P.S. these are all 'before' photos...2004 - 2011...life as a BBW!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday Weigh-In
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The 'Old Me' vs. The 'New Me'
...............THE OLD ME..............................................................THE NEW ME.............................
...would consume 2500 - 3000 kcal per day....................consumes about 600 - 800 kcal daily!
...avoided exercise like the plague...................................looks forward to the treadmill!
...wore a size 24 on top and 20 on bottom.......................wears a size 20 top and 16 bottoms!
...would eat my fries and then steal from my son's plate....hasn't touched a fry in 12 weeks!
...got tired/fatigued so easily...........................................has boundless energy!
...ate fast food approximately 5 times per week..............can't remember the last time?
...loaded up on bread/chips/pasta/carbs............................eats very little carbs.
...could eat half a pan of brownies...................................probably still 'could'-- but wouldn't!
...gave up on dieting/felt so helpless................................feels so empowered!
...medicated daily for arthritis pain..................................hasn't needed a pain pill in 6 weeks!
...never packed my lunch for work..................................always packs a healthy lunch!
...would often eat to the point of discomfort...................only eats until satisfied!
...always ate everything on my plate...............................often has 'leftovers'!
...was an 'emotional eater'................................................tries to only eat when hungry.
...always had dessert........................................................treats myself twice a month.
...got short of breath with very little activity................... has a lot more stamina!
...loved greasy, fried foods...............................................avoids greasy, fried foods.
...was resigned to being fat forever..................................looks forward to being healthy!
...would consume 2500 - 3000 kcal per day....................consumes about 600 - 800 kcal daily!
...avoided exercise like the plague...................................looks forward to the treadmill!
...wore a size 24 on top and 20 on bottom.......................wears a size 20 top and 16 bottoms!
...would eat my fries and then steal from my son's plate....hasn't touched a fry in 12 weeks!
...got tired/fatigued so easily...........................................has boundless energy!
...ate fast food approximately 5 times per week..............can't remember the last time?
...loaded up on bread/chips/pasta/carbs............................eats very little carbs.
...could eat half a pan of brownies...................................probably still 'could'-- but wouldn't!
...gave up on dieting/felt so helpless................................feels so empowered!
...medicated daily for arthritis pain..................................hasn't needed a pain pill in 6 weeks!
...never packed my lunch for work..................................always packs a healthy lunch!
...would often eat to the point of discomfort...................only eats until satisfied!
...always ate everything on my plate...............................often has 'leftovers'!
...was an 'emotional eater'................................................tries to only eat when hungry.
...always had dessert........................................................treats myself twice a month.
...got short of breath with very little activity................... has a lot more stamina!
...loved greasy, fried foods...............................................avoids greasy, fried foods.
...was resigned to being fat forever..................................looks forward to being healthy!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday Musings...
- As a native of Central PA, I'm a big Steelers fan. Go Steelers! (@ Oakland today)
- I'm excited for the Emmy's tonight. I've got two horses in the Comedy category: VEEP and Big Bang Theory. And same with the Drama Series: Game of Thrones vs. Boardwalk Empire. HBO really has some quality programming.
- I'm going to clean out my closet today. I suspect I've got a range of sizes from 14 to 24 in there!
- I'm reading The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. A friend in my bookclub said that if I liked the first one (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), that I would love this one. It's true so far! Halfway through.
- I've got a visit with True Results (my surgery center) this Wednesday. I don't expect any adjustments, as I'm on track and losing about 2 lbs per week.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday Weigh-In
...or How to Lose 32 Pounds in Eight Weeks!
- Get the LapBand inserted
- Eat only when hungry (not just because it's 'lunchtime')
- Eat 1/2 cup portions (that's your entire meal!)
- Wait one minute between swallows.
- Wait one minute after a bite before drinking, too.
- Eat mainly proteins. Then vegetables if you're still hungry.
- Stop eating when you're not hungry.
- Try to consume as few carbs as possible. Avoid bread, pasta, cereals, sugar.
- Eat solid foods that you have to chew. No soups. No ice cream.
- Exercise at least three times a week. Start light and progress until you're out of breath.
- Don't beat yourself up if you break one of the rules above. Dust yourself off.
- Remember the goal. Weight loss for a healthy body.
- Fight those demons. You're fighting for your life, literally.
- Keep scheduled follow-ups with your surgeon/weight loss team.
- Contact your surgeon/weight loss team if something doesn't 'feel right'.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sunday Musings...
- I wore size 16 pants today, and they were actually a little loose! Yay!
- Saw Cold Light of Day, starring Henry Cavill and Bruce Willis. Don't waste your money. Thumbs down.
- Finished reading The Light Between Oceans (M.L.Stedman). A wonderful read.
- I really enjoy a high-protein diet, because I've always been a big carnivore. Steak, chicken, salmon, shrimp, lamb, turkey...mmmm.
- How can two people accumulate so much dirty laundry? Five loads a week, really? I have newfound respect for my mother who cared for a family of five.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Friday Weigh-In!
Confession: I was a bad girl this week. I let my guard down at my son's birthday celebration, and I enjoyed Doritos, a donut, and too much pizza. And I did not exercise as much as I should have. But I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped on the scale this morning and found that I had still lost one pound this week.
I"m back on track now. I have a visit to True Results scheduled next Wednesday. I'm anxious to see if they add more restriction. Happy Friday, everyone!
I"m back on track now. I have a visit to True Results scheduled next Wednesday. I'm anxious to see if they add more restriction. Happy Friday, everyone!
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