Five-Month Surgiversary

Whoa, Nelly - I am a slacker when it comes to updating this blog. I have been spending the last few months adjusting to my new lifestyle. The last time I checked in I weighed 265 lbs and I am happy to report that I am now around 225-227 lbs. The weight loss has slowed down, but it hasn't stopped and that's what matters. I am able to eat 800-1,000 calories a day which is the goal for now. 
I still suck at not drinking before, during and after meals...but I am getting better at it. I am finding that I don't have much restriction to what I can and can't eat, though I don't push the limits either. I don't test the limits on sugar and therefore, I have not experienced the dread dumping syndrome as of yet. 
I did walk my first 5k this past April. My parents joined me and it was so much fun!!! I hope to do many more and maybe someday, actually be able to run the 5k. I started using the "Couch to 5k" app at the gym and I was able to complete the first week on the treadmill. Now that it's nicer out, I am going to work on this outside...I tried to do it today and ugh, I sucked. Running outside, way harder than on a treadmill. However, it's a work in progress. 

My mom, me and my dad before the race

Dad, mom and I after the race - woot woot, we did it! And we weren't last!

Photo Credit: MLive.com, Jeff Schrier

Also, more exciting news - Bob graduated from nursing school!!! He was working towards this for 5 years, so it's a huge relief for both of us that he is done. Now he is just waiting to take his boards and find a job in his new career. Life is good, friends, life is good.

Statistics:

Surgery 12/8/2015

Highest weight (HW): 310 lbs

Surgery Weight (SW): 290 lbs

Current Weight (CW): 227.8 lbs

Goal Weight (GW): 175 lbs (first goal)

Day #321: Yearly Goals

Okay, so it is kind of early to start thinking about goals for next summer and generally "yearly" goals are made in January as New Years Resolutions, however, I have some goals in mind and I want to document them to see if I meet these goals.
Goal #1: Run in a 5k next summer (2014)
My brother and parents are also going to train and run with me. I wonder if I will inspire Bob to do the same??

Goal #2: Deposit $25 from each paycheck into my "untouchable" savings account, which means I will have at least $600 in there. Not a ton, but a good start for someone who sucks at budgeting.

Okay, so, only two goals so far, but good ones I think! Now that 12 hour shifts are behind me, I am done with excuses. I want to go to the gym every morning before work and then hopefully go for walks after dinner with Bob and the dog each night. Just need to get started. Motivating words are welcome!

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