Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday Weigh-In

Lost a half pound this week! Not as much as I would have liked, but still headed in the right direction! Yay!


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!

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!
  1.     Get the LapBand inserted
  2.     Eat only when hungry (not just because it's 'lunchtime')
  3.     Eat 1/2 cup portions (that's your entire meal!)
  4.     Wait one minute between swallows.
  5.     Wait one minute after a bite before drinking, too.
  6.      Eat mainly proteins. Then vegetables if you're still hungry.
  7.     Stop eating when you're not hungry.
  8.     Try to consume as few carbs as possible. Avoid bread, pasta, cereals, sugar.
  9.     Eat solid foods that you have to chew. No soups. No ice cream.
  10.     Exercise at least three times a week. Start light and progress until you're out of breath.
  11.     Don't beat yourself up if you break one of the rules above. Dust yourself off.
  12.     Remember the goal. Weight loss for a healthy body.
  13.     Fight those demons. You're fighting for your life, literally.
  14.     Keep scheduled follow-ups with your surgeon/weight loss team.
  15.     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!