carrotop13
Getting through the week
Apr 12, 2011
Well we've all made it to Wednesday...work is dragging by, as you can see, lol. I have Rugby again tonight. I can't wait. It's nice to actually do something that makes you tired instead of just being tired all the time.
I found another softball team to join. I am hoping that their practices don't coincide with my Rugby ones. Fingers Crossed!
Well I am finally getting in a lot more water...I've had to slowly work up to it but it's getting so much better. I know it will get better the more I go to the gym...I can drink a gallon of water at the gym, all that sweating!
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I found another softball team to join. I am hoping that their practices don't coincide with my Rugby ones. Fingers Crossed!
Well I am finally getting in a lot more water...I've had to slowly work up to it but it's getting so much better. I know it will get better the more I go to the gym...I can drink a gallon of water at the gym, all that sweating!
Blah
Apr 11, 2011
Feeling tired today. I think I went to bed too late and that hour long session of touch rugby wore me out.
I need to think of something to eat for dinner. I think I am going to try to make the ricotta bake things I read about. They sound yummy and I need something different.
I also need to start preparing more stuff to bring to work. I realized today at lunch that I didn't have anything to eat at work but some string cheese and vienna sausages hence the Blah.
I'm so glad I've lost 30lbs finally...even though I have70 more to go! The sad thing is, no one has noticed or they aren't saying anything. I'm still fat so I guess hearing about my weightloss at the moment isn't going to feel like anything special. Wow, I do sound like I'm in a poop mood. Hopefully tomorrow I feel a little more happy. Guess I'm missing my hubby a lot today :(
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I need to think of something to eat for dinner. I think I am going to try to make the ricotta bake things I read about. They sound yummy and I need something different.
I also need to start preparing more stuff to bring to work. I realized today at lunch that I didn't have anything to eat at work but some string cheese and vienna sausages hence the Blah.
I'm so glad I've lost 30lbs finally...even though I have70 more to go! The sad thing is, no one has noticed or they aren't saying anything. I'm still fat so I guess hearing about my weightloss at the moment isn't going to feel like anything special. Wow, I do sound like I'm in a poop mood. Hopefully tomorrow I feel a little more happy. Guess I'm missing my hubby a lot today :(
It's about time!
Apr 10, 2011
Well as of this morning I finally hit my 30lbs mark. Only five days behind where I was hoping to be. Just more proof that I need to be more active during the week because I seem to lose all my weight on the weekends.
Tonight I will be trying my hand at Rugby again...thank goodness it's only Touch Rugby. The thought of putting in a tackle right now gives me a cold sweat! No one is going near that little incision yet, lol.
The hubby has been a gone a week so far...so that would leave 172 days left till he gets home. Blah.
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Tonight I will be trying my hand at Rugby again...thank goodness it's only Touch Rugby. The thought of putting in a tackle right now gives me a cold sweat! No one is going near that little incision yet, lol.
The hubby has been a gone a week so far...so that would leave 172 days left till he gets home. Blah.
Things you realize
Apr 06, 2011
So today...now that I have finished my lunch, I have realized that whenever I eat and actually fill up my pouch I feel so very tired. I'm full right now (not uncomfortable) but I just want to lay down and go to sleep. My eyes, neck and shoulders all feel so heavy. I've never been this way before kinda stinks...especially when I'm still at work. It's definitely strange but I guess it's not the worst feeling in the world.
So I'm only into a few days of my hubby being gone. It already seems like forever. I can feel me slowly withdrawing from things...I just want to be home and relax, instead of out and about being busy. I guess it's the whole feeling that he's missing so much and if he's missing it, why shouldn't I? Who knows...
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So I'm only into a few days of my hubby being gone. It already seems like forever. I can feel me slowly withdrawing from things...I just want to be home and relax, instead of out and about being busy. I guess it's the whole feeling that he's missing so much and if he's missing it, why shouldn't I? Who knows...
1 month Surgiversary!
Apr 06, 2011
Well I've made it one month out...I didn't reach my goal but I got pretty damn close. 28lbs down as of this morning. I'm looking forward to what my body will do in the next month. I can already see my rolls diminishing and feeling myself coming back out of my shell of fat that has been keeping me from being the real me. Yah!
So I ordered some "Nectar" protien samples. SO far not impressed. The latte flavor yesterday with milk actually gave me a stomach ache! Today I am trying the Roadside Lemonade. It tastes like a lemon fart
It is taking everything in me not to toss the rest of it in my water bottle out...sadly I don't want to waste the water, lol. My brita filter works hard for me! I am not excited about trying any of the other flavors they sent me. EEEK!
Well I will be buying plane tickets for Florida sometime this week. I have a big goal for July...to be down 80lbs. I don't know if I will be able to pull it off. 50lbs in 4 months...I just want to be back to what I weighed when I left there over a year ago and I want to be able to SHOP!!! The exchange rate is not pretty in England so I don't want to waste the money. I'm glad I have old clothes at the moment to lose weight to get into.
Well I must get back to work, woop.
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So I ordered some "Nectar" protien samples. SO far not impressed. The latte flavor yesterday with milk actually gave me a stomach ache! Today I am trying the Roadside Lemonade. It tastes like a lemon fart
It is taking everything in me not to toss the rest of it in my water bottle out...sadly I don't want to waste the water, lol. My brita filter works hard for me! I am not excited about trying any of the other flavors they sent me. EEEK!Well I will be buying plane tickets for Florida sometime this week. I have a big goal for July...to be down 80lbs. I don't know if I will be able to pull it off. 50lbs in 4 months...I just want to be back to what I weighed when I left there over a year ago and I want to be able to SHOP!!! The exchange rate is not pretty in England so I don't want to waste the money. I'm glad I have old clothes at the moment to lose weight to get into.
Well I must get back to work, woop.
On the right track
Apr 03, 2011
Well I'm back in my 16's again. They are snug but wearable...they have not been that way for a long while. I can't wait till they just "Fit" cus then my 14's will be right around the corner.
I lost a couple more pounds this weekend. I have no idea why I lose more on the weekends. I actually think my eating habits are better during the week and I get in a lot more water. Go figure. It's been about a pound lost during the work week and then 2 or 3 pounds on the weekend. It's strange. I wish my body would get with the program....I have goals here!! LOL.
I am going to start doing some light workouts on my eliptical today. I am in a panic about returning to Rugby in a couple of weeks and not being able to keep up. No one is fond of an out of breath fat girl, least of all ME.
So sad news, my hubby deployed last night. I'm excited for him to see the change when he gets back but I am going to really miss him. He's definitely my other half
Guess that's just the life of a military spouse!
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I lost a couple more pounds this weekend. I have no idea why I lose more on the weekends. I actually think my eating habits are better during the week and I get in a lot more water. Go figure. It's been about a pound lost during the work week and then 2 or 3 pounds on the weekend. It's strange. I wish my body would get with the program....I have goals here!! LOL.
I am going to start doing some light workouts on my eliptical today. I am in a panic about returning to Rugby in a couple of weeks and not being able to keep up. No one is fond of an out of breath fat girl, least of all ME.
So sad news, my hubby deployed last night. I'm excited for him to see the change when he gets back but I am going to really miss him. He's definitely my other half
Guess that's just the life of a military spouse!
Some Mini-Big Steps, lol
Mar 30, 2011
So last night was my last blood thinner shot. I've never had to give myself a shot before. I'm glad I've never been a diabetic, I don't know how they can do that everyday, three weeks was enough for me.
Also my one little clear stitch that was sticking out of my incision fell out so now it's just a tiny pink 2 inch line. I feel that I am finally on the way to being normal again, lol.
I am dying to get to the gym. After my first two weeks, the weight loss has slowed down dramatically. The scale is still moving but at a snail's pace. I really think the gym will help give the scale a little push in the right direction. I need to build my stamina back up. I think a slow jog right now would make me hyperventilate when I could run a mile before surgery. I am also scared of loose skin. Not so much on my boobs or belly...that I think will happen no matter what...having a baby already helped that along. I am more worried about my arms and my inner thighs. I want them to look good when I wear a tank top or shorts.
Well tomorrow is my bi-weekly weigh-in. I really wanted to get to 30lbs lost by my 1 month surgiversary which give me a little more time still (April 5th) I am actually just hoping to be at 25lbs lost tomorrow morning and I will worry about the rest later. As long as the scale keeps moving downward, I can't really complain since it's been moving steadily upwards for the last year.
So a friend invited me to do a half marathon in September in London. Sounds like an amazing experience and totally terrifying all at the same time. I know I have lots of time to train but I've only done a 5k before...a half marathon is over three of those!!! I do need to give myself a good fitness goal that will help keep me in the gym and inspire me. I think this just might be it. I'll keep you posted on what I decide!
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Also my one little clear stitch that was sticking out of my incision fell out so now it's just a tiny pink 2 inch line. I feel that I am finally on the way to being normal again, lol.
I am dying to get to the gym. After my first two weeks, the weight loss has slowed down dramatically. The scale is still moving but at a snail's pace. I really think the gym will help give the scale a little push in the right direction. I need to build my stamina back up. I think a slow jog right now would make me hyperventilate when I could run a mile before surgery. I am also scared of loose skin. Not so much on my boobs or belly...that I think will happen no matter what...having a baby already helped that along. I am more worried about my arms and my inner thighs. I want them to look good when I wear a tank top or shorts.
Well tomorrow is my bi-weekly weigh-in. I really wanted to get to 30lbs lost by my 1 month surgiversary which give me a little more time still (April 5th) I am actually just hoping to be at 25lbs lost tomorrow morning and I will worry about the rest later. As long as the scale keeps moving downward, I can't really complain since it's been moving steadily upwards for the last year.
So a friend invited me to do a half marathon in September in London. Sounds like an amazing experience and totally terrifying all at the same time. I know I have lots of time to train but I've only done a 5k before...a half marathon is over three of those!!! I do need to give myself a good fitness goal that will help keep me in the gym and inspire me. I think this just might be it. I'll keep you posted on what I decide!
Now that's a little better
Mar 27, 2011
So yesterday was a beautiful day here in England. I finally got my lazy butt outside and planted flowers in all my flower pots and hanging baskets and cleaned up some of the winter mess. I was pretty tired afterwards but the feeling of accomplishment completely made up for it.
So I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3lbs this weekend. That was a nice change after only losing a pound during the week. I am really enjoying getting to eat mushy foods. I've been working really hard to make sure I get the protien in my mouth first before anything. I have also been doing good with my vitamins. The celebrate vitamins are great and I don't feel like I'm not getting everything like I was before.
So it's been 3 weeks since surgery. My incision looks really good! Now I can't wait for 6 weeks to get here so I can hit the gym!
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So I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3lbs this weekend. That was a nice change after only losing a pound during the week. I am really enjoying getting to eat mushy foods. I've been working really hard to make sure I get the protien in my mouth first before anything. I have also been doing good with my vitamins. The celebrate vitamins are great and I don't feel like I'm not getting everything like I was before.
So it's been 3 weeks since surgery. My incision looks really good! Now I can't wait for 6 weeks to get here so I can hit the gym!
Not that exciting
Mar 24, 2011
Well I was hoping to post something totally exciting but alas, I've only dropped a pound since Monday. 
I know I've read that a lot of people stall this week but I was hoping that it wouldn't be me. Now the fear creeps in that that will be the only amount of weight that I will lose every week. I'm a smart girl though and I know that it will improve in time!
So I have started up on Mushy foods this week. My stomach has loved everything that I have put in it so far, thank goodness! I will say that I just burned my tongue on my oatmeal, lol. Guess I'm hungry...SLOW DOWN!!!
SO I found out that softball try outs are in another week or so. I won't be at my six-weeks yet so it's very unlikely that I will be trying out. Blah.
Well the good news is that my hubby is off from work today and so am I. It will be a nice day together
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I know I've read that a lot of people stall this week but I was hoping that it wouldn't be me. Now the fear creeps in that that will be the only amount of weight that I will lose every week. I'm a smart girl though and I know that it will improve in time!
So I have started up on Mushy foods this week. My stomach has loved everything that I have put in it so far, thank goodness! I will say that I just burned my tongue on my oatmeal, lol. Guess I'm hungry...SLOW DOWN!!!
SO I found out that softball try outs are in another week or so. I won't be at my six-weeks yet so it's very unlikely that I will be trying out. Blah.
Well the good news is that my hubby is off from work today and so am I. It will be a nice day together
Feeling the stress build
Mar 23, 2011
So today is the first day I've ever cried in front of my boss....awesome! It really sucked actually. I hate that I'm so emotional lately. We were fighting over an article in our magazine (normal thing for us) and I flippin got all teary-eyed and even had to dab my eyes. So embarrassing. I'm usually so good at being controlled. He probably thinks I'm a freak.
I know there is a lot to all of this. My husband will be deploying in the next 5-14 days for at least the next 6 months. As the days go by the realization that he will be gone soon keeps hitting. The liquid diet/soft food diet can be frustrating when I want to feel normal. I want to be active again. I'm missing Rugby and softball season starts in two weeks and I can't participate yet. It's killing me.
I know soon enough I will have all these things again but as you can see I am impatient...lol.
Hopefully tomorrow I will have a decent weigh in and a I will be able to post something a little more positive and stop being such a downer. I hate being that person :(
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I know there is a lot to all of this. My husband will be deploying in the next 5-14 days for at least the next 6 months. As the days go by the realization that he will be gone soon keeps hitting. The liquid diet/soft food diet can be frustrating when I want to feel normal. I want to be active again. I'm missing Rugby and softball season starts in two weeks and I can't participate yet. It's killing me.
I know soon enough I will have all these things again but as you can see I am impatient...lol.
Hopefully tomorrow I will have a decent weigh in and a I will be able to post something a little more positive and stop being such a downer. I hate being that person :(
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Denver, CO
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Surgery
03/06/2011
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Mar 16, 2011
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