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Originally Posted by bridgetgirl
Touching on Dara's post, There are so many factors to consider. How tall are you? Are/Is your parents large or small? What is their size? How about your grandparents? Was your goal weight yours or your surgeons suggestion? If I went by my surgeons suggestion I would still b 30 pounds away from my goal at 2 years out myself.... but 141 is unrealistic to me... 165 is, a size 8/10. Thats where I wanted to be and where I am at. I couldnt even imagine how horrid I would like losing an additional 30 pounds..... dammit! It in all aspects, the "numbers" game Im a failure that never made it to goal either. Thats why you have to look at those numbers objectively. Experts suggest that people who have WLS are capable of taking off 70% of their weight.... well thats me! But in my mind Im at 100% because there is no way in heck I would ever attempt to lose more than 10 pounds..... right now Im perfect!
So how are your eating habits.. do you snack, do you craze? Are you drinking with meals? Are you eating more carbs and less protein and veggies? These are all important factors to consider sister girl. Okay time for reality, start answering these questions!
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Wow, lots of questions there, but made me stop and think. I am 5'10. My mother is 5' 1" 120 pounds, my father is 6'2" and 250 (much more before his heart spell) I have a brother 6'4" and is 430. All of my family is quite large (an big framed). My grandparents were also the same. My mother was a twin, and she got the short end of the stick!
My surgeon wanted me to get to 200. I have my own personal goal of 175. I would LOVE to wear single digit clothing, but know that will never happen. I started this wanting to wear a size 14 some day. I'm now stuck in the 18/20 section.
My habits are starting to fall backwards. I have been focusing this week on protein & veggies. I am drinking small amounts with meals again. I feel my pouch has the capabilities that my stomach once had. And honestly, it scares the hell out of me! I am eating more than I did at 1 year out, but not as much as before surgery. Snacks I try to keep to jerky, peanuts, triscuts, cheese, etc. I recently purchased some protien powder to drink. I feel I'm trying to get back on track.
My exercise is minimal. I find it very hard to get to the gym with two small children, a busy stressful job, and a husband who can't seem to stay at home with the kids alone. I'm hoping this summer will change things. I have been very fearful of weight lifting to this point. I didn't feel comfortable in the room with all of the "skinny" people. I have now realized I fit in just as good as they do!
I am feeling good. I can't say I have tons more energy, but I do feel I don't get tired out as quickly. My blood pressure has improved greatly and the cholesterol is coming down. I feel my biggest road block right now is my head! It is now seeing the proper reflection in the mirror! Once my head gets back with the game, hopefully I can become a winner.