WTF! I lost 7 pounds this week!!!!!

I don't know what's going on, but i've never EVER had a 7 pound loss since week 1 post op of my surgery. Prior to this week, my weight had remained steady for 2 weeks after i hit goal, now all of a sudden it took off like a hooker runner from the cops. I've been under a LOT of stress this week (marital issues.....long story....) , which i'm sure has something to do with it. But i still aimed for my 1500 calories a day or whatnot....

I really don't want to lose anymore weight....ugghh. I'm so frustrated on so many levels right now. Praying i don't have a nervous break down.

update since hitting goal....

361 : all time high 2008
311 : surgery day 5/18/09
211 : First goal met (100# post op + 50# pre op = 150 pounds gone) 12/26/09
180 : GOAL!!! 04/12/10
181 : last week 04/19/10
181 : today 04/26/10

Same as last week. My goal weight was 180, i hit that then it went up 1 pound and stayed there for the last 2 weeks. Seems the increase of calories to 1300-1500 has allowed me to maintain as i wanted. I'd like to lose that 1 pound again then stay there, LOL, but i know my weight will fluctuate slightly. As long as i stay within 180-183 range i'm good, just don't want to go above or much below that.

.....the day i've dreamt about.....

GOAL!!!!!!!!!

I can honestly say, a couple of years ago, this day wasn't even imaginable. I almost teared up on the scale today (almost...lol). I had previously accepted that I would be big forever....in fact, I had made up a nick name for myself... F.A.F.L.! (fat ass for life).

Now, to be literally HALF the size I was at my largest...it's simply amazing, and kind of hard to comprehend right now. From 361 pounds to 180. From a BMI of 56.5 to 28.2! From size 54 pants, to size 32! From size 4x shirts to a MEDIUM! It simply blows my mind.

I know that the hard part of the journey begins now, maintenance. But I'm ready for it. My family and friends don't understand why I'm so meticulous with counting calories and tracking calories burned still, but I'm committed to keeping track and being responsible for my eating the rest of my life. I never EVER want to see 361 pounds on the scale again. Life is toooooooooo good on this side of the scale!

Thank you Jesus for all you've blessed me with. I'm truly grateful.

Stopping in for another update....ALMOST THERE!

Today is weigh in day...and although i've been slacking lately with regular updates, things are moving along. So much so, that i'm proud to announce that i only have ONE....yes ONE pound left until i hit my personal goal.




I can't believe it. I've lost half of me. 1 pound to go, then i'll be completely satisfied with this journey, even if i never lose another single pound. Loving life right now..... :)

Long time no see....

It's been a very long time since i posted an actual weight update. That last never ending stall kinda threw me out of whack...but i'm back, the scale is moving, and i'm very proud to say that i'm only SEVEN POUNDS away from my personal goal of 180. That's still a far way from the "normal" weight i should be according to medical standards, but hey, it's a weight that i'd be comfortable remaining at, and if i never lose another pound beyond that, i'll be perfectly content! Almost there, it's been a great ride!!!!

Obese no more!

Just wanted to drop in and leave a note about my most recent milestone. As of this morning, the scale is around 191 or less (fluctuates a little each time i get on, lol) which equates now to a BMI of 29.9 ! That means (by medical terms), i'm no longer considered OBESE, but just plain ole' overweight!!!! LOL, never thought i'd be so excited about being overweight, but i'm ecstatic. Still pushing on, but glad to be where i'm at as well. I still have about another 11 pounds before i'll be totally satisfied wit the amount of weight i've lost (literally half of me will be gone at that point). I can see it, it's around the corner, and i can't wait!!! Loving life...

Spoke too soon, Stall is STILL kicking my ass..

I know, i know.....it's been nearly 3 weeks since i've last posted. This always happens when i get frustrated. on 2/1, i posted that after 1.5 week stall, i had dropped weight again, down to 198. Since 2/1, the stall has re-emerged bigger and better. It's truly badass, lol. Almost 3 weeks, with no movement whatsoever. It's so frustrating. Especially because i'm still doing the same things, at the gym at least 5-6x a week, drinking my fluids, and not overeating all crazy or anything, still around 1000-1200 calories a day (the same i've done for a while now), yet there is no movement. I know stalls happen, that's why i'm trying to stay calm, but I just want this OVER. I feel like it took me forever to get below 200, but now that i'm here, my body is being very stubborn and doesn't want to drop anymore. I still have about 25 pounds to go before I hit my personal goal, which I really wanted to happen before my 12 month anniversary....it should still happen, but that would mean this stall has to break SOON!, i'm now 9 months post op. I need to lose 25 pounds in 3 months to hit my goal. ARGGGHHHHH....so frustrating.

Century City, i've arrived.

After a 1.5 week stall, and the #'s jumping back and forth, i'm finally comfortable in saying that i'm officially in the 100's! Century City i've arrived! Life is good.

8 months out....stall #2

Haven't posted the last couple of updates, been kinda disappointed with the scale. I guess it's time to admit that i may be on stall #2. My weight has gone back and forth with the same 3 pounds for 1.5 weeks now. I don't think i've been in a situation like this since my 1st stall @ week 3 post op. That stall lasted 3.5 weeks. God, i hope that isn't the case this time. Today is my birthday and I was REALLY hoping i'd be 199 for real. Seems that 199 i posted before was a one day fluke, because the very next day it was back up 2 pounds, and it hasn't moved since. So, i guess right now i'm just playing the waiting game. Still making sure i hit my protein goals and water goals along with gym time. So eventually, it has to break. Sigh.........

But i won't focus totally on the wrong things. This time last year on my birthday i weighed around 335 pounds. To be 201-202 a year later is amazing. So for that i'm eternally grateful!

199 (??!!!)

Are my eyes deceiving me? Does the scale actually read 199 this morning? I cannot believe this, i'm trying to believe it, but I just can't right now. I haven't been under 200 pounds since BEFORE high school. This is just unreal.....

Week #34 Results

Not a bad week at all :)

Another 2 pounds down for the week. The 100's are slowly but surely approaching, I can't wait.