Blog XPost - 6 Month Surgiversary!!

Today is my six month surgiversary!!  I weighed in at 239 today, bringing my total loss to 130lbs.  I'm wearing a size 22/24 shirt, and that's starting to get baggy (Down from a size 30/32 or 5X shirt).  I fit in a size 22 pant now (Down from a tight size 34).  I didn't take my measurements today but will try to remember to do that this weekend and post it.  I'm maintaining 4oz of food per meal, anywhere from 60-90 grams of protein a day, usually averaging about 80.  I drink 36 to 56oz of water a day.  I could do better on water, but I'm at least meeting the requirements of my surgeon.  I take all my vitamins.  I haven't been as diligent about exercising as I would like to be, but started a new routine on Sunday and I am happy to report that I have worked out three days in a row now.

Here are some of my WOW's:

I have more stamina to walk longer distances without breathing hard I weigh 1lb LESS than when I first met my husband 8.5years ago - YEAY! I don't feel enslaved by fast food or un-healthy snacking anymore - I am VERY STRICT about staying away from restaurants or snacks that are trigger foods for me I'm feeling more confidant I'm feeling pretty again I'm feeling "normal" again I no longer have to use a seatbelt extender in my car I can cross my legs again I have collarbones again I can sit in a restaurant booth again (without the table being a boob rack! - my tummy doens't even touch anymore!)

Funny, once I sat down to write this, I couldn't think of things to list.  Of course I'll think of them once I post this.  HA HA.  :)

Congrats and may you keep losing and get really small. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night. You have done great and I am very proud of you.

Thanks Pat!  I can't wait for tonight!  :)

WOW LAUREN !  you are awesome,  way to GO, i'm so happy for you and thanks for sharing all your inspiring wow's with us.  Keep up the good work, YOU ROCK!! lys

Thanks Lys!!  :)

Hey, Lauren:  I am SO PROUD of you!  You are doing so well, and boy what a difference -- 130 lbs!!!  That is so amazing.  Keep up the great work...and congrats on the 3 days of exercising...I know that's not easy to do!  Way to go, Girl! 

where do you get the neat smiley's?  I don't think that one is offered in the smiley box on my messages?  I see lots of them on OH but don't know where they come from.  :)

Hey, Lauren:  Go to www.smileycentral.com, and you can download the program....lots of cute ones there!  :)

I just realized my smiley reply didn't say THANKS for being so proud of me.  :)

You are more than welcome -- it is well deserved!  :)