21 lbs and Counting! (pics)

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share my story in hopes that I can inspire at least one person on the verge of giving up to keep going! My name is Sarah, stay-at-home mom of three (ages 5,3 & 1). I have been overweight since I was about 13 yrs old. I started researching gastric bypass in November 2012 because I thought it was the only way I could ever lose weight since I had tried every diet in the book before this one. I went to 2 seminars, contacted my insurance and got approval based on my BMI. Around Christmas, weighing 247, I decided that I would try one more time before going in for my counsult at the bariatric clinic. I got through the holidays and decided that starting January 1st I would kick off my own program. I met with a dietitian at another clinic and he thought I could do it without the surgery.

Here are my guidelines:
No Soda
At least 8 glasses of water a day
Log food every day- be accountable, no matter what I ate
I try to eat between 1300-1500 cals/ day

I started logging everything on January 2nd, 2013 (weighing 245) since I was out of town through the 1st. I changed my eating habits to include lots of lean protein, healthy carbs like whole grains and fresh fruit, and moderate exercise at least 3 times a week. I am not perfect, I have my tough days like everyone else. I am learning though, that as long as I am consistent and persistent- I can do this!
Please don’t mind the lack of makeup in these pics
The first set is @ 247 on New Years Eve





This set was taken today @ 226



I have lost lots of inches too!
Neck -1.5”
Waist -9.2”
Hips -8
Bust -4
Right Arm -3
Right thigh -6.5
Total= -32.2 inches
I started out in a size 22 jeans and today I am a 18! I know I have a long ways to go but I just thought I would share my mini-milestone. I hope this will encourage people to keep going because this IS possible and you CAN do it!

~MNCMOM3