It's been way too long and I have a lot to update!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry it's been so long. I kind of got off the weight loss journey and now I'm back on in full force. After losing 72 lbs, then gaining back 60, I decided on weight loss surgery. I got a vertical sleeve gastrectomy on January 27, 2017.

My Starting weight was 282
Current weight is 236.4
Goal #1 199
Goal #2 182
Ultimate goal: 172

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This has been one of the best decisions of my life and I wish I had done it sooner.

 

BEFORE

DURING

 

 

I also created a YouTube channel :)

It's been over a year!

I haven't updated my blog in over a year :( I mostly keep up on instagram @fluffytohealthy


I've also been avoiding the "update" because it's not a great update. I've gained back 50 lbs. I originally lost 72 and have gained back 50 of what I lost.

Reasons for gaining it back.
-This past year as been a struggle. Spiritually, financially, etc. (I'm out of the trenches now which I'm so thankful to God for.)

-I'm in a comfortable relationship with my boyfriend

-For about 9 months, Dec 2014-August 2015 I was working 2 jobs and doing classes online/in person for my teaching certification. Talk about exhaustion and stress!!

-I had any and every excuse to not work out.

As of this morning I weigh 269lbs. That number scares me and makes me sad. I feel defeated. Some days I'm so encouraged to work out and eat healthy and other days, I'm just so over it! Over the counting of calories, over the feeling of not being able to eat what I want and when I want. (This is a disorder I've had for as long as I can remember, I didn't know there was a name for it- Binge Eating Disorder BED)

I know I have it in me to meet my goals but I'm just on the edge and can't seem to make the full jump back into this lifestyle again.

I know what I want and I'm ready to do it. I want to be healthy, feel better and have a better future. I want to be married soon and I want to feel, look, and be beautiful and healthy on that day. I want babies some day and I'm sure as hell not wanting to carry if I'm this heavy.

My ultimate goal is to lose 100 pounds from my first starting weight, which was 292.2. I want to be under 200lbs and I'm ready to do it! 192 lbs, here I come!!

Here are some recent pictures of me:

Coffee & Jesus

 It's a good day to have a good day

 

 Be nice no matter what

 Above 3 shirts from Oliver & Otis

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My feet have been hurting so I only did upper body weight lifting and squats today at the gym.

more poses and trying to jog!

I'm trying to be a more consistent jogger because I'm doing a 5k in February and you have to have a 15 min/mile pace which right now I have a pace of about 15:30 including walking. Trying to jog/walk every day or at least every other day so I can become better :)

Yoga challenges and more!

I'm doing two different yoga challenges on instagram so here are a few of the poses :) 

I'm also trying to be a better runner/jogger so I've started this plan to help. Today was week one, day one. I walked for 2 minutes at a speed of 3.1 on the treadmill and then ran for 1 min at a speed of 5.5 for a total of 21 minutes. Haven't been to the gym in over a week :( felt good to be back to it today doing cardio and weights!! 

I love pink...

Looking at all of these pictures, it's clear that I love the color PINK!! 

KEEP GOING!! Have some cheat meals here and there because it's what keeps you sane! 

Moderation is key! 

I keep losing!

Down 8 lbs :)

My body is changing!

Not sure if you can tell, but I'm gaining some definition in my arms!! 

One day at a time!! 

I've been working out every day doing cardio and weights :) 

Elliptical, stairmaster, treadmill (walk/jog), free weights (dumbbells, etc) Leg press, calf press, and using the machines at my gym. I change it up so I don't get bored and my goal is to burn at least 100 calories every ten minutes and if I don't, I'm not mad because you'll never regret any workout! 

Keep Going!

Saturday

 Sunday

Just KEEP GOING!! I know being consistent is key!! 

Two-a-days and losing the lb's!

I've been working out everyday and almost twice a day :) I've been watching what I eat and drinking lots of water. I know I've gained back some weight but I'm determined to get it back off plus much more! 

Morning-Top Row

Night-Bottom Row

I used to only do 50 lbs and now I can do 90 lbs! 

Last I weighed myself was on Tuesday August 19 and I was 247.8 and this morning (Saturday, August 30) I was 242.4 a difference of 5.4 lbs!!! I lost it the healthy way so I know it's staying off! 

Getting back in the groove!!

Trying really hard to get back to it and stick with it!! Really watching what I eat and how much of it! I think it's sticking in my mind again that I don't need tons of food, just what is necessary for being healthy. Here are some pics of this last week and my work outs :) 

My encouragement to you would be "KEEP GOING" no matter how far you've jumped off track, you can get back on!! I'm living proof! I've gained weight but I'm determined to get it off, again plus much more! 

Working out, Eating well!!

I feel like I've been back in the "groove" of things. I'm being consistent on exercising and eating better with portion control!! Here are some pictures I've posted on my Instagram. For the month of May, I've joined a challenge to do at least a mile of something. I've walked/jogged around my neighborhood as well as gone to the gym and it feels so good being consistent!