Amayzn
A New Me
Nov 01, 2008
I am proud to say that I am 6 months out and 100.5 pounds down! 
Since the surgery I have lost 66.5lbs and many inches. I am definitely enjoying life and loving the new me. I am currently wearing a size 12 jeans and M/L shirts. I hope to lose another 55-60lbs. On average I have been losing about 10lbs a month so far.
I am amazed by the way my body is changing. Fortunately I do not have much sagging skin. My arms are looking really good and so are my legs. Although I was a big women I was solid and now that the weight is coming off my body is doing me justice. I think the only type of surgery I might consider in the future is a breast lift. At this time I just plan to stick to exercising everyday and strength training 
so I can continue to tone my muscles. I think because I have been exercising that I appear smaller than what I actually weigh. I plan to get a whole new wardrobe when I become a size 6 and be able to wear S/M shirts. That will be my treat for reaching my goals.
I am now venturing into the dating scene 
. Dating is something I never really have done because I was in a relationship for many years. Now that I have let go and let flow I am ready to meet some new people. I would always tell myself when I lose weight I will be able to be more comfortable with someone. Now I don't have to have those thoughts of my weight first and I am looking forward to just enjoying myself.
I want to thank those who have supported me in my journey. I really appreciate everything and I will look forward to sharing more accomplishments and reading about others who have embarked upon this beautiful journey.
Almost 6 Months Out
Oct 26, 2008
I Made It
Sep 21, 2008
. I could not believe my eyes when I saw I had not lost anything and actually gained. On top of that my body decided to stall on me for the last few weeks
. I guess after being over 200lbs for the majority of my adult life my body did not know how to let go of the past. I had set a goal back in August that I would not post until I was under 200lbs and I thought that time would come a lot sooner than it did. Last Sunday the scale read 199lbs and by Monday it read 198.5lbs. I was kind of busy last weekend so I wasn't able to post the news right away and I am glad I didn't because by Tuesday the scale was back to showing 200lbs. After going through the week I am now proud to share as of today the scale reads 197lbs
and there is not a chance of turning back now. Since the last time I posted a lot has changed. I now feel like I am on the path of being the person I always knew I was. I am glad I did the trip to Vegas because it helped me to get into myself. I actually feel like one of the cute girls now!!!! I knew I needed to get rid of all of this extra weight because I was not living and enjoying my life like I should have been. The bigger I got the more I disconnected myself from society. Now I am full of life and energy and ready to have the best life I can give myself.
Of course there has been challenges along the way. Kaiser definitely provides their patients with the tools and knowledge to be successful; but of course as humans we know what’s right but we don’t always do what’s right. I must admit some of my downfalls have been not eating my protein first and that means that I am not satisfied and I have eaten between meals more that I know I should. I do recognize that snacking leads to weight regain but sometimes it is not easy for me to eat protein first because I am a vegetarian and meats are not on the menu to get the protein in first. I am getting into the lifestyle as the days go on and making better choices. For me it is mostly about letting go of years of bad habits and creating new ones that will lead me down the path of success.
I do have a few things I would like to share that I can do now that was unable to do just a few months ago. Firstly all of you that live in the Bay Area will be happy to know that I am a better driver and you do not have to worry about me being next to you on the road. I must admit when I would change lanes on the road I did not look over my shoulder all the time because I was too big to turn my head over my shoulder and check my blind spot. I almost had a few accidents getting over on people because I unconsciously stopped turning my head. Now that I have lost weight I have no problem turning around to make sure there are no cars before I get over. I can also cross my legs and buckle my high heels without a struggle. One goal I did set for myself was that I wanted to be in a size 14 before I left to Vegas and I did manage to hit that goal
. Most of all I have the confidence to be me and not let what I think others are thinking influence the way I feel about myself. I finally crossed over
Sep 21, 2008
Less than 90lbs to go!!
Jul 22, 2008
2 Months Out
Jul 15, 2008
I love waking up in the morning because I can get on the scale and see if the number has gone down since the night before. I am a bit of a scale stalker and that is actually a positive for me because the scale keeps me in check. I have lost 33lbs since my surgery and a total of 67lbs.
I crossed over to the teens today weighing in at 219lbs. This past weekend I looked into the mirror and I saw a smaller person. I could not stop looking at myself because my face is actually starting to look thinner and so is everything else. My size 18 jeans are getting to be too big and I can now fit into some 16 comfortably. I have gotten a couple XL shirts from Old Navy. I hope I am in a 14 pant when I go on my trip to Vegas next month.
ENJOY
Jul 06, 2008
Less than 100lbs to go!!!
Jul 06, 2008
100 more pound to go!!!
Jun 27, 2008
I remember last year when I thought to myself how in the hell am I going to lose 160lbs 
which for me is like carrying around another fat me. Now I know how I am going to lose it! It feels so good to know that in the next few days I will be able to say that I have less than 100lbs to go.
125lbs HERE I COME!!
Weight right before surgery to now
Jun 22, 2008
