20lbs til goal/6 month f/u

Had the appt on Friday, classroom setting with others that had surgery the same time as I did. We are all doing well. My vitals were excellent! I am 74% away from meeting the final goal weight of 165lbs. My BMI went down an additional 12 points. Well ahead of schedule at this point for pounds loss!!
It was nice to hear the medical staff congratulate me on such wonderful progress. They were surprised that I look so well...in terms of looking healthy and not sickly, since the weight has come off so quickly. My lab values were ok as well. I'm anemic...but that is normal for me. The nutritionist advised that the hair loss should stop and began to grow again. Also to begin taking biotin to assist with hair growth. I'm excited that everything checked out fine. My next visit with them will be in 6 months.
The nutritionist also advised me to do more strength training for toning vs cardio so I wont loose too much more weight. I am 20 lbs away from my goal!!! Whatchout nah!! I hope to be bathing suit ready by summer!!

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Grown-folk talk!

Ok yall, we are all adults here. And, as I promised, I am going to keep it real with my readers! I know no other way! So...this is grown folk talk in this post!
I was talking with a girlie friend today about some of the unexpected benefits of weightloss...when I realized that there really are several! Most folks think of the obvious ones like being able to fit into smaller clothes or bending over to tie your shoes without feeling like you're gonna pass out (lmbo...it happens!!). To be able to actually see and feel your knee caps and wrist bones. To be able to see your collar bone! Those are major NSV's (non scale victories).
One HUGE surprise was the increase in my libido!! O.M.Gosh! I was aware of the increase gradually, but not really paying attention to it. It certainly has my attention now! Sometimes I feel like the men...always thinking about sex! I am very in tune with my sensual side now. Not sure if its because I am feeling more confident, more comfortable with my body, not tired all the time...maybe it's a combination of them all! Either way, the libido has increased by leaps and bounds! I am more inclined to try new things because I am not concerned with not being able to breathe! (i know someone other than me has been in that "position")...don't judge me! Lol.
Needless to say, my husband will enjoy this benefit as well! (sorry honey). Ladies we have to put it on our men and blow their minds every now and then! Big beautiful women included! Never feel like you are not worthy of love! We can work it just like the thin girls!
I am so much more confident in myself and I love me more and more everyday!

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OUCH! I fell off the wagon...

Ok...so I fell off the workout wagon for a few weeks! Like 3 weeks to be exact! I got in a slump and did not have motivation to do anything! I also noticed that I did not loose many pounds either. So I understand that my success is directly related to me putting in hard work! There is a misconception that this weight loss surgery is a "quick fix" ....that is soooo not true!! Yes it does assist in the weight loss process but it is by far NOT the end all-be all!!!
People who have this surgery still have to work hard at exercising and portion control just like anyone else.
I got slack in my quest to lose the rest of the weight that I need to. But...I am back on track and will do my best to keep moving! I have included free weights to my workout so I can tone as I loose! My honey is helping me with the weights and making sure I dont do too much to injure myself!
I encourage anyone to continue toward the goal that has been set! Even if you get thrown off course, find your motivation and get back at it! Persistance does pay off!
BTW...the size 14's that i have are a lil too big ALREADY! woohoo...25-30lbs left!

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Hush that noise in the dressing room lady!!

Absolutely stoked that I got to shop and actually BUY clothes from Old Navy!! Yep! ME. OLD. NAVY. PROUD. So much so that the woman in the stall a few doors down from me told me to hush my squeels!! Yes, I let out a few shouts of excitement when the size 14 jeans fit me NICELY!! ;-) The shirts are size large. It may be a very small thing to some but a huge thing for me! I also got fitted for a new bra yesterday and I went down from 42D to 38C!! Did a "go head its my birthday shuffle in the Layne Bryant dreasing room too!! Lol DON'T JUDGE ME! Undies down from 22/24 to 14/16!! My husband is not too happy with that but I'm pretty ok with it. Being able to tuck my shirt in and not be worried if i look too fat is amazing!! I smile more and just love the way "HEALTHY" feels!!
A bra that actually fit does WONDERS for a girls figure...OMG!! lol!
Enjoy this life, make it lasts as long as you can by being healthier, making smarter food choices, get moving if only for 30 min a day, and LOVE WHO YOU ARE!

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The OTHER side

Today I went in the clothing store to buy a jacket and a shirt and for the first time I had to go to the OTHER side of the store. I started off on the plus size side (auto pilot) and was gerting frustrated because nothing would fit. Then it dawned on me to try the OTHER side of the store jusr to see if things would fit better. And guess what....they DID!! I was shocked that they fit better than I had thought. I've been thrifting for clothes so far and had not bought anything from a regular store since the surgery.

It made me feel so good to no longer have to look to the other side of the store and see so my beautiful pieces of clothing that I would love to have....now I can not only go over there but I can PURCHASE from that side. This may not be a huge deal for others but this is another one of those non scale victories thay I mentioned before.

Loving this new way of living...I feel so FREE!

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