Ladies Who Lunch

Our tiny local group of banded sistas met today again for lunch. The quartet became a trio, because Ashlee couldn't make it. We had a blast talking about our challenges and successes with the LapBand.

Karen (Banded in Texas), Valerie, and Z (From Fabulous to Fit)

 

BlogLand is great, but there's nothing quite like meeting in person and discussing food, exercise, stress, family, work, and everything in between. I encourage everyone to seek out local support if it's available.

 

 

Friday Weigh-In

Not a great Time of the Month to be weighing oneself...

Friday Weigh-In

Yay!!

Comparison Photos!

These photos were taken at work to monitor my progress. What a difference six months makes!!

June: 250 lbs..............................................December: 200lbs

Friday Weigh-In

Up a little this week; I've stumbled and given in to many cravings this week. But I will get back on track.

Sunday Musings...

  There sure are a lot of people in San Antonio who have decided to lose weight and/or get fit for the new year...and they are all coming to my gym! It's great to see so many people getting sweaty. It is a large gym and can accommodate a lot of people.

                                                          Me post-workout today.

  Tomorrow is back-to-school for my son. (Yay for me!)
  I hope everyone has a good week!

Friday Weigh-In...ONE-DERLAND!

It's official! I vow to never weigh in the 200's again! I have arrived at ONE-DERLAND, and it is WONDERFUL!!

My 24th weekly weigh-in since surgery:

A Look Back, and Forward

Here's December 2010:

That was a size 24 jacket.

Flash forward to December 2012:

A size 18 blouse. And look how much Buddy the Elf has grown!! LOL

So, it's the New Year! I normally don't set goals, but I feel so empowered since my LapBand surgery; I'm gonna give it a try!
  
    Reach  my goal weight (150 lbs) by my one-year Bandiversary: July 20.
       To achieve this goal, I've got to continue to:
             a) exercise/get a sweat on at least 3 times/week
             b) eat 1/2 - 3/4 cup portions.
             c) eat protein first, then veggies
             d) healthy snacks if hungry: fruit or nuts or low-fat cheese
             e) stop eating when full/ always listen to my gut
             f) keep surgery-office visits at least monthly
             g) get a good night's sleep
             h) ignore the number on the scale during TOM
             i) don't beat myself up when I slip/get back on track ASAP
             j) continue blogging/(it really is free therapy!)

I've eaten my sauerkraut on New Year's Day, which is sure to bring me luck this year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for reading my blog!