Have you lost more weight?

School is back in session.
Over the summer I got rid of all the big clothes I had.
Everything that looked boyish and big.
My friends helped me to realize that I don't wear size 14.
I'm actually a size 10.
It has taken some time to actually accept this fact.
But now when I put something on that is a little big
I don't want to wear it.
I'm actually ok with form fitting clothes now.

At school people keep stopping me in the hall
And saying, "Did you lose more weight?"
I'm not kidding...since Aug. 17 I think about 12 people have stopped me.
Yes.
Over the summer I had no appetite!
I just didn't eat very much
Which I know is not healthy.
I wasn'ttrying to lose more weight on purpose.
One day over the summer someone commented on my weight
And I thought...hmm...have I lost weight?
So I stepped on the scale, which I hadn't done since March.
I lost about 20 lbs. over the summer.

I am now at my lowest weight post-surgery.
148 lbs.
My doctor said I would be able to get to 150.
I passed that.
If I lose 5 more pounds
I will be half the person I was on March 20, 2006.

5 Years Already?

I can't believe I totally forgot about my surgery anniversary! 5 years. Wow. I usually eat a steak on March 20th, but I forgot! I have to say that having the gastric bypass surgery Was the best decision ever. I can't imagine running around with Tristyn At almost 300 lbs. I have so much energy to play now. I can fit in small places. Tristyn and I can fit into the bathtub together. I'm excited to buy a bathing suit this year So that we can play outside in the sun! One thing I still haven't done since my surgery Is replace my complete wardrobe. I just haven't had enough money. I still have some big clothes here and there that I really need to dump. My friends Sarah and Myra dragged me into Banan Rupublic to try on dresses. They got mad at me because I would pick out size 14 clothes. They kept yelling at me to go smaller. It turns out that I actually wear a size 10. Yikes! So, my goal for this year is to go shopping. Get some new clothes. Actually look my size. And to keep my weight around 160.

4 Years

It's really hard to believe that I had the surgery
Four years ago tomorrow.
My weight has been pretty consistant.
In the 150s during stressful times.
In the 160s during normal times.
Never above 170.
I feel good about myself.
I lost the one who fell in love with me pre-surgery.
But I have found a new.
I have been raising a toddler
Who runs and jumps and is full of energy.
I can't imagine chasing her at 286.7.

2 Year Anniversary

I can't believe it's been two years since my surgery.
Time flies when you're having fun!
Today I weighed 168.6.
Not too bad for 6 months pregnant.

I couldn't imagine going through pregnancy at 286.7.
I'm so glad that I lost the weight
And have the opportunity to bear a child.
I feel so lucky.

Body wise...I'm a little pudgier around the edges.
I still have my equator and I'm waiting for it to fill in.
My boobs are great!
Today my lower back is KILLING me.
I think she is sitting on my nerve down there.
My right leg has been hurting today too.
And I've found one varicos vein. Blah.
Other than that I'm feeling good.

Weight

At my lowest weight yet...163.8.
Aren't you supposed to get fatter when you're pregnant?

It's About Time

Look who FINALLY reached the 120 lbs. down mark!

Oh yes...me.

I am now down 121.5 lbs. total.

I currently weigh 165.2 lbs.

I am 15 lbs. away from my goal weight.

Left: March 19, 2006-286.7 lbs. Right: December 8, 2006 - 185.4 lbs.

July 14, 2007 - 165.2 lbs.

Left: March 19, 2006 - 286.7 lbs. Right: December 8, 2006 - 185.4 lbs.

July 14, 2007 - 165.2 lbs.

Check out my flickr for more photos.
I can't believe it took me 7 months to hit that 120 lb. mark.
I feel like I have been stuck in the 17o's forever.
How did I do it?
I went on a road trip, didn't eat much and walked around Busch Gardens.
I would really, really, really like to tone up my arms.
Really.
Because I think my tattoo would look much hotter!

Pounds Lost Per Month

This is a bar chart showing how many pounds I've lost per month. Talk about ups and downs!

Monthly Progress

This is my Excel chart of my monthly weight loss.

Evil Vending Machine

It's been 11 months since my surgery.
I'm down 112 lbs.
I have one month to go to the year mark.
Do you think I can make it down to 120 lbs down by March 20?
That would be like losing 10 lbs a month.
But not really because I only lost 3 lbs. last month.
But you get my drift.

I dug the ab roller out of my mom's basement the other day.
I did 100 crunches last night with no problems.
I also lifted weights for my flabby arms.
I need to start walking/running again!
Stupid snow!

I was very proud of myself at lunch today.
I had some slices of salami...
I know...Ash Wednesday...I totally forgot. :(
I also had some grapes for a snack at 9 a.m. and an orange.
I barely even touched my Diet Dr. Pepper.
It's on my desk getting warm and flat now.

I was eyeing the vending machine.
The Ding Dongs and Cherry Pie were calling my name.
I had a nice, crisp dollar bill from Sarah for teaching her class for her yesterday.
I kept looking over there like they were going away or something.

I was a good girl.
I put the dollar under the paper clip in my calendar.
I said, "Screw you vending machine!"
And I walked out of the teacher's lounge.

Carrie - 1 Vending Machine - 0