Dieting and Exercise Wasn't Working So I Cheated a Little - La Jolla, CA

I've been meaning to post but got busy. I did take pictures on the 3 month mark though so at least I got that part down. I'm happy with my stomach but I am a little bit self conscious about the scars. They're still a bit dark so I'm hoping the Maderma lightens them get back to a normal color. Up until last week, I was working out 4-6 days a week but work picked up so I've fallen off that band wagon. I plan on getting back into a routine starting after the Labor Day weekend. And I'll start a new food plan. I had to wait since I had another move. I think I've finished moving for the rest of the year so I can unpack my stuff and get into a routine.

I've minimized my time in the garment. Definitely wear it when I work out, but it's only occasional wear for everything else. It's 100+ degrees everyday, I think that's part of the reason I don't wear my garment as much anymore - too many layers.

As for weight loss, I'm hanging out between 163-165 lbs. Not much difference from my pre-op weight. I need to rev up my workout and diet plan to get to where I want to be. The fact that I have already spent them money for my stomach's new shape means I'm going to focus and work to get that scale down as well.

I've been meaning to post but got busy. I did take pictures on the 3 month mark though so at least I got that part down. I'm happy with my stomach but I am a little bit self conscious about the scars. They're still a bit dark so I'm hoping the Maderma lightens them get back to a normal color. Up until last week, I was working out 4-6 days a week but work picked up so I've fallen off that band wagon. I plan on getting back into a routine starting after the Labor Day weekend. And I'll start a new food plan. I had to wait since I had another move. I think I've finished moving for the rest of the year so I can unpack my stuff and get into a routine.

I've minimized my time in the garment. Definitely wear it when I work out, but it's only occasional wear for everything else. It's 100+ degrees everyday, I think that's part of the reason I don't wear my garment as much anymore - too many layers.

As for weight loss, I'm hanging out between 163-165 lbs. Not much difference from my pre-op weight. I need to rev up my workout and diet plan to get to where I want to be. The fact that I have already spent them money for my stomach's new shape means I'm going to focus and work to get that scale down as well.

At the 2 month point now. I still have 'fat' days where I swell up, but overall, I'm happy. I no longer wear my garment 24/7. I wear a compression garment when I work out since my tummy feels strange if I don't - tingly when I run. Also, if I plan on sitting for extended periods of time, I'll wear it to prevent creasing. If I feel bloated before bed, I'll wear one to sleep too.

My greatest disappointment with the entire process is the fact that the scale didn't go down. Somehow, I got it in my mind that if you suck the fat out of my stomach, I'd be lighter. Not true. I weigh the same as I did when I went in for my procedure. I like my new shape but I was really hoping the scale would drop. I'm a numbers person so that scale really insulted me. If fat weighed more than muscle, I'd be super happy.

I'm back on the diet and exercise thing. I've even downloaded an app for my phone to help me track my eating and exercising. I've started including some running on top of my long walks and I still bodyrock from time to time. I have one more big move before I'm settled in somewhere for the next year. I've been living out of hotel rooms for the last 6 weeks so my diet has been really unhealthy and high in sodium - hence the swelling. Once I'm in a home with a kitchen and not eating out of the microwave or in restaurants, I can really focus my diet and start cutting weight. I'll also be in a routine and I workout more often when I know my schedule. My goal is to get down to 140 pounds. That was my weight when I graduated high school before I grew hips and curves. I'd like to get down to 120 but with my bone structure and muscle mass, that's not attainable and I'd probably look disgusting at that point (all skin and bones).

I'll continue to post at the 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year point so that those following along can see how my body adjusts to lipo. Thanks for reading. :)