I'm so happy today!

[winterinatl]

I went to see my bariatric doctor today, and she did a Body mass analysis. We found that I had dropped (according to them) 20 pounds of pure fat since Jan. 7th, which is so exciting to me. My weight loss had stuttered this week because, as the report showed, I have gained 3 pounds in lean body mass. I went from 257, to 237 (232 on my scale...:rolleyes:), with 147 pounds of lean body mass to 150 pounds lean body mass (I'm 5'9).

What have I learned from this?

- I shouldn't beat myself up about never really being able to see myself lighter than 150 - based on the above, there is a reason why

- My workouts have been very effective, giving me a higher resting metabolism, therefore increasing the amount of calories I may eat

- clean eating, resistance training, and cardio 4+ times a week are the way to go!

- BMA's are great to show you what is really happening inside your body; this has helped keep me from becoming discouraged and complacent.

I just wanted to share, you guys, keep up the good work!

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Winter I had no idea that you weren't a skinny minny(please don't take a offense to that)!! I don't think I pay much attention around here :lachen:(just telling the truth) and also based on your posts you always sound so sassy and sessy:yep:. You must have a ton of confidence. Well, anyway, I just wanted to say that I am VERY proud of you and i'm happy for you that you are making some awesome progress. Keep doing what you are doing gal and big ups to you :grin:

[growth2come]

Good for you and congrats on the weight loss...keep up the good work.

[klb120475]

Winter I had no idea that you weren't a skinny minny(please don't take a offense to that)!! I don't think I pay much attention around here :lachen:(just telling the truth) and also based on your posts you always sound so sassy and sessy:yep:. You must have a ton of confidence. Well, anyway, I just wanted to say that I am VERY proud of you and i'm happy for you that you are making some awesome progress. Keep doing what you are doing gal and big ups to you :grin:

ITA!!:yep:

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

ITA!!:yep:
Whatchu doing around these parts gal? :drunk:

[klb120475]

Whatchu doing around these parts gal? :drunk:

Nuttin...............:look:

[Filmatic]

Aww congrats! You are doing great.

[Buttercreme]

20 pounds of pure fat loss is to be celebrated!:congrats:

Don't beat yourself up.....Remember it is a journey, not a marathon.

Keep it going!

[Ms Red]

Congratulations, winter :) Keep pushing girl.

[FlowerHair]

Congratulations!!! :flowers:

[Choklatekiss79]

That's phenomenal! Congrats and keep up the good work.

[ms.sweetevie]

that's great news, you dropped that fat fast :up:

[winterinatl]

Winter I had no idea that you weren't a skinny minny(please don't take a offense to that)!! I don't think I pay much attention around here :lachen:(just telling the truth) and also based on your posts you always sound so sassy and sessy:yep:. You must have a ton of confidence. Well, anyway, I just wanted to say that I am VERY proud of you and i'm happy for you that you are making some awesome progress. Keep doing what you are doing gal and big ups to you :grin:

:blush: you know you never realize how people may imagine you with out your picture! I haven't had one up in so long. And, no offense :hug3:. Still sassy and sessy :grin:.

Thanks guys. Now, back to the gym :spinning:.

[jrae]

Wow, that's excellent! Its nice to get great results after putting in that hard work. :yep: