bethp117
Time to M-O-V-E!!!
Nov 11, 2010
Wow, it's been a long time since I checked in here. I just had my 1 year anniversary on Tuesday and am very happy that I look and feel AWESOME! I have lost about 75 lbs this past year and gone from a size 18-20 to a 6-8.
I had hoped to lose 100 lbs. by now, however, I must confess, I lost those 75 lbs without EVER exercising. So now I seem to have stalled with my weight loss about 30 lbs, short of my goal. Drastic measures are needed, sooooooooooooo, I broke down, joined a gym and got myself a trainer.
I find that I am really surprised at the amount of endurance I now have and how much move I'm able to do. I used to struggle to get through 5 minutes on the elliptical, now I can comfortably do 30 minutes. I have a cute trainer, (he looks like a cross between Skeet Ulrich and Ben Affleck and is young enough to be my son, but who cares, anything that will motivate me to get to the gym works for me!) and a schedule that is flexible enough that leaves me no excuses to not get to the gym at least 3 times a week. Still, it's a chore for me as I am one lazy-ass bitch, BUT, it's time for me to get off my skinny-but-saggy ass and MOVE- MOVE- MOVE!!!
Wish me luck, I'm determined to reach my goal (AND maintain it) come hell or high water. I'm sick of hearing people tell me how they know someone who knows someone that had weight loss surgery and wound up regaining all their weight. THAT'S NOT GOING TO BE ME - EVER!
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I had hoped to lose 100 lbs. by now, however, I must confess, I lost those 75 lbs without EVER exercising. So now I seem to have stalled with my weight loss about 30 lbs, short of my goal. Drastic measures are needed, sooooooooooooo, I broke down, joined a gym and got myself a trainer.
I find that I am really surprised at the amount of endurance I now have and how much move I'm able to do. I used to struggle to get through 5 minutes on the elliptical, now I can comfortably do 30 minutes. I have a cute trainer, (he looks like a cross between Skeet Ulrich and Ben Affleck and is young enough to be my son, but who cares, anything that will motivate me to get to the gym works for me!) and a schedule that is flexible enough that leaves me no excuses to not get to the gym at least 3 times a week. Still, it's a chore for me as I am one lazy-ass bitch, BUT, it's time for me to get off my skinny-but-saggy ass and MOVE- MOVE- MOVE!!!
Wish me luck, I'm determined to reach my goal (AND maintain it) come hell or high water. I'm sick of hearing people tell me how they know someone who knows someone that had weight loss surgery and wound up regaining all their weight. THAT'S NOT GOING TO BE ME - EVER!
A New Attitude
Jan 12, 2010
Jan.12, 2010
Thanks to all of my friends here on OH and a few of my girlfriends here at home, I have a new attitude! First of all, I have come to learn that I am what is considered a "lightweight", how shockingly wonderful, I always thought of myself as a "fat ass"!
Additionally, I have received many responses to questions I have posted in the Q&A section as well as to the forum area. I guess hearing from those who are in my situation or have lived through my situation and have conquered their weight loss issues and have not only reached their goals, but maintaining their healthy weights carries a lot more punch than I could have imagined, you folks are the best! I thank you all so much for the great information and your support and encouragement.
Lastly, I have to tell you, there is nothing better than having a few great girlfriends who tell you how great you are looking and how proud they are of you AND knowing they are being sincere. You can see it on their face and in their eyes, that look of joyful surprise when you first walk into the room. They are genuinely happy for me!
So, I guess I am on the right track after all my doubt! I have ordered 2 containers of Unjury protein powder (Vanilla & Unflavored) and bought a supply of Isopure Zero Carb drinks to help me up my protein intake. I was so dreading those shakes, yuck, but I just needed to try something new as I discovered that my tastes HAVE changed since the surgery. I also have to be more diligent with taking my vitamins, I had been so depressed, I haven't been taking them regularly and need to be sure I am taking them daily. I also bought a few new workout DVDs to help keep me motivated with my exercise. I get bored so easily and need the variety that I can easily get through a choice of workouts, such as weighted ball, resistance bands, bellydancing, weight training, etc.
Trying to imagine myself shrinking is still difficult, I haven't been a healthy weight in possibly 20 years and I always thought those days were over. The other day while out shopping with my 15 yr. old daughter I got an unexpected and wonderful surprise. I was asking her for help choosing a new blouse for spring as I have been told I have no clue what is "in style" and "dress like an old lady". We decided on a blouse, but alas, they were out of my size (L). My daughter (who is at the age when she hates me and thinks I'm the biggest bitch on earth) told me to just get the smaller size (M) as I will fit into it by the time spring arrives. O.K., I guess I'm stupid for not thinking of that myself, but to hear it from HER, means that SHE believes in me and thinks that I really can DO this! That right there, that solitary remark coming from her, is GOLD, my friends, PURE GOLD!
So, with all this good juju, this sincere support, encouragement, and love, how could I possible keep dragging around sad, depressed, and grumpy? My friends and family have brought about the wonderful change in attitude I needed to get myself backon track and dig in my heels and say, "I CAN do this and I WILL do this!"
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Thanks to all of my friends here on OH and a few of my girlfriends here at home, I have a new attitude! First of all, I have come to learn that I am what is considered a "lightweight", how shockingly wonderful, I always thought of myself as a "fat ass"!
Additionally, I have received many responses to questions I have posted in the Q&A section as well as to the forum area. I guess hearing from those who are in my situation or have lived through my situation and have conquered their weight loss issues and have not only reached their goals, but maintaining their healthy weights carries a lot more punch than I could have imagined, you folks are the best! I thank you all so much for the great information and your support and encouragement.
Lastly, I have to tell you, there is nothing better than having a few great girlfriends who tell you how great you are looking and how proud they are of you AND knowing they are being sincere. You can see it on their face and in their eyes, that look of joyful surprise when you first walk into the room. They are genuinely happy for me!
So, I guess I am on the right track after all my doubt! I have ordered 2 containers of Unjury protein powder (Vanilla & Unflavored) and bought a supply of Isopure Zero Carb drinks to help me up my protein intake. I was so dreading those shakes, yuck, but I just needed to try something new as I discovered that my tastes HAVE changed since the surgery. I also have to be more diligent with taking my vitamins, I had been so depressed, I haven't been taking them regularly and need to be sure I am taking them daily. I also bought a few new workout DVDs to help keep me motivated with my exercise. I get bored so easily and need the variety that I can easily get through a choice of workouts, such as weighted ball, resistance bands, bellydancing, weight training, etc.
Trying to imagine myself shrinking is still difficult, I haven't been a healthy weight in possibly 20 years and I always thought those days were over. The other day while out shopping with my 15 yr. old daughter I got an unexpected and wonderful surprise. I was asking her for help choosing a new blouse for spring as I have been told I have no clue what is "in style" and "dress like an old lady". We decided on a blouse, but alas, they were out of my size (L). My daughter (who is at the age when she hates me and thinks I'm the biggest bitch on earth) told me to just get the smaller size (M) as I will fit into it by the time spring arrives. O.K., I guess I'm stupid for not thinking of that myself, but to hear it from HER, means that SHE believes in me and thinks that I really can DO this! That right there, that solitary remark coming from her, is GOLD, my friends, PURE GOLD!
So, with all this good juju, this sincere support, encouragement, and love, how could I possible keep dragging around sad, depressed, and grumpy? My friends and family have brought about the wonderful change in attitude I needed to get myself backon track and dig in my heels and say, "I CAN do this and I WILL do this!"
I'm a Grouch Monster!
Jan 09, 2010
Jan. 9, 2010
Wow, I am realizing that I have been a real crab-ass this past week. I don't know if it's related to hormonal changes due to surgery (it's not PMS), or my inability to eat properly and lack of energy, but I'm not liking myself much these days and I'm sure my family isn't either!
I vomit almost everything I eat, except for some soup, coffee, water and the like. Solid foods don't want to stay with me (except for those very-bad-for-me Doritos I ate at 2 a.m., WTF, THOSE I can keep down!) and my energy level is very low. I'm reluctant to even take my vitamins for fear they'll come back up (anyone would have trouble swallowing those horse pills!) . With all this vomitting, you'd think the weight would be falling off me, no such luck. The scale seems to have been stuck now for about 2 weeks and I'm so disappointed with myself. I haven't been cheating (except for this morning's Dorito meltdown) so WHY is that scale stuck???
Tonight is girl's night out, I've already planned my dinner, a salad eaten v-e-r-y slowly and maybe a glass of wine, followed by an evening of fun & dancing (during which I hope to literally dance my ass off). Tomorrow morning I will officially weigh in for my 2 mos. weight loss and take new pictures, which I will post a.s.a.p.
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Wow, I am realizing that I have been a real crab-ass this past week. I don't know if it's related to hormonal changes due to surgery (it's not PMS), or my inability to eat properly and lack of energy, but I'm not liking myself much these days and I'm sure my family isn't either!
I vomit almost everything I eat, except for some soup, coffee, water and the like. Solid foods don't want to stay with me (except for those very-bad-for-me Doritos I ate at 2 a.m., WTF, THOSE I can keep down!) and my energy level is very low. I'm reluctant to even take my vitamins for fear they'll come back up (anyone would have trouble swallowing those horse pills!) . With all this vomitting, you'd think the weight would be falling off me, no such luck. The scale seems to have been stuck now for about 2 weeks and I'm so disappointed with myself. I haven't been cheating (except for this morning's Dorito meltdown) so WHY is that scale stuck???
Tonight is girl's night out, I've already planned my dinner, a salad eaten v-e-r-y slowly and maybe a glass of wine, followed by an evening of fun & dancing (during which I hope to literally dance my ass off). Tomorrow morning I will officially weigh in for my 2 mos. weight loss and take new pictures, which I will post a.s.a.p.
Frustrated at 2 mos. Post-op
Jan 08, 2010
Jan. 8, 2010
I am getting very frustrated with my weight loss progress. I have been watching my food intake, limiting my carbs and exercising 5 times a week, but the weight seems to be coming off much slower than I expected. At 2 mos. post-op I have only lost about 30 lbs., I was sure I would have lost at least 40 by now. I am feeling mad at myself and embarrassed when someone asks me how much I have lost. I gotta figure this out and find the magic formula to make this weight drop off faster!
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I am getting very frustrated with my weight loss progress. I have been watching my food intake, limiting my carbs and exercising 5 times a week, but the weight seems to be coming off much slower than I expected. At 2 mos. post-op I have only lost about 30 lbs., I was sure I would have lost at least 40 by now. I am feeling mad at myself and embarrassed when someone asks me how much I have lost. I gotta figure this out and find the magic formula to make this weight drop off faster!
