melisak
11-6-06
Nov 05, 2006
Yesterday the scale read 340.8, a 4.4 pound loss. I thought for sure that it was a fluke and that I would be up today. But today it read 339.2! I always weigh twice to make sure that I get the same number. We'll see if I am up tomorrow. I upped my treadmill to 27 minutes today. My goal is to reach 30 minutes. I'm not sure when I will push it to that.
I will be so glad when the elections are over. I am sick to death of all the stupid commercials. They have absolutely nothing to do with who the better candidate is. They only indicate the low level the candidate will stoop to while slinging mud at the other candidate.
I will be so glad when the elections are over. I am sick to death of all the stupid commercials. They have absolutely nothing to do with who the better candidate is. They only indicate the low level the candidate will stoop to while slinging mud at the other candidate.
A Good Day!
Nov 04, 2006
Today was great! My friend and I went shopping at a new mall. Before we hit the mall we went out to eat at Chili's. I ordered the Guiltless Grill Salmon. It is an 8 ounce piece of salmon with black beans and steamed vegetables. It was soooo good. But the really good news is that I was full after half of it. That has never happened in my life. I know that any restriction I have is probably going to go away in the next couple of weeks. But it was a great feeling to be able to stop eating and not feel resentful that I wasn't finishing the whole plate.
11-4-06
Nov 03, 2006
The scale was back up to 344.4 this morning. Seems like that is how my weight loss goes. I loose for a few days then gain a little before I continue with the loosing. As long as I know that I am following the plan then it doesn't bother me too much.
This past week was my first week back at work since my surgery. I was so tired last night. Other than feeling tired though, I did fine.
My dad is home now. He moved in with my daughter and I a number of years ago. He is a truck driver and is gone for a week or two at a time, then comes home for about a week. It works out well. I take care of all of his finances for him while he is gone. I guess that makes me a member of the sandwich generation. I am raising my daughter and taking care of my parents. My dad doesn't need any personal care. I just take care of insurance, Medicare, perscriptions, and such. My mom lives about 80 miles from here and my brother has moved in with her. It is funny how it has worked out. Our step-dad died about a month ago and it has been a blessing that my brother is there to help her. We both help her financially. They did not have any retirement savings and she is now living on just her social security.
I don't know why I went off on that tangent! I'm off to run errands.
This past week was my first week back at work since my surgery. I was so tired last night. Other than feeling tired though, I did fine.
My dad is home now. He moved in with my daughter and I a number of years ago. He is a truck driver and is gone for a week or two at a time, then comes home for about a week. It works out well. I take care of all of his finances for him while he is gone. I guess that makes me a member of the sandwich generation. I am raising my daughter and taking care of my parents. My dad doesn't need any personal care. I just take care of insurance, Medicare, perscriptions, and such. My mom lives about 80 miles from here and my brother has moved in with her. It is funny how it has worked out. Our step-dad died about a month ago and it has been a blessing that my brother is there to help her. We both help her financially. They did not have any retirement savings and she is now living on just her social security.
I don't know why I went off on that tangent! I'm off to run errands.
11-3-06
Nov 02, 2006
TGIF!!! I love Friday!
I was down 1.8 pounds yesterday and 1.2 pounds today. That puts me at 343.6 pounds. I got up early and walked on the treadmill every day this week. This is the first time I have walked 5 days in a row since I started this journey the first week of Sept.
My friend and I went to Wendy's again last night and I had a small chili and a baked potato. It is a very good and filling meal. I know I ate too fast, but didn't have any repurcussions from it. I am assuming it is because I have the large band.
I was down 1.8 pounds yesterday and 1.2 pounds today. That puts me at 343.6 pounds. I got up early and walked on the treadmill every day this week. This is the first time I have walked 5 days in a row since I started this journey the first week of Sept.
My friend and I went to Wendy's again last night and I had a small chili and a baked potato. It is a very good and filling meal. I know I ate too fast, but didn't have any repurcussions from it. I am assuming it is because I have the large band.
11-1-06
Oct 31, 2006
I was up 2 tenths of a pound today. It's ok though because I know I am doing what I am supposed to do. I have my walking done. I walked one mile in 25 minutes on the treadmill.
Halloween Evening
Oct 31, 2006
Tonight was my first meal out since my surgery. We went to Wendy's and I had chili and a plain baked potato. It was like heaven! And the great thing is that it all fit within my daily calorie and nutrient limits.
I think it is time for me to go on to bed. 4:30 comes early!
I think it is time for me to go on to bed. 4:30 comes early!
10-31-06
Oct 30, 2006
Happy Halloween! My daughter is busy making herself look goulish in preparation for her school costume contest. Me, I think I will go to work today as a teacher -- HaHa!
What is up with the weather here in OK? Yesterday it was 83 degrees when I got out of school. This morning the wind chills are in the 30's. It is going to be cold for all of the trick or treaters tonight.
I was down another 2 pounds this morning. That makes a total loss of 41.6 pounds and a weight of 346.4! I was up by 4:15 and on the teadmill by 4:30. I am up to a mile in 25 minutes at 2.5 speed. I love having it done for the day!
What is up with the weather here in OK? Yesterday it was 83 degrees when I got out of school. This morning the wind chills are in the 30's. It is going to be cold for all of the trick or treaters tonight.
I was down another 2 pounds this morning. That makes a total loss of 41.6 pounds and a weight of 346.4! I was up by 4:15 and on the teadmill by 4:30. I am up to a mile in 25 minutes at 2.5 speed. I love having it done for the day!
10-30-06
Oct 29, 2006
Well, I guess the scale was right on Sat. This morning it read 348.4! That puts me at 39.6 pounds lost. Four tenths of a pound more and I will be at 40 pounds gone!
Today is my first day back at work. I am a special ed teacher at a high school. It is always like I hit the ground running once I get there. I also dread the little fires that have to be put out due to my absence. But overall, I am glad to get back.
I got up at 4:30 so that I could start my day off with the treadmill. I am so glad that I have decided to do it that way. It is great to have it done and not have to make time for it in the evening. It seems hard to get it in after work. I always feel like I am neglecting some other duty to do my walking. But the morning time is my time and I don't feel like I should be doing anything else.
Today is my first day back at work. I am a special ed teacher at a high school. It is always like I hit the ground running once I get there. I also dread the little fires that have to be put out due to my absence. But overall, I am glad to get back.
I got up at 4:30 so that I could start my day off with the treadmill. I am so glad that I have decided to do it that way. It is great to have it done and not have to make time for it in the evening. It seems hard to get it in after work. I always feel like I am neglecting some other duty to do my walking. But the morning time is my time and I don't feel like I should be doing anything else.
10-28-06
Oct 27, 2006
I am trying not to get too excited in case the scale is wrong. But this morning it read 349.8. I did it twice to make sure I got the same number. It always feels so good to make it into the next lower set of 10. As of today I am at a total loss of 38.2!
I've been dealing with some trapped CO2 in my left shoulder for the past 3 days. It has not worked itself through even with treadmill walking. It's not excruciating, but at times it really bothers me.
Today I plan on driving to find an area with some great fall colors so I can take pictures. If I get any good ones I will post them.
I've been dealing with some trapped CO2 in my left shoulder for the past 3 days. It has not worked itself through even with treadmill walking. It's not excruciating, but at times it really bothers me.
Today I plan on driving to find an area with some great fall colors so I can take pictures. If I get any good ones I will post them.
10-27-06
Oct 26, 2006
I lost another 1.4 pounds today. That brings my total to 35.8 lost and a weight of 352.2. I got up early this morning and did my treadmill. It makes such a difference in how I feel. I think I am going to like starting my day with it.
I am going to see my mom today. My stepdad died on Sept. 30th and I am helping her get all of her financial matters in order. This is the first time in her life she has been alone and it is so hard for her.
I am going to see my mom today. My stepdad died on Sept. 30th and I am helping her get all of her financial matters in order. This is the first time in her life she has been alone and it is so hard for her.
