CTMetalChick37
Can it already be March 4th 2011?
Mar 03, 2011
I must admit that this winter has been really crappy. Seems that being unemployed and having a harsh winter with lots of snow has kept me sitting on the couch way too much. I was really proud of myself when I hit my 40th Birthday last July and weighed in at 204. It ment that my goal of 188 was not too far off...but now that number has been creeping up little by little and now I'm 224. Crap, that setback brings me back to 2009. I don't want to totally fall off the wagon because with the added 20 pounds I feel terrible.
Well here's my eye opener for this change -- since I've been lounging so much that I can't squeeze into my size 16 jeans. Are you kidding me...I donated all my "fatty" pants that went from a size 18-26 and don't u even think that I'm running out to walmart to buy bigger jeans...HELL NO! So, for all my size 14-16 pants in my closet just hold on, I'm off to the gym and I'm back on the program so I can get you back on.
So, Monday I joined WW and I will give it a month to see what happens. I'm really looking for the "people interaction and support" and figured that is where I can go...but I have to pay for it. I've had a "Y" gym membership since November, haven't used it much but this week that has changed.
I will pledge to make a promise to keep on logging on here and I definately would love some support from my wls friends.
Stay tuned....only good changes are ahead!!
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Well here's my eye opener for this change -- since I've been lounging so much that I can't squeeze into my size 16 jeans. Are you kidding me...I donated all my "fatty" pants that went from a size 18-26 and don't u even think that I'm running out to walmart to buy bigger jeans...HELL NO! So, for all my size 14-16 pants in my closet just hold on, I'm off to the gym and I'm back on the program so I can get you back on.
So, Monday I joined WW and I will give it a month to see what happens. I'm really looking for the "people interaction and support" and figured that is where I can go...but I have to pay for it. I've had a "Y" gym membership since November, haven't used it much but this week that has changed.
I will pledge to make a promise to keep on logging on here and I definately would love some support from my wls friends.
Stay tuned....only good changes are ahead!!
Wow, haven't been on here in forever!
Sep 06, 2010
I promise that I will update my profile and pic asap but xoxoxo to my bff who just joined today and I'm her 1st friend. I hope my friends will check her out and give her some support! Stay tuned....
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9 months mark is next week!
Sep 14, 2009
Well things have changed....some good and some not so good. I still seem to be steadily loosing weight and I needed to do get some new jeans. My size 24's would fall to the floor with a few steps and I don't like wearing belts so off to Fashion Bug I went to find myself in a pair of 16's - WOW! The last time I was this size was in my very early 20's. I am starting to enjoy the way I look and you can tell by all the pics I take of myself. Whenever a camera is around I am ready to jump in the picture...lol
Some things I didn't expect was my husbands response to my weight loss. He is the master cook in the house and he doesn't enjoy cooking since I'm not eating like I used to. I would have a huge plate and then go back for seconds, maybe sometime more than that. Now, I know my taste buds haven't changed so what is the problem? I know my problem still is the amount I am cooking since the dogs have been getting a lot of the leftovers because how many days do you really want to eat the same thing!?!? Another thing is his insecurity. I understand that I'm his first fat chick and he married me, BUT why now...that I've lost over 80 lbs does he think I want out of this marriage to find someone else? I just don't understand it!!
Well I am going to go next Thursday to St. Rafael Hospital for a support meeting and I'm hoping I can find some suggestions and other situations people have been in with a partner that has become insecure. I don't know...do you have any advice for me????
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Some things I didn't expect was my husbands response to my weight loss. He is the master cook in the house and he doesn't enjoy cooking since I'm not eating like I used to. I would have a huge plate and then go back for seconds, maybe sometime more than that. Now, I know my taste buds haven't changed so what is the problem? I know my problem still is the amount I am cooking since the dogs have been getting a lot of the leftovers because how many days do you really want to eat the same thing!?!? Another thing is his insecurity. I understand that I'm his first fat chick and he married me, BUT why now...that I've lost over 80 lbs does he think I want out of this marriage to find someone else? I just don't understand it!!
Well I am going to go next Thursday to St. Rafael Hospital for a support meeting and I'm hoping I can find some suggestions and other situations people have been in with a partner that has become insecure. I don't know...do you have any advice for me????
Almost to my 6 month mark!
May 31, 2009
I am sitting here baffled. Looking back on my weight loss journey I can't believe it's June and in 3 weeks I have my 6 month follow up with Dr. Valin. I must say that this road has been not what I expected. My emotions have been on a roller coaster ride feeling happy that I am loosing weight but a little scared with some of the attention I get. You know, I was that fat chick sitting in the corner, always happy go lucky like nothing would ever bother me. Well, now with my loss of over 60 lbs I get...wow, you look great?!?! What the hell does that mean? I always thought I looked great, as they said but now it's in a different tone...a serious sureal tone. Like, Heide you are looking great!
It's a bit unsettling but I am thinking about going Thursday to a meeting at St. Rafael's. I really think it's time that I get things in check and don't get off this ride, because it's totally amazing! I started out at 298 and today my Wii said 234.8...now if only my brain can see and understand that! LOL
Okay, I hope to catch up with you people at the West Haven Beach! Planning on taking a walk tonight while the kids are in karate. Have to take my daughter with me since she's been pushing me to jog and she is a great inspiration. Like I tell her, little by little and Mommy will be running right along with you, just give me a little break! Ca't believe I'm telling my 7 year old that!
Have a great day, happy June 1st!!
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It's a bit unsettling but I am thinking about going Thursday to a meeting at St. Rafael's. I really think it's time that I get things in check and don't get off this ride, because it's totally amazing! I started out at 298 and today my Wii said 234.8...now if only my brain can see and understand that! LOL
Okay, I hope to catch up with you people at the West Haven Beach! Planning on taking a walk tonight while the kids are in karate. Have to take my daughter with me since she's been pushing me to jog and she is a great inspiration. Like I tell her, little by little and Mommy will be running right along with you, just give me a little break! Ca't believe I'm telling my 7 year old that!
Have a great day, happy June 1st!!
Time is just going by so quickly...
Apr 03, 2009
I know, I promised I'd be here every week and it's already April! OMG, I wish the weekends would go as slow as the work week. Why can't we work two days and be off five! I started this petition but not many have signed it...lol
Well, we all have our ups and downs. Now that I'm quickly approaching the four month mark I can see that certain things are able to go down easier and my once 3 oz portions have doubled now to 6oz at a time. Pasta has still been a BIG problem for me but it's a good thing since that was one of my loves. Making a lb of pasta, with lots of butter and cheese. So, now I have become addicted to something else - buffalo wing dip. I found a really good recipe and have used alternate items. The recipe is easy so maybe you'll enjoy it as much as me. I like to put this on steamed broccoli or for a little treat I'll have 12 of the baked tostitos chips.
1 Fat Free Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
1 can Chicken (drain well)
1/2 c Buffalo Wing Sauce (I think I add more since I love the spice!)
1/2 c Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Well, I am planning on going to the next meeting at St. Rafael's Hospital. I really want to check it out and get some more support. Plenty of times I go the wrong route and I know that I have to be strong to continue to "do the right thing". Since the time change I can't seem to get up in the morning, my husband's schedule has changed so hopefully I will get back to the gym starting tomorrow. Just need to get the positive attitude on and put one thing in front of the other!
Okay, hope everyone else is doing well - send me some updates!! Love to hear your success stories or lend an ear if you need some support.
Have a great day!
Heide
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Well, we all have our ups and downs. Now that I'm quickly approaching the four month mark I can see that certain things are able to go down easier and my once 3 oz portions have doubled now to 6oz at a time. Pasta has still been a BIG problem for me but it's a good thing since that was one of my loves. Making a lb of pasta, with lots of butter and cheese. So, now I have become addicted to something else - buffalo wing dip. I found a really good recipe and have used alternate items. The recipe is easy so maybe you'll enjoy it as much as me. I like to put this on steamed broccoli or for a little treat I'll have 12 of the baked tostitos chips.
1 Fat Free Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
1 can Chicken (drain well)
1/2 c Buffalo Wing Sauce (I think I add more since I love the spice!)
1/2 c Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Well, I am planning on going to the next meeting at St. Rafael's Hospital. I really want to check it out and get some more support. Plenty of times I go the wrong route and I know that I have to be strong to continue to "do the right thing". Since the time change I can't seem to get up in the morning, my husband's schedule has changed so hopefully I will get back to the gym starting tomorrow. Just need to get the positive attitude on and put one thing in front of the other!
Okay, hope everyone else is doing well - send me some updates!! Love to hear your success stories or lend an ear if you need some support.
Have a great day!
Heide
12 Weeks since surgery...
Mar 17, 2009
Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!!
I can't believe that I'm just past the 3 month mark. It just seems like yesterday that I was wheeled into the operating room. As of today I'm down 45 lbs and weigh 253. It's been a very long time, over 10+ years that I've been at this weight. I have been noticing my jeans have started to be loose and I'm in need of a belt --- A FRIGGIN BELT!!! Wahoo...that is a milestone right here.
I haven't been on here lately busy with work, kids and life. I have made it this far and know that I need to be on here atleast once a week and post. So, I promise to be back in touch with everyone and do some major catching up!
Have a safe and healthy day!
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I can't believe that I'm just past the 3 month mark. It just seems like yesterday that I was wheeled into the operating room. As of today I'm down 45 lbs and weigh 253. It's been a very long time, over 10+ years that I've been at this weight. I have been noticing my jeans have started to be loose and I'm in need of a belt --- A FRIGGIN BELT!!! Wahoo...that is a milestone right here.
I haven't been on here lately busy with work, kids and life. I have made it this far and know that I need to be on here atleast once a week and post. So, I promise to be back in touch with everyone and do some major catching up!
Have a safe and healthy day!
5 weeks & 4 days since surgery update...down 32 lbs!
Jan 27, 2009
I went to see Dr. Valin today since I was having some discomfort in my left vbg incision. With working f/t, going to the gym and doing all the mommy and wifey duties I think I've been doing too much. Yes, I have been lifting more than 10 lbs at a time when I carry groceries when nobody can help me - so he told me to relax a bit and take it easy at the gym too. I can go on the treadmill at 3.2 speed for 45 minutes and my heart rate is in the 130's. He said I should stay away from abdominal exercises but okay to work out my legs and arms...since tshirt weather is coming I don't want my batty arms flopping and knocking me out this summer. No lifting anything for another 3 weeks so everything heals inside. My bp was up a little which is not like me at all. I have to watch my salt intake and make sure I'm getting all my water in for each day, which has been challenging some days.
Dr. Valin said I'm doing well, although my incisions are a little irritated. I think from my shirt rubbing against it maybe the problem so he suggested I put a band aid on them. I am almost past the soft food stage and will go to my next step. I am very excited that my weigh in today was at 266 so I'm down 32 lbs. My waist seems the same but my face has lost some of the gobble, gobble neck.
I have another follow up in two months....stay tuned!
Have a great day!
Heide
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Dr. Valin said I'm doing well, although my incisions are a little irritated. I think from my shirt rubbing against it maybe the problem so he suggested I put a band aid on them. I am almost past the soft food stage and will go to my next step. I am very excited that my weigh in today was at 266 so I'm down 32 lbs. My waist seems the same but my face has lost some of the gobble, gobble neck.
I have another follow up in two months....stay tuned!
Have a great day!
Heide
Things are getting better...
Jan 17, 2009
Well, this week has been better. I called Dr. Valin's office and they suggested taking benefiber so after a few days I've been getting somewhat regular. Next, I've been going the gym! I went four days this week for at least an hour --- been going on the treadmill and met with a trainer who gave me a list of six things to do with reps of 18x's with 4 lb weights. Its cool because I can do the exercises at home since I have the same weights to make sure all my body parts don't sag as I loose the weight. Speaking of weight, I finally made a break through and went down to 269.4. I know it's because I am moving around a lot more this week and putting my mind to doing my best. Although I have been wanting to eat more I am trying very hard not to do it. I am so used to the full feeling and trying to break that habit.
One thing that has occurred to me is how I don't feel so sluggish and overstuffed. I really ate just as much or even more than my husband. Now, taking my Small 5 oz bowls I look at my very large square plates and can't believe how much I would really stuff in my mouth.
My next challenge will be cooking next weekend. Having a party for my two kids since my daughters party was canceled because of the snow so nobody came. My son is turning 13 on next Sunday so all the family and Friends are coming up from NY, just hoping it doesn't' snow again next weekend. I went out and bought a wl cookbook and just paging through it to see what to make different since I'm getting board with the same ol stuff. Soon enough the hubbie will be happy when he can make me a nice dinner.
Since it's been so cold I'm probably going to make my cabbage soup since it's always a big hit. Going to make sure I get a veggie, cheese and shrimp platter and going to skip the chips and dip. I really don't want to bring any of those old foods in the house because temptation is not something I want to be dealing with at this point.
Well, I hope everyone is doing well...keep me posted on how your doing.
Heide
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One thing that has occurred to me is how I don't feel so sluggish and overstuffed. I really ate just as much or even more than my husband. Now, taking my Small 5 oz bowls I look at my very large square plates and can't believe how much I would really stuff in my mouth.
My next challenge will be cooking next weekend. Having a party for my two kids since my daughters party was canceled because of the snow so nobody came. My son is turning 13 on next Sunday so all the family and Friends are coming up from NY, just hoping it doesn't' snow again next weekend. I went out and bought a wl cookbook and just paging through it to see what to make different since I'm getting board with the same ol stuff. Soon enough the hubbie will be happy when he can make me a nice dinner.
Since it's been so cold I'm probably going to make my cabbage soup since it's always a big hit. Going to make sure I get a veggie, cheese and shrimp platter and going to skip the chips and dip. I really don't want to bring any of those old foods in the house because temptation is not something I want to be dealing with at this point.
Well, I hope everyone is doing well...keep me posted on how your doing.
Heide
The scale isn't moving and I aint poopin' !!!
Jan 10, 2009
O.K. so how can you stay focused when two BIG problems are happening. I can't go!! Last Saturday I took Milk of Mag and I fear I must take it again tomorrow - UGH. I'm backed up so how can the scale go down. I've been doing really well except today I have been nonstop hungry, or is it just boredom? I got up early before the snow started and went to the gym. Did okay as I walked on the treadmill for 40 minutes at a 3.0 speed. I'm happy with what I did but when I came home and for the rest of the day I've been having over my 1/4 c for each meal. Breakfast I did okay with a scrambled egg and cheese but three hours later I drank a mug of tomato soup - is this really bad or what?? I'm not sure. Then I did a bad - the kids had these mini chicken eggrolls, yup you guessed it I had about 5 of them. They were very soft and were baked in the broiler...VERY BAD GIRL! I didn't feel sick at all, though this week was the first time I threw up - had broiled talapia and I did the foaming of the mouth thing after just three bites, still don't understand what happened. Well, this day isn't over and it doesn't stop then...about 2 hours later I had some sweet potato with a soft wedge of cheese and a bake chicken ball that I made last night. Okay, so now I am stuffed but I'm not supposed to be feeling this way. What am I doing to myself - self medicating with food again? I really miss eating food. Maybe I have a bigger problem than I thought. Sure, I was a big eater having atleast another full plate making sure I was so full I felt sick. Now going almost into my fourth week I don't feel that full after I eat....but I'm not supposed to, right. Just eat enough to survive, get in the water...UGH. Sorry that I'm rambling on and on but I don't think I will be successful with this, but I need to change my mind frame. I wish that I could get better support here in CT with a group or someone that knows what I am feeling. I am being totally honest here so am I the only one that feels this way..if you've gone through this or am going through this now or in your past can you give me some support?? I REALLY NEED IT....thanks!
Any cure as to what to do to poop? sorry if I'm phrasing this the wrong way!Trying to schedule my meals, water intake and exercise...
Jan 06, 2009
Since I've gone from liquid to puree I have been altering how I do things on a daily basis. I'm trying to find a way that satisfies my hunger and thirst as I get back into the swing of working, kids being back to school, getting to the gym and trying especially not to forget about my husbands needs!!
I am going to give you some suggestions because I've learned this from talking and looking at other members sites so here it is:
I started a journal so I can see what works best. So far it seems that if start out in the morning by drinking and not eating it works better. I can get to the gym before work (arriving at the gym by 5:50am) so I am able to get in 40 minutes of walking on the treadmill and enough time to shower and get to work by 7:15am. I wait until 8am to eat breakfast, trying to change off with an egg with cheese, farina or yogurt. Off again to the drinking part by 9:15am until 11am so I can have lunch around noon. I made turkey meatballs in the oven with an egg, low fat shredded three cheese, garlic, S&P and a little ground ginger. Put it in the food processor with some FF Chicken Broth and tastes awesome. Also, pureed a can of sliced potatoes and sweet peas to make a tasty lunch. I haven't minded eating that the past few days for some reason. Back to drinking from about 1:15 until 3:15 when I leave work to head home to do the Mommy thing. Now is a little difficult since the kids are hungry so I get them a snack, helping with homework, making dinner for the family and trying to mix up dinner for me so I don't get bored. So dinner has been either tuna fish with 1tsp of light mayo or mustard and a 1oz piece of low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese and light apple sauce, baked talapia fish with puree carrots, or some other thing that I whip up. Once again, waiting an hour to get in some more water.
I have been taking my liquid centrum in the am when I get up and liquid B Vitamins. In the evening I've been taking Pepcid and the calcium liquid. Am I forgetting something?? I don't know..but I'm sure I'll remember in the middle of the night when I wake up to goto the bathroom from drinking so much water!! LOL
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I am going to give you some suggestions because I've learned this from talking and looking at other members sites so here it is:
I started a journal so I can see what works best. So far it seems that if start out in the morning by drinking and not eating it works better. I can get to the gym before work (arriving at the gym by 5:50am) so I am able to get in 40 minutes of walking on the treadmill and enough time to shower and get to work by 7:15am. I wait until 8am to eat breakfast, trying to change off with an egg with cheese, farina or yogurt. Off again to the drinking part by 9:15am until 11am so I can have lunch around noon. I made turkey meatballs in the oven with an egg, low fat shredded three cheese, garlic, S&P and a little ground ginger. Put it in the food processor with some FF Chicken Broth and tastes awesome. Also, pureed a can of sliced potatoes and sweet peas to make a tasty lunch. I haven't minded eating that the past few days for some reason. Back to drinking from about 1:15 until 3:15 when I leave work to head home to do the Mommy thing. Now is a little difficult since the kids are hungry so I get them a snack, helping with homework, making dinner for the family and trying to mix up dinner for me so I don't get bored. So dinner has been either tuna fish with 1tsp of light mayo or mustard and a 1oz piece of low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese and light apple sauce, baked talapia fish with puree carrots, or some other thing that I whip up. Once again, waiting an hour to get in some more water.
I have been taking my liquid centrum in the am when I get up and liquid B Vitamins. In the evening I've been taking Pepcid and the calcium liquid. Am I forgetting something?? I don't know..but I'm sure I'll remember in the middle of the night when I wake up to goto the bathroom from drinking so much water!! LOL
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West Haven, CT
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Surgery
12/19/2008
Surgery Date
Oct 27, 2008
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