alopez
February 11, 2008
Feb 11, 2008
Oh so much has happened, where do I begin? Let's start with the bad news first...
My husbnd of two years (been together 6 years) and I are getting divorced. I believe most of it has to do with money, arguments are always about money, but I'm also a much different person now. I don't take the same crap I used to take and I don't know if he was ready to "as long as you both shall live" with the new me. Sad, but at least we're remaining friends and hopefully that relationship will continue.
On the good note, I've begun dating again. I'm too young and much to beautiful now on the outside as well as the inside to stop my life in its tracks. I'm currently at 170 pounds which puts me into a healthy BMI range. That was exactly what my goal was to be. I feel fantastic, I never nap after school anymore. My students and some colleagues actually show more respect for me strangely enough (perhaps now I have more energy to do a better job....) As far as the rest of my life goes, I can't complain!!!
May 4, 2007
May 04, 2007
I had an appointment in the office today with Elaine. I love those people :) I've been doing well as far as the exercise and food and weight loss go. They are very happy with my progress so far. 144 pounds in 9 months! That's nothing to sneeze at. I'm going to attend an informational seminar on Monday for the doctors. It's always nice to have people there that have experienced the surgery to enlighten those who are interested. I remember it helped me; I love to pass the help along. I have another appointment again in 3 months to mark the 1 year. That appointment will be with Dr. Neil. He's too cool. I saw him today at the office (very rare that I see him on Fridays there). He was surprised when he saw me. That's a great feeling, when the doc tells you you're doing a great job. Ahh cloud nine. He's cute too haha.
Jorge and I have been out enjoying the weather, getting exercise outside whenever we can. We'll keep up the work with the exercise. It's fun getting out with other family members to keep active.
Oh I have been a bad girl... I haven't been taking the vitamins again. Elaine scolded me (in her sweet voice) that it could really lead to big trouble if I don't keep up with them. I had more blood work done today. We'll see what the results show next week...
Jorge and I have been out enjoying the weather, getting exercise outside whenever we can. We'll keep up the work with the exercise. It's fun getting out with other family members to keep active.
Oh I have been a bad girl... I haven't been taking the vitamins again. Elaine scolded me (in her sweet voice) that it could really lead to big trouble if I don't keep up with them. I had more blood work done today. We'll see what the results show next week...
April 4, 2007
Apr 04, 2007
Yesterday I was able to celebrate my 25th birthday at the healthiest weight I've ever been. I can't believe that there are only 15 pounds left until my original goal. I guess we'll see what happens, but I may change that goal. It'll still be a big deal just to make it there to begin with. I'm very excited. I can't wait to go out and get some summer clothes, but this stupid weather is back and forth. My level of exercise is still not where I'd like it to be, but the weather is getting better and there are plans to make it to the gym with Scott sometime this weekend. Jorge joined a competition at work that runs something like "Biggest Loser". There is some reward from the company at the end of the month. He's lost about 70 pounds himself since I've had the surgery. He's down to I think 265... I'm proud of what he's lost so far. I know he thinks about his weight a lot too. I try to keep encouraging him and I always hate feeling that I'm rubbing my weight loss in. I hope he does well, I know everyone wanted him on their team. That must make him feel great, he hasn't stopped talking about it. So here's to health for us both!
March 16, 2007
Mar 16, 2007
Today (in this ridiculous snow storm), I took a drive to Target with my sister-in-law. While there, I decided to treat myself to a new outfit. I got size 18 pants at Christmas and they're now a bit big. SO I knew I wanted to try on a 16. I got two styles. I could not, for the life of me, get the button undone on one of the styles. I liked them so much, so i started to slip my legs in (figuring I would just keep trying with the button when I got them closer to my hips). I kept pulling, and yes they were snug, but I was able to get them all the way to my hips without unbuttoning or unzipping them. So I figured, what the heck, so I kept tugging. As I was tugging, I was looking at the weird 360 degree mirror in the room. I started to really see how much of what's left around my hips and thighs is skin! EW! I'm just about 25 and I've been so big my whole life. I was hoping that my age would get me out of the skin issues, but no! Ew.. it's a bit gross. Anyway I got the pants all the way up while tucking the skin in. I didn't end up buying them (got another size 16 that's longer in the leg..). After that, I tried on both a large and a medium shirt. Both fit well, and looked equally as good. It feels good being able to wear a medium on top (I have no boobs left ), but I'm still a little annoyed that I'm so large on the bottom. DH keeps telling me that's what he's so attracted to.. the booty.
Feb. 28, 2007
Feb 28, 2007
New goal. I'm in One-der land. Finally below 200 pounds. I stepped on the scale today at 196 pounds. I think some of it is at the cost of my flu. But, thankfully it hasn't taken my appetite (just my strength and energy). I've been eating as close to normal as possible. I'm still excited to share my goal with you. I'm going to be calling my mom tonight :)
I do wish to get back to the support groups that my doctor's office provides. I joined a community band a few months ago (and have loved it!), but they unfortunatly meet the same nights as our support group. I also need to get back to the gym. This week is a bust, but that's no excuse for the last few weeks that I haven't gone. I've been thinking about bathing suit season and how I want to completely wow everyone at the campground at Grandma's. I've been thinking about the different bathing suits I want to try on, but I'm still a little conciensious about my thighs...
I'm almost small enough to get my behind into size 16 pants. The problem is often the lentgh. I was blessed to be "one tall drink of water". I'm wearing (tightly) a women's large top and (loosely) a men's large top. Now If I could just get my lower half to follow suit! When I do get to the gym, that's what I've been concentrating on.
Well there's the update... and it's time for another nap. I need to get better to I can get myself to "Cabin Fever" this weekend at the Piggery Manor.
I do wish to get back to the support groups that my doctor's office provides. I joined a community band a few months ago (and have loved it!), but they unfortunatly meet the same nights as our support group. I also need to get back to the gym. This week is a bust, but that's no excuse for the last few weeks that I haven't gone. I've been thinking about bathing suit season and how I want to completely wow everyone at the campground at Grandma's. I've been thinking about the different bathing suits I want to try on, but I'm still a little conciensious about my thighs...
I'm almost small enough to get my behind into size 16 pants. The problem is often the lentgh. I was blessed to be "one tall drink of water". I'm wearing (tightly) a women's large top and (loosely) a men's large top. Now If I could just get my lower half to follow suit! When I do get to the gym, that's what I've been concentrating on.
Well there's the update... and it's time for another nap. I need to get better to I can get myself to "Cabin Fever" this weekend at the Piggery Manor.
February 20, 2007
Feb 20, 2007
I've reached a new goal marking. I'm gracing the scales at 200 pounds now. I still have a lot in my rear and thighs (but that's where it's always been). It is coming off, when I do get to the gym to work out, that's really what I concentrate on. My body is looking good. The clothing that I bought at Christmas (from American Eagle :) ) which was snug, is now not so snug! Small things make out to be the greatest accomplishments. The best thing is that I have some family members who have also decided to become more healthful in their lifestyles. They haven't traveled the same path, but have found much success and I'm very proud of them. They are excited about the same things that excited me and it's fun to share. I'm glad we're on the road to finer health together (it's not such a lonely path when there are others by your side). Not that I haven't had support! I think I've had more support than I could have imagined at the beginning! It's just another blessing to be thankful for.
February 13, 2007
Feb 13, 2007
I have the results back from my 6 month Doctor's appointment. I started taking an iron suppliment last time because it was a little low. It's good this time, but I could benefit from another protein shake a day (meaning I should actually drink at least one :) ).
Yesterday we took Jorge to our GP doc. He said I looked great and was very interested in how I was doing. Haha he was even doing "research" on my hormonal levels. He said that some people experience a sharp increase in their "sexual urges". I assured him that I was having no extra hormonal urges of any kind haha. If he wasn't an adorable old man, I might have been offended. The first time I met him, he told me the most important things in marriage are: truth, finances, and sex. So this line of questioning wasn't out of character for him. He told me that I looked great and I was doing very well. This was all at the appointment for Jorge's sore back. I need to get used to all this new attention.
I also forgot to mention... a couple of weeks ago, one of my first grade students made the most adorable comment. He said to me: "Mrs. Lopez!" "Yes, Gabriel" "You need to stop exercising!" "Why is that Gabriel" "You're going to dissappear!!" Haha... when the youngun's say it, it must be true. So many of them approach me in the hall now and tell me how skinny I look. Now they know how good it makes me feel, so I'm told it in a daily basis. I can't say that I don't appreciate it. It keeps me motivated right now. I wouldn't want them to start telling me that I'm looking bigger again!
Yesterday we took Jorge to our GP doc. He said I looked great and was very interested in how I was doing. Haha he was even doing "research" on my hormonal levels. He said that some people experience a sharp increase in their "sexual urges". I assured him that I was having no extra hormonal urges of any kind haha. If he wasn't an adorable old man, I might have been offended. The first time I met him, he told me the most important things in marriage are: truth, finances, and sex. So this line of questioning wasn't out of character for him. He told me that I looked great and I was doing very well. This was all at the appointment for Jorge's sore back. I need to get used to all this new attention.
I also forgot to mention... a couple of weeks ago, one of my first grade students made the most adorable comment. He said to me: "Mrs. Lopez!" "Yes, Gabriel" "You need to stop exercising!" "Why is that Gabriel" "You're going to dissappear!!" Haha... when the youngun's say it, it must be true. So many of them approach me in the hall now and tell me how skinny I look. Now they know how good it makes me feel, so I'm told it in a daily basis. I can't say that I don't appreciate it. It keeps me motivated right now. I wouldn't want them to start telling me that I'm looking bigger again!
February 2, 2007
Feb 01, 2007
The six month mark has come. It's definatly time for an update. Mostly because mom told me it was :).
This has been a very healthy, energetic, glorious, beautifying 6 months. I've been more mobile than I have been in such a long time. Not because my weight kept me from moving necessarily, but because it kept me lazy. I get compliments every day on my appearance (not that I was ugly before) but more because people notice how much I glow now. I'm so much happier on the inside that it just oozes from me... Maybe ooze isn't as fabulous a word, but you get the idea. So there's the quick update. Off to the doctor's for the 6 month check up. After that, it's back into the new life I've begun.
This has been a very healthy, energetic, glorious, beautifying 6 months. I've been more mobile than I have been in such a long time. Not because my weight kept me from moving necessarily, but because it kept me lazy. I get compliments every day on my appearance (not that I was ugly before) but more because people notice how much I glow now. I'm so much happier on the inside that it just oozes from me... Maybe ooze isn't as fabulous a word, but you get the idea. So there's the quick update. Off to the doctor's for the 6 month check up. After that, it's back into the new life I've begun.
January 11, 2007
Jan 10, 2007
I've come to the conclusion that the holidays were good for two reasons.
The first and foremost was that I was able to spend time with my family. And while I appreciated (and secretly loved) all the comments about how I was looking, I really really enjoyed just spending time with the people I love.
The second reason that the holidays were so good, was that it forced me to be away from the scale. I couldn't weigh myself every day and dwell on the numbers on the scale. Yes, since I've been home, I've been on it almost daily :) However, the thing is this: I haven't been stressing over the number or "twitching" to get on the scale. It's moved very quickly this week as well which is good, but now I'm thinking more about how my clothing fits and how good I feel.
That's the thought of the day. It's nice to know that I'm not focusing solely on appearance, that I'm really learning something from this whole experience. Oh and by the way, I'm only considered "overweight" and not super obese. If I tired now, I wouldn't be allowed to have surgery anymore at this weight. If that's not an accomplishment! :)
January 7, 2006
Jan 07, 2007
Jorge and I have been cleaning this weekend and he came across some photos from my bridal shower and our wedding. Boy was I huge. I never felt that big or felt that I looked that big. Now that I see myself differently in the mirror, I can see the difference.
Jorge even said, "Wow mama (haha), I knew you were a big girl, but I didn't realize you were that big either. If we had realized sooner, we would have pursued the surgery sooner." I doubt that we would have done it sooner. Everything comes in its own time, and it was finally my time on Aug. 1. Now I look great and I feel amazing.
Since being back to school I think every staff member has commented on how good I look. It makes me feel really good to hear all the comments, but I'm still not used to the attention. It's just going to take some getting used to.
Jorge even said, "Wow mama (haha), I knew you were a big girl, but I didn't realize you were that big either. If we had realized sooner, we would have pursued the surgery sooner." I doubt that we would have done it sooner. Everything comes in its own time, and it was finally my time on Aug. 1. Now I look great and I feel amazing.
Since being back to school I think every staff member has commented on how good I look. It makes me feel really good to hear all the comments, but I'm still not used to the attention. It's just going to take some getting used to.
