Great idea,
Jesslan Rose! I know I've been recycling the same couple of pounds for a little while, so some long term perspective couldn't hurt.
Your accomplishments are absolutely awe inspiring, BTW.
I started back on the forums on Apr 9, 2014 after a regain of 80 lbs. I was morbidly obese (
BMI of 43.77 ) weighing
255 lbs, wearing a tight
size 26 jeans and an
8.5 shoe.
I couldn't walk 50 feet or up one flight of stairs without my feet and legs hurting, being out of breath, and sweating like a pig. The legs and feet were so swollen that I had " sock dents " that didn't go away. I had headaches and acid reflux almost daily.
BP at 140/95, my period was gone due to PCOS, and I could tell my blood sugar was whacked from the frequent bouts of hypoglycemia.
Worst of all, I felt as completely defeated and worthless as I think I ever have.
Fast forward to today. I've lost
65 lbs, putting me at Class 1 obesity and a BMI of
32.6 I wear a
size 16 jean and a
7.5 shoe.
I exercise 6-7 days a week. I can run 5 miles without being out of breath. The swelling, crippling pain in my feet, and the acid reflux are gone. BP is back to normal, as is the menstrual cycle and the blood sugar.
Best of all, I believe in myself again. I know these remaining 45 lbs, their days are numbered. I have goals for myself that I would not have even thought of, let alone announced to the world. My big goal for the next 2 years is to run a marathon. If that doesn't do me in, I'm going to keep shooting for a Boston Qualifying until I do it or I'm too old to care.