LJ1972
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Making Progress... 1 calorie at a time - I tried the advice Nik gave me in regards to tricking my brain. Instead of having 3 small meals and 2-3 small snacks throughout the day, I plan for calories and get as much food...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
What a Day! - I could call this post "A Deficit in Courage"... but I feel a little better this evening.
This morning I worked out with the trainer. Before the session I stepped on the sc...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Better Days - Today was better. Still some grazing and just compulsive eating (just had 3 hershey kisses), but overall not horrible. I skipped the overtime this morning and slept in a little b...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
A "review" post - Reality Check by Nik - I often save posts to my favorites so I can go back and read them over and over. This one is from Nik, just a couple of months ago, but it still is something I need. Thought I w...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Another LONG Day - So last night I went to bed around 10. I was in tears I was so tired. My alarm went off at 0500 and I was very tempted to stay in bed. Instead, I got up and put the dogs outside...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Wearing Down - Still Fighting - Yesterday I was just way past exhausted and I probably would have cried if I tried to stay awake for blog posting. Seriously.
I went to bed around 9-930 on Friday night but...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Not Giving Up - just starting the fight - On July 16, I will be 11 months post WLS. I have not had a stall (that I know of) in the entire 11 months. My lowest weight loss in a month was 5lbs, but that was one of my high...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Doing the Unthinkable - Think of something you swore you would never do in your WLS lifestyle. I have done it all, pretty much on this one day. Cookies, chocolate eclair cake, pizza, BBQ ribs, potato s...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Far Better to Dare - "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure ... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much,...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Minimal Improvement - Today has been another day. Not much good about it, but I try to not get sucked down into the nasty grunge of negativity.
I was so tired last night I was literally in tear...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Taking a Break - I need a break. From everything. I am totally and completely exhausted. My head has hurt for several days with no relief. My finances are stressing me. I am unorganized and behi...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Happy Monday! ( I tried....) What's your plan? - I have to have these threads. Seriously.
This morning I had every intention of working overtime 0500 -0700 before my 0800 counseling appointment and 0945 vet appointment for m...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Day 3 - Glimpse of success - Today has been a high calorie day but not necessarily a bad day. I got up later than I should have - around 0500 - and got ready for Tri training. Drank a bottle or 2 of water,...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Super Sunday Workouts! - I can't believe I just got swim tips from Olympic Silver medalist Beth Barr. Good stuff.
Tri training this morning focused on open water swim since we had to miss swimming las...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Taking Control Day 2 - Epic Fail - Feel absolutely horrible. HORR _IBLE.
Up at 0530 to have my waffle, peanut butter, berries and then meet my sister for a ride to the "Firecracker 5k" downtown. It started at ...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Trying to take control... Day 1 - Minor Fail - I have had enough of the munching, grazing, being hungry and sabotaging myself. Today I tried to make a babystep in the right direction.
Last night made it to bed around 013...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
I will see 300lbs again - If I don't get my head on straight and stop making excuses and digging for something to hide behind instead of just owning up to the fact I am a food addict. I am incapable of be...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
The Binge Bites Back - So I have had a lot of trouble lately with binging at night. Seriously. Last night I ate about 2 handfuls of Triscuit crisps as well as a bit of quest. Seems like there was more...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Rest Day... and Calories - Today was my rest day from exercise. I did pretty well on that front. Originally I had planned to sleep late this morning, but my mom said my dad has more trouble getting her i...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Tired - but Good Day - I survived another workout with Carla!! I love my trainer - she is fun, kind, non-judgmental, encouraging etc. And she comes up with some KICK butt workouts. Wow. I thought I...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Can Veggies be too much of a good thing? - This time of year is my favorite - there are gadzooks lots of fresh veggies!! Squash, corn, tomatoes, peas, butterbeans, okra..... yum!
So what's the deal with "starchy" ve...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Saturday and Sunday - Last night I was just too exhausted to stay up and post. I know, you mourned greatly and were in distress. Sorry.
I got up in the night again on Friday night to go help my m...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Tell Me About Your Day - This morning I had a rough time at the Tri training group workout. Plagued by self doubt, and then that was compounded by coming in next to last from the 10.2 mile bike ride. T...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Sunday Workouts - Well.... today was the 2nd Sunday of the Tri training group. Tropical Storm Debby kind of messed things up for the swim... our Gulf is normally pretty good-natured, not today!
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27.0
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Surgery
08/16/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 10, 2011
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