msrelle
It's SET
May 19, 2009
Until later
shirelle aka the curvy diva!
the heat is on!!!!
May 06, 2009
14/16 WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 11, 2007
WOW Moment
Feb 11, 2007
Shirelle N. Morgan-Russell,
Holiday Season
Dec 26, 2006
Hi Everyone ,
Sorry it's been a minute since I posted! Hope you all had a safe and wonderful holiday. I must say going to my support group meeting on 12/19 really helped with the weekend. I did great over the holiday, I ate a cup of greens, 2 slice of ham, 1 roll, 1/2 cup of cranberry juice, 1 slice of pie, That's it! I have never eaten so little and been full on a Holiday in MY LIFE! So this is Great. I am definitely beginning to see a change in my body, I am trying not to get caught up in numbers but I am down to 265 however MY body fat has dropped about 2% which is great. I am starting exercise classes 3 days a week and weights 2 days a week on Jan. 8 , 2007 that should really help my weight loss. This is really a journey. There are days, like today when I don't really have an appetite , that is so hard for me- to eat when I am not hungry. However I know I have to. I am trying to adjust to the protein shake - I HATE shakes so this is a task for me, I am trying to "jazz up" the flavor w/ fruit , I 'lol get there, I just hold my nose and swallow ;). I realize that I have to plan my meals, I don't really dine out anymore-which is ok w/me for now. However going to the Christmas parities this weekend (4 all together) was interesting, those who know I had the surgery are constantly checking on me, those who don't know are wondering why SHIRELLE isn't eating! I was eating just NOT as MUCH as everyone else.llllllllllLOL>>>>>>>>>I didn't have a fill at this last visit because my doctor explained that I have lost 8lbs in 20 days and that is just the right rate of weight loss. However I told him I know that I can eat a bit more however, I am really mindful and watch my intake. I am sure that I am not at my sweet spot yet and the next visit on 1/19 will be for a fill- of that I am sure. My goal is to be at 260 for my b-day 1/21. So this will take focus and effort which I am willing to commit. Ok now for my love life- I realized one thing, I am still conscience about my scars, although they are quite small, I am aware..........that makes me somewhat apprehensive, but thank God for good MEN ,that have a unique way of making those insecurities FADE away in the moment of matters........ Well until the next time,
ms.relle
loving the losing side!
Current Weight
Dec 04, 2006
Hi everyone today I had a REAL Wow moment, I am finally under 270- 268 offically! I put on a suit that is normally-WELL FITTED, today I have had to pull it up 5 times!. I am not ready to start shopping for clothes yet but I know one thing, I can't wait. This process is a challenge but very rewarding. I find myself thinking before I eat and writing down what I eat. I got my first adjustment last Friday and let me say it is working I am definitley not taking in Half of what I was after the surgery. A normal meal for me :
B: 1 egg , water. 1pc of bacon or yogurt- 2oz
L: 1/4 cup tuna, 1 egg white , 3 slices cucumber, water OR
1 small slice of pizza OR soup
D: Soup/ Fish 2 oz/ Water/apple cider (4oz)
It's weird because I am not really concerned w/ eating anymore , it's not on the top of my agenda. I am focused on trying to eat right, exercise, and deal w/ the changes. This is definitely a journey but a good and reavealing one to say the least. I will be sure to log in more often and journal.
Til next time
shirelle
2 Week Post
Nov 27, 2006
Sorry it's been a little more than a week. All has been well, I have been able to eat more but I am very mindful of what I eat. I sometimes still have this sharp pain right under my left breast, but I just assume its gas. So what's the process been, well I haven't weighed myself in a week becasue I have been at my grandmothers for the holiday and she doesn't have a scale. I didn't realize how much I obsess over the scale, so it's been HARD not knowing what I weigh. I have also learned thand its hard. Some things come eaiser than others. Like I realize I don't eat late anymore, There are somethings that I thought I would miss that I don't. THe hard part right now is cooking, I don't normally cook and now I can't just stop and GRAB some food I have to plan and cook, but it's a learning experience. I go for my first adjustment this Friday, so I decided to do clear liquids Thursday just to "clear" the passage way :). I will resume my post op diet format after the adjustment and go from there. The thing I try to focus on the most is remebering this is not an overnight process and to be patient. Because I am a results driven person Patience is a task for me. I have committed to working out 4 days a week. I am chosing to make this a part of my lifestyle not a Demand. It's a choice if I look at it that way I think I will be more motivated. The one thing I realize the most is that I have allowed my indulgence to take over my self-control. I can really control what I eat but I Chose not to. Thank God for the band!. I have a wedding Memorial Day Weekend 2007 It's my best friends wedding and I refuse to be the token fat girl :). So I am hoping at least 50lbs by May I am aiming for 75lbs but I think 50 is Fair. Until later shirelleat I tend to be very anal! I am trying to be really mindful of my habits
1 Week Post OP
Nov 19, 2006
Hi All sorry I haven't posted in a few days. I am a little more than 1 week post op and down 10lbs. I guess this is what they call the honeymoon phase, so I will enjoy. I went to my one week follow up and found out that I will be adjusted on 12/1. I am eating regular foods but in MUCH smaller amounts! I try to pay attention to everthing I eat and get used to chewing! I still have the back pain from Gas it REALLY sucks, but GAS X works. I tried to eat some dark chicken-fried Yesterday. NEVER again, it hurt like heck I could actually taste the grease! I didn't throw up because I ate very slow and chewed well but my body just didn't accept it well at all. I find it so hard to eat becasue I am so afraid of gaining weight , then I am afraid to throw up, but I still want something good to eat. It's hard but worth it! I realize that I have to really plan my meals. My frig is empty because I really don't know how to food shop right now. I guess I'll get the swing of things. Soup-YIKES I was souped out , so I know I have to start different recipes for variety. I realize the losing side is whole different journey. I will start working out this week at least 3 days for 45 minutes. My doctor has been great and his entire staff. I went to a concert on Friday and it was really good to see my friends they were really encouraging which was nice! Well that's all for now until later this week.
Ms. RELLE
I'm on the losing side1
Nov 10, 2006
Hi everyone,
I am out of surgery on the losing side! It was hard but definitely worthy. The gas in the back, chest & shoulders WOW!but I take my pain killers and rest! The hospital service was great. Anyway I am really sleepy, i wanted to drop in say thanks and hello to everyone, I'll be back in a few days
until later shirelle
24 hours until surgery
Nov 08, 2006
