Down 127lbs in 7 months!

The_WoIverine · October 2016

Nope, not the same person. The nail polish isn't the same color

Congratulations! Definitely very inspiring!

wanzik · October 2016

Fabulous! Congratulations! Great job!

dhadley1970 · October 2016

What an amazing job! I know that the surgery has a stigma, but some people need that extra help. And some people do not succeed at keeping the weight off and fall into their old bad habits and/or get sick. So, kudos to you! You are an inspiration to someone (me

) who has to lose about 30 lbs just to feel comfortable in my own skin again. I need to follow suit and start exercising more and eating less (and cutting down on the booze... I just wish it wasn't so much fun!) Thanks for posting! You look amazing!

BaconSan2 · October 2016

Congratulations to you!

agbmom556 · October 2016

Congratulations

JudyKenova6437 · October 2016

You look fabulous! Even with the direction you've taken, you've still put in a lot of work! Way ro commit and do this for your daughter! Very selfless girl

Dove0804 · October 2016

You are an absolute rockstar. I love your new hairstyle, too!
Unfortunately, weight loss surgery does have a stigma, but usually because people are completely uneducated about the process and how much effort is required. Thanks so much for sharing and I know you'll continue to do AWESOME!

charlene77 · October 2016

Amazing! So awesome for your future! With the surgery how many calories a day do you eat then?

SaraKarns · October 2016

Wanted to answer a few questions. I have used MFP very consistently since June. It is a huge part of my success.

I have hit plateau's. Typically they happen when I am not being as strict with my diet. Protein really is key. When I up my protein, the pounds start to come off again.

In a typical day I eat between 800 and 1200 calories. I know that is not that many, but each of those calories is carefully thought out and full of nutrients that my body needs.

meryl135 · October 2016

Such an awesome job! Congrats on your transformation and the great example you are setting for your daughter

DanerTee · October 2016

Well done, you look fantastic!

StevenGarrigus · October 2016

Congratulations! You look fantastic! I understand the stigma that surrounds weight loss surgery as I too have recently undergone a sleevectomy procedure in August. Having been there with my wife when she had her surgery four years ago, it isn't a miracle or an easy way out. It takes a lifelong dedication. It's exercise. It's making sure that every ounce of food you take in is full of protein and nutrients. It's taking vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life. It's no easier than just deciding one day to get healthy through eating right and exercising.

My issue as I believe many people's is that I couldn't control my hunger and would always slip back into those bad habits. The surgery allowed me to control my hunger and gave me the "cold turkey" time I needed to get away from sweets, fatty foods and most importantly - SODA. I now have no issue resisting the temptation of these types of foods and the surgery and subsequent recovery period allowed my body to naturally build up the energy and motivation to get moving.

So if having a major invasive surgery coupled with the expense of it to get a jump start on a sustained weight loss and lifestyle change is "the easy way out" so be it.

BTW....37lbs down in just over six weeks. More energy than I have had in over 20 years. Down a shirt size and THREE pants sizes!

gwalker1003 · October 2016

Awesome. You look great!

StevenGarrigus · October 2016

SaraKarns wrote: »

Wanted to answer a few questions. I have used MFP very consistently since June. It is a huge part of my success.

I have hit plateau's. Typically they happen when I am not being as strict with my diet. Protein really is key. When I up my protein, the pounds start to come off again.

In a typical day I eat between 800 and 1200 calories. I know that is not that many, but each of those calories is carefully thought out and full of nutrients that my body needs.

^Truth. The most calories I have eaten in a single day was 1250, but it was all from healthy, nutrient & protein rich foods. Typically, 800-1000 is what I average in a day.