2.5 yrs out NSV !

Feb 12, 2013

Mark this day on my calendar! Today .... Feb 12th .... I RAN on the treadmill for 30 minutes straight at 5.6 ! Non Stop! 

Usually I jog, walk, jog, walk, etc. But today I RAN !!!! 

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The skinny on my weight gain

Jan 05, 2013

Hi my OH family,

I am officially 2.5 years out from my RNY. It's safe to say the honeymoon phase is over.  Let me explain. ...

In the last 3 months I have put on 6 lbs. Now I know that doesn't seem like a lot. But to us Rny'ers that have had our guts rearranged to have a healthier life .... that is noticeable and eye opening! Here's the thing ... As hard as I try .... I have not been able to ENJOY exercising! I love some things like yoga and pilates. I love that I CAN exercise! I love that I CAN run, and I CAN do bootcamp classes. I just don't like actually doing them. Even with my "unofficial personal trainer" of a boyfriend there to help me and encourage me. I still find myself dragging ass and not WANTING to do it! Uuuuuugh!!!!! 

However, I had my "AH HA!" moment right around Christmas when none of my (already skin tight) pants fit. I know, I know, it's only 6 or so pounds ... But that makes a huge difference in how clothes fit - and frankly, in how you see yourself in the mirror. I've already started cutting out the misc. junk food I was grazing on throughout the day. Those are what we call "empty calories" and certainly unneeded. And just like almost every other American I've made a New Years Resolution to be the healthiest me I can be. I've started having protein shakes in the morning again. Salads with grilled chicken and black bean salsa for lunch most days. And dinner has been left overs of chili, or soup, or more grilled chicken and veggies.  ..... I'M TRYIN' Y'ALL ! I will not fail! It's astonishing how fast the weight creeps back on. For anyone who's followed my blogs I've always said I'm not going to be one of those WLS patients who have regain (we all aim for that, right?) ... And I don't know if I'd consider 6 or 7 lbs "regain" .... Either way - it woke me up from my sluggish, potato chip and pizza haze to remember that I am different! And as the old saying goes: "Just because you CAN eat those things doesn't mean you should". I love cold pizza, and ramen noodles, and french fries, and chips, and M&Ms. But I have to reign that crap in. Tisk tisk Karly!

Oiiiiiiiiiiiii ........ So, with all that being said - This morning I decided to put on my bikini from the summer to see how it fit. I was surprised to see it looks like most of my extra pounds have gone to my boobs! HaHaHa! 

 

I am still extremely happy with myself and my journey thus far. True, I am just frustrated with my short comings. And that's my own fault. But everything is fixable. I will not let myself be my own downfall. 

Highest weight: 275

Current  weight: 131

Here's to a healthy and happy 2013 ! I know it will hold a lot of big moments in my life. I am so excited to see where this chapter in my life goes!

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Vitamin and water intake

Oct 04, 2012

  Slowly my vitamin and water intake got all out of whack. And although I know how important they both are.... they just started to fall by the wayside. Over the summer my life was uprooted, turned upside-down, chaotic, and altered. So I let all of that get in the way of my goals and journey.

Now that my life has slowed to a managable pace, and things are back to good and calm I am refocused on getting all my vitamins and water in daily.  That being said.... I went out and bought Adult Multi Gummies, and Calcium D3 chews. They are SO GOOD and make it like a treat to take my vitamins. I alternate the treats with regular vitamins since the gummies and chews are expensive. I look for BOGO sales at CVS/Riteaid,Walgreens in combo with coupons in the Sunday paper to help make them affordable
Now I find myself excited to take my treats everyday! It's fantastic!! 











 
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Body fat percentage w/ a pic

Sep 27, 2012

 I did a session with a trainer at the new gym I joined (it was FREE so why not, right?!) In doing so, I found out my body fat percentage is 18% !!!!   I have no idea what is was PRE surgery, but OMG! It's 18%
Never before my RNY would I have thought that my body fat would be "Normal" and a personal trainer would tell me I have "a solid core" ! Whaaaaaaaaaat?!!!?
Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

That got me thinking about the transition my body has gone through. I just so happened to be wearing an almost exact outfit that I took a picture in and posted on OH back in April of 2011. Here is the 2 pics. The first is of me in April of 2011 and the 2nd was 2 nights ago on 9/26/12 @ 2 years out. I can see the difference in my rolls.

Thank you Pilates and Power 90!  





I am proud to announce that I've been doing good on my eating. Since I've started working again I bring healthy snacks to work like Greek yogurt, almonds, turkey pepperoni, or fiber bars and I  have a protein and coffee shake every morning. IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!! I've decided to do
October Unprocessed again. I really enjoyed it last year. I'm not going to go hardcore with it. But I will use it as a stepping stone to get back to eating clean and whole foods along with making some of my own dressings and stuff. It's great! And once you cut out all the fillers and preservatives in your diet you drop weight too! Who woulda thought! :)

I
 made Asian BBQ grilled chicken the other night. It was SO good!


Cheers OH Fam!!
-K














 
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Back at it!

Sep 23, 2012

 Spent 2 hours at the gym today! Felt SO good to be back at it! An hour long Pilates/Yoga fusion class followed by 45+ minutes of weights/cardio/stretching. It felt fantastic and made me remember how much I love taking classes and how good I feel after I make time for my health.  Always make time Karly. Always.



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Why do I eat SO MUCH?!

Sep 17, 2012

 Seems all I do is eat! And I'm not even kidding. I cook and eat all dang day. Perhaps because I'm not working right now? Perhaps I'm just mistaking my THIRST for hunger? Perhaps I'm just bored? Hmmmmm.... I know I'm bored and still not used to not working. I think I do better when on a schedule and without a stocked kitchen to meander into at any given time. 

Today the majority of my day was devoted to the kitchen. I spent all day in there whizzing around making salsa, enchilada sauce from scratch, hand-shredding chicken, and then I made, assembled, and baked chicken eggrolls. OYYYYYY !!!! I'm beat! But at least I have food prepped for the week to make dinner less time consuming.

Oh, also! For anyone who likes Boars Head deli meats. I found Turkey Pepperoni made by them! SCORE! I haven't tried it just yet (too busy stuffing my face with numerous other things lol). But I'll report back if it's garbage!

On a different note. It's the last week of summer which makes this native Californian super sad. To think about pulling out my coat and winter boots makes me wanna eat - Go figure lol
But,.... in a last desperate refusal to soak up some sun - we hit the beach last weekend and I got one last tanning session in. It was a BEAUTIFUL cloudless day. So we grabbed a coffee and laid on the warm sand for hours. It was perfect. My bikini from the beginning of the summer still fit - So I guess I'm doing ok. 
 
Oh, and Look - Here's me eating ...... WHAT A SURPRISE! 

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Inside my 2 years post surgery

Sep 09, 2012

This post is late by over a month - But better late than never, right? 
I stepped on the scale today for the first time in a few months (Yes, you read that right.... I packed away my scale at the end of June and hadn't touched it since).
I was super surprised to see it read 126. Which means I've held steady at around my current weight for about 18 months now. WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I started my WLS journey at 272 lbs and my body seems to be comfortable where it is now. 

I had RNY to find a happy healthy life.... I am pleased to say "Mission Accomplished!" It took some struggles, A divorce, a few breakups and a lot of heart break, soul searching, life altering decisions, failures, successes, laughs and tears ..... But I am finally wholly and completely happy. 

I will admit to you my OH Fam that I have stopped exercising! YIKES!!! This is a catastrophe! I feel the flab setting in y'all! And my balance and flexibility is off without Yoga and Pilates to set me straight. So - This I declare ... as of right now .... I WILL GET BACK ON TRACK!!
I recently moved and now that I'm settled (putting a house in order is a full time job, right!!) .... But now I have time to job hunt and get my booty to the gym! Winter is coming and I need to combat the "Pale and Round" effect that seems to happen in that time of year.

I'm on course to get back to eating "clean". There was a few months where I didn't have access to a kitchen to cook so I was eating out almost every day. In conjunction with not exercising regularly .... It's not pretty! But now that I'm settled I've been putting my kitchen to WORK! Chili, pulled pork, roasted veggies, tacos, grilled chicken, green salads OH MY! ;) However, I have allowed myself to indulge too much on snacks like chips and candy. So I'll be shutting that down. This girl will not fail! 

My personal life is aces! I met the most amazing, caring, generous, thoughtful and handsome man. He's my future. He's my heart. I want things with him I've never wanted before..... Like babies! WHAT?! Yea, that's right! I want a family with this man! He has so much love in him to give I can't imagine not having a child with him to watch him love it. 
I love him madly! It took a crazy circumstance that got me to move to NJ to live in a strangers basement to meet the man of my dreams and I'm never letting him go. EVER! My heart is full and happy. 



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So now here I sit 2 years out from the best decision I could have ever made. It wasn't always easy. I am not at all perfect in my Weight Loss Surgery journey. But I'd do it again in a heart beat to have the freedom from all those pounds. That jail of fat I was in. 
I move now. I dance, I walk, I jog, I LIVE! I'll never go back to this:






Thank you for my new life Dr. Dunnican. RIP



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21 months out update & Splitsville

May 02, 2012

August 2nd 2010 I put myself on the operating table for a healthier & happier life. Everyday I work at making that happen.  

I'm weighing in at about 125lb - 128lb depending on the "ms. piggyness" of my eating. I range like crazy in sizes, anywhere from a Misses 2 to a Jrs 7 and usually an XS or S top.
I'm completely happy with my weight loss. In fact I wouldn't mind putting on a few pounds. I sometimes look a bit gangly.
Bra is around 36B (or 34C). I was surprised when I went to Victorias Secret to get fitted and the girl was like "You should try on this size 32B". I laughed in her face. LOL It was actually a great moment for a once morbidly obese gal. Right girls???!! Right?! I used to not be able to shop there and now look (shakes head in disbelief)
Below is a dress I tried on at Old Navy. I didn't get it. It makes me look like a firework, but I was still in shock that it's an XS and I had no problems fitting into it.
                       

I recently went for a consult with a plastic surgeon to see how much a nice set of boobies would cost. $ 7,000 y'all! So for now Victorias Secret is my best friend. 

The boyfriend and I have recently called it quits after a year and a half. If I sit and think about it I don't know if it has anything to do with my WLS or not. But I do know we started growing in different directions. I wish him the best. And I look forward to the next chapter of my life. Bring it!

NSV:
I was able to crawl under a fitting room door to unlock it!!! Pre surgery Karly never would have fit under there! Look at me go! Woot!

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I did it. I scheduled a consultation (.)(.)

Apr 13, 2012

I scheduled a consultation with a plastic surgeon for next week. EEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!

I've been holding steady at or around my current weight for about a year now so I figured it was time. I desperately want a decent set of boobs proportionate to my frame. So, I googled plastic surgeons in my area and after clicking on a few I came across a Dr. that had fantastic before and after pictures of breast augmentations.
So next week I go to see what he thinks I should do and how much it'll cost.
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