Update

Jan 14, 2009

It's been a while since my last update.  I still have not made it to my goal but thanks be to God I did make it down 71 lbs.  But, I just joined Weight Watchers a week ago and I gained 10 lbs.  So now I need to get myself back in gear.

I think the problem was that I stayed at a plateau for too long and did not adjust my eating and exercise to correct it.  But, at least I caught it before I gained more. 

I am able to eat most things now, but I still have issues sometimes with sugar and bread.  My sugar dumps are different now.  Instead of the gut wrenching nausea, I get cold sweats, the shakes and a weird feeling in my stomach.  But this only happens when I eat things I shouldn't.  

My love life has greatly improved since my last blog.  I met a wonderful man in Sept and we have been going strong ever since.  He's an awesome guy.  Here's the story of how we met;

     I walk into a liquor store to buy stamps one night.  The store was empty except for the lady behind the counter and a tall guy in line with long dreadlocks.  When I stood in line behind him he turned around and said, "oh sister, your husbands coming".  I didn’t quite hear him and thought he asked did I have a husband, (he was kinda cute).  I looked at him confused and said, "I don't have a husband.” Then he turned a gain and said, "Hey, it's just a message; your husband's on the way.  I thought that this was just a line or that he was trying to flirt but he just grabbed his change, turned and walked away.  I went to follow him out but he was gone; vanished into thin air. 

The next day I was flying out of town on business.  At the airport I kept bumping into this guy.  When I went through the security line the buzzer went off and I was stopped.  They had to search my bags.  He walked in after me and the buzzer went off again.  Now both of us were held there.  I turned to him and said, “It’s probably me, I have a bunch of cables in my bags”, he turned to me and said, “No, it’s probably me, I have a bunch of cables in my bag too”.  We both laughed and once security was curtain that we were not terrorists, they let us through.  We said our goodbyes and I thought I’d never see him again.  Then, we bumped into each other again in Starbucks, then on the same plane to Bentonville AR.  Now, no one goes to Bentonville unless you work for, or are trying to sell to Wal-Mart.  Anyway, we ended up on the same flight.  We exchanged cards and I hadn’t even asked where he was from. 

 

The next day my line-reviews finished up early, but I couldn’t get a flight out until the next morning.  I was stuck in Bentonville and board.  Then, I got a call from the men I met at the airport.  His meetings finished up as well and we decided to have dinner together that night.  We hit it off soooo well.  I also found out that he lived only about 15 minutes away from me. 

 

Long story short, we have been dating now for the last four months.  It seems as though I’ve known him all my life.  I will be sure to update you all soon.    

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It's been a while

Nov 15, 2007

Hello everyone,

    It's been a while, and I am sorry.  A few of changes have taken place in my life since my last blog.  The most important change has been with my spirit.  I have been spiritually dead for many years but have finally begun to put God first in my life.  It is amazing the blessing that have come from just doing that.

    I have no weight updates!  I have not weighed myself since August.  Not because I am scared.  I was driving myself crazy with the scale.  Do you know that I weighed myself several times a day?  I even stepped on the freight scale at work a few times.  I became so obsessed with the number on that scale that I almost drifted back into the old , closing myself up with food.  I discovered that that doesn't work anymore.  Mainly because my body will not allow me to binge like the old days.  I still get really sick when I over-eat.  (Thank you Lord!).  Anyway, the one day when I was frantically trying to weigh my self for the 5th time that day, my scale just broke down.  It was an expensive new digital scale with LED readout and everything.  I kicked it, stepped on it, nothing worked.  Then I realized that it must have been God.  I never tried to return the scale or have it repaired.  I took it as a sign and kept-it-moving.  My 9 month appointment is coming soon anyway and I will weigh myself then.  Also, I have decided to think more about being healthy rather than just losing pounds.  My clothes still seem to be much looser though.

       Why is my hair still shedding?  I have lost a lot of hair.  I can actually see my scalp in some places.  On a sunny day it seems as though you can see right though it.  I think I need to start back on my vitamins.  I thought since I was getting all my protein that I could cut out some of the vitamins. NOT!  I found out that I have to take those vitamins for the rest of my life.  

Something strange:  Have any of you who have had the surgery experienced a sudden onset of trembling fingers and toes, (pins n needles), along with a hot flash?  The episode usually begins with a metal taste in my mouth and narrow hearing.  It sounds as though the sound in the room is closing in; also, the room gets a little brighter.  That happened to me tonight at choir practice.  I had to get up and leave the room.  

It's happened a couple of times before but I didn't think anything of it.  I shrugged it off as just too much coffee or sugar.  It is beginning to happen more frequently.  That's what scares me.  Have any of you ever experienced this?  Let me know.  I will make an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and let you know what he says.  I think it's the vitamins though.


The Secret!

Aug 27, 2007

     If you haven't already done so, READ THE SECRET!  It truly change my life.   I have completely eliminated negative words from my vocabulary and my thoughts.

     Well, I haven't blogged in a while.  I'm sure that happens to everyone when they start to see results.  I am working on my social life.  I make a point of going out at least once a week to a jazz club near me.  It's not a great place to hear live music and escape from a busy week.  

   I well be seeing the very hansom Dr Korman for my 6 month appointment.  I have not weighed myself since late june.  I don't know what to expect but I'm excited.  I have to have my picture taken too.  I will post it as soon as I get it from them.    


Down 60 lbs!

Jul 10, 2007

60 lbs down!

 

 
Hello everyone,It's been a while since my last blog. I have been soooo busy at work lately, but wanted to update my stats;
*187 lbs, (down 60 lbs)
*Hair still thining, but on its way back
*Can eat most things except;
-sugar, (over 19 grams)
-bread
-Things with alot of fat or oil  

 


"I Am Not My Hair"

Jun 17, 2007


Well, I have a few new pictures. People have told me that my weightloss shows in my face, so I took some photos. Just a couple.
 
So far, I am down another 6 lbs since my last post. I weigh 187 lbs.
 
The one side-effect that I feared the most has begun. My hair is thining. Someone told me that by the time you notice it, it's already coming back. I'm crossing my fingers. I just think of the words of India Arie, "
(Chorus)"I am not my hair
I am not this skin
I am not your expectations (no)
I am not my hair
I am not this skin
I am the soul that lives within"

3-month Post Op appointment!

May 24, 2007

3 Months Post-Op!

 

 

Today I went to my 3-month Post Op appointment with Dr. Korman. My results were awesome!

 

Weight: 193 lbs yippee!!!

Weight loss: 51 lbs

Blood pressure: 100/70

BMI 35, (originally 45)

Cholesterol: 190 ( alittle high, but it used to be 283)

 

So, of-course I'm excited. I told Dr. Korman and Bridgette about the kick-boxing and Yoga and they were happy.

 

Anyway, I celebrated with a glass of red wine. I used to celebrate with sweets.
 

 


A New Bike Seat!

May 20, 2007

A New Bike Seat

 

 
Finally, finally, I am able to ride my bike without crying out in excruciating pain. This weekend I found out that I have the wrong kind of seat on my bike. First of all, I bought a men's bike. It's a great bike, and I didn’t think the seat would matter. I was very, very wrong. Evidently, women have wider hips than men. Some women are fine on a boy’s seat, especially after they have been riding for a long time. But, fat-butt, wide-hip gals like me can't take it. I didn't know that they even made a Fat-butt bike seat. Go figure....
 

I broke it in on the bike trail this weekend. I was able to ride much longer and I almost made it up the hill.


The Bike Trail: There's a great bike trail near my house called the Fullerton Loop. All these years I never even knew it was there. Who knew that all of these great bike and hiking trails even existed. Anyway, I've attempted the trail 3 times now. The first time I could find it, actually, I was on it and didn't know it. The second time I got lost. Never decide to ride late in the day because if you get lost, darkness is not your friend. Even though I had a cell phone with me, what the heck was I gonna tell 911? I didn't know where I was. I couldn't direct them to my whereabouts. All I knew was there were trees, grass and a dirt trail, and I was somewhere between Fullerton and La Habra .
 

 


Finally!!! Under the 200 lbs mark!

May 13, 2007

I got on the scale this morning and screamed when I saw the 199 on the scale.  My poor dog didn't know what was going on with me.  She came running in to check on me.
 
It may not seem like much but this is a big accomplishment.  I haven't been anywhere near 199 since my 20's.  
 
I still can't believe it!

I'm sooooo close!

May 08, 2007

I weigh myself everyday.  I am soooo close to finally getting below the 200 lbs mark.  Right when I think I'm there, I go up an pound or two.  I've been teetering between 203 and 201 for the past two weeks.  What's up!

I attend yoga every Tuesday;  Kickboxing every Wed and Thurs;  and I ride my bike on the weekends.  

"What does a girl have to do to lose a couple lbs"?


Dilemma! I NEED A DATE

May 04, 2007

I didn't realize how fast May would come around.  Every year at this time my company hosts dinner and a concert to thank the employees for their hard work all year.  The concert is a huge event.  Last year it was hosted by Sinbad and Earth, Wind, & Fire performed as well as Phil Vasser, Gavin Magraw, as well as a bunch of other people.  The year before, Randy Jackson hosted.  They keep everything as a huge surprise until that night.   

The Dilemma is;  It's in two weeks and I vowed last year that I would bring a date to the next one.  The last few times I've either gone stagg or with one of my sisters.  I need an escort!  The problem is, I havn't been out there in the dating world in the last two years.  Now that I've lost 45 lbs, I want to buy a killer dress and bring a hansom date.  Wish me luck!  I told me sister that I'd have to call an escort service like Debra Messing in "The Wedding Date."

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La Habra,, CA
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Surgery
02/12/2007
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It's been a while
The Secret!
Down 60 lbs!
"I Am Not My Hair"
3-month Post Op appointment!
A New Bike Seat!
Finally!!! Under the 200 lbs mark!
I'm sooooo close!
Dilemma! I NEED A DATE

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