Luckylady
10/11/07
Oct 11, 2007
Hey,
My 2 year anniversary has come (OCT 6) and gone... I am still struggling with this same 15-20lbs. It's as if I'm fighting a losing battle. I have been doing the same things but no progression. I guess it's time to dust off that ole manual and get back to the basics because the protein train is not working for me!! I am so proud of how far I have come on my journey; to trip at the finish line is humiliating....Any advice?
My 2 year anniversary has come (OCT 6) and gone... I am still struggling with this same 15-20lbs. It's as if I'm fighting a losing battle. I have been doing the same things but no progression. I guess it's time to dust off that ole manual and get back to the basics because the protein train is not working for me!! I am so proud of how far I have come on my journey; to trip at the finish line is humiliating....Any advice?
08/30/07
Aug 30, 2007
WOW!!
Hello AMOS,
It has been a really long time since I have updated this journal; nearly a whole year. I have been enjoying my life and this gift I have been given. I'm much happier now that I have learned to love me!! Currently, I weigh 178 (still have not made it to175!!)... I am a work in continuos progress!! Over the last couple of days, I have been chatting with another BAF member that has really provided a lot of encouragement. I am hoping to come out of my shell, open up, and meet more people who can relate to what I am going through. I am not ashamed that I have had this surgery but I don't think it's anyones business, except who I choose to share it with. Until next time, Fam...
Hello AMOS,
It has been a really long time since I have updated this journal; nearly a whole year. I have been enjoying my life and this gift I have been given. I'm much happier now that I have learned to love me!! Currently, I weigh 178 (still have not made it to175!!)... I am a work in continuos progress!! Over the last couple of days, I have been chatting with another BAF member that has really provided a lot of encouragement. I am hoping to come out of my shell, open up, and meet more people who can relate to what I am going through. I am not ashamed that I have had this surgery but I don't think it's anyones business, except who I choose to share it with. Until next time, Fam...
10/06/06
Aug 30, 2007
WOW....
One year ago today, I started this journey. I can honestly say...I'd do it over again in a heart beat. I started out weighing 298 lbs... today, I weigh 190 lbs. One year ago I wore clothes that were size 20/22, today I wear clothes size 10/12!! It has not been an easy road; there have been rough spots and setbacks. I have yet to reach my goal weight but I will get there. I have been given a gift. I am thankful. Until next time Fam, Later...
One year ago today, I started this journey. I can honestly say...I'd do it over again in a heart beat. I started out weighing 298 lbs... today, I weigh 190 lbs. One year ago I wore clothes that were size 20/22, today I wear clothes size 10/12!! It has not been an easy road; there have been rough spots and setbacks. I have yet to reach my goal weight but I will get there. I have been given a gift. I am thankful. Until next time Fam, Later...
ONE YEAR CHART
Oct 09, 2006
| Month | Weight | Pounds Lost | Total Pounds Lost | BMI |
PreOp#1 |
298 | 12 | 12 | 40.2 |
Month#1 |
259 | 13 | 39 | 38.2 |
Month#2 |
245 | 14 | 53 | 36.2 |
Month#3 |
235 | 10 | 63 | 34.7 |
Month#4 |
225 | 10 | 73 | 33.2 |
Month#5 |
215 | 10 | 83 | 31.7 |
Month#6 |
208 | 07 | 90 | 30.7 |
Month#7 |
203 | 05 | 95 | 30.0 |
Month#8 |
194 | 09 | 104 | 28.6 |
Month#9 |
NMT | NMT | NMT | NMT |
Month#10 |
NMT | NMT | NMT | NMT |
Month#11 |
190 | 04 | 108 | 28.1 |
Month#12 |
180 | 10 | 118 | 26.5 |
09/27/06
Sep 26, 2006
Hello AMOS Family,
It has been eons since I've updated...I'm doing well, life is exceptionally good and most importantly I'm happy!! I have yet to reach my personal goal of 180; these last 10 lbs are killing me to get off. My doctor said he would like to see me at 175; I'm still working towards his goal because I figure once I stop excercising five, six times a week as I've been doing, I'll probably regain a couple of pounds. I am extremely grateful for this new lease on life. I hope I have encouraged all who are starting this journey. Remember, "It gets Greater Later!!" Until next time Fam, Later...
It has been eons since I've updated...I'm doing well, life is exceptionally good and most importantly I'm happy!! I have yet to reach my personal goal of 180; these last 10 lbs are killing me to get off. My doctor said he would like to see me at 175; I'm still working towards his goal because I figure once I stop excercising five, six times a week as I've been doing, I'll probably regain a couple of pounds. I am extremely grateful for this new lease on life. I hope I have encouraged all who are starting this journey. Remember, "It gets Greater Later!!" Until next time Fam, Later...
06/25/06
Jun 24, 2006
Hello AMOS Family,
I've been so busy that I haven't even been on the scale in two weeks. Yesterday was my off day, so I decided to catch up on my weight. Guess what, Yall? HELLOOOOO ONE-DERLAND!! THE SCALE SAYS 194.3!!! I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!! 194?? FINALLY!! Ok I'm finished screaming, but I'm still smiling.. I am sooo very grateful for this surgery. It has given me my life back. I have so much more confidence and I can honestly say, I am a better person, mother and wife. Until next time Fam, Later...
I've been so busy that I haven't even been on the scale in two weeks. Yesterday was my off day, so I decided to catch up on my weight. Guess what, Yall? HELLOOOOO ONE-DERLAND!! THE SCALE SAYS 194.3!!! I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!! 194?? FINALLY!! Ok I'm finished screaming, but I'm still smiling.. I am sooo very grateful for this surgery. It has given me my life back. I have so much more confidence and I can honestly say, I am a better person, mother and wife. Until next time Fam, Later...
05/28/06
May 27, 2006
Hello AMOS Family,
Yes, I know...I'm late with my post as usual!! It's just been so hard for me to get back here to update... I've been soo busy. Living life and loving it. Thank you Jehovah for all that you have made possible. To date I've been teetering between 200 and 203; I can't wait to make it to ONEDERLAND!! I'm so proud of how far I've come. I wish everyone much success on thier journey. Until next time Fam, Later...
Yes, I know...I'm late with my post as usual!! It's just been so hard for me to get back here to update... I've been soo busy. Living life and loving it. Thank you Jehovah for all that you have made possible. To date I've been teetering between 200 and 203; I can't wait to make it to ONEDERLAND!! I'm so proud of how far I've come. I wish everyone much success on thier journey. Until next time Fam, Later...
04/18/06
Apr 17, 2006
Hello AMOS Family,
I'm praying everything is good for all on this wonderful journey to a better life. Yesterday was my birthday... and I've had time to reflect on a lot of diffrent things. I'm at a point in my life where I'm so happy to be me!! I have evrything I've ever wanted and am truly blessed. I turned 27 years old and I can honestly say this has been the best birthday I ever had. I've accepted myself as a person and I've realized what being a grown woman is all about. It doesn't have anything to do with age; it's about making decisions on your own and accepting the outcome, whatever they may be. I am sooo glad I decided to do something about my weight I was so miserable and now I fell complete. Anyhoo... I'm down to 208!! Yeah for me!! I've been working out and keeping my protien up and it's really paying off!! The plan does work, yall we just gotta work it. Dr Wood didn't even recognize me when I went in for my 6 mo check up... THAT was FUNNY. Keep up the fight all. Until next time Fam, Later...
RULES FOR PROTEIN TRAIN!!!
The train ride is for seven (days).
The goal is to put your body in ketosis and burn fat. Therefore, you must STAY BELOW 20g of carbs PER DAY. Go to google.com to read about ketosis.
On this train ride, you CAN NOT eat:
- Bread of any kind (bagels, crackers, waffles, pancakes, toast, wheat bread, white bread, rye bread, pumpernickel, sourdough - you get the picture).
- Rice
- Potatoes (white or sweet)
- Flour
- Gravy
- Beans
- Sweets (cakes, pies, candy, cookies, M&M's or anything in this family)
- Fruit nor fruit juices
- More than one (1) green, leafy, vegetable
You CAN eat:
- Any meat (read the labels because some meats have carbs)
- Jerky
- Eggs
- Cheese
- One green, leafy vegetable per day (collards, turnips, kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, bibb lettuce) BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEANS DO NOT FALL IN THIS CATEGORY.
- Protein shakes (read the labels)
- Protein bars (read the labels)
- As much water (or other SF, Sodium free, calorie free, caffeine free, carbonation free beverage) as you can hold.
NO BENDING THE RULES!!!
I'm praying everything is good for all on this wonderful journey to a better life. Yesterday was my birthday... and I've had time to reflect on a lot of diffrent things. I'm at a point in my life where I'm so happy to be me!! I have evrything I've ever wanted and am truly blessed. I turned 27 years old and I can honestly say this has been the best birthday I ever had. I've accepted myself as a person and I've realized what being a grown woman is all about. It doesn't have anything to do with age; it's about making decisions on your own and accepting the outcome, whatever they may be. I am sooo glad I decided to do something about my weight I was so miserable and now I fell complete. Anyhoo... I'm down to 208!! Yeah for me!! I've been working out and keeping my protien up and it's really paying off!! The plan does work, yall we just gotta work it. Dr Wood didn't even recognize me when I went in for my 6 mo check up... THAT was FUNNY. Keep up the fight all. Until next time Fam, Later...
RULES FOR PROTEIN TRAIN!!!
The train ride is for seven (days).
The goal is to put your body in ketosis and burn fat. Therefore, you must STAY BELOW 20g of carbs PER DAY. Go to google.com to read about ketosis.
On this train ride, you CAN NOT eat:
- Bread of any kind (bagels, crackers, waffles, pancakes, toast, wheat bread, white bread, rye bread, pumpernickel, sourdough - you get the picture).
- Rice
- Potatoes (white or sweet)
- Flour
- Gravy
- Beans
- Sweets (cakes, pies, candy, cookies, M&M's or anything in this family)
- Fruit nor fruit juices
- More than one (1) green, leafy, vegetable
You CAN eat:
- Any meat (read the labels because some meats have carbs)
- Jerky
- Eggs
- Cheese
- One green, leafy vegetable per day (collards, turnips, kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, bibb lettuce) BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEANS DO NOT FALL IN THIS CATEGORY.
- Protein shakes (read the labels)
- Protein bars (read the labels)
- As much water (or other SF, Sodium free, calorie free, caffeine free, carbonation free beverage) as you can hold.
NO BENDING THE RULES!!!
03/10/06
Mar 09, 2006
Hello Amos Family,
I'm late ..I know ,but better late than never, right? I've been working out at hte gym, excercising like a mad woman, yall! I missed my goal by 5 lbs but I'm not even upset. Fa real cause I've been doing my best, getting compliments everyday, all day, and my clothes are getting bigger!! Forget the pounds, I'll take the inches anyday. Anyhoo, I believe this is the best decision I've EVER made for myself and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you for all your support and advice. This months goal is to reach 200 lbs by my birthday, April 17!! Wish me luck!! Until next time Fam, Later...
I'm late ..I know ,but better late than never, right? I've been working out at hte gym, excercising like a mad woman, yall! I missed my goal by 5 lbs but I'm not even upset. Fa real cause I've been doing my best, getting compliments everyday, all day, and my clothes are getting bigger!! Forget the pounds, I'll take the inches anyday. Anyhoo, I believe this is the best decision I've EVER made for myself and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you for all your support and advice. This months goal is to reach 200 lbs by my birthday, April 17!! Wish me luck!! Until next time Fam, Later...
02/09/06
Feb 08, 2006
Hello AMOS Family,
I'm a little late,but I've been sooo busy lately. I didn't make my goal; I weighed in @ 225. I think the problem is I haven't been exercising like I'm suppose to. I will keep losing, though. I'm determined to get to my goal weight. So this month, my goal is 210..maybe I'll actually make it if I get off my azz & excercise!! I promise I will, this surgery wasn't for nothing. Until next time Fam, Later...
I'm a little late,but I've been sooo busy lately. I didn't make my goal; I weighed in @ 225. I think the problem is I haven't been exercising like I'm suppose to. I will keep losing, though. I'm determined to get to my goal weight. So this month, my goal is 210..maybe I'll actually make it if I get off my azz & excercise!! I promise I will, this surgery wasn't for nothing. Until next time Fam, Later...
