Long Time!

Not a great photo, but it's the only one I have that's current.  As the family photo taker, I have lots of everyone else and not many of me.

Some of the details:

Start weight 263 lbs    Current weight: 174   Goal weight:150

Start jean size: 20  Current: a loose 12 from the Gap

Bra size: 42 D  Current size 38 B ( or 38 extra long without a bra).  I'm actually a 36, but I don't like how the excess skin dribbles over my bra in the back.  You know what I mean- it's back skin vs back fat.

My weight loss has remained flat and I am OK with that for now.  I hit my one year out mark on June 25th at 174 pounds!  I still need to hit my goal weight of 150, which I will work on upon my return from Paris next month.  I'm due for my labs- I'll get that done next week.

I finally understand how to maintain my weight, and now I have to do what "normal" people do to keep their weight down.  Yes you know, that horrid word, E X E R C I S E.  I'm not sure why I am so hesitant- I know I have the physical strength.  It must be the mental mind screw- I'm worried I won't be able to do it??

Food- I have a pretty healthy relationship with it.  I have decided to do one protein shake each day which gives me 25 grams of protein, some calcium and fruit with a dose of Benefiber to keep things working.  I don't miss any food- I would like to have a beer once in a while, but then I realize it's really not worth it.  My priority is to get protein in.  My girl Shelley at The World According to Eggface has kept me satisfied with some of the best food recipes for WLS people!

I feel good!

I've been invited to join this group:     Wellsphere   I'm still learning what it's all about, so check it out for yourself!

Comments

[Nikki]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment today, you made my day!

I enjoyed your Marie Antoinette crafts, but boy... your weightloss story is what blew me away.

You are beautiful. Congrats on your loss! I've been there too, you can check back and see my story in my sidebar if you like!

BTW, you have KILLER eyebrows. I love em!

[jenny holiday]

AMMMMMAAAZING!!! You look SO SO SO Incredible!!! GORGEOUS Maija!!

Awwwww....you are the best!! I'll miss ya at SB this year!!

Love ya!!!
xoxo Jenny

Aaron sends lots of love too!!
he says you look INCREDIBLE!

[Ammie Not Amy]

Holy Cow Girl, you look freaking amazing! Your tummy is so flat...I am jealous. I'm with you on the exercise thing. I need to get serious. Beer is totally not worth it but tequila...that's a different story for me. : ) Congrats! You look marvelous!

[Kim Johnson]

Maija, that photo is beautiful! You shine! Congratulations to you my sista!

[m i c h e l l e]

Good Lord! You are GORGEOUS Maija!!! Wow wow wow!!

I've been on a weight loss journey too. Started at 216 and so far I'm down 28 lbs. to 188. Goal is 153 so I'm still pluggin' away at my Weight Watchers.

Congratulations on your success! And cheers to our GREAT health!