mareacuda

It takes me about 40 lbs to lose one clothing size. I am 6' tall though. I was a size 16/18, down nearly 50 lbs and just started getting into 14's. I know from previous weight loss that it will be another 30 before I see a size 12. Beyond that I am not sure what will happen because I have never been smaller than that! :)

in Same size after 20 pound weight loss Comment by mareacuda November 2015

I'm doing well, down about 4 lbs. We have a fun challenge at the gym that starts Monday called "Hell Week" with super challenging workouts- if we go 6 out of 7 days- we get a t-shirt! LOL The following Monday we have our "final" weigh ins from our 6 week weight loss challenge. I am down 13lbs, but I was hoping for 20. I am…

in How is everybody doing?! Comment by mareacuda October 2015

I have never had a job where I could take any time off (let alone paid!) I pissed a lot of people off by having my surgery on a Thursday and coming back to work Monday. It was really, really dumb- but I didn't have another choice unfortunately (aside from skipping or postponing the surgery)

in How much time did you take off (or wish you did) to recover from sleeve surgery? Comment by mareacuda October 2015

Just like you didn't make all your progress in 8 weeks, you aren't going to lose it in 8 weeks either. It sounds like putting it off isn't the best idea- might as well knock it out now so you can move on with your improved quality of life! What about gentle physical activity (light walking, swimming maybe?) It definitely…

in Don't really want to give up exercising for 8 weeks....what do I do? Comment by mareacuda October 2015

Hi there! I am down over 90 lbs from my high weight. 1) stretch marks- They are what they are. No they most likely won't go away completely. I am literally covered on my entire torso in stretch marks I have had since I was in elementary school. I have the weird double belly (like my belly folds in at my belly button) and…

in Questions for ladies who lost 50+lbs Comment by mareacuda October 2015

Hi there :) I was sleeved 2/9/11, so a while ago! I also have regained some but am on the downward again. I started at 330, surgery weight was 308, low weight was 200 on the dot (I am 6' tall) and now I am about 238. I did have a pregnancy in there as well and was 220 when I got pregnant. Currently have a goal of getting…

in Anyone else more than 2 years post sleeve? Comment by mareacuda September 2015

I am 6' and the lowest weight I ever remember seeing on a scale was 180 when I was 12. As an adult, 200 is the lowest. I have been as high as 330, and am currently 240 and dropping. Hoping to hit 200, and then I would like to see 165-175 eventually.

in 6'00" ladies...what's your goal weight? Comment by mareacuda September 2015

I make batches of what my sister calls "guacamole chicken salad". I usually shred a rotisserie chicken, add avocado, diced onion, diced tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Eat by itself or on a bed of lettuce.. so good. One batch lasts me for days. I also make ceviche with similar ingredients- shrimp and crabmeat…

in What are your favorite go-to protein snacks? Comment by mareacuda August 2015

I am 4 years out! SW was 330, currently ~250 and dropping. The lowest I got was 200 on the dot and that was doing a juice fast when I was about 10 months post op. I got pregnant around 218 and the lowest I have seen since my daughter was born 2.5 years ago was 240. I recently started really working out (steadily going…

in Any other Longtimers (3+ yrs)??? Comment by mareacuda August 2015

I am 4 years out (that CANT be right... but it was 2/9/11 so I guess it is. LOL). Always happy to have more friends :)

in Hello. Looking for MFP friends.. Comment by mareacuda August 2015

You can add me too... I am 260 now with a goal of 175 (I am 6' tall). I also have a 2 year old little girl :smiley:

in 265lbs....want be 170lbs! Add me! Comment by mareacuda July 2015

Size twin! I am 6' even, started at 275 but at 260 now with a goal of 200 (Ultimate dream goal: 175) :smiley:

in Tall ladies with 25+ lbs to lose; where are you? Comment by mareacuda July 2015

I feel you so much! I am 6' tall and have always been big... a size 18 since I was maybe 11? The lowest weight I ever remember seeing on a scale was 180 lbs when I was probably 11 or 12. I definitely feel like this is just how I look. I have had several relationships with bad eaters and ended up around a size 24 (330 lbs)…

in Fat goggles Comment by mareacuda July 2015

I have a friend who actually gifted me Isagenix products to "try" for my birthday. It was crushing (who gives diet products as a birthday gift?). After a really long conversation with her, I bought it. I tried it. I hated it. I felt irritable, it tastes awful (even people that sell it tell you how awful some of the items…

in Isagenix Comment by mareacuda September 2014

I have been almost 25 days and lost nothing. I have my calories set at 1200 and have rarely gone over... I originally set it at 1600 but lowered after 10 days of no loss. My kicker is that I am 6' tall and 270 lbs so according to everyone, the weight should be coming off as my deficit is over 1000 calories per day.. it's…

in 15 Days In - Have Not Lost Any Weight Comment by mareacuda September 2014

We have no kitchen area, just a restroom and the faucet is definitely questionable. I have a pitcher I could bring in, but the faucet is extremely short, I would have to literally fill up a small cup and pour it in the pitcher. In the words of Sweet Brown... Ain't nobody got time for that.