Hola everyone!
I can't believe it's been 10 months since I wrote anything on this blog. I clearly don't have what it takes to be a world class blogger.
I want to update everyone on where I am now. I have lost a total of close to 175 lbs. When I decided to have the surgery I was at 301. Right before the surgery I weighed 287 because I lost some pre-surgery.
I'm now safely fluctuating between 126 and 131! I stopped losing weight probably 5 months ago, and I was actually glad because I don't want to lose any more. Since then, in the past 4-5 months, I have been right in that range. I wear a size 2 or 4, depending on the store, and either a small or X-small. I feel amazing and healthy and 100 years younger.
I had mentioned in previous posts that Rudy and I go to the beach every single weekend, even in the winter, and he always ran and I walked. When my walks increased to about 4 miles and I wasn't feeling the cardio from it that I used to, I decided to start jogging. At first I didn't tell Rudy about it because I knew he'd get all excited and rush out and buy me running shoes, sign me up for a marathon, etc. So after I'd been doing it for a couple of months I told him. I actually can't run that far - the longest I've run straight is 1 mile - but usually I like to run 1/2 mile, then walk 1/2 mile, then run 1/2 mile, etc.... I've heard that intermittent stuff is good and it breaks it up for me. Keep in mind I'm doing this barefoot on the beach. I have never actually run in shoes!
I've taken a couple of yoga classes and would like to keep that up but I'm bad about making the 6pm class on time after work. I bought weights at home and I do the core strengthening when I'm watching TV. Also do push-ups and scrunches.
Basically I'm more active than I've ever been - even in my teens - and it does feel good. I need to do more weights because my arms/shoulders area is pretty scrawny looking and on a mid-40's woman that's not such a great look.
It's so wonderful to feel attractive and sexy again. I love fashion and trying out different styles and looks and seeing how they work with my new body. That's become almost a hobby to me.
I would also love to show other women who have had this surgery how to dress with their new bodies.
It's funny - every now and then I forget and I think I still have my 300 lb. body. One day not too long ago I was in a crowded restaurant at lunch with a girl from work. She's really thin, and she was walking in front of me and slipped through an area where the tables and chairs were really close together. My first reaction as I followed her was "ooh, I can't fit through there - I better go around!" ... but then I remembered that I could totally fit through there. But for a moment there I was back in the 300 lb. body. Very strange.
So ... now my goal is not to gain any back. The doctors say that at the end of 2 years it's common to gain back 10-15 lbs. I wouldn't be devastated, but I would prefer not to. I feel really comfortable at this weight and I don't want it to change. But I CAN tell that I can eat more now and I have to stay very cognizant of that. And keeping up with the exercise .
The key thing that my surgeon told me is that between 12-18 months your body slowly starts absorbing more calories when you eat. For the first year, you don't absorb all of the calories that you take in. But now ... they're absorbing, baby! Uh oh.
This is truly the best thing I've ever done for myself. If ANYONE is considering this surgery and wants to talk, please post a comment and I'll respond. I am like a missionary for this surgery now. When I see really overweight people now, I really want to help them. But I understand people have to do this when they are ready.
The wife of a man I used to work with read my blog, looked into the surgery, and now she's about 6 weeks post-surgery and has lost somewhere around 40 lbs. The fact that just one person who knew my success, read this blog, and took action to change their life is the whole reason I wrote this.
As I write this, another woman that I used to work with has the surgery scheduled. I'm ecstatic for her. Go Marta. Go Daisy. I'm so happy for both of you.
I can't believe it's been 10 months since I wrote anything on this blog. I clearly don't have what it takes to be a world class blogger.
I want to update everyone on where I am now. I have lost a total of close to 175 lbs. When I decided to have the surgery I was at 301. Right before the surgery I weighed 287 because I lost some pre-surgery.
I'm now safely fluctuating between 126 and 131! I stopped losing weight probably 5 months ago, and I was actually glad because I don't want to lose any more. Since then, in the past 4-5 months, I have been right in that range. I wear a size 2 or 4, depending on the store, and either a small or X-small. I feel amazing and healthy and 100 years younger.
I had mentioned in previous posts that Rudy and I go to the beach every single weekend, even in the winter, and he always ran and I walked. When my walks increased to about 4 miles and I wasn't feeling the cardio from it that I used to, I decided to start jogging. At first I didn't tell Rudy about it because I knew he'd get all excited and rush out and buy me running shoes, sign me up for a marathon, etc. So after I'd been doing it for a couple of months I told him. I actually can't run that far - the longest I've run straight is 1 mile - but usually I like to run 1/2 mile, then walk 1/2 mile, then run 1/2 mile, etc.... I've heard that intermittent stuff is good and it breaks it up for me. Keep in mind I'm doing this barefoot on the beach. I have never actually run in shoes!
I've taken a couple of yoga classes and would like to keep that up but I'm bad about making the 6pm class on time after work. I bought weights at home and I do the core strengthening when I'm watching TV. Also do push-ups and scrunches.
Basically I'm more active than I've ever been - even in my teens - and it does feel good. I need to do more weights because my arms/shoulders area is pretty scrawny looking and on a mid-40's woman that's not such a great look.
It's so wonderful to feel attractive and sexy again. I love fashion and trying out different styles and looks and seeing how they work with my new body. That's become almost a hobby to me.
I would also love to show other women who have had this surgery how to dress with their new bodies.
It's funny - every now and then I forget and I think I still have my 300 lb. body. One day not too long ago I was in a crowded restaurant at lunch with a girl from work. She's really thin, and she was walking in front of me and slipped through an area where the tables and chairs were really close together. My first reaction as I followed her was "ooh, I can't fit through there - I better go around!" ... but then I remembered that I could totally fit through there. But for a moment there I was back in the 300 lb. body. Very strange.
So ... now my goal is not to gain any back. The doctors say that at the end of 2 years it's common to gain back 10-15 lbs. I wouldn't be devastated, but I would prefer not to. I feel really comfortable at this weight and I don't want it to change. But I CAN tell that I can eat more now and I have to stay very cognizant of that. And keeping up with the exercise .
The key thing that my surgeon told me is that between 12-18 months your body slowly starts absorbing more calories when you eat. For the first year, you don't absorb all of the calories that you take in. But now ... they're absorbing, baby! Uh oh.
This is truly the best thing I've ever done for myself. If ANYONE is considering this surgery and wants to talk, please post a comment and I'll respond. I am like a missionary for this surgery now. When I see really overweight people now, I really want to help them. But I understand people have to do this when they are ready.
The wife of a man I used to work with read my blog, looked into the surgery, and now she's about 6 weeks post-surgery and has lost somewhere around 40 lbs. The fact that just one person who knew my success, read this blog, and took action to change their life is the whole reason I wrote this.
As I write this, another woman that I used to work with has the surgery scheduled. I'm ecstatic for her. Go Marta. Go Daisy. I'm so happy for both of you.
1 comment:
Hey Cyndy,
I used to do you hair at Amici's! I found your blog address in the bottom of my purse!, I just wanted to tell you, that you look AMAZING!!!!!!! Wow, how exciting, to finally be free to do anything you want to do! I'm so happy for U!!-- I've been in LA over a year now, but I'm actually moving home to OHIO in 2 weeks and I can't wait! I was diagnosed with MS in sept. which was a huge wakeup call, and changed my perspective on life! I decided I can't do the LA struggle anymore! life is toooo short! so I feel like it's been a blessing in disguise! I'm feeling amazing! I;m working with a naturalpath doc so I'm on a no sugar, dairy, wheat or alcohol diet, plus supplements which has been alot easier than I thought, for the first time I have self control, and am taking care of ME! --I hope all is great with u! hope u have a great holiday! hope to talk to u sooooon!---Erin
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