120 lbs!!
 

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One year ago today I decided that I wanted to have gastric bypass surgery, I went to the first doctors appointment and kept putting off going to the next consultation for it because I was scared, but knew there was no way I could do this on my own... I didn't want to wait the 6 months required by insurance to have the surgery I wanted it done that day! I wanted instant results. I put it off until January 1st (6 whole months!) and made the decision that I could do this on my own. I got myself to the point I was at and it was my job to get myself out of it. On January 1st I stepped on the scale and saw the worst number of my life. 294.4lbs. I was less than 6lbs away from being 300lbs!!! This morning...1 year after deciding to have gastric bypass surgery, and 6 months after deciding against it and starting this on my own I stepped on the scale to see 174.4. 120 lbs lost. In 6 months. On my own. I would still love to lose another 20 lbs... and a tummy tuck is for sure in my future, but I am so happy and so proud of myself and soooo looking forward to giving myself a LITTLE slack!!! I guess the point of this post is to stop putting it off... whatever you are putting off, just stop it. Right now, not tomorrow, not in 6 months. Do it today, because if you don't, you're going to wish you did in 6 months!!

You look great! Congrats!

1200 calories a day :) Only 2 cheat days in the entire 6 months, and they were last weekend!!

Congrats! Great job. You are gorgeous.

Amazing! You look great! Congratulations on your success and for having the courage to take this on- you go girl!

Thanks for the inspiration! Did you work out as well?

Yes!! A ton of working out!!! Daily, for at least an hour :) I've cut back some because I don't want my life to revolve around the gym, I am a mommy first and foremost!

You are beautiful. Good for you!

HOLY MOLY!! All in 6 months is totally amazing!! You are gorgeous :)

Good for you! Awesome!!

WOW! You are who I will think of the next time I'm on the elliptical and thinking of quitting. Truly an inspiration. And your baby girl is beautiful! Congrats!:D

The pictures say it all! Look at you and your daughter - you are an incredible role model for her and she will see a strong, capable and healthy mom to want to be like! Your determination to do this on your own is so impressive! Congratulations!!

WOW! You look great!!!!!

Wow! That is absolutely fantastic and you look stunning. Well done for your efforts - really inspiring!

You are simply gorgeous and your daughter is adorable! :)
Way to go for taking charge of your life and getting healthy!
:bravo:

You look amazing!! And in only 6 months!! Who knew that was possible?! Great Job!

You are my hero :-)
Odd question but, is your recent pic your natural hair color? It's beautiful, as you are.

What a transformation, you look fab! Such a cute daughter too :D I bet she is very proud!

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BAM! No messing around there! That's freaking awesome!

I used to be fully supportive of cheat days, and while I still have them it's obvious here what really sticking to a plan hardcore can do.

wow, great job! you're my inspiration :)

Ok. I'm very impressed. Way to go, but keep coming back and stick with some maintenance plan. Both you and your daughter look beautiful.:)

Brava! Well done! You look fabulous, although you are also pretty in the older photo too. Yes, you are definitely and inspiration to us all hun! :)

Amazing job. You look model-pretty.

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I can't believe it! You look so gorgeous, and in only six months! Did you start working out right from the beginning? Will you tell us a little about your experience with that? I started at around the same point as you and have a terrible time with exercise. Thanks!

Congratulations !

Yes... please..... can you tell us a little more about how you did things?

That's an average of 5 lbs per week.

I work very hard.. and... try to feel lucky if I see any loss at all.

Please tell us more?

Congratulations, and.. best wishes to you your family!