from 420+ to 216.4 on the way to 180

kmckeown1971

So we all know what highschool was like, we ate what we wanted, when we wanted, how we wanted and never gained a drop..... more so if you were in sports, which I was, three of them. So I was like 135# at 5"10 in HS... but holy hannah how things change when your body changes with a baby..... so yup... i still ate what I wanted, when I wanted and how I wanted and gained to over 420+ pounds. OUCH!!! uh huh.... I would add a photo... but do not know how..

So in 2006 I decided, time to get healthy.... I got to about 300#, but could not lose anymore, went through a year of monitored doctor visiting weight loss attempt , still to no avail... then after 2 years of research, I chose Gastric Bypass Surgery (btw.. before you stop reading and think... oh she took the easy way out.... ask me... it was not nor has it been easy). Since March of 2008 I managed to get to my lowest weight of 196#'s by Sept of 2009. I then for some reason thought oh, I can eat what I want, when I want, how I want.... BIG Mistake!!!!!! I realized April of this year, after gaining back 27#'s from my lowest weight, that I did not put myself through that surgery and the inability to enjoy certain foods anymore and the mental and emotional struggles as well as physical, to go back to being over weight.

SOOOOO enter MFP..... my friend said to me... I bet you eat way more than 1200 calories per day and I was like no way.... not possible... holy hannah batman... it WAS and IS possible...... so since I began tracking on April 29th and incorporating exercise, (which btw... is evil.. and who ever said it was good for you.. lied.. to suck us all in.... lol...) I have lost 7 pounds, simply by being aware of EVERYTHING I put in my mouth, even it is just one little bite.... IT COUNTS.....

So my success if this, even though I had surgery... I do not think I was mentally there, til this moment in my life... til I realized I would never be able to keep up with my 5 grandkids (ages 7-20 months) If I continue on the path I was on...... soooo here is to living healthy, eating right, exercising daily and seeing 180 on the scale.

So if you want help being motivated, if you want to support my motivation, then let's be friends.... I am ready for positive support and ready to offer it

Kandy

makeyourself7986

congrats, that's an amazing weight loss!

Gerald_King

Simply awesome :happy: :drinker:

v_snowdrop

Congrats on your success!

Please post pics! Here's how:

go to www.tinypic.com (you do not need to make an account)
click "browse" button and it will open a search box thingy to find pictures on ur comp
select the desired picture.
click big green UPLOAD button on tinypic webpage.
different types of code will be listed for you to choose from.
copy/paste the code into your post on this forum.
Use the second option (IMG code for Forums & Message Boards). If that doesn't work, just copy the Direct Link option and paste it into your post.
note: you may need to change the code a bit: make "IMG" into lowercase "img"
Repeat this process for any additional pics you want to post

cheann1978

Excellent Story! Great job!!!

parkermegan

amazing loss! Great work!!!

kmckeown1971

Ok here are the photos.. captions underneath, thanks for the directions and thanks for the encouragement!!!



at 135 in HS



not even near my highest of 420+ graduating with associates



Wedding day at 196



Last summer at about 215 in the UP of Michigan



Yesterday at work 216.4

schustc

U are beautiful! Great job!

kmckeown1971

and one more full length cruise last nov 2011 at about 220
it keeps cropping me out for some reason.. erg

rbjd2004

Congrats on your success! You're gorgeous and I really love your wedding photo!

kmckeown1971

Congrats on your success! You're gorgeous and I really love your wedding photo!

Thank you.. that is by far one of my favorite of the day.. i love b/w shots!!

kaddydaddy

Way to go! You're doing a great job and you look fantastic!

v_snowdrop

omg very inspiring! I'm glad you got the pics posted!

it keeps cropping me out for some reason.. erg

It's a big pic. If you want the whole thing to fit you'll have to resize it...

BUT people can just right-click the pic and select "view image" and it will show the whole thing. That's what I do, because I know having to resize pics is a pain

Again, congrats on your success and thanks for sharing it with us!

NatashaK29

First I have to say I love you for stepping up and taking charge of your weight. The surgery is not a fix all, like you said, it still requires a lot of work and change. So proud of you for how far you have come and I know you will make it to 180!! Keep up the awesome job and motivating others along the way.
Might I add you look fabulous and way to young to be a grandmother (let alone 5 times). Wow is all I can say.

kmckeown1971

First I have to say I love you for stepping up and taking charge of your weight. The surgery is not a fix all, like you said, it still requires a lot of work and change. So proud of you for how far you have come and I know you will make it to 180!! Keep up the awesome job and motivating others along the way.
Might I add you look fabulous and way to young to be a grandmother (let alone 5 times). Wow is all I can say.

Thank you so much!!

kmckeown1971

omg very inspiring! I'm glad you got the pics posted!

it keeps cropping me out for some reason.. erg

It's a big pic. If you want the whole thing to fit you'll have to resize it...

BUT people can just right-click the pic and select "view image" and it will show the whole thing. That's what I do, because I know having to resize pics is a pain

Again, congrats on your success and thanks for sharing it with us!

Thank you and thanks for the tip!!

kmckeown1971

Way to go! You're doing a great job and you look fantastic!

Thank you very much!!

Kandy