
LJ1972

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
96* and I survived - I remember a couple of years ago watching my nephew play ball in weather like today - heat index of 102*. I had to go sit in my truck and run the air conditioner because I though...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Any Plans for Saturday? What's on your plate? - I had a rough night last night which was aggravating. One night a week I get to go to bed early and sleep late if I want - and last night I woke up every 2hrs and had trouble goin...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Early to Bed - Great day! Exhausting!
I had another pretty rough night last night. I was supposed to get off work at midnight, ended up 0030. Stopped to talk to a friend so it was 1am when ...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Good Day in the Books! almost - I have a couple more hours at work, then helping my mom, tending the animals, sweep / dishes (maintenance mode!!), bath and bed. Then another good day will be in the books. Goo...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Mostly Sunny Day - Wow today was NOTHING like I had planned !! Not bad... just not according to plan. I read my post yesterday and laugh.
I did go home and clean - but I didn't feed the hors...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
More of My Ignorance on Display - Calling all Cook - Ok... I am NOT a cook. My greatest feat other than grilling was a "grilled" cheese sandwich. So answer me this:
What is the difference in "chopping" a veggie and "dicing"...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
And Small Again - Today has been a good day - not really a "small" pouch day, but a "Hey I can eat just normal and be satisfied" (new normal, not pre-op normal).
Last night I didn't do nearly ...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Gah! Big Pouch Day - I have been fighting hunger all day, and lost tonight. Dangit.
Last night when I got home from work, I worked on my hoarder house for an hour or so. Then I fed the horses ...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Naps Are My Friend - Today has been another good rest day. I didn't realize how completely exhausted I am - not just fatigue in my legs, but overall mental and physical fatigue.
Last night I wor...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
OT - I Stink at Math - any help? - OK.... I am going to put my ignorance out on FULL display, but I have to have these numbers firmly engraved in my mind.
I am trying to figure out yards / meters/ feet.
My p...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Leg Fatigue - I work out 2x a week (tuesday and Friday) for an hour each time with a personal trainer. She shows no mercy and they are very tough workouts. Usually total body, sometimes she m...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Friday and Saturday = Excellent! - Yesterday (Friday) was like a dream. I got up my normal time to go help my mom, put together Nik's chicken pot pie and left instructions for my dad on when to take it out of the ...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Saturday Workouts - what's up? - I did my employer's 5k this morning and improved my time from 43;34 to 42:14. According to my stopwatch I jogged almost the same amount of time as last week when I got the 43;34 ...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Super Saturday! What'cha eating /doing? - Great day! I did the 5k sponsored by my employer and improved my time by at least 1:20! I say "at least" because we went off course lol and added probably 30 seconds or more. It ...

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LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Roller Coaster RNY - I think I need to name my "pouch" after some scary, challenging roller coaster ride. Uphill struggle - big (ginormous) pouch days paired with cravings; sharp turns that throw yo...

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Today = Epic Fail - Every once in a while my counselor will ask me what % of me believes I can succeed at this WLS life. It's been about 40% for a long time. Last week I ventured to say it is 50/50....

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Calories Calories! - Calories are the bane of my existence and the source of frustration for my dietitian. I want to have a certain calorie rule to follow, she wants me to eat protein first and then lo...

LJ1972 lost 5 lbs since Apr 17 13 years, 2 months ago

LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The Madness Stopped... for now - The last few days it seemed I could have grilled my Labrador and still been hungry! I ate and ate.
Today... my normally soccer ball sized stomach is more like a ping pong bal...

LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Payday Commitment - Sprint Tri - So I am pretty sure that if I have the funds this payday, I am going to register for the Sprint Tri in October. If I join the local Tri group, they have free training and coachin...
About Me
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27.0
BMI
Surgery
08/16/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 10, 2011
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