2013 update
Sep 21, 2013
Well I havent updated in awhile and a lot has changed. im still in the fight. Im still concerned about my weight on a daily basis. I weigh in the 160s now and Im fitting size Xsmall and small dresses. How you ask? Well, I'm at 5'7 and I have a tummy tuck this summer. It really changed me. I found curves that didnt exist, I really feel like a woman. I have an hourglass figure and my confidence is through the roof at times. Im grateful for the changes and I still have work to do. I want to lose about 15 more pounds and tone up my arms and thighs. My weight is still a struggle at times because I still sometimes see myself as a big girl. Other than that, I don't regret my decisions and they were the right choices for me.
0 comments
172.6
Mar 27, 2012
Ok, what's a girl gotta do to get rid of the last 27lbs?!?!!? From my scale, I weigh 172.6lbs. I've been stuck in the 170's for months!! I'm working with what I've got and the problem is that I've gotten a bit too comfortable. I've started walk/jog/running at least 3 days a week and I feel good about that; however, I've gotta step it up in order to get to goal. My protein is not what it needs to be, but once again, I need to recommit and if I set my mind to it, I will do it.
0 comments
What's on my mind
Jan 22, 2012
Sooooo...I've lost about 70lbs. That's wonderful right?!? Not when I really want to lose 100lbs. What is it about this journey that I can't get to the promiseland? Am I grateful, absolutely; however, it's so frustrating when all that's separating me from where I want to be is about 30lbs. I've developed a whey intolerance. Everytime I drink protein shakes now, I just heave and get soooo nauseous. How can I get to where I need to be protein-wise if I can't get enough protein? I really need to get it together and find some solutions because I know that I am very capable of making this happen. I damn sure don't want to gain any weight, so i must really try and get it together as much as possible now in order to maintain my successful weight loss.
0 comments
1yr
Jan 18, 2012
Ive got a lot going on and weight loss is not one of them. I feel like my weight loss has stopped. I have not had any significant weight loss in months. Am I completely happy about that, absolutely not, but will I beat myself up about it, absolutely not. Although my weight loss has slowed tremendously, I have to take responsibility for my actions. Sugar is what got me into this mess and somehow, someway, I have to find another outlet. I have also developed some kind of whey intolerance that doesn't help with protein intake at all. Im not working out as much because when I was faithful, I still didn't lose weight. I need to get back into the swing of things for my cardiovascular health. I'm about 25ish lbs away from my goal. It's so close, yet so far away. I have to get my mind right and stay focused. I had my 1yr surgiversary on the 4th. It pretty much came and went because of this major stall. I like the way I look and I think I've become comfortable with the girl in the mirror; however, I'm not satisfied. I want to wear a size 6/8 and I'm presently in a 10/12. I still have a ways to go. I'm thinking about plastics. My dr agreed when I had my yr appt. We just make sure to document the things I have going on to see if insurance will cover any of it. Anyway, I just wanted to check in since I hadn't posted in awhile. I hope everyone is doing well, or ready to refocus.
0 comments
174 today
Dec 15, 2011
I weighed in at 174lbs today. I've seen this # before. I've been going back and forth between 176 and 174 for quite some time now. I know I'm not getting in enough protein. I've developed an intolerance to my protein shakes. They make me physically miserable and I would really like to hear from someone else who may have experienced the same thing. It looks like for now I need to rely on food for my protein. I thought I would have been at least 80-100lbs down by now, but for now it's looking like I've lost 70lbs in a yr. I'm not complaining, but I just wish I would have hit goal by now. I'm working out, but I need to work on 2 major components: protein and water. I'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. I know if I stay focused, I will reach my goal.
0 comments
175lbs
Dec 10, 2011
Ok, so it's been awhile since I've updated my OH blog. Reason being...I'm in a very frustrating stall. When I look back at my numbers, I've been the same weight since Sept. That would put me at a 3 mo stall and I'm not so thrilled about that. I'm happy to not have gained weight, but I thought I would see 100lbs lost by my 1 yr post op which is in a few weeks. I started this journey at around 243-245lbs. As of today, I'm 175lbs which means I've lost about 67-70lbs. Now for the other news, I went to the dr today to review my labs and my iron saturation is about 19% and my ferritin levels were really low. Before having surgery, I was diabetic, but now my A1C was awesome, 5.8 but my glucose level was in the 60s. I really hope I don't have RH. I'm not claiming it, but I need to go and purchase more strips and dust off the meter that I haven't used since surgery. I'm always feeling cold and lately, I've been very fatigued. I've been exercising as well;however, I know I don't get in enough water and protein is a whole other story. I can't tolerate the whey protein shakes. They make me nauseous and since I physically can't throw up, I just heave until I'm exhausted. My NUT suggested that I tried a product called Liquacell to get my protein. She acknowledged that it wasnt the best type of protein, but better than none at all. I havent tried it, and I don't think I will; however, I did try the Protein Ice power shots and will probably order more of those. They taste disgusting, but I'm much better at getting down 4oz of those as opposed to a 20+ oz protein shake. I'll just have to chance it, because I know I'm not getting enough protein, and I'll never be able to eat the amount of protein needed. I really want to lose another 30lbs and I'm not sure how that's going to happen if I continue on the path that I've been on for the last 3 months or so. If someone has some tips or advice, I'm so willing to listen. Anyway, I just wanted to give a quick update and I wish all of you Happy Holidays!!
0 comments
PMS
Oct 13, 2011
PMS has screwed me over big time and I'm not happy about it. I'm in a stall and with a combination of my poor choices as well as the cravings from the PMS and water retention, I'm gaining and losing the same friggin 3lbs for almost a month now. I need to get it together so that I can maximize this malaborsorption. Hopefully, next post will be much better than this one, but I just wanted to check in.
0 comments
174.6
Sep 19, 2011
Well, I never saw my mini goal of 175lbs and I'm not sad at all because the scale bypassed it and went to 174.6lbs!!! I've had such a protein packed day today which included 3 protein shakes at 23g each, filet mignon, and 2 chicken tenderloin strips. I had a glass and 1/2 of wine and I'm drinking Nectar so I believe my water is included with my protein, but I'll try to drink at least one more bottle of water before I go to bed. I took my supplements, but I must say, I need to do alot better with calcium. It's difficult because it has to be spaced out from my iron, and because I've been deficient in the past, I take iron 2x a day. Anyway, I'm looking forward to my next mini goal of getting out of the 170s. Yay me!!
0 comments
176.2
Sep 14, 2011
Hello again. I've been at 176.2 for the past few days. I recently tried a new protein shake Nectar flavor and I like it as much as you can like a protein shake. So, I've been trying to get in at least 1-2 shakes per day again. I have noticed that I don't focus much on food. I have been indulging in some sweets lately and if I go past my limit, I think I have a mini dumping session. I immediately become nauseous and very sleepy. I know I need to watch it. Im very close to my mini goal of 175lbs. Lets see if I can pull it together and get there by this weekend!
0 comments
178.4
Sep 02, 2011
Hello. Well, I didn't reach my goal of 175lbs by the end of August (2days ago), but I came close. Im officially out of the 180s and that means that I weigh less today than I did in the 9th grade!! My confidence is soaring and I love clothes shopping, although Im not buying too much because I am still losing. Im thankful for my journey and glad that I had minimal complications. I take my vitamins, but I don't drink the protein shakes and I know Im not getting enough water. It just seems that Im stuffed lately and trying to get it all in makes me hurt. I will continue to update and I'll be 8months out on Sunday. I honestly thought I would lose all of my weight by the 7-8 month mark, but Im still 33lbs away from my initial goal of 145lbs. I have to keep in mind that Im also a revision patient and it's said that sometimes we lose slower than new wls patients. I wanted to stay on track with 10lbs a month, but now it's looking more like 1lb a week. If thats the case, it'll take another 33weeks to get to goal which will take me into May of 2012, or 16months postop. I have some lose skin on my arms, bra fat which I cant stand and when I walked past a mirror in the mall yesterday, I saw the cellulite on my thighs. It was kind of a blow to my self esteem because I had on a really cute summer romper and didnt realize I had all that going on down there! I do want to look into plastics and will probably start with consultations by the 1st of the yr. Hopefully the insurance will assist with payment. My stomach is really gross and sometimes it makes me not realize my progress because it still hangs when I stand or sits in my lap when I sit. Anyway, I'm still grateful for my blessings and I know that I have more in store as long as I recognize that God is in control!!
0 comments
