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21 lbs and Counting! (pics)
mncmom3
Posts: 42 Member
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
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
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Wow what an amazing difference already. Congrats to you on your way to a whole new life and wardrobe. Keep up the awesome work.:flowerforyou:0
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Great results and an inspiring story! Keep going, you look great!0
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Wow! Awesome Job!0
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Can really see it in your face! Great job!0
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Very encouraging! Amazing how much difference 20pds makes. And in such a short time frame. Congrats! You are well on your way. Very exciting!0
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Couldn't have said it better, or as the kool kids say QFT... Quoted For TruthVery encouraging! Amazing how much difference 20pds makes. And in such a short time frame. Congrats! You are well on your way. Very exciting!
Keep up the great work and post again later!0 -
I'm so glad you tried again on your own! Please don't give up! You are doing a great job!0
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Oh wow..Am so motivated by you.Keep it up0
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Well done chicky! your getting there, massive improvement already x0
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Way to go!0
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I can see the difference and you have done a brilliant job, you look healthier already
Don't stop and please keep showing your progress to us all 0 -
doing great. u r such a cutie!!!
i can really tell a difference in your stomach.0 -
WOW! I am so jealous! I've lost the same amount and I haven't lost any sizes at all. Congrats to you!0
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Great Job MNCMOM3!!!
Thank you for all the support that you have provided me!
We can do it!!!0 -
Look at you Sarah!! Posting in the success stories. So proud of you. You are looking so good....keep up the great work!! You motivate me!!0
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Nice work! I can tell you've already made strides in just a little over a month!0
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keep it up! Let's stay on this and see what we look like for new years 2013:)0
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Congratulations!!! Your hard work and dedication is paying off. If I find myself struggling this week I'll keep your dedication in mind. Thank you for sharing your story. 0
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Well done! Thankyou for posting your photos It's photos and stories of hope and encouragement that keep me moving forward! Keep up the fantastic work...Your a star! x 0
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Great job!!! you look amazing:)0
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You look fantastic! I'm right there with you. You are losing a nice slow and steady pace. Great job, stick with it!0
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you're doing awesome-your kids are going to be very proud of Mummy!! I can see what I could be achieving if I would just stick to it more and get some more exercise-fabulous!:flowerforyou:0
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So proud of you and so proud to have you as my friend! You rock and look FAB!0
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Thank you all so much for the support! I have a long way to go, but celebrating the mini-milestones really help keep me motivated in addition to the outside support. I really believe that this year is about me reaching my goal. I was unhappy in my 245-255 lb body for far too long and I cant wait to get my life back for me & my family. I have met some awesome people on here that inspire me and it is really rewarding when some have said that I have inspired them as well. I wish you the best of luck as well and thanks for reading my post 0
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WOOOHOOOO! Doing great! :happy:0
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Wow. Great job. People like you give me motivation. Knowing that we are not the only ones struggling with this constant battle. Keep doing what your doing. You look great 0
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Way to go!! You have at least 3 wonderful reasons to do this, but most importantly for you! Keep up the great work. Looking fabulous!!0
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wow! great job! you look fantastic!0
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Thanks for posting! I've lost around the same amount in about the same time frame as well! I never thought I could before either! I've been a little down lately and not feeling as motivated but seeing how much the change is apparent in your body, it must be similar in mine even if I can't always see it.0
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Looking good. Awesome progress!0
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