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Granny, Gym, & Going Shopping.
Dec 30, 2006
Granny is gone. It was nice having her here. One of the first things she said to me was "you've lost weight." I'm glad she noticed and didnt' drive me crazy offering her patented "helpful" advice. I didn't tell her about my surgery or mention exactly how much weight I've lost. I don't like telling people that anyway. It always bugs me when people ask how much weight someone has lost. I don't know why, that just irks me.
I didn't lose any more this week. I didn't gain any either so it's all good. I'm actually very proud of meself for not gaining. Considering all the holiday food and the gym being closed: just maintaining was awesome.
The gym reopens soon so I'll be able to continue going. Although not as much as I would like. My job offered me extra hours for the next month, so of course I took them. Gotta pay for that Master's degree somehow. The extra hours means I'll only be able to go to the gym twice a week. Maybe I can do a double workout those days.
I'm hoping to be able to go clothes shopping sometime this next week too. (I can't believe I just said that!) I really need some new jeans and some new exercise clothes.
I didn't make my Jan. 1 goal. Yes, I know it isn't quite Jan. 1 yet. But I'm pretty darn sure that I'm not going to lose 11 lbs. in the next 2 day. That's ok. I'm almost there. I should definitely make it to One-derland by the end of January. See ya there!
I didn't lose any more this week. I didn't gain any either so it's all good. I'm actually very proud of meself for not gaining. Considering all the holiday food and the gym being closed: just maintaining was awesome.
The gym reopens soon so I'll be able to continue going. Although not as much as I would like. My job offered me extra hours for the next month, so of course I took them. Gotta pay for that Master's degree somehow. The extra hours means I'll only be able to go to the gym twice a week. Maybe I can do a double workout those days.
I'm hoping to be able to go clothes shopping sometime this next week too. (I can't believe I just said that!) I really need some new jeans and some new exercise clothes.
I didn't make my Jan. 1 goal. Yes, I know it isn't quite Jan. 1 yet. But I'm pretty darn sure that I'm not going to lose 11 lbs. in the next 2 day. That's ok. I'm almost there. I should definitely make it to One-derland by the end of January. See ya there!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Y'ALL!!
Over the river
Dec 22, 2006
and through the roads....to granddaughter's house she comes.
Well, it is practically Xmas and Granny is on her way. I wonder if she'll notice how much smaller I am compared to the last time she saw me. I hope so.
I'm going to go clothes shopping after Xmas. I need at least a new pair of jeans and a new pair of workout pants. I'm planning on getting them slightly tight so that I can watch them get baggy. How twisted is that?
Hi, Ho, Hi, Ho, Its off to work I go.
Well, it is practically Xmas and Granny is on her way. I wonder if she'll notice how much smaller I am compared to the last time she saw me. I hope so.
I'm going to go clothes shopping after Xmas. I need at least a new pair of jeans and a new pair of workout pants. I'm planning on getting them slightly tight so that I can watch them get baggy. How twisted is that?
Hi, Ho, Hi, Ho, Its off to work I go.
HALFWAY!!!
Dec 15, 2006
I just had to share:
As of this morning, I am halfway to my goal weight. OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
Okay, I'll stop shouting now. I just couldn't believe it. I had to get out a calculator and make sure. Several times. Whoever invented the band should be made a saint or given the Nobel Prize. Something. That person is my hero. And to think, it used to be Dave Thomas.
As of this morning, I am halfway to my goal weight. OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
Okay, I'll stop shouting now. I just couldn't believe it. I had to get out a calculator and make sure. Several times. Whoever invented the band should be made a saint or given the Nobel Prize. Something. That person is my hero. And to think, it used to be Dave Thomas.
Split personality
Dec 15, 2006
I hate being on liquids. I love being on liquids. I hate being on liquids. I love being on liquids. I hate being on liquids. I love being on liquids.
They're both true, but I can't make up my mind which is more true. I hate liquids because I would really like a hamburger or some Chick-fil-a. I love liquids because they broke my stall. I've been stalled for 3 weeks now. I had my 4th. fill on Wednesday (9cc total) and Dr. Jay requires liquids for a whole week. I've lost 7 lbs. since Wednesday.
I've also had a NSV. I was trying to get ready for work and it took me 15 minutes to find a pair of pants that wouldn't make me look like an M.C. Hammer impersonator. That day my work handed out Wal-Mart giftcards for Xmas. So I figured I would use it to buy 2 pairs of workpants. I've been wearing size 22 pants. The ones I bought for work are 16/18!! They're a little snug but that means I'll be able to wear them longer. After Xmas I'll be going shopping for everyday clothes. I can't believe that I'm actually looking forward to going shopping.
They're both true, but I can't make up my mind which is more true. I hate liquids because I would really like a hamburger or some Chick-fil-a. I love liquids because they broke my stall. I've been stalled for 3 weeks now. I had my 4th. fill on Wednesday (9cc total) and Dr. Jay requires liquids for a whole week. I've lost 7 lbs. since Wednesday.
I've also had a NSV. I was trying to get ready for work and it took me 15 minutes to find a pair of pants that wouldn't make me look like an M.C. Hammer impersonator. That day my work handed out Wal-Mart giftcards for Xmas. So I figured I would use it to buy 2 pairs of workpants. I've been wearing size 22 pants. The ones I bought for work are 16/18!! They're a little snug but that means I'll be able to wear them longer. After Xmas I'll be going shopping for everyday clothes. I can't believe that I'm actually looking forward to going shopping.
It is also time for a challenge update. Those three weeks at a stall have really shortened my chances of making this goal. I'll get close though and I'm happy with that.
Special Weekly Update!
Dec 08, 2006
Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear me, Happy Birthday to me! 
Well, its my birthday again. Just like last year. I am hoping to be at goal by this time next year. You would think I'd be able to accomplish that. I've lost 60 lbs. in the 4 months since my surgery. I've got 80 lbs. left to lose before goal, so it should be possible to lose that over the next 12 months. That is my major long-term goal: to be at goal by my next birthday. Which will be the 1st. anniversary of my 29th.
I've had a much better week, gym-wise. I went three times this week. I've been doing each machine and station twice in a row. Somehow this makes me think the workout is shorter. I've got a gullible brain I guess.
My ticker remains the same. At least didn't gain during my period of sloth-itude. I'm just stalled. I'm getting another fill next week.
4 month anniversary picture.
Dec 04, 2006
Okay, it is officially my 4 month banding anniversary today. I had my mom take a picture to record my progress. I'm wearing basically the same outfit that I wore in my "before" and 2 month anniversary picture. The jeans are a loose 22, same size as the 2 month pic. I wore a size 24 in the "before" pic. I can pull my 22 jeans on & off without unzipping or unbuttoning. The top is the same top in all the photos: a 3x. I think it looks (and feels) looser. I'm also posting my 2 month picture for comparison. Two months from now I should be in a brand-new outfit. I'm not going shopping for new clothes until after New Year's.
2 months (below)
2 months (below)
weekly & challenge update
Dec 01, 2006
I made it to the gym again last week. Just once. I have a weird work schedule since I am a substitute teacher. The days when I have a job, I'm too tired to go after school. The days when I don't have a job, I'm too depressed. I just can't get myself together lately. 
I have my gym bag packed and ready in the car, so maybe I can trick myself into going.
I have my gym bag packed and ready in the car, so maybe I can trick myself into going. And here is my challenge ticker. I've only got 4 weeks left. It probably isn't going to happen. I'm not trying to be pessimistic here, just realistic. Anyway, I'll be happy if I can get down to 210. I have a 4th. fill scheduled for December 13 (my lucky day).
Weekly Update & Pic!!!
Nov 26, 2006
Well, my ticker has slid back to the left some. I'm not real stressed about it though. It was a combination of Thanksgiving and sloth-ness. Those two things won't coincide again for at least a year. I went to the gym once last week, which isn't great I know. However, it is an improvement over not going at all. I'm making it a goal to go twice this week and work my way back to being a faithful gym-goer.
I spent the morning playing around with a virtual model and photoshop. I'm including a picture of my "virtual progress" in this entry. Its probably going to be too big. I'm not sure how to deal with that. If you want to play with a virtual model, go to http://www.mvm.com/en/go_shopping.htm Its fun, I promise.
I spent the morning playing around with a virtual model and photoshop. I'm including a picture of my "virtual progress" in this entry. Its probably going to be too big. I'm not sure how to deal with that. If you want to play with a virtual model, go to http://www.mvm.com/en/go_shopping.htm Its fun, I promise.
Not so sloth-y...
Nov 20, 2006
I went to the gym today! I made myself get up and put on my workout clothes. Then I drove straight to the gym. I've gotten some great support & encouragement from my LBT friends the last few days.
I've got some current measurements to post today too. The red is total shrinkage since my surgery.
Bust 48in -4
Waist 46in -5
Abdomen 51in -4
Hips 47.5in -5.5
Thighs 27.5in -3
Arms 15.5in -4
BodyFat 41.2% -3.3%
I've got some current measurements to post today too. The red is total shrinkage since my surgery.
Bust 48in -4
Waist 46in -5
Abdomen 51in -4
Hips 47.5in -5.5
Thighs 27.5in -3
Arms 15.5in -4
BodyFat 41.2% -3.3%
Still a sloth...
Nov 17, 2006
11-17-06
Why can't I make my lazy butt go to the gym? I don't know. I'm tired of thinking about it. It is hard to find the time what with my 3 jobs, errands and such. I could if I really tried, but it just seems like too much effort. Like I said, I'm a sloth.
Another week gone, another 5 lbs. gone. I'm about 12 lbs. away from achieving my 3rd. goal. I hope my dress is still on sale.
Unless my restriction tightens up real soon, I'm going to schedule another fill for the first part of December.
Why can't I make my lazy butt go to the gym? I don't know. I'm tired of thinking about it. It is hard to find the time what with my 3 jobs, errands and such. I could if I really tried, but it just seems like too much effort. Like I said, I'm a sloth.
Another week gone, another 5 lbs. gone. I'm about 12 lbs. away from achieving my 3rd. goal. I hope my dress is still on sale.
Unless my restriction tightens up real soon, I'm going to schedule another fill for the first part of December.
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Waxahachie, TX
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07/23/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 04, 2006
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