So Many Changes Have Happened

Since my last posting I have found a new love of life.  I am so happy with myself and how far I have come.  When I started my weight loss journey I was 307 lbs and am currently holding at 194 lbs. That is a loss of 113 lbs.  That is a whole other person.  I am happier, I am off my blood pressure and High Cholesterol Medications and very rarely do I have to use my inhaler from Asthma.  I can do so many thing now that I wasn't able to do before because of my weight. Like play on the floor with my Grand daughter, chase her around, go for a jog...yeah I said jog.  Here is a current before and after photo.

Wow what a difference.  On the left I was wearing a size 28 (XXXL) and my current dress size is a 12 (L).  I still need to lose another 50 or so pounds, but I know I will make it happen.

Through this change in my lifestyle and healthy eating habits I have come to love this program I am currently using and have become a Fitness Motivator.  Motivating people with fitness goals through an online accountability group, providing recipes, workouts, motivation and support. If you are interested in more information, please email me at myweightlossjourneybegins@gmail.com.

Getting Unstuck

So after months of being stuck and going back to 212 lbs, I saw a post on Facebook in January for a Crockpot Recipe Challenge Group and thought hey why not.  I have since lost 13 lbs and still doing the monthly Boot Camps.  I am not only truly learning to eat healthy and exercise, I am using my story to inspire others.

Here are a couple pictures of me now.  Take a look at the first picture where there is a before and now.  You really can see the difference.

So while meeting this person and finding this awesome group, I have also decided to become a Fitness Coach and hopefully inspire people to lose weight and go on this incredible journey with me.

Please send me an email at myweightlossjourneybegins@gmail.com or visit me on facebook @ www.facebook.com/nicole.malsbury, or on Instagram @From_Obese_to_Healthy for more information.

So Disappointed

I haven't posted in some time because I am completely disappointed in my progress.  I should be at my goal right now which is 148 lbs but have been stuck between 205 and 210 for the last 4 months.  Why you ask?  Because I am cheating and eating more than I should be.

Now to get my head where it is supposed to be and start exercising and eating properly.

100 and losing

So I am happy to say that I finally hit my 100 lb weight loss.  I am so excited. I started my journey at 307 lbs on my first day of weight loss class and this morning I weighed in at 207 lbs.  So I have 67 more lbs to lose to reach my goal weight.

Unfortunately it is only 5 lbs in the last 3 weeks.  Time to really start working harder.  I just don't understand why I get in these ruts. I've been really bad and not going to the gym. It's like I lost my motivation now that I can't pay for my trainer.  I still go walking at night a couple times a week if I don't go to the gym, but I really need to step up my game.

I still haven't had a drink and wont until I lose the 30 I said so, 25 lbs more to go...lol

My goal is to lose 3 lbs per week so, I seriously better get back to business. 

Losing Slowly

So I'm still not losing as much as I had wanted.  I have decided not to have any alcohol until I lose 30 lbs.  I've lose 3 lbs since and am currently at 210 lbs.  Almost 100 lbs from when I started my Journey; 71 since surgery 8 months ago.

I've gone from a size 26/28 in clothes to a whopping 14.  Based on that, I've lost half of what I used to be.  Pretty proud.  Since I know I am still losing inches, I am not beating myself up too bad on the weight loss.  

I just know I need to work harder and stop the between meal snacking.  Instead of picking at things because I'm bored or they look good, I need to just drink more water. I'm still not drinking nearly enough water as I should be.   :(

I'm getting enough protein in my diet, but am still losing hair.  This is depressing.  I am so used to having a head full of beautiful, thick curly hair and unless you really know me you would never guess at the hair loss but I have half the hair or less that I used to!

 

Bariatric Wellness Appointment

So yesterday was my 3 month check up at the Bariatric Wellness center in Burbank.  I am sad to say that I only lost 12 lbs in the last 3 months.  Miranda told me I am getting to many calories and really need to keep better track of what I am eating and to either cut out 1 meal or cut out my protein supplement.  I really need to be at my goal weight by my 1 year check up. This means i need to lose 70 pounds in the next 4 months.  I don't really think this is a possibility...I would need to lose more than 4 lbs per week.  I am thinking 45-48 lbs is more likely but that is still losing 3 lbs per week.

It is time to up my game and really bear down and get my butt to the gym 4-5 days per week.  I have really slacked off this last month.

Doctor Visit

So I went to my regular Doctor appointment 2 weeks ago and my blood pressure was 100/60 which for me is incredible.  The Doctor decided to cut my medication from twice a day to once a day and he also did blood work to check my cholesterol.  I made an appointment for 2 weeks to recheck my blood pressure and 7 months after surgery I am OFF my Blood Pressure as well as my Cholesterol Medications.  

I am down to 212 pounds and a size 14.

WOOHOO this makes me a very happy girl.