Bk_Diva76
Slow & Steady
Feb 12, 2008
The scale still hasn't moved but I did take my measurements this morning.
The numbers are all going down. My hips and waist are now 2 inches less than they were 2 weeks ago. So I now feel a lot better about that.
Now I know that it is just a stall and not a complete shut down and failure.
I thought I was done with the honeymoon phase at 8 months out!!!!
But I carry on and keep tryin'.
It's been a while -- Urrgghh!!!
Feb 09, 2008
Urrgghhh!!!
Still down 105lbs.
I am a little frustrated but I know that my exercise has slowed.I am waiting for a new gym in my area to open. I know I could exercise at home with my tapes but I just don't seem to have the energy when I get home from work.
Don't know what to do other than work out more.
But my clothes are still getting bigger. So I must be doing something right.
I think this week we will begin the big exercise push.
I just need some motivation.
I have been a little stressed with work and personal life.
I began dating someone new and things are good but it's a long distance thing and that can be stressful too.
So when I am stressed, I don't focus as much on exercise or good eating habits.
I won't eat regularly and then when I do, it's chips or chicken and rice.
Not exactly the best choices.
But no sweets so that's good. (have to always look on the bright side)
Will update more next week.
I've been sick but it works
Jan 22, 2008
I was sick all day Sunday and most of Monday with diarreah, vomitting and cramps.
The good news....I lost 10 lbs., broke through the stall and now I am down 105lbs.
I also found that I basically have been back to basics. I noticed that I eat like I did the 1st month out.
So that's the good news.
I guess this was God's way of slowing me down since I was eating way more than I needed to.
So I will be greatful and get focused.
And the hits keep on coming....
Jan 08, 2008
I am now down 96lbs. Woo-hoo! and even though the numbers on the scale slowed in the last few weeks, the inches are melting away and that has me doing a happy dance.
I found a pair of pants at Old Navy in SIZE 20 that fit me!
Who knew!
I think I am finally beginning to 'see' the loss now. I love it. I love havingmy life back. Now I just have to get a life and a man!
New Year, New Me!!!
Jan 01, 2008
I am officially a new person in a new year!
I am just thrilled!
So far, 6 months and 92lbs. down....
It's been an amazing journey and I just pray that all the wow's and sucess continues in 2008.
I went to Lane Bryant yesterday for a pair of black pants for work (the 2 I have are too big, yeah!) and I tried on and fit into a size 22 pants from Lane freakin' Bryant! woo-hoo!
This is the store I wasn't able to shop in for the past 5 years (6 months ago) because I had sized out of the clothes. In addition to wearing the 22s I tried and fit into 20s (though the 20s were tight) and I couldn't believe it.
I took my measurements this morning and it seems the loss on my bottom half is catching up to my top half (hence fitting into the 22s).
Everyday, I am thankful I did this and that it is working. I also pray that I continue to work and I continue to get better working at it.
I have a lot of good feelings and high hopes for the new year and I just know this is my year!
I am so happy, I could cry! But I won't. I'll smile and let the good times roll!
Thanks 2007!
Welcome 2008!
6 MONTHS!!!
Dec 20, 2007
I can't believe it... It feels like just yesterday that I was being wheeled into the O.R. and I am still amazed!
I've lost 92lbs. and I feel amazing!!!
I can do so much now.
I walk everywhere!!! I exercise, I am enjoying life and it's great!
I have my appointment with my surgeon on Jan. 3rd. and I will have my labs then to know how I am REALLY doing but I am sure it will be OK.
I know if I don't lose another pound, it was worth doing this and I'd do it again!
I love being healthy and having my life back!!
Something New
Dec 15, 2007
It was always the only time when I wanted sweets.
But I am still only having 1 cookie instead of 6!
However, that has and did stop!
I have discovered cottage cheese!
I didn't think I would like it but I do. I have also began eating yogurt again!
half a cup of plain yogurt with gerber baby bananas goes a long way.
Also half a cup of cottage cheese with 2 oz. of low-fat Hillshire Farms roasted turkey is 19gms of protein and a delish lunch choice.
I am also still excercising like a fiend.
So I am back on track!
And I am down 91lbs. down to boot!
All is well!
WOW !!!
Dec 05, 2007
So yesterday I went to my PCP for my flu shot and she was so happy that I am now down 85lbs! But the biggest WOW was when the M.A. took my blood pressure, she was able to use the regular cuff....No more extra large cuff for me!!!
I was so thrilled!
Then I come back to work and tell one of my co-workers about my WOW and she says , "what extra-large cuff? Isn't there only 1 size?"
I couldn't believe it!
I don't know if she really didn't know (i doubt it since she is not skinny) or she was just trying to take away my thrill but either way it just pissed me off.
But when I spoke to my Mom and told her she was like Yeah!!! So that made me feel better.
I realize now that some people just don't want to be happy for you.
I don't think it's necessarily jealousy but some people really just don't want to be happy for other people.
But I am happy for myself!
And I am glad I took this journey for the betterment of my health!
5 Months
Nov 27, 2007
But after 5 months SOOO much has happend.
I am now down 83 lbs (woo-hoo).
My friendship with a new guy from last month has ended (I was dumped). I was upset at 1st but it was all for the best. He was a little strange
.I have kicked up the exercise to 5 days a week and i can really see the difference. The inches are melting off. I was on a stall for about 5 weeks but I broke through it the last 2 weeks!
I feel amazing and I am looking forward to a new way of life!
I am also on track to lose 100lbs by 6 months (which is the end of next month).
I am really, really happy for the 1st time in a LONG time!
My only concern is all the shopping I've been doing....It's been fun but I may go broke
.I also found out that I do not Dump. Even though I am not a sugar junkie I am still a little nurvous because down the line that could be an issue. However, at thsi point I make a conscience decision not to eat sugar and that is what this is all about; making the right choice for a new life and lifestyle!
More to come later!
4 Months!
Oct 21, 2007
Friday was my 4 month surgiversary!
Yeah to me!!!
I feel amazing and I am now 72 lbs. lighter!
I really can't believe it.
I am enjoying shopping again and I can shop most places now. Yesterday I went to Target wth my girlfriend and I brought a pair of jeans and a sweater and it was great! I also went to Macy's for their 1 day sale and got 2 pairs of pants and a sweater.
I haven't been able to buy clothes from anywhere other than the Avenue and Lane Bryant for almost 8 years.
I am now under 300lbs. for the 1st time in 7 years!
I feel so good. I have so much energy and I love the freedom of 'living life.'
When you spend your life trapped inside of an unhealthy body, you have no idea how freeing it is to be able to do 'normal' things.
