I'ts been too long!

 

Sorry it's been so long since I posted!  Life derailed me a bit and I realized I really miss putting my thoughts out there.

 Lately, I've been reading and hearing a great deal of people talking about revision from the sleeve to bypass because they think the sleeve failed.  STOP IT! The only reason for a revision is because medically you need it.  If you stopped losing weight, re-evaluate your exercise and diet!!!

Your sleeve hasn't failed, you have!  Go back to basics, do a reset so you can feel that you still have restriction.  I stopped exercising like I used to and I allowed starches back into my diet. I haven't gained, but I'm not where I should be at 11 months out.  BUT you will NEVER hear me say it isn't my fault.  I decided I could do starches in moderation.  I was wrong, the starches made me stall and I've been detoxing (AGAIN) from them.  Listen, I didn't get morbidly obese because I HATED bread and pasta.  

So, I'm here to say, I'm human, I slacked, BUT I'm baaaacccccckkkkkk!!  

If you are stalled, change up your routine, don't give up!  Do different exercises, eat different food, add more calories or decrease your calories.  Increase fat for a day or two and see if that helps.  Our bodies get comfortable and need to be reminded of the task we are asking it to do.  

I also have to remind myself that the only person I should compare myself to, is me.  Just because some of my friends are at goal at 1 year out, I had over 200 lbs to lose to get to goal.  My body is different and I've done things differently.  I'm a work in progress and that's okay.  I'll continue to surround myself with supportive people, but people who call me out on my shit.  I've lost 135lbs.  that is AMAZING!!!!

By the Numbers: Feeling better about my month

Yesterday I was feeling pretty down about my progress over the past month.  According to my personal scale, I had only lost 2lbs, but according to the gym scale, I have lost 7lbs.  But even better than that, although last month, I lost 10 more lbs.  This month I lost 2 more inches.  So I have no lost a total of 54.5 inches!  AND, my belly, which is where I want the inches to go down most (because as we know, circumference of your abdomen is a predictor of heart disease), is almost below 50 inches.  I have lost 11.5 inches JUST from my abdomen. 

This journey definitely can mess with your head.  It's about balance, it's about dedication, it's about loving myself more than the damn piece of pizza I want to eat.

I've never worked so hard at becoming healthier and I'm really proud of my progress.  I'm almost 1/2 way to my goal and only 5 months out from surgery.  I WILL do this!

My next scale goal is to hit 299.  That means I have 12lbs to go.  I want this by June 4th!  I CAN DO IT!

By the numbers........

The numbers don't lie!  I can't believe that I have lost 9.25 inches since January 9th!  That is CRAZY!!!!!   That makes a total of 37.25 inches since June 29th.

I know I complain about going to the gym, but I do LOVE the results that it is showing.  A HUGE thank you to Liz Dumont with B4 Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching! Check out the classes and training she offers: http://www.bariatricbootcamp.net/.

She pushes you while understanding the needs of a bariatric patient. I wouldn't go to the gym unless I had someone pushing me and encouraging me.  The group of women in our Monday and Wednesday strength training class are amazing and keep me going!  Such a great support system.

I started my journey at 419 back in April.  My surgery weight was 375 and my current weight is 330.  I use the numbers on my scale at home.  I am really trying to focus on non scale victories and inches and not the number on the scale.  As long s the scale is moving in the right direction, I am happy!

NSVs

• Until yesterday, I had never been able to adjust my car sea, without opening the car door.  Last night on the way to the gym, my seat didn't feel right, so I reached down and was able to adjust it without difficulty!
• I can put my hand on my office chair, while I am sitting in it.
• I no longer need a seatbelt extender when I fly.
• I was able to have a bite of a dessert and be satisfied.
• My rings are all getting too big.

So, if I can make the life changes to become healthier, so can ANYONE!!!

PS:  My blog yesterday about sex, was the most viewed blog yet....you dirty people!  :-)