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UPDATE.......
Oct 17, 2010
Hello my OH peeps! It's been a long time and I have a lot of news to tell.
WEIGHT: I am 1 lbs away from my 50lbs goal - Yes, I am finally reaching my goal.
I messed up my stomach by eating these chewable calcium chews and I ate more than I was suppose. They were so yummy and tasted like candy. I guess I was being greedy. Anyway, the pain and uncomfortable feeling lasted all weekend and I was unable to eat anything. I ate little things here and there, but I would get cramps every time I ate. They finally went away after I drank some tea.
GYM: I had been going to the gym at least 4 times a week before I got on my period. I was very proud of myself. I was doing an hour on the elliptical and some weights after that. I got my monthly visitor and it lasted for about two weeks. It just finished on Saturday. So, I am going to make an effort to start up again this week.
PERSONAL: I finally have a boyfriend - He is 10 years my junior - 26 years old, but he is sweet as can be. He treats me and my daughter really nice. He opens my car door and he respects me. It's a change from the other jerks that I've been with. My daughter loves him. My dog and cat loves him. He is in the Army - and the funny thing is, that his job in the Army is - A nutritionist - lol....that was ironic to me. I have not told him that I had the surgery yet, and I don't know when I will.
JOB: I am still working at my current job - Housing at Fort Bragg, NC. I have been applying for jobs at other posts for a long time. I had a job interview last week about a job in Hawaii, working at Fort Shafter in Housing - higher paying job. It sounds like a dream, right? Well, not so much. I have to think about my daughter. I can't really take her there at the beginning, so I would have to leave her in the States. I don't really know anyone there. I would have to find a place that takes cats and dogs. The places over there are expensive. There are so many things to think about. If anyone has any suggestions, advise, comments - I would really appreciate it.
Hugs and Success to all........
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WEIGHT: I am 1 lbs away from my 50lbs goal - Yes, I am finally reaching my goal.
I messed up my stomach by eating these chewable calcium chews and I ate more than I was suppose. They were so yummy and tasted like candy. I guess I was being greedy. Anyway, the pain and uncomfortable feeling lasted all weekend and I was unable to eat anything. I ate little things here and there, but I would get cramps every time I ate. They finally went away after I drank some tea.
GYM: I had been going to the gym at least 4 times a week before I got on my period. I was very proud of myself. I was doing an hour on the elliptical and some weights after that. I got my monthly visitor and it lasted for about two weeks. It just finished on Saturday. So, I am going to make an effort to start up again this week.
PERSONAL: I finally have a boyfriend - He is 10 years my junior - 26 years old, but he is sweet as can be. He treats me and my daughter really nice. He opens my car door and he respects me. It's a change from the other jerks that I've been with. My daughter loves him. My dog and cat loves him. He is in the Army - and the funny thing is, that his job in the Army is - A nutritionist - lol....that was ironic to me. I have not told him that I had the surgery yet, and I don't know when I will.
JOB: I am still working at my current job - Housing at Fort Bragg, NC. I have been applying for jobs at other posts for a long time. I had a job interview last week about a job in Hawaii, working at Fort Shafter in Housing - higher paying job. It sounds like a dream, right? Well, not so much. I have to think about my daughter. I can't really take her there at the beginning, so I would have to leave her in the States. I don't really know anyone there. I would have to find a place that takes cats and dogs. The places over there are expensive. There are so many things to think about. If anyone has any suggestions, advise, comments - I would really appreciate it.
Hugs and Success to all........
sore, sore, sore
Sep 07, 2010
Hey Everyone, well, I haven't been on here as often as I would like, but being back at work has me busy, busy....Well, NEWS - I have joined a Gym! Yes people, I have taken the step to start exercising. Well, I joined the gym on Saturday - I took a class on Monday - Body Pump - let me tell you - it's no joke!! We used weights, we did lunges and it was hell!!! I am paying the price right now....my thighs are sore and I can hardly walk. When I was leaving the gym, I took a step and my legs gave out from under me and I fell down....lol...I didn't get hurt that much, but it was enough to give me a shock. I stayed down there and just stretched. It was kind of embarrassing, but hey, sometimes it's okay to make a fool out of yourself. Anyway, I have been resting since then and have not gone back to the gym. I am still very sore. I have the gym schedule and I plan to do more classes.....Anyway, my weight loss hasn't been that great, but I haven't been that disciplined either.....Okay, that is my update for now.....Hugs and luck to everyone!!
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Onederland! Bittersweet!
Aug 30, 2010
Yes, I have hit ONEDERLAND! Yes, I should be very excited and it should be the best feeling in the world, but I am struggling heavily. I guess I am going through that emotional stage that some of us go through after having this procedure done. I am happy that I have achieved this goal, but I am unhappy because I could be doing better. Just wanted to share with everyone! Hugs
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Discouraged, and Lost
Aug 29, 2010
I have been struggling for the past two weeks. I have been eating things that I am not suppose to be eating, such as chips - two occasions. I have been eating more than what I should be and I am left with a really bad feeling in my stomach - really full - and then I go and make myself throw up. I am not taking in the protein that I am suppose to be taking in. My stomach has all of a sudden started rejecting the protein shakes and sometimes the isopure. I get cramps in my stomach when I am drinking the protein. Has anyone experienced this? It feels like the kind of pain when you've thrown up and you continue to throw up, but there is nothing in your stomach, and you get those cramps? That's what they feel like. I am not exercising. My body is changing, but it's not really changing for the better. Right now I am very discouraged and just don't know what to do or to pull the strength from. If anyone has any input or is going through the same thing, or has gone through the same thing, please shed some light. Be blessed.
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Boring!!!
Aug 26, 2010
Hi Everyone....well, I am reaching out to you guys. I need some help in regards to what to eat. I am so bored with my choice of foods. Can you please post some ideas, or what a day in your life consists of, as far as eating.....I would really appreciate that......Be blessed.
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Is this happening to you?
Aug 19, 2010
Hi everyone!! I hope all is going well for you! As far as me, not too good. It seems like I am no longer tolerating the protein shakes. I have tried several brands and they seem to give me really bad cramps in my new pouch. Just imagine dry heaving and you've got nothing in your stomach, and your stomach is contracting - it hurts and feels uncomfortable - that's what it feels when i drink the shakes. I have tried the soy one and it doesn't taste too good.. Blah. I am now drinking isopure - half water and half isopure, but last night I was drinking it, and it started to hurt my belly....ughhh! Does anyone else have that problem? Any suggestions for me to get the protein in with something else?
So,
It was 7 weeks yesterday and so far, I have lost 27 lbs. I am happy about the weight loss, but I am a little disappointed with it too. I know that I could have lost more, if I had adopted an exercise routine. I am tired most of the time and I really don't feel like doing anything. I've been taking my iron pills, but they don't seem to help. This weekend I am going to sit down and make an exercise plan that I intend to follow. I've looked in to Zumba, I went to the gym to price the membership and I am ready to make a commitment. I need to start toning as I am already flabby. Yuck...The funny thing is that I've set my alarm to 415am all this week so I can exercise and I can't even get up. It goes off and then I just turn it off. Lucky for me, I've got two alarms and I manage to get up for work at 530am. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as a workout routine, or what motivates you?
Good luck everyone!!!! I hope all of you are doing awesome!
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So,
It was 7 weeks yesterday and so far, I have lost 27 lbs. I am happy about the weight loss, but I am a little disappointed with it too. I know that I could have lost more, if I had adopted an exercise routine. I am tired most of the time and I really don't feel like doing anything. I've been taking my iron pills, but they don't seem to help. This weekend I am going to sit down and make an exercise plan that I intend to follow. I've looked in to Zumba, I went to the gym to price the membership and I am ready to make a commitment. I need to start toning as I am already flabby. Yuck...The funny thing is that I've set my alarm to 415am all this week so I can exercise and I can't even get up. It goes off and then I just turn it off. Lucky for me, I've got two alarms and I manage to get up for work at 530am. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as a workout routine, or what motivates you?
Good luck everyone!!!! I hope all of you are doing awesome!
Haters! and more Haters!
Aug 13, 2010
Hello Everyone! Well, I haven't been on here for a few days - sorry! Well, let me tell you - I had a first hand experience with a hater. I was sitting there with my co-workers. There was 2 guys and 3 girls. First my co-worker started laughing at the amount of food that I was eating. They were all eating pizza and hot wings. So, I kept quiet and didn't say anything. Then she went on to tell me how I had gotten the operation for the wrong reasons and how a friend of a friend had the operation and she put all her weight back on....and check this out - this is what pissed me off....she told me that I was going to put the weight back on.....yep. Now, mind you, this girl is shaped like humpty dumpty....she's got skinny legs and arms, but has a round belly - all her weight is up top and tummy.....so, she starts saying that if she got anything done, that it would be her belly....I was livid. I couldn't believe that instead of giving me a compliment, she just shot me down. But you know what? I think that all of it stemmed from her just being plain jealous. That's it - jealousy is a curse.....Anyway, 24lbs down. Not as much as I would like to have lost since today marks my 7th week, but hey, I'll take it......Wishing all of you happiness and that everything is going well for you.....
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Update You!
Aug 07, 2010
Well, I am 5 weeks out and still struggling with my mind - it is seriously playing tricks on me and making me feel as if I can eat the same amount as I was eating before...Boy, let me tell you, it sure is hard to change your ways of eating when you've been doing them for so long. Even though I am not eating bad foods, I was eating too much. My portion sizes have not been small. I've adjusted that, and hopefully now I can start losing weight a little faster. So far, I have lost 21 lbs. I wish that I could have lost more, but that is 21 lbs that I wouldn't had lost if I wouldn't had decided to change my life.....
WEIGHT: 209 lbs TOTAL LOSS: 21 lbs TOTAL INCHES LOST: 10 inches
Jean Size: 16-18
Shirt Size: 1X (-1 size)
Shoe Size: 7 1/2 (-1/2 size)
Neck: 14" (-1/2 inch)
Forearm: 11 (-1/2 inch)
Upper arm: 15" (-1 inch)
Muffin Top: 44.75" (-1 1/4 inches)
Waist: 40.50" (-1 1/4 inches)
Hips: 48.25" (-2 3/4 inches)
Upper Thigh: 30" (1/2 inch)
Calf: 17 (-1/2 inch)
Wrist: 6.50" (1/2 inch)
Knee: 18.50" (-1 inch)
Ankle: 9" (-0)
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WEIGHT: 209 lbs TOTAL LOSS: 21 lbs TOTAL INCHES LOST: 10 inches
Jean Size: 16-18
Shirt Size: 1X (-1 size)
Shoe Size: 7 1/2 (-1/2 size)
Neck: 14" (-1/2 inch)
Forearm: 11 (-1/2 inch)
Upper arm: 15" (-1 inch)
Muffin Top: 44.75" (-1 1/4 inches)
Waist: 40.50" (-1 1/4 inches)
Hips: 48.25" (-2 3/4 inches)
Upper Thigh: 30" (1/2 inch)
Calf: 17 (-1/2 inch)
Wrist: 6.50" (1/2 inch)
Knee: 18.50" (-1 inch)
Ankle: 9" (-0)
I wonder!
Jul 22, 2010
So, I went to my doctor yesterday and he got me to weigh on his scale. He went on it once and made sure the scale was accurate. So, I got on it, weighed my self and according to that scale I was 214lbs. According to my scale that morning, I was 216lbs. It felt good though to look at a less amount. This morning I weighed myself on my scale and I weighed 215 lbs. My friend says that I should just go by one scale - good idea. I am just glad that this stall is over. I was at 218 lbs for about a week. I increased my water intake and I kept on working out. Here is an example of a day for me.
1 Whey protein shake 1 1/2 scoops - (39g protein)
6 oz milk
1/2 banana
3oz fish (3g protein)
1 mini pickle
1 Whey protein shake 1 1/2 scoops - (39g protein)
6 oz milk
6 blueberries
3 oz shaved turkey (3g protein)
2 slices zuchini
Plus all the water that I can get in.
Anyone want to share a day in the life of your life?? Any suggestions would be great. And also, how much protein are you getting in a day?
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1 Whey protein shake 1 1/2 scoops - (39g protein)
6 oz milk
1/2 banana
3oz fish (3g protein)
1 mini pickle
1 Whey protein shake 1 1/2 scoops - (39g protein)
6 oz milk
6 blueberries
3 oz shaved turkey (3g protein)
2 slices zuchini
Plus all the water that I can get in.
Anyone want to share a day in the life of your life?? Any suggestions would be great. And also, how much protein are you getting in a day?
It's Over.....
Jul 21, 2010
Hello Everyone - Well, the stall is finally over!! Yay
....I am down 2 lbs as of this morning - which brings it to a total of 14 lbs since surgery. It's been 21 days since surgery, so if it's 14 lbs I've lost - then I'll take it!!! I hope everyone is doing well....Hugs..
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....I am down 2 lbs as of this morning - which brings it to a total of 14 lbs since surgery. It's been 21 days since surgery, so if it's 14 lbs I've lost - then I'll take it!!! I hope everyone is doing well....Hugs..
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Aberdeen, NC
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Surgery
07/01/2010
Surgery Date
Feb 05, 2010
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