TazRN
Exercise and Working Out
Jul 02, 2008
Walking/Running/Eliptical machining is one of the best things you can do for your weightloss. I can tell you, my life has changes 360 degrees from 4 months ago. I was completely overweight and out of shape at 367 pounds and 5'7". Now I am completely changed and remodeled - my weight is 231 and I am in the best shape of my life ever. I walk/run/eliptical at least 4-5 miles per day and I lift weights 1 hour everyday. It has totally transformed me. The surgery was the best thing I ever chose to do - it has given me the tool to be successful with my weightloss for the first time in my life. And the best thing about everything, no food is off limits to me now. I can basically have anything I want - in moderation of course - my stomach won't let me have but a little of most things. Life is great.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 231
Goal Weight - 200
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 231
Goal Weight - 200
Living The Good Life
Jun 25, 2008
Well it seems like it has been forever since I posted. And it has been about 16 days to be exact. I guess life has just gotten the best of me. With school being out and not teaching now, I have been going non-stop working out at the gym, entertaining my kids, and just enjoying everything that life has to offer. My weight has basically remained steady, but I am losing inches like crazy all over my body. Clothes now fit very differently - in a good way. I keep having to buy smaller sizes every week. I won't complain about that ever - seeing how I lived in Big/Tall stores and catalogues for the better part of the last 20 years.
As far as food goes, I am eating good and handling everything quite well - whether I am at home or out at a restuarant. I did try some alcoholic beverages for the first time last weekend and I must say I truly liked the experience. Two beers and I was goooood. I feel like such a light weight now compared to my friends, but they all understand that because of surgery and my new plumbing, alcohol now affects me differently than it used to. I definitely don't want to make that a habit very often. I never drank that much before sugery and I don't see that changing now that I am post-op. I will definitely remain level headed about the whole situation.
Anyway, I feel good about catching up on my profile. Life is great and the RNY surgery has been the best life changing event in my life since getting married and having kids. I would not hesitate to do it all over again in a "skinny" minute. My only wish is that I would have done this surgery years ago. Taz
As far as food goes, I am eating good and handling everything quite well - whether I am at home or out at a restuarant. I did try some alcoholic beverages for the first time last weekend and I must say I truly liked the experience. Two beers and I was goooood. I feel like such a light weight now compared to my friends, but they all understand that because of surgery and my new plumbing, alcohol now affects me differently than it used to. I definitely don't want to make that a habit very often. I never drank that much before sugery and I don't see that changing now that I am post-op. I will definitely remain level headed about the whole situation.
Anyway, I feel good about catching up on my profile. Life is great and the RNY surgery has been the best life changing event in my life since getting married and having kids. I would not hesitate to do it all over again in a "skinny" minute. My only wish is that I would have done this surgery years ago. Taz
Eating Good and Losing Steadily
Jun 09, 2008
I must say that I am eating very well and I am still losing weight steadily. I was really worried that with all of the eating I was doing I would be putting weight on, but lo and behold, I am losing. Now mind you, when I say I am eating a lot - I'm really not, it just feels like it because I get full really fast. I basically can eat anything and everything I want. Nothing is off limits, and I mean nothing. I am just finding that the quantities are very small and then I am left feeling very satisified. I hope this is the way it is forever. Right now I am "happier than a tick on a dog". I have finally hit the 230's as of today - 239 to be exact. I haven't been that weight since college days. It is wonderful to see how good I look and how great I feel on the inside. Life just keeps getting better and better each and every day. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 239
Goal Weight - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 239
Goal Weight - 200
Rolling Along
Jun 02, 2008
Well here we are about to start summer and I must say that I am ahead of my expectations as far as weightloss goes. I am down now a total of 120 pounds since having surgery on 2/28/08. I am just a couple of days past the three month mark and I feel wonderful about life, my health, and my family. One of the best feelings is waking up everyday and not worrying about what clothes to wear or if something is going to feel too tight. It is nice to know that I now can go into any regular store and purchase clothes right off the rack with out special ordering from some big/tall magazine or web site.
As far as food goes, I am eating everything I desire - just not the big quantities. I can have a little of something and be totally satisfied. One of my big joys recently was going to the movies and eating butter popcorn. I had half of a small bag and was content. That is a wonderful feeling to know that I now have that ability to stop and push away the rest without feeling a need or desire. I also recently had Japanese "hop chop suey" where they cut it up in front of you and that was also a great experience. Japanese food is my all time favorite and I thought that postop, from surgery, I would never have that type of food again. I just have to eat much smaller quantities and I take home a big Doggie bag of food - lasted me 5 days.
Lastly I just want to say that I look forward to exercise each and every day. If I miss a day, I now feel bad. That is a major change from three months ago when I didn't really care about working out each and every day. My family knows that I am allowed an hour and a half to myself each and every day so I can focus on my health - through lifting weights, walking/running, steam room/sauna.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Life is definitely smiling down on me.
Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 247
Goal Weight - 200
As far as food goes, I am eating everything I desire - just not the big quantities. I can have a little of something and be totally satisfied. One of my big joys recently was going to the movies and eating butter popcorn. I had half of a small bag and was content. That is a wonderful feeling to know that I now have that ability to stop and push away the rest without feeling a need or desire. I also recently had Japanese "hop chop suey" where they cut it up in front of you and that was also a great experience. Japanese food is my all time favorite and I thought that postop, from surgery, I would never have that type of food again. I just have to eat much smaller quantities and I take home a big Doggie bag of food - lasted me 5 days.
Lastly I just want to say that I look forward to exercise each and every day. If I miss a day, I now feel bad. That is a major change from three months ago when I didn't really care about working out each and every day. My family knows that I am allowed an hour and a half to myself each and every day so I can focus on my health - through lifting weights, walking/running, steam room/sauna.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Life is definitely smiling down on me.
TazHighest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 247
Goal Weight - 200
Playing Catch Up
May 22, 2008
Well, just wanted to update for a little bit. My computer was on the fritz for a fwe days and made it difficult to update. Well here goes. I am still losing weight, but it has slowed down a little bit. I seem to be losing about 1-2 pounds per week now. I am okay with that. I have lost so much so quick that I new this would eventually happen at some point. I am very happy with where I am at. I am eating pretty much what I want when I want and nothing is off limits if my stomach can handle it. I went to the movies about one week ago and had a handful or two of popcorn and boy was it great. I was completely satisfied with what I had and felt very content. It is a far cry from where I used to eat a medium popcorn all by myself and then a nice size coke and candy to top it all off - well I can no longer do that and that is a great thing. If this is how I have to eat for the rest of my life, I am okay and very happy. I love knowing I can have a little of something and be okay. It sure beats telling myself that I can never have this or that = that is like a death sentence to me. Anyway, that is all for now - I'm off to go eat some fruit - which I absolutely love. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 251
Goal Weight - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 251
Goal Weight - 200
BMI Under 40
May 11, 2008
Today marks my first day that I am finally under the 40 BMI mark. That is quite a big change from a starting BMI of like 56.5. I have literally added God knows how many years to my life as a result of having surgery. My new BMI is like 39.8 right now. I have hit quite the weight loss spell this weekend. Between Saturday and Sunday I have lost 5 pounds in one weekend. I definitely attribute that weight loss to all of the hard work I did in my yard - for Mother's Day my wife wanted us (me and the kids) to plan on helping her in the yard by planting new shrubs and plants = that meant tons of labor intensive hole digging, pine straw spreading, grass cutting, and just all around general clean up of the house outside. Our yard and house look beautiful as a result of all of our hard work. I am quite pleased with everything. The weightloss was a bonus for me because I knew all the hard work would translate into calorie burning - we spent at least 11 hours doing yardwork. I love yard work because it always equals weightloss. I have said it two or three times on my blog.
On another positive note, the comments just keep on coming left and right. People are just amazed/floored, as am I, at how well I have done. I am now getting the responses of "When are you going to stop losing weight?" I always tell them that my body will decide that for me. I am eating when I want to eat and every type of food is fair game. Nothing is off limits to me (except for sweets and refined sugars/carbs) and my surgeon even agreed with me. My stomach lets me know just how much I can tolerate and I listen to my stomach very well or else I pay the consequences. I am finding that I love colored vegetables now more than ever and I am at the point of detesting anything that is white in color.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Will touch base later in the week. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 254
Goal Weight - 200
On another positive note, the comments just keep on coming left and right. People are just amazed/floored, as am I, at how well I have done. I am now getting the responses of "When are you going to stop losing weight?" I always tell them that my body will decide that for me. I am eating when I want to eat and every type of food is fair game. Nothing is off limits to me (except for sweets and refined sugars/carbs) and my surgeon even agreed with me. My stomach lets me know just how much I can tolerate and I listen to my stomach very well or else I pay the consequences. I am finding that I love colored vegetables now more than ever and I am at the point of detesting anything that is white in color.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Will touch base later in the week. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 254
Goal Weight - 200
So Much For My Second Stall
May 06, 2008
I guess I jumped the gun about being stalled. Today I weighed and have lost 3 pounds. I guess I have to attribute that to working out at the gym today. I am a "happy camper" to say the least. I am finally under 260 - 259 to be exact. I have uploaded some new pictures showing my progress. I have to tell ya, I really almost don't even recognize myself anymore. I see myself in the mirror every morning, but man, to see myself in pictures is just blowing my mind when I compare the pictures to my preop state of physical well-being. What a difference 8 weeks can make. I never-never-never would have ever believed I would see the changes I have seen in such a short time. I had my doctors appointment today and he was astounded at how far I have come and how much different I look now. He was very proud of me and he is even going to have me speak at some seminars he will do in the future. I thanked him for giving me my life back and I told him I would do whatever he needed to spread the word and help others. Life is great. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 259
Goal Weight - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 259
Goal Weight - 200
My Second Stall
May 05, 2008
Well, as they say, all good things must eventually come to an end. I seem to have hit my second stall in my weightloss travels. I have been stuck between 262-264 for the last 5-6 days. I am still working out the same and haven't really changed anything as far as my routine goes. So, I will take this with a grain of salt and move forward. I am not going to make my goal of having lost 110 pounds prior to my doctors visit tomorrow at 1:30, but I am okay with 105 pounds lost - I'm sure the doctor will be to.
Anyway, on a more positive note, I started weightlifting again and it felt great to pump some iron. I have to say that I am a shell of my former self. I used to lift all kinds of heavy weights, but now I am struggling with the light weights. Then again, I am not the spring chicken I used to be, nor do I have the mass that I once did - which allowed me to lift the heavy amounts of weights. I no longer really care about the heavy weights - I do miss being able to lift that much and being the envy of people as they watch you lift massive weights, but I can live without all of that attention now - I am now more focused on getting healthy for long term living and not just the here and now like I did back in my late teens and early 20's. One of the things I did tonight was walk on the treadmill, but I have to say, I was not that happy about that. I actually think I feel better walking outside in my neighborhood, like I have been doing for the last 8 weeks. I thought the treadmill might give me a better experience, but I was dead wrong. I am going to give the treadmill a few more tries to see if it grows on me, but if I continue to not like the indoor treadmill experience then I will resort to going back outside once I get home from weightlifting at the gym.
Well, enough for now. Got to get some sleep. Later, Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 262
Goal Weight - 200
Anyway, on a more positive note, I started weightlifting again and it felt great to pump some iron. I have to say that I am a shell of my former self. I used to lift all kinds of heavy weights, but now I am struggling with the light weights. Then again, I am not the spring chicken I used to be, nor do I have the mass that I once did - which allowed me to lift the heavy amounts of weights. I no longer really care about the heavy weights - I do miss being able to lift that much and being the envy of people as they watch you lift massive weights, but I can live without all of that attention now - I am now more focused on getting healthy for long term living and not just the here and now like I did back in my late teens and early 20's. One of the things I did tonight was walk on the treadmill, but I have to say, I was not that happy about that. I actually think I feel better walking outside in my neighborhood, like I have been doing for the last 8 weeks. I thought the treadmill might give me a better experience, but I was dead wrong. I am going to give the treadmill a few more tries to see if it grows on me, but if I continue to not like the indoor treadmill experience then I will resort to going back outside once I get home from weightlifting at the gym.
Well, enough for now. Got to get some sleep. Later, Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 262
Goal Weight - 200
As Time Goes By
Apr 30, 2008
Another day, another pound. It seems like I am getting to the point of where I am only losing about a pound per day. I am not complaing now mind you. There was a point in time, not too long ago, that I was losing anywhere from a pound and a half to two pounds a day. Well, I think I am starting to hit a threshold point where the loss will slow down, but I really feel like it will keep melting away. I really just want to see at least a loss of 5 pounds per week. I hope I don't get flammed like hell over this. I know many people are struggling to lose 1-2 pounds per week or even every two weeks. This is just a personal goal of mine and I am busting my hump each and every day by walking/running 3-4 miles. On Monday, May 5 I start lifting weights again to give my body the final touches it needs to feel completely HOT as they say. I can already tell that my shoulders and trapezius muscles (neck muscles) are getting very defined and cut. My legs are starting to show definition and my calfs are basically getting ripped up (looking fantastic) due to the constant running and walking. The compliments are happening everytime I step out the door now. It definitely brings me great joy and pride.
I am looking forward to my doctors appointment next Tuesday, May 6th - I think the surgeon is going to be blown away at where I am so far = 103.5 pounds lost. There are 6 days until I see him so I am going to really bust my hump to lose that 6.5 pounds for a grand total loss of 110 pounds. On May 7th - I have my suport group meeting and I know people are going to be shell shocked at where I am - there will be lots of OOO's and AAA's. I know, I am sounding cocky and over confident, but to be honest with you, it is not a cockiness or over confidence, but just a realization that I am now able to achieve anything I set my mind to. I know I am starting to become the person I used to be and have always wanted to be.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 263.5
Goal Weight - 200
I am looking forward to my doctors appointment next Tuesday, May 6th - I think the surgeon is going to be blown away at where I am so far = 103.5 pounds lost. There are 6 days until I see him so I am going to really bust my hump to lose that 6.5 pounds for a grand total loss of 110 pounds. On May 7th - I have my suport group meeting and I know people are going to be shell shocked at where I am - there will be lots of OOO's and AAA's. I know, I am sounding cocky and over confident, but to be honest with you, it is not a cockiness or over confidence, but just a realization that I am now able to achieve anything I set my mind to. I know I am starting to become the person I used to be and have always wanted to be.
Anyway, that is enough for now. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 263.5
Goal Weight - 200
Over 100 Pounds Gone Forever
Apr 27, 2008
Well today was a great day. I have officially lost over 100 pounds now. 101 to be exact. I had to totally clean out all of my pants now and donate them to Goodwill. I have lost about 8-10 inches off of my waist and because of this I had to break down today and go buy new shorts and new pants. I was absolutely amazed at what I can buy now. I can actually shop in regular stores right off the rack - simply amazing. I can't even remember when I was last able to do that. I had a smile on my face the entire time. I never really used to like shopping, but I have to say, I had a great time today and I look forward to doing some more. I think my enjoyment comes from the fact that I can actually go buy trendy things now - not just basic styles of clothes that are only made for overweight people - the kind you would buy in a Big and Tall magazine - which I would have to pay 2-3 times more money for. Life is awesome today and only getting better. Taz
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 266
Goal Weight - 200
Highest Weight - 367
Preop Weight - 336
Postop Weight - 334
Current Weight - 266
Goal Weight - 200
About Me
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Surgery
02/28/2008
Surgery Date
May 28, 2007
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Before & After
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