I schedule my workout sessions like a would an appointment. I put it on my calendar in my office so that everyone can see it...date and time...it helps me to be accountable and make sure that I treat it as something just as important as all of my other appointments on my calendar. This has really helped me so far...
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
An amazing transformation to say the least! In my opinion you look super happy, healthy and have the perfect outlook, so why stress about being 10 lbs lighter? Doesn't muscle weigh more than fat anyway?
I've only set a weight goal as a target, but if I end up feeling like you are right now,,, I will be ecstatic!! (no matter if my scale shows I'm off my target by a few pounds either way)
When I started eating properly, I started losing consistently and have added resistant band training pre-surgery so that I can get into an increasing exercise/weight training regimen post-surgery. You are completely right that a big part of this journey will be how we choose to live,, active vs sedentary.
Thanks again for the inspirational post! :)
Thanks. ..and you are so right about the weight/muscle perspective...again, I am still learning to reset my mind!!! Sounds like your outlook is great too. All the best to you.
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Thank you, and it is a pleasure to share. As I have said so many times before, I would not have made it through the long waiting period if it weren't for those who shared their successes with all of us on this forum. It feels good to give back and to be successful so that I can inspire others.
All the best to you!
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Thanks so much Linda.
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Thank you so much Leslie.
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Barb you look awesome!
When I first joined here at OH I started following you. I recall meeting you at one of the Burlington support groups and your knowledge and honesty really struck me. You have been such an inspiration to so many of us that I must say Thank you!
A few weeks ago I posted about my 7 1/2 month journey and you replied in the affirmative - that so much of my journey resembled yours.
So today I find myself reading your one year update and thinking ME TOO! ME TOO! Our experience, our journey and our outlook is very similar right down to our weight, where we want to get to, our choices and our decision to get strong.
I sincerely believe that exercise and building strength is key in building overall inner confidence. When we do that we have not only the physical strength to maintain and stay the course, but our mental confidence follows along.
The easy part has been losing our weight. The really hard stuff is staring us in the face and the fear of becoming overweight again is always there. I feel it too now that I am closing in on my goal.
You have done such a great job and showed many of us "the way". The journey is not yet over. YOU'VE GOT THIS!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
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