Transformation of the Day: Shay lost 70 pounds. This mother of three decided to have Gastric Sleeve surgery at the beginning of 2021. For her, this has been a mental transformation as well as a physical one. She has achieved excellent results by walking and following the meal plan she received after surgery.
My name is Shay. I’m 26 years old, and I have three kids. I began my journey by having Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery on January 11, 2021. My starting weight was 245 pounds. My current weight is 175 pounds.
I always thought that after losing weight, I would be so happy. The truth is that after I lost 60 pounds, I still was fighting the mental part of this journey. I asked myself, “Is this enough? Can I do better? Am I too small? Why do I feel so big? Why am I not proud of myself?”
I’m learning that it’s ok not to be ok. I’m learning to trust the process. I feel great, and I’m happy that I decided to get weight loss surgery. However, it’s about so much more than losing weight. It’s about losing the GUILT, SHAME, and the INSECURITY. Now that’s a lot of weight!!
What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation is my three kids. They inspired me to keep going even when I wanted to give up.
How did you change your eating habits? I changed my eating habits by adopting a low-carb and high protein diet. Some of the foods I stopped eating were bread, pasta, pizza, and sugary snacks. Aftthreer surgery, I started following my surgeon’s meal plan:
- 60 grams of carbs a day (including 30 grams of sugar a day)
- 30 grams of fat a day
- 69 grams of protein a day
What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I walked 30 mins a day 3 times a week.
What is your height?
My height 5’5″.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far is that I have to keep going. My journey doesn’t stop after losing weight.
What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice is to start now. Don’t wait until tomorrow to lose weight. Also, start off small.
Instagram: @shayvsg_littlebylittle_journey
