Hello all I'm back!

[Luv49ers19]

I have been away for the summer...maybe a little longer. Between a change in work schedule and being crazy busy with family vacations and activities I have been neglecting you all and I'm sorry.

So I'm now 16+ months out of surgery and navigating the whole maintenance thing. I got down to 114 but holding steady between 118-122. All depends on the day and time of month. Stupid girl issues! Seriously trying not to freak out when I see the scale go up. I'm working out everyday and running 3 times a week. I have never run in my life before this year! Paying close attention to how my clothes fit because I know that muscle weighs more that fat and the fact I'm for sure burning more calories than I eat. This is helping me with my slight upswing in weight. I also think this is where my body wants to be at.
The lose skin is getting better on my bat wings and tummy. Having the most issue with my butt. It is painful to sit sometimes. I have no one to blame but me for doing it to myself. Hoping it keeps getting better with time.
I'm loving this new lease on life I have been given. Could not be happier with how well my results have been! I'm sticking with a lower carb diet and eat an average of 1600 calories a day with about 160 grams of protien. I make homemade pizza and lasagna but i make sure it has a ton of lean protien in it or on it. I still use my fitness pal for everything i put in my mouth. My kitchen scale gets used everyday as well. This is what works for me. I also am a daily weigher.
Hope everyone has a great evening!

[Stacey03]

Oh yayyyyy Cody!!! I missed you! Good to see you back xxx

[elllie]

Welcome back and well done. You look great and have great results. x

[Pudsley]

Hi Cody

Thank You so much for all you have shared in your post so helpful and Wonderful and so inspiring to read.

[AnnieG]

Yay for Cody being back with us! It sounds as if you have a good balance going. I seem to have found maintenance plateau at 125, +/- 2 lbs. Too old for girl things to cause issues. I too have problems with a bony backside. I got a gel cushion as used for wheel chairs, and its tremendous on long car trips, and just sitting But I do have to move around or get really sore spots. I have expense cream from the dr to help with the "callous' places, but found vaseline works better than $150 cream

Keep on, lady girl!

[Ann2]

You're doing so GREAT, Cody. Exactly what you should be doing, IMHO.

Congratulations to you. I'm happy you're enjoying your life so very much.

[KiwiGal]

Sounds like you have it all under control Cody. Well done you!
I know the feeling on the butt issue. I have no muscle to speak of in the region. I need to get off said butt and do some muscle building exercises. Squats and lunges really don't do it for me though. I have toyed with the idea of a cushion as Annie has suggested - but generally just get up and go for a walk ;-)

[Christie13]

Welcome back Cody. I have been super busy as well and have periods where I am off the forum for several days and then pop back up. It is my daughters senior year so there's so much to do all the time it seems. But I do know I love this site and checking in on everyone. Here's to continued success to you!