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Molly is making a come back!

Molly S.
on 9/13/10 4:35 am, edited 9/13/10 5:29 am - Chicago, IL
In March 2010 when I set out to get back on track, I knew it would be hard.  I knew I had to take some drastic measures to get my mind in the place I needed to be to lose 170 more pounds - 80 of which I had regained.  In my 20's, 30's and with weight loss surgery the pounds came off a lot more easier than they did this time around.  But I was determined to use all of my knowledge to just stick out the bumps in the road I have had over the last 6 months.  

In June I had a relapse.  I gained over 12 pounds and then spent the whole month of July and part of August getting that weight off.  August I did everything right 90 percent of the time and only lost 3 pounds.  But at least I had not gained, but still disconcerting because I knew with what I was eating and the exercising I was doing almost daily that I should have been losing at least 2 pounds a week.  

Now it is September 13th and I have lost 8 pounds already for a total of 30 pounds,  My BMI is back in the 40's.  My body finally realized I was not going to let it win.  I was going to stick it out.  When I started out my goal was 8 pounds a month.  That would mean now I should have lost 42 to 48 pounds.  So I am a little behind.  Wouldn't it be something if I caught up some how in the next 4 to 6 weeks.  I am not sweating it.   But I still think about it.  I am not complaining or upset I have lost only 30 pounds.  I am just reflecting. 

I am very happy with the 30!  I am happy because I have stop the bleeding (gaining).  I am so on my mission now to reach all my goals.  Maybe I will not reach them on the timetable I set but as long as I do not give up I am on my way.  I still have a long ways to go and plenty of soul searching to do but I am on my way.  I am making a come back.  You can get back on track!  I am back on track and I feel good about it.  I am going all the way.

My many friends and support programs has helped me remain positive and mindful of my ultimate goals. Encouraging others has help me stay on track also.  Thanks again for your support! 

       HW 611  Pre-opW 580   LW 302  GW 238         
              

indykitty
on 9/13/10 4:52 am

Bravo Molly!  Well done! 

Molly S.
on 9/13/10 8:41 pm - Chicago, IL
Thanks Indykitty!

Molly
Citychic
on 9/13/10 8:14 am - Woodbury, MN

I'm so happy for you Molly!!    Thanks for sharing; you're very inspiring!

Tonya


Tonya

Molly S.
on 9/13/10 8:41 pm - Chicago, IL
Thanks Tonya!

Molly
kathy A.
on 9/13/10 2:18 pm - NC
Hi Molly,
I love your post, so very encouraging. Mind me asking, other than BOTT what other support programs are you findng useful? I think, if I would just 100% journal, every morsel of food 24/7 I would lose weight. I journal well up until about 9:00PM..... I enter into the terrible habit of 'Night Eating' in which I can not seen to get any kind of 'victory' over.
Really, I think you're doing great. Thanks! Kathy
Less 150 lbs      
Molly S.
on 9/13/10 8:33 pm - Chicago, IL
Hi Kathy,

Thanks!  I started going back to my monthly WLS support groups, I do a WLS Telephone support group once or twice a month. And I use the MyFitnessPal.com site to log my food and exercise calories.  MFP.com is an excellent support source along with being food/exercise diary.

TTYL,
Molly
deb.s
on 9/13/10 7:27 pm - Park Ridge, IL
Molly,
Congratulations! 
Keep up the positive attitude and keep on BOTTing!
Deb

Molly S.
on 9/13/10 8:42 pm - Chicago, IL
Thanks Deb!

Molly
Marisa A.
on 9/14/10 12:46 pm
Good for you Molly. I´m rooting for you. Strong, slow and steady. You´ll get there. I just know it.
    
      Highest weight 235           Lowest Weight 156   Post-Partum Weight 194
                          Gorgeous baby girl born somewhere in the middle!
           
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