Diva70
Can the meter move any slower???
Jun 29, 2011
Well, I have become a gym hog. I am there at least 3 days a week and I now take tennis lessons every thursday. Cardio plus strength seem to be working much better for me and while i am not losing as fast, I can tell that my muscles are getting more toned and my body dimensions are much nicer. Still need to lose upper body weight so that is why i have started some light lifting for strength. I need to honestly lose about 30 more pounds in order to be at chart weight and 20 to be at my original goal. I wear a size 12-14 now and my junior 15's are too big. Never in a million years did I think i would say that. I am soooooo thankful. I really don't want to get super skinny. I think i would look like a crack addict if i got down to an 8/10...I would either look like that or Star Jones (no offense, but her head now doesn't really fit her body - but i am pround of her for her success!).....anywho, i better quit before i get in more trouble...hee heeOK ABOUT THE NECK SKIN. It is still there! The cardio seems to be helping it a lot, but it is still an issue and one that i will probably have a problem with until it is gone - which may be never without surgery. I am going to give it some time...Sometimes that is all you need. Skin seems to be a major issue period. I have a lot of skin on my stomach and in my back area as well as my inner thighs. I wouldn't be caught dead without a cover up at the beach or without a cute skirt bottom with a bathing suit. My arms seem to be getting a little better. I guess that is why they say you need to give your body some time to adjust. It is just the "in-between" times that can drive you nuts!
As far as eating...I can def. eat more, but still not much. My diet consists of protein shakes or eggs in the morning, a salad or meat and veggie for lunch, and a meat and veggie for supper. I have recently incorporated some brown rice, but I still don't eat bread - no buns, biscuits, toast, or rice. I know that is my trigger food, so I avoid it. I do graham cracker, cheese, crystal light, and light fruit smooties for snacks.
My fruit smoothies consist of ice (which i love, but need to avoid because I am anemic!), some crystal light, some type of no sugar added fruit, equal and some 0 calorie clear soda - just to give it some zing. I put it in my magic bullet and have my snack ready to go. Tastes better than an icee and has only the calories from the fruit that I use - which can be from 30-80 calories.
Overall, things are going well. I am officially 4 months out. It seems longer, but I am still a newbie at this. I am thankful for my sleeve. Hope and pray that others are doing well on their journey! I updated my pic so that you can see where I am at now. Good luck everyone!
