So, now I have entered the Blogging world -a little about me. I started my Journey at 333 pounds by joining weight watches. I lost 40 pounds with th... Read more
OK, I am in a 16 these fit at the first of the day but grew as the day went on. Baggy bottom and loose waist. I don't fit in a smaller size yet. I... Read more
Yup, I hate the scale! I despise the scale! I'm driving myself crazy with weighing myself constantly. I weigh in the am, after I eat, late afternoo... Read more
Anyone else experience this? I'm 12 weeks out from surgery as of today and frankly, I'm exhausted all the time. Every morning at 9:30 (my alarm goes... Read more
I just arrived home at about 2:10 in the morning. It was a long weekend starting from Thursday until Tuesday.
I brought along my daughter as the pl... Read more
After losing almost ten pounds recently and two inches in my waist and three on my hips, I was looking forward to going shopping. All of my pants are... Read more
Nothing particularly special happened today... But I did manage to be mindful with eating. Funny how some days are easier than others. Today was on... Read more
Until a few years ago I never went outside my comfort zone. I may seem talkative and outgoing but I am actually a private person. I don't like to st... Read more
I had my pre-admin appt today...boring, nothing interesting..answered a lot of questions that I answered before, again...and then again. Had some blo... Read more
Today and yesterday I felt less fatigue. I think the decrease in the thyroid and blood pressure meds are helping. I wish I could say no hair has fal... Read more
Well today I am officially 10 weeks out from surgery. As of today I have lost a total of 41lbs since surgery and a grand total of 60lbs including surg... Read more
Well, when I posted last, I thought I had been through it all and was now well on my way to a healthy me. I am here to tell you that it is still true... Read more
I touched on this on a message board, but I really want to expand on it because I don't think people quite understood what I was getting at...
Ab... Read more
I walked into Radio Shack today and the manager of the store came up to me and said how are you? I haven't seen you in some time why? I thought it v... Read more
My RNY surgery was on the 14th, and I am starting to feel like myself again. The miracle happened. I am now seeing food as something that I would ei... Read more
To backtrack...I tried one brand of protein shake and it made me ill with stomach cramps (and was disgusting!) so I've been hesitant in buying more.... Read more
I have been working like MAD! This past almost 2 weeks has been so crazy at work, I feel like because I play so many different roles I am being pulled... Read more
Each day gets easier. I got up last around 2 am and just had a sip of water and had no urge to snack. YES! 244 What a freeing feeling! 345 I... Read more
I had an "aha" moment yesterday.
I was on my way to a fundraiser and had prepared a double batch of runny mashed potatoes to take with me (whic... Read more
Well, I think I may go insane before they all leave, the granddaughter who is 7 and really bad, loud, and demands things instead of asking. I'm not s... Read more
This week I'll have all my chicks back in the nest!!! 224
I brought my middle dd home from college Monday and my oldest dd and her bf are flying... Read more
The bathing suits fit with tightening if the straps. Yes, I said tightening!
I smiled joyously however when I tried on an old favorite skirt... Read more
I weighed 179 today. It's very exciting to see my actual weight begin to merge with the expected weight loss. It says I will reach my goal weight in... Read more
I often find myself looking on networking/social websites to get some motivating quotes or ideas, anything that inspires me etc...The kinds of things... Read more
I want to say a huge 304 to everyone who responded to my last post!! I felt so much better after reading your responses! Of course I wasn't able to... Read more
I had a great non snacking evening last night. I did get up but I did not snack. The dog didn't even get snacked lol. When I get up at night she au... Read more
...is not going too badly.
I actually only ended up eating like 800 calories yesterday (doc wants me at 1000) but I felt ill for a while yesterda... Read more
I haven't heard from my 'friend' Jane for almost 2 wks. Hmmmm.
On one hand I'm soooooo relieved that my carpool stress is gone. 224 It's funny... Read more
I found out yesterday that the office here is having my roommates evicted. I know it has to be done, but it will seem really weird to have my home for... Read more
**Warning!! ** This is, in no way, shape or form a healthy recipe.
For my co-workers birthday, I give them the choice of cake. I will make or bu... Read more
I'm back from vacation and pleased to say that I lost 2 lbs. 224 I was very mindful of what I was eating and exercised a great deal. Very pleased w... Read more
Just made and partially drank my first protein shake....horrible! :( I can really drink and eat almost anything and even though I'm hungry, just cou... Read more
Been a rough month, couldn't pay my bills, so lost my cable, my phone, and my internet service. I found a cheaper way to have all, and should be able... Read more
Ok, not really...lol Last night was my "last supper" before my surgery which is on the 28th and today I had to start my liquid diet. 10 Fabulous Fun... Read more
Ok, so today has been an awful day. Today at CrossFit we learned a lot of new stuff and a lot of it I couldn't do without SOME kind of help. We were l... Read more
It has been a pinch over three and a half years since my surgery. I lost about 130 pounds and kept it all off for a long time. Then I had a small ga... Read more
I have blogged in the past that part of my training for Mud on the Mountain involved hiking up some HUGE hills by my house. I REALLY wanted to post th... Read more
Saving the best for last. Took a little bit of a break from the regular routine. Moved baby girl into her big sister's house (instead of home to me)... Read more
General m.d. Apt. Today. Red blood count good nice and plump cells she said. No anemia :). I will get results of B12 and Thyroid on Friday when I c... Read more
