Shani jo

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My life is pretty good, right now. My self-esteem is at it's highest. I feel very fortunate to be at this point in my life. I wake up and see the lil lady in the pink shirt and say.....damn, Hot Mama you lookin' good today. The some of the best satisfaction I get is when I see someone from my prior life..........and I know I'm da bomb and they're still trying to figure out where they know me from.  I smile and keep going. 

Here I am, 1 year out. I down to 143.5 lbs now. I am very pleased with my results and evolution of my life.  God is so good and I am so fortunate to one of his children. 
Emotionally, Mentally, Physically and  Financially my life is good. Me and the kids are in excellent health health. 
I still do all the same thing I was doing before, in the previous post (except, I drink water regularly now, I take my supplements most of the time and I bought a Wii Fit to exercise, but I only used it once). I don't let any of it consume my thoughts.......Life is truly grand and I'm enjoying the moment. Lots of Love.

Take Care.

I have finally updated my pics. I was 2 days shy of my 9 month anniversary. I must say I'm pleased with the results. I don't exercise, don't drink enough water nor do I take my supplement the way I should but I'm happy and healthy and that's what counts most. I had recent lab draw and all of my lab value were within normal limits.  

My happiness with WLS...... is that I don't compare my weight loss with anyone else......lifestyles vary so much. What works for someone else probably wont work for me. I will be the first one to say I dine out at least 4 times a week and I can eat 1/3 of my meal and drink at the same time,(if I don't drink I can eat 1/2).  I don't have issues with vomiting, I don't have dumping.......and I love sweet treats and I eat them (in moderation) with no remorse.  

I live a full and active life w/RNY. I can go out and no one knows the differences....except that I always have a goody bag.

I'm glad I'm not hypoglycemic and always vomiting and always dumping. I am back to a normal way of life. 

And remember that profilers will only list what they want you to know. Enjoy your journey. Mines was very difficult at the beginning initally because of medical reasons, after that  I focused on my progress and not the progress of others.......I realized this is working for me. My ultimate goals was to lose 85 lbs. and I'm down 75.

I will tell you to celebrate your achievement and embrace and enjoy you. Do you.......and if you're  depressed regarding your progress and your don't find support and encouragement in reading other profiles then stay off of them and stay away from the message boards (I've been a RN for over 12 years, a lot of the info is not sound advice). Listen to the recommendations of your Surgeon. Get a referral to see a Nutrionist that's usually a covered benefit of most health plan. Stop comparing yourself. Start complementing the progress you have made.

My eventual goal is to lose 10-15 more lbs but if I don't  so what!! I'm loving me. Until next time............peace.

Nothing much has changed. I had a horrible cold this past week, that really had me down.  My appetite is coming back......not a good thing and I'm eating and my friend is feeding me all the time. All he wants to do is  take me to eat and my greedy azz says yes, everytime!!  I'm weighing in at 152lbs. (down a total of 65 lbs. good not great).  I'm wearing between a size 6-10 depending on the brand, but I'm not giving myself that much credit, I say a size 10.  

The melting of the snow and the arrival of Spring has motivated me and I think I'm ready to lose the last 15 lbs.  

Supplements-negative
Water-positive
Exercise-negative negative
Protein-positive

I'm doing 2 of out 4, getting better.

I haven't blogged. I havent' posted pics. I haven't been exercising. I have been eating fairly well and drinking water much better.  
My life has been so hectic. I've experienced good things and a few bad. My weight is down to 155 lbs. I'm at a stand still because I'm not exercising.  I don't feel bad I wear a size 10 comfortably now.  My goal is a size 6 and I'd like to lose 25 more pounds before summer. 
I like the way I look, sometimes I still see the fat girl.  I have NO REGRETS about having the surgery.

As I reflect on my time since WLS, I realize that I coulda/shoulda done a better job.  I am happy with my 55 lbs. so thus far.  
I am so confident now , many dynamics in my life have changed.........all for the positive.   
I have adjusted to how I have to eat and I do eat better. 
I need to do better with the water, supplements and exercise.

I had a goal to lose 27 lbs- for a goal wt of 135. but since I carry all my weight in my stomach I need to lose a little more, I think.  

My goal is to now lose 37 lbs by 4/30/08, aprox 9lbs a month, 2 1/4 lbs a week for a goal wt of 125lbs.

Tomorrow is the beginning of a New Year, new hopes and new possibilites for all of us.  

My WLS 2008 resolutions:

1) Be Happy!  Be Focused!  Be Driven!
2) Drink at least 48ozs. (with a goal of at least 60ozs.) daily 
3) Exercise at least 4 times a week.
4) Take my supplements daily (faithfully).
5) Intake at least 60 grams of protein daily.
6) Post updated pictures on a regular basis

Things are going well for me and the kids.  We're moving into a bigger house after the 1st of the year. I am in a size 11/12 pants and a size large shirt.  I am feeling great.  I am more active and I'm loving the new me. 
I haven't been working out in the past month due to the new job.  I have been eating right and I will be back on target 1st of the year.  I have another 27 lbs. to lose. 

I am 4 months out today .  I am 52.5 lbs. lighter at a current weight of 165 lbs. this my lowest weight in over 10 years.  I'm losing weight slower than I thought but I know that's in part to me but I feel great and I look pretty good too.  I am happy and convinced that this was the perfect decision for me. I've met a couple of great people on this website.

I am still struggling with the protein and water intake but I think its gets a little better each day.  I haven't worked out in 3 weeks due to my new job but I promised to get back on track next week.  I have 30 lbs. to lose to make my goal. I am so excited!! 

I'm not good at maintaining my blog. I'm exercising regularly and losing weight.  I  now weigh 170 lbs (and have lost 47.5 since surgery 8/14/07).  I have 35 lbs. to my goal!  I am wearing a size 12 pants (I carry all my weight in my mid-section).  I start my new job on Monday as a RN Case Manager for an Insurance Company. Me and the kids are well. I have much to be Thankful for and that will be my focus for this Holiday Season!! Until next time be blessed.

I am finally getting the proper amount of protien in, 60 grams on average daily.  I trying to do better with drinking the water.  I'm doing well at Curves. I still miss eating but I have a handle on it now.  I am down over 40 lbs and have 44 to go...........can't wait!