Only 11 lbs. to go

I am at 25 weeks post-op and weighed in this morning at 231. I only have a 11 lbs. to get to my goal weight. I now weigh less than I weighed my freshman year of High School (which, for those keeping score, was 23 years ago). I am running yet another 10k this weekend. I am eating and eating and eating...but for the first time in my life, I am eating healthily....where I would once have two double cheeseburgers on the way home from work...AS A SNACK, I am now eating lean, high protein foods, fresh veggies. I am so damn happy! Here are my pics: Front Side Now my message: Here is how I did it. I shut the hell up and stopped second guessing. I ate what they told me to eat and kept the bad crap out of my mouth. I didn't get crazy, read every label to make sure it was low in sugar and fat. I ate when I was hungry and I pushed the hell away when I knew I was approaching fullness. And I moved. I ran. I biked. I walked. I LITERALLY worked my ass off....WHY???? Because I have been given a second chance at life. A chance to tell all the people who have given me dismissive looks to go to hell. A chance to not be sweaty walking up a flight of steps. A chance for every woman who never saw what was inside of me to regret it and a chance to finally lose the freaking monkey that has been on my shoulder my entire life. I will never, EVER allow myself to be as out-of-control as I once was. I am strong. I am quick. I am LEAN!!!

If that is not inspiration to those coming after us , than man ... you all  gotta be blind.  What a message . I am sitting here in awe of you .  I so know how you feel . And you have claimed it .  Way to go Blair . You should be so very proud.  Lessons to be learned from this man !!  Congrats again ,  Natalie

Blair, you have done an awesome job and I know your family are all very proud of you! You set a good example by following instructions and exercising and meeting all of your challenges head on!  I am so happy that you are in control and am sure you can maintain it because losing the weight is one thing, keeping it off is another  - and the further out you are the more of a battle you have.... I believe you will do well and give you tremedous kudos for getting there so quickly....  But you are right - it is a good lesson for people who think they don't have to follow the rules..... the lifestyle and pouch win - always.... Your pictures are amazing Blair !!! Jackie

Congratulations Blair. You have worked hard and it shows. You look truly amazin. Thanks for being an inspiration.

WOW ! what an inspiration i really need to read & re read this post from time to time . You deserve your new life   CONGRATULATIONS !

Good am Blair, Congrats are your continued success. I applaud your determination and gusto to keep with the program, follow the rules and become the bes YOU, you can be. There are more days of happy postings to come. What a great example of success. All best!

Blair, that is so awesome. I am so happy for you and wish you nothing but the best life has to offer!! Amen to everything you said!

Definitely doing a great job Blair!!!!  Keep it up!!!

You already know how friggin proud I am of you!!  You continue to say and preach what needs to be said.  I am with you all the way.   Congratulations!!

Blair, I love when you write you don't candy coat anything and I think that is great. I have read everything you have posted and I am very inspired. I will finding out on the 30th  of this month when I will be having my surgery and I too feel since I am getting a second chance in life not to mess around and stay focused. I can get to my goal and I will. Thanks for writing this and Congrats on your weight loss. Gwen