I thought since one of my goals for 2013 was to bust through this plateau I've hit since my gastric sleeve surgery almost 15 months ago, I would share my progress thus far. The BEFORE photo was taken the morning of my surgery, August 26, 2011, weighing in at 286 lbs. The AFTER photo was taken approximately 1 year later after an 81 lb. weight loss. The center is one that I took in the last couple weeks.
As you can see, I have kept the weight off with a fluctuation of 1-5 lbs here and there. However, I've struggled to lose the last 40 lbs, and will be working hard to get to my goal weight by this summer. One of the Healthy Living tips I posted about was to make yourself "accountable" to others, as well as yourself, which will help you stick to your goals.
SO, here I am – I'm putting it all out there for the world to see! I hope you will continue to follow me on my journey.
(Please excuse the quality of the photos – the hubby took them). 
You look good keep up the good work Tree
Thank you!
Keep up the good work! Doing Great!
Thanks! Appreciate it.
oh my gosh! fantastic! good for you!!
Thank you!
OOOOH my gosh you look fantastic!! I love this post!! What a inspiration, you’ve done so good!!
Aww thanks, bestie!! I appreciate the love.
Honestly Tree, I think you look amazing! You’ve done a great job. I’ve heard that last amount can be so tough to work through, but you’ll get there! I just know it!
You are so sweet!! I’ve come this far.. I know I can lose the rest.
Good for you for taking charge of your health and wellness journey! I completely agree that holding yourself accountable as well as getting and KEEPING the motivation is the biggest challenge.
Good luck with your goals! You look fabulous and I know you’ll be able to lose those 40 lbs
Thanks so much!!
Way to go.. you can do it!
Thanks Nancy!
You look amazing! Great job with the loss!
Thanks Amy!
You are doing a great job!
Appreciate it!
Congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great.
Thank you!
You have done an amazing job – keep it up! You CAN and WILL reach your goal this year!!!! You look FABULOUS!
Thank you April!! I’m going to try my best!
You are such an inspiration! I am excited to get back to a healthy weight (and maintain it!!!) once this baby is born! I am so tired of being overweight (and yes, this is before any baby weight is added, lol).
Thank you, Whitney! I know you can do it too.. once you’ve had the baby, of course.
Whoa! Tree! You have done a great job!The difference is amazing! You really do ROCK!! You inspire me!!
Thank you, Kay! HUGS!
You go girl!! Lookin great!!! You can do the last 40, I KNOW you can!!!
Aww.. thanks, Alesha!
I hope so!!
You look amazing! Way to go!
Thank you!
You are rocking in mama! I am so proud of you
Thanks Amanda!
I appreciate the love!
You’re doing awesome. Keep up the work! I posted yesterday a photo on my blog that I’m not proud of. It’s to hold myself accountable for how I look and feel. Me and my husband started taking mixed martial arts/fitness combo classes. It’s one of the hardest t hings ever, but I know I have to do it if I want different results.
Oh wow.. I’m impressed! I wish I had the motivation to join a martial arts class. I’m sure you will do great!
This is very inspirational. You look amazing. I am very proud of you! Losing weight is not easy, but it is worth it.
Thank you, Laura! It’s not easy at all, but I’m pushing forward!
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! You are doing an awesome job, and I can’t wait to see your updates this year. <3
Thanks so much, Stacie!!
Congratulations on your progress. Your story will be an inspiration to others. Great job on the hard work and putting yourself out there.
Thank you, Courtney! Appreciate it!
You look amazing! I have never heard of the gastric sleeve. I told a male co-worker about my goal and he has definitely held me accountable even when I am not doing it myself.
Thank you! Yes, I really believe that letting others know what you’re doing makes you work that much harder.. nobody wants to fail. Good luck to you too!