kthurlow1282 Member

I have been on again off again on MyFitnessPal for years. I'm hoping this will be a fresh new start. Hey! Here's hoping right? I'm not new to lifestyle change or the weight loss goals. I am a mom of 4 children and 1 furry child (my service dog Hershey). I am a Medical Assistant. I'm not as active as I once was. I am almost 2 years post Gastric-sleeve surgery and I still say it was THE BEST decision that I made for myself. I am not to my goal yet, but that doesn't mean it's not still within reach. HW: 330 CW: 230 SW: 295 GW: Between 130-150 lbs. Wherever I feel most healthy & confident. Goals: To increase water intake to at LEAST 64 oz a day a MAX of 100 ozs a day. Increase protein to 20-30 gram per meal Stay in a caloric deficit to burn what I eat Increase step counts (currently working a desk job), get to the gym 2-3 days per week for both cardio and strength workouts. Mostly, feel good about myself and celebrate the small wins. Short term goal: Get below 200 lbs

Replies

I also have around 20-30 lbs to lose. Are you still active on here?

in New Here Comment by kthurlow1282 July 30
I am excited to see where this takes me. I am almost 2 years post op (weight loss surgery) and I'm maintaining, but I want to get lower. I've been plateaued for too long. Accountability has always helped.

in 10 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2024-October 31, 2024 Comment by kthurlow1282 July 30
Are you also post sleeve? If so how far out? I'm almost 2 years out.

in Is this group still active? Comment by kthurlow1282 July 30
I am almost 2 years post-op gastric sleeve. Are you still on your journey to surgery? Reach out with any questions.

in Pre-Op for Gastric Sleeve, Coming back to MFP and looking for others in the same boat! Comment by kthurlow1282 July 30
Hi nniles49, from your deets on this recent post I think that you're on the right track. I don't know what your abbreviations mean "so I'm scheduled for BPD/DS surgery in August." I can tell you that I am post- surgery 22 almost 23 months. Starting your pre-op diet now was how I went from 320's pre surgery to 292 (I think,…

in Starting my path - could use some friends here Comment by kthurlow1282 July 30
Good Morning! Just seeing this. I started at 315 on 1/12/18. I'm totally in. currently 306 and going in "baby steps" first goal is to drop below 300 lbs. Then 250, then below 200 and finally between 135-150 lbs as I'm only 5 ft 4inches.

in 100 pounds to lose! Comment by kthurlow1282 April 2018
I have struggled with weight my entire life. I've given birth to 5 kids, 4 pregnancies (one was twins), and I'm only 35. I'm also looking for motivation but I've got about 150 pounds left to lose. In August of last year I said enough is enough. I started first my making small dietary changes and going swimming. At that…

in Looking for support Comment by kthurlow1282 February 2018