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I've always enjoyed being active, but also was always overweight. Despite my best efforts my goals always eluded me. For medical reasons, on 11/15/2006 I underwent Gastric Bypass surgery, and slowly I am getting my life back.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy proving to myself I can push the limits of my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
By trying to focus on the non-scale victories
BB Accomplishments:
So far, it appears that I have lost 75.15 lbs. in fat mass, and only 4.8 lbs. of lean muscle mass since the surgery, which is a major accomplishment. Typically with this surgical procedure post-ops lose a lot of muscle mass. Also, I am no longer Diabetic and no longer require use of a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.
Forum Signature:
"It's fun to be strong." - Cheryl Haworth, 2008 USA Women's Olympic Weightlifting Team
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour or a day, or a year,
but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
Lance Armstrong
I've been losing weight, lifting, started kick-boxing (with my trainer) and riding my bike in various rides to train for the MS150. It all came full circle this past weekend; I did it! I rode from Houston to Austin on my bike!!
I am proud. I'm also very grateful that everyone was...
Great Story! Being a success story myself from overcoming major body issues I love to see others with your success. Thank you for checking out my workout thread;) Maria
Thanks Donna...But wait, whoa, look at you! That's a most impressive transformation. Congratulations for all of your hard work and determination and I wish you continued success!
Hey thanks! It's going pretty good.... Im probably gonna start shriveling up to nothing here though, Im pretty much just running and doing calesthenics these days! How's things in your neck of the woods?
NO - Thank YOU for your support and inspiration to Me! How I would have loved riding in it this year, but this TX heat is brutal. Thanks for reminding me... I need to get my Cooling Vest outta' storage. Have A SUPER Week! *smile*
Great blog Donna. And super profile. I did 3 MS-150's, 2 of them BEFORE my own diagnosis. I don't ride anymore, bec. of complications. Instead...I compete!!! Have a great wkend. *smile*
