burrandi
Things I need to do... Make a goal and stick to it...
Dec 11, 2011
When I first joined this website I told myself that I was going to sit down at least once every two weeks to update on how I have been doing. Ha well as you can see I only did my first post. I guess I would like to make it a "new years resolution" to actually stick to writing something out. I find it theraputic and plus I dont want to have to update two months worth of stuff every time I sit down and decide to actually write. So lets update you on some things in my life...
Love -
Well before wls I was engaged to an awesome man and I was super busy planning the wedding of my dreams. My fiance's name was Ryan and he was always supportive. Once I had the surgery he started to get really parinoid that I was going to leave him. I tried everything that I could to try and reassure him that nothing was going to change. After a while I couldn't take it anymore. It wasn't just that either, we had our problems. We were always fighting and basically I had to be strong financially and mentally in our relationship and it was just starting to wear on me. Enough rambling about that... long story short we broke up about a a month ago and i tried ending things on a good note, however he didn't take it too well.
Friends -
I used to have a lot of friends, but when I got engaged it seemed as if I just got caught up in that. Once you are single again its not like you're going to call up all your friends and say "hey I'm single again, lets hang out". So I keep busy with work and my family who are my rock. I've became a little more outgoing since the surgery and I think I'll try and go out and make new friends.
Weight Loss -
I am happy to say that I am officially down 50 pounds!! I've seen people do better than I am, however I need to remember that everyone is different and will lose their weight differently. I went from a size 18 to a size 14. I have a trainer that I see once a week and I am going to the gym 4-5 times a week at least. I am really focusing on myself. The only thing that I am having a problem with is getting in my protein. I know that I should be getting in at least 70 grams, however I hate the stupid drinks. HATE them. So whenever I eat I stick with something that has protein. I know I am at least getting 30-40 grams, but I know thats not enough. I have energy so I'm not feeling it yet, however I think I will one day.
Well tomorrow morning I am on a flight to Chicago to visit my sister, brother-in-law and my adorable nephew. I hope that everyone is having a great holiday season and I hope to update this again in less than 2 months :)
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Love -
Well before wls I was engaged to an awesome man and I was super busy planning the wedding of my dreams. My fiance's name was Ryan and he was always supportive. Once I had the surgery he started to get really parinoid that I was going to leave him. I tried everything that I could to try and reassure him that nothing was going to change. After a while I couldn't take it anymore. It wasn't just that either, we had our problems. We were always fighting and basically I had to be strong financially and mentally in our relationship and it was just starting to wear on me. Enough rambling about that... long story short we broke up about a a month ago and i tried ending things on a good note, however he didn't take it too well.
Friends -
I used to have a lot of friends, but when I got engaged it seemed as if I just got caught up in that. Once you are single again its not like you're going to call up all your friends and say "hey I'm single again, lets hang out". So I keep busy with work and my family who are my rock. I've became a little more outgoing since the surgery and I think I'll try and go out and make new friends.
Weight Loss -
I am happy to say that I am officially down 50 pounds!! I've seen people do better than I am, however I need to remember that everyone is different and will lose their weight differently. I went from a size 18 to a size 14. I have a trainer that I see once a week and I am going to the gym 4-5 times a week at least. I am really focusing on myself. The only thing that I am having a problem with is getting in my protein. I know that I should be getting in at least 70 grams, however I hate the stupid drinks. HATE them. So whenever I eat I stick with something that has protein. I know I am at least getting 30-40 grams, but I know thats not enough. I have energy so I'm not feeling it yet, however I think I will one day.
Well tomorrow morning I am on a flight to Chicago to visit my sister, brother-in-law and my adorable nephew. I hope that everyone is having a great holiday season and I hope to update this again in less than 2 months :)
This should be interesting...
Oct 28, 2011
*disclaimer: I tend to be sarcastic so please never be offended by anything I say*
Hello Obesity Help world!
I have never written a blog before so this will be a new adventure :) I have to say that this is the first profile that I have ever made on a networking site where I actually put full body photos of me. Ha ha I'm used to posting the onces where you take at the right angle so that you shave off anywhere from 10-40lbs. Today when I was making my profile I realized that I don't think I ever knew that I got as big as I did. I have always joked around about being a skinny girl trapped in a big girls body, but I never realized how true that statement was. I have been very blessed by having great friends and family by my side. I have been made fun of, but it has always been people who didn't know me, people who didn't matter in my life.
In September of 2010 I started my journey to weight loss. I have always tried different diets. Once I lost the magical 20lbs, it seemed like I couldnt lose anything else no matter what I tried. I was on Jenny Craig for almost a year, tried Atkins, slim fast, weight watchers, couting calroies and a couple others. My dad had the Gastric Bypass and it was great results for him so I thought why not. My BMI was at the min requirement and there was a nice wait time before the classes. I got to start my Kaiser Options Classes in January and graduated in April. Shortly after all my tests I was able to meet with Dr. Suh (pronounced saw... lol people don't let me live it down that my Dr.'s name sounds like saw) The day my life changed was September 26th, 2011 when I went in for surgery.
Now I have to say I thought the surgery would be easy. I mean heck my dad made it look easy. I quickly learned in the hospital that I am not the hospital type of person. I was super excited at first, but who wants to sit in a room that you aren't familiar with while you are feeling discomfort. I should share though, I am a big baby. I get a paper cut and I freak out and put a hello kitty bandaid on it. Plus I have a tendancy of being a drama queen at times. lol at least I'm being honest. The hospital stay wasn't too bad and the nurses were amazing. Dr. Suh is one of the best and he was great.
So it is now one month after my surgery! I have lost 26lbs :) I want to lose about 100-120 so I figure I'm about 25% already there. I don't feel it yet, nor do I see it, but I dont think I will until I can start buying smaller sizes in clothes. I have barely any pictures from the past couple of months because I was too embarassed. I felt that I had gotten so big that no matter what angle I pointed the camera that damn double chin was still just chillin there. So maybe now that I have lost some of the weight in my chin I will start taking pictures again. As to my clothes fitting better... the way that I carry my weight is mostly in my tummy. I can't express enough how I can't wait to not look pregnant anymore. Ha lets be honest. With the way some women carry their weight you have to watch what you say. No one ever said that to me, but I can tell you that I was ready with an answer... 4 months lol.
Well I'm not sure if anyone will read this, but I heard that blogging is a form of therapy and since I don't have time to see a therapist, I shall write my blog.
xo B
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Hello Obesity Help world!
I have never written a blog before so this will be a new adventure :) I have to say that this is the first profile that I have ever made on a networking site where I actually put full body photos of me. Ha ha I'm used to posting the onces where you take at the right angle so that you shave off anywhere from 10-40lbs. Today when I was making my profile I realized that I don't think I ever knew that I got as big as I did. I have always joked around about being a skinny girl trapped in a big girls body, but I never realized how true that statement was. I have been very blessed by having great friends and family by my side. I have been made fun of, but it has always been people who didn't know me, people who didn't matter in my life.
In September of 2010 I started my journey to weight loss. I have always tried different diets. Once I lost the magical 20lbs, it seemed like I couldnt lose anything else no matter what I tried. I was on Jenny Craig for almost a year, tried Atkins, slim fast, weight watchers, couting calroies and a couple others. My dad had the Gastric Bypass and it was great results for him so I thought why not. My BMI was at the min requirement and there was a nice wait time before the classes. I got to start my Kaiser Options Classes in January and graduated in April. Shortly after all my tests I was able to meet with Dr. Suh (pronounced saw... lol people don't let me live it down that my Dr.'s name sounds like saw) The day my life changed was September 26th, 2011 when I went in for surgery.
Now I have to say I thought the surgery would be easy. I mean heck my dad made it look easy. I quickly learned in the hospital that I am not the hospital type of person. I was super excited at first, but who wants to sit in a room that you aren't familiar with while you are feeling discomfort. I should share though, I am a big baby. I get a paper cut and I freak out and put a hello kitty bandaid on it. Plus I have a tendancy of being a drama queen at times. lol at least I'm being honest. The hospital stay wasn't too bad and the nurses were amazing. Dr. Suh is one of the best and he was great.
So it is now one month after my surgery! I have lost 26lbs :) I want to lose about 100-120 so I figure I'm about 25% already there. I don't feel it yet, nor do I see it, but I dont think I will until I can start buying smaller sizes in clothes. I have barely any pictures from the past couple of months because I was too embarassed. I felt that I had gotten so big that no matter what angle I pointed the camera that damn double chin was still just chillin there. So maybe now that I have lost some of the weight in my chin I will start taking pictures again. As to my clothes fitting better... the way that I carry my weight is mostly in my tummy. I can't express enough how I can't wait to not look pregnant anymore. Ha lets be honest. With the way some women carry their weight you have to watch what you say. No one ever said that to me, but I can tell you that I was ready with an answer... 4 months lol.
Well I'm not sure if anyone will read this, but I heard that blogging is a form of therapy and since I don't have time to see a therapist, I shall write my blog.
xo B
