...and things seem to be going very well. From all I have heard and read, I am having an easier time than most - and for that I am VERY VERY VERY grateful.
I am now under 290!! I am averaging about 4lbs a week since surgery....It seems almost unreal to me each time I step on the scale...like I can hardly believe it or like I dont deserve it or something. I know I do. I have worked hard, and am following all the rules. I have given up many things that I thought I never could....and it is OK! If I can keep up this pace (not sure if I can or not)...I will be at my goal weight by my birthday this year!!!
I went back to work last week. I was wondering how that would go, if it would make things harder or easier or what? It was just fine. The only thing it does affect is my gym time. It is really hard to get to the gym and get enough sleep when I work back to back nights. But I am still getting to the gym at least 4 times a week when I am not back to back working, so YAY for that. I am going to need to switch up my exercise soon....what should I do?? I dont know. I think I want to loose about 20 more lbs and then maybe try a class or something.....maybe.
Another thing I have that many people dont is AWESOME SUPPORT from my family and friends....so THANK YOU for that!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
5 weeks post op.....
Well, last week I started at the gym hoping it would make a difference in my loss....and when I got on the scale this morning (I only weigh in on Monday's now)...IT DID!! I made it to the gym 4 times last week, and today I was down 6 lbs(6.2 to be exact!!) Which puts me significantly under 300!!! The first time in over 11 years.....HAPPY DAY! I think I'll keep going to the gym!!
Thank you all for your support. There are people who go through this with no support from family or friends, and I think that would be just MISSERABLE! I am a lucky girl!
Thank you all for your support. There are people who go through this with no support from family or friends, and I think that would be just MISSERABLE! I am a lucky girl!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
SLow and steady wins the race.....right?....
Well, on Monday I was 4 weeks post op....and I am feeling good. My biggest complaint is that the weight seems to be coming off SO SLOWLY....but it is coming off, and I guess that is what matters. I know we are not supposed to compare ourselves to others, but it is hard when I see people losing 30+ lbs a month, and I lost just 13. Oh well. That is an average of 3lbs a week, and if I can maintain that, then in a year I will be down 150lbs....almost to my goal. I can live with that.
Because the weight is coming off slowly, the scale was making me CRAZY....so I only weigh once a week. If I look back at the last month and take just my Monday weigh in's, I show a loss each week...even if it is only one pound. That makes me feel better.
I joined a gym this week, and I have been there every day since....well, that's only 2 days, but it is a start. I also started an official food journal so I can track my protien, fat, carbs, calories, and fluid intake. I have been following all the rules, I just havent been writing it down until now. I want to have a hard copy so that I can show the dietician when I go in....in case my weight loss does not pick up.
My goal was to be down 100lbs (from my weight on Jan 03, 2011) before we move to Atlanta...well, that is in 3 more months which means I still want to loose about 65 more lbs. That is 20-25 lbs a month. I hope I can do it!!
Mom took my measurements, and since the first of the year, I have lost a total of 15.75 inches....WOW!! I didnt believe her, and I made her measure again.
Because the weight is coming off slowly, the scale was making me CRAZY....so I only weigh once a week. If I look back at the last month and take just my Monday weigh in's, I show a loss each week...even if it is only one pound. That makes me feel better.
I joined a gym this week, and I have been there every day since....well, that's only 2 days, but it is a start. I also started an official food journal so I can track my protien, fat, carbs, calories, and fluid intake. I have been following all the rules, I just havent been writing it down until now. I want to have a hard copy so that I can show the dietician when I go in....in case my weight loss does not pick up.
My goal was to be down 100lbs (from my weight on Jan 03, 2011) before we move to Atlanta...well, that is in 3 more months which means I still want to loose about 65 more lbs. That is 20-25 lbs a month. I hope I can do it!!
Mom took my measurements, and since the first of the year, I have lost a total of 15.75 inches....WOW!! I didnt believe her, and I made her measure again.
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