tall_latte
June 2009
Jun 01, 2009
I hope everyone is doing well and when time permits I will be back to blogging and providing the support to the newbies like I had a little less than a year ago. :-)
6 months out
Jan 09, 2009
My weight loss has slowed a bit, but I know why....my exercise decreased and so did my protein intake. My stepdad was diagnosed with stage iv stomach cancer the week before Thanksgiving so I spent a lot of time at the hospital over the past few months, not working out and eating very little. In additon the holiday sesaon is generally chaos for me anyway. All the shopping and holiday gatherings with friends, etc. What was great about this year, was that it was the first year in my life that I did not gain any weight. Who loses weight during the holiday season? We do!
I hope everyone had a blessed holiday season and are set to accomplish all of your goals in 2009!
3.5 months out
Oct 25, 2008
Last month I started losing my hair. Having long hair makes it seem even worse. It looks like there is so much coming out every time I put the brush through. Oh well....my stylist said to take Biotin and Zinc, we'll see what happens. I just hope it eventually stops before I have to get a wig or a weave.
I had 2 wow moments yesterday. I had a favorite pair of jeans that I used to wear 10 years ago...yes I saved them cause that's how much I loved them. I tried them on 1 month after surgery and couldn't get them past my knees. I thought I'd try them on yesterday to see if I could get them past my thighs and you know how this story ends.....they fit! I couldn't believe it. Not only did they fit my butt perfectly like they did years back, but they are even too big in the waist. I'll be saying farewell forever to my favorite jeans on Monday. They'll be donated with the rest of my clothes that no longer fit.
My second wow moment is that I no longer have to shop exclusively at Lane Bryant. I still buy their jeans since I am hippy and they do fit well, but I cannot wait until I don't have to wear them any longer. I hate these "right fit" jeans. Every big behind that walks around has the same fat girl Lane Bryant logo on the pockets and I just want out of the "right fit" fat club forever!
Look Out Vegas Here We Come
Sep 02, 2008
Time for me to pack. My flight leaves in 3 hours.
Getting My Life Back
Aug 24, 2008
Do I miss the old life? Not at all. Now I spend more time outdoors enjoying nature and not focusing on what my next meal will be. Last night I attended the CalPhil on the green. It was so nice to be outdoors listening to a symphony....very relaxing.
Last weekend I went to see Evita at a local theater. I've been attending Angel games again...and now I fit comfortably in the seat.
You may wonder if a baseball game can be enjoyed without downing hot dogs, nachos and beer? Oh yes it can! It's called people watching. I watch how others consume food without any thought...all of them on auto pilot. Even my date inhaled his food. It's just what most of us do and what I use to do.
I am so thankful that I no longer live to eat!
Week 7
Aug 20, 2008
It has been 7 weeks since my surgery. At my last weigh in I was down about 31 pounds. I only weigh myself once a week now on Saturday mornings. I've been working out too. I joined the gym. It's just so difficult to fit it into my schedule so on the days I can't make it, I work out at home. There are some great exercise videos on demand through my cable provider so I like to do those workouts.
As for the eating....well, I am on solid foods now. I haven't had any bad experiences and I don't eat items that may cause them. I love to cook. I always have so I get really creative in the kitchen. The only issue is that I'm cooking for one and I hate leftovers. I try my best to scale things down, but it's difficult when you can only consume 4 oz. What's a girl to do? Oh, but I am not complaining. I love that I have my waistline back. I already have a 36 inch waist. At my smallest my waist was 24 inches. I'd love to have a 24 inch waist again.
Well, it's time to watch diving. The photo is of me watching the olympics. I only watch about an hour of it a night. I just cannot stay up that late.
1 Month Out - 07/31/08
Aug 04, 2008
Forever 21? Gone!
Jul 29, 2008
It's weird how your taste changes. I have found that I just cannot stand sugar free ready made pudding and jello. If I make them myself they are fine, but those little convenient packs are GROSS! My favorite soup is Trader Joe's organic black bean...never thought I'd like that, but I just puree it, strain it and it's so yummy! I don't miss any foods and I can sit at restaurants with my friends and sip on soup. The only thing I really miss is chewing. I find myself unconsiously chewing on the inside of my cheek...what the heck! It's a good thing I can have cottage cheese today. Something to chew before I chew a whole in my face.
Well, it's time for breakfast. I'm going to try cottage cheese and applesauce. So far I haven't had any issues introducing new things.
Wish me well. Oh and if you are having trouble reading this posting because of spacing issues....it's not me. Something is wrong with the site.
It's back to work I go!
Jul 16, 2008
As for the surgery, I was very blessed to have found an incredible surgeon. My incisions are very small (only 5) and no stitches. He used Dermabond. I didn't have drainage tubes either. I didn't need to use the pain medicine he prescribed. I didn't have any pain, just soreness... the kind you have after doing too many abdominal crunches (as if I can remember what that felt like). I slept a lot the first few days and I still get tired and take a nap once a day. He said my blood sugar might be a little low (likely since I'm not eating any!) I'm working from home the next 2 days and then I'll be back in the office Monday.
The ex-boyfriend came by to see how I was doing. He noticed I've dropped (we broke up pre 10 pound loss). I've lost 22 lbs. since the last time he saw me. He couldn't stop staring at me....I could see it in his eyes. He's going to want me back. Maybe I'll invite him to my wedding.
On the Losers Bench!
Jul 03, 2008