Made it to the 130's today...what is that like?
I remember being 250 pounds longing for that day when I was 165 lbs (lowest adult weight I can remember). It's not that I liked myself more, but I didn't HATE myself like I did at 250. I didn't hate my appearance. I didn't hide from the camera or decline invitations because I was embarrassed of my weight.
Never in a million years did I think I'd be in the 150's (my original goal weight). Then a couple of months ago, I hit the 140's. Completely uncharted territory for me. Today the scale is 139. I don't know what it's like to have a body of this size. I lived a life of morbid obesity for so long. And now here I am as a runner with a completely different life. I was going for a run and my daughter said, "Momma, you look so fit!" What a compliment. She took my picture. And...I didn't hide from the camera. I let her take 2.
I hesitate to post too many pics of myself - always good to keep the hubris in check...but something clicked tonight. I don't hate myself anymore.
Sorry for rambling.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Wow! Amazing. It is funny I too have a weight that is the lowest I remember being as an Adult. I am 18 pounds away.... So that is one of my goals. I keep saying once I hit that, I will see where I go from there... New territory is interesting.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
You've got this, girl.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
on 9/3/15 5:25 pm - GTA, Ontario, Canada
I think you look phenomenal!!!!! Keep doing what you are doing. If you didn't tell me I would not have put you as a person who has had WLS, you look like you have always been this fit and toned so you are so long and lean, just gorgeous.
Your first paragraph really speaks to me on a very visceral level...quoting you:
"I remember being 250 pounds longing for that day when I was 165 lbs (lowest adult weight I can remember). It's not that I liked myself more, but I didn't HATE myself like I did at 250. I didn't hate my appearance. I didn't hide from the camera or decline invitations because I was embarrassed of my weight."
I to was 250 at my highest and like you at 250 I hated myself, hated my picture being taken, and declined invitations because of my weight, and was embarrassed and ashamed. Thank you for being so open and honest. You put into words how I was feeling.
Keep up the amazing work!!
All the best, Daisy
Daisy 5'5" HW: 290 SW: 254 CW: 120
Nov 15, 2013: RNY - Toronto Western Hospital, Nov 2, 2017: Gallbladder removal & hernia repair
Sept 7, 2023: three +1 hernia's repaired in bowel
10+ years post op, living & loving life!
Thank you for your thoughtful response. It's so nice to be understood and validated.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
You look fit and fabulous! *high five* Congratulations on all your amazing hard work- You deserve to post all the pics you want to!
Inspiration,
-LB