hi

Im new.. ...almost 4 months out and am loosing sloooowly. I wanted to see what others are doing and remain encouraged. Have lost 60 lbs so far but I want to reach goal and experience long term success. Im all about changing my lifestyle and so far Im doing it. Just trying not to get discouraged.

Hi and welcome!

Are you kidding? 60 lbs in 4 months is an amazing success! Remember how long losing 60 lbs took pre-op? FOREVER -if- ever, right? You're doing swimmingly!

So at 4 months out, you're comming to terms with your decision because the real challange is about to begin, right? Hunger is starting to return, cravings and old bad habits are trying to sneak their way into your life, exercise might be lacking because the honemoon phase was so wonderous.... What small changes toward a healthy lifestyle have you implemented into your every day life, and said "I can do this every day and be happy with myself" Think about it. What others can you add to that list? Small things are the key to big success, I promise you!

Welcome to BOTT, I'm so glad you've come to join us and can't wait to hear more about your journey.

thanks! Just got back from the gym and great eating today. One day at a time. Im also being very proactive by listening and connecting with experienced people like you all because Ive been "hungry" since day 1! LOL...anyway I look forward to growing with (figuratively) and learning from everyone.

 FS1
Wishing you much success.  You are doing great.  Hope to hear more from you soon to see less of you.  Take care,

Z

Dear Free - WELCOME - Hope you find this site as helpful as I have 

How wise you are BEING PROACTIVE!!!!  

I'd say you are doing all the right things, but as Sion suggested, FOREVER, can sometimes rear it's ugly head and intensify the challenge of compliance.  Know that you have caring, support, understanding and acceptance here

Don't be shy   If you are comfortable, post often and allow us to share your journey.  You are off and running  right to your goal.

And 60 pounds in 4 months is spectacular 

WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER - YES WE CAN

Thanks so much for the support! You all are awesome! And yes I look foward to seeing 'less' of one another!

Hiya FreeSprited!

I live right up the road from you (well, by about 3 hours) in Raleigh.  So howdy neighbor!    This is a _GREAT_ group of people.  I've gotten so much support, encouragement, and nearly daily reminders that I'm HUMAN and prone to not being perfect (hi Happy!)  It's really helped me through what's been a pretty rough first year.  I've fallen off and climbed on, and fallen off, and climbed on, and fallen off, and climbed on and stapled my butt to the wagon, and the people here are why.  They're just such a great group to bounce ideas off of, get ideas from, and turn to when you don't think you can go any further on your own.

Hope to get to know you better - we come to Charlotte a lot ****a is awesome!) 

Have an amazing evening!

Kellie