tntmom
It's been a loooonnnngggg time
Jul 28, 2010
Famous line from a Eric B & Rakim song. But that it has...been a long time that is. I am doing well as is the family. My weight has been steady around 175-180. Not the 163 that I wanted it to be. I take all the blame for that. I hav been on an exercise hiatus for the past year and am having issues (aka laziness) getting back into the groove of things.
So since I have some time on my hand I figured I get back on here for inspiration to kick my ass into gear.
Will add pictures soon!! Take Care
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So since I have some time on my hand I figured I get back on here for inspiration to kick my ass into gear.
Will add pictures soon!! Take Care
100+ and counting
Apr 03, 2008
Okay Fam 
,
I know that I have gone for quite some time. And I have neglected ALL my friends, not just you guys and I apologize for neglecting all of you
. So what's up with me. Well, I have lost a little over 100lbs so far. I've been stuck in the 220's for quite some time now so I think that I am at the point where I really have to start putting some effort into losing my weight now. I can't coast like I have been doing.
Guess what, guess what?!?!?!?!
I signed up for a 5K run. I am running a 5K. That comes out to about 3.1 miles. I have been running off and on for about a month now. I can run 3 miles in about 45-50 minutes. I'm hoping to get it closer to 30 - 35 minutes. Anyway, that is going to be on the 27 of April.
I haven't taken any pictures because when I look in the mirror I still don't like what I see. It's amazing to me that even with all this weight gone I still see the same person I was before the weight came off. Weird!! I guess I'll have to add that to my list of things to work on - body image.
Other things to work on:
Eating, as always I need to increase my protein, be more consistent with my vitamins and not graze as much (which is so hard to do working at a school and around kids) However, I have learned to stay away from school lunches since they seem to make me sick more often than not.
The exercise thing is still inconsistent to but it averages out to 2-3 times per week. Obviously, this is going to have to change if I plan on decreasing my time to run the 5K.
Other issues that I have noticed is that Aunt Flo has changed some. She tends to bring all her crampy friends along which is usually a pain in my back. (If you get what I mean) I've never had that problem before but I'll get over it (in about a week).
Oh, yeah the boobie area!!! That's a place I was looking forward to seeing a decrease but low and behold...
those suckers haven't gone anywhere. The only thing that has changed is the width around the rib cage. I've gone from a 44 to a 36 and at this point I don't see that getting any smaller. But cup size has gone from a DDD to a freakin' I. Yes, family that is the letter I as in J, K, I ...can't believe it!! God has such a funny sense of humor, doesn't he. So if it isn't Aunt Flo ,it's the twin towers contributing to my aching back. 
I think it's all so funny though. 
Overall, I am extremely happy. I'm still wrapping my head sround the eating thing which I'm sure will be a lifelong battle but like most people having the surgery has been the best thing to happen to me. I appreciate the fact that I can enjoy jogging again. Sometimes when I'm running I feel like I can go forever. It's so exciting to be able to move without feeling so cumbersome with all that weight.
Finally:
My birthday is this weekend and I'm looking forward to this three day weekend. (Oh, didn't you know the 6th was a national holiday
, but you can celebrate it starting on Friday and it goes through Tuesday. You should check your calendar. 
)
Goal weight at this point is 175. Trying to make 220 by April 20 and 200 by I don't know just yet for now let's just say June. Don't want to pressure myself. With that, I will bid you all adieu (or however you spell it) and talk to you in a few weeks.
Love to all of you
TNTMom
,I know that I have gone for quite some time. And I have neglected ALL my friends, not just you guys and I apologize for neglecting all of you
. So what's up with me. Well, I have lost a little over 100lbs so far. I've been stuck in the 220's for quite some time now so I think that I am at the point where I really have to start putting some effort into losing my weight now. I can't coast like I have been doing. Guess what, guess what?!?!?!?!
I signed up for a 5K run. I am running a 5K. That comes out to about 3.1 miles. I have been running off and on for about a month now. I can run 3 miles in about 45-50 minutes. I'm hoping to get it closer to 30 - 35 minutes. Anyway, that is going to be on the 27 of April.
I haven't taken any pictures because when I look in the mirror I still don't like what I see. It's amazing to me that even with all this weight gone I still see the same person I was before the weight came off. Weird!! I guess I'll have to add that to my list of things to work on - body image.
Other things to work on:
Eating, as always I need to increase my protein, be more consistent with my vitamins and not graze as much (which is so hard to do working at a school and around kids) However, I have learned to stay away from school lunches since they seem to make me sick more often than not.
The exercise thing is still inconsistent to but it averages out to 2-3 times per week. Obviously, this is going to have to change if I plan on decreasing my time to run the 5K.
Other issues that I have noticed is that Aunt Flo has changed some. She tends to bring all her crampy friends along which is usually a pain in my back. (If you get what I mean) I've never had that problem before but I'll get over it (in about a week).
Oh, yeah the boobie area!!! That's a place I was looking forward to seeing a decrease but low and behold...
those suckers haven't gone anywhere. The only thing that has changed is the width around the rib cage. I've gone from a 44 to a 36 and at this point I don't see that getting any smaller. But cup size has gone from a DDD to a freakin' I. Yes, family that is the letter I as in J, K, I ...can't believe it!! God has such a funny sense of humor, doesn't he. So if it isn't Aunt Flo ,it's the twin towers contributing to my aching back. I think it's all so funny though. Overall, I am extremely happy. I'm still wrapping my head sround the eating thing which I'm sure will be a lifelong battle but like most people having the surgery has been the best thing to happen to me. I appreciate the fact that I can enjoy jogging again. Sometimes when I'm running I feel like I can go forever. It's so exciting to be able to move without feeling so cumbersome with all that weight.
Finally:
My birthday is this weekend and I'm looking forward to this three day weekend. (Oh, didn't you know the 6th was a national holiday
, but you can celebrate it starting on Friday and it goes through Tuesday. You should check your calendar. )Goal weight at this point is 175. Trying to make 220 by April 20 and 200 by I don't know just yet for now let's just say June. Don't want to pressure myself. With that, I will bid you all adieu (or however you spell it) and talk to you in a few weeks.
Love to all of you
TNTMom
Damn, damn, damn...
Dec 25, 2007
Fell five pounds short of my 100 pound goal. But I am happy with my 95 lbs
. If I wanted, I could lose the five pounds before the end of December but why rush?!? Work has been kicking my butt, I'm still excercising about twice a week or so. I haven't been very good with my vitamins and protein because work has been kicking my butt BUT I know what I need to do to get better. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone or anyone who reads this and I hope that your New Year is great.
. If I wanted, I could lose the five pounds before the end of December but why rush?!? Work has been kicking my butt, I'm still excercising about twice a week or so. I haven't been very good with my vitamins and protein because work has been kicking my butt BUT I know what I need to do to get better. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone or anyone who reads this and I hope that your New Year is great.
Okay...now what?!?
Dec 02, 2007
So I have at least started exercising twice a week. I cannot exercise outside anymore because it's just too frickin' cold.
And speaking of cold. I know that me being overweight is not very good, however, since losing my weight I must say that I am truly missing my heating element (aka fat) as I seem to be cold all the damn time
. Going to bed in sweatpants and a sweatshirt with a scarf and hat is really bumming my husband out.
Just to bitch some more, I don't like food anymore. I don't get any pleasure from eating. So this is the part where I'm supposed to say "yeah" BUT now what I'm supposed to do. I feel so lost. Isn't that just sad??? What do other people do when it's the weekend and cold outside and you have no money? Please, somebody tell me something because I am losing my mind. I've been walking around here with an attitude because I don't know what to do with myself. Okay, well that's enough of my simple bitchin' I'm going to find something to do with myself.
Until next time.
And speaking of cold. I know that me being overweight is not very good, however, since losing my weight I must say that I am truly missing my heating element (aka fat) as I seem to be cold all the damn time
. Going to bed in sweatpants and a sweatshirt with a scarf and hat is really bumming my husband out. Just to bitch some more, I don't like food anymore. I don't get any pleasure from eating. So this is the part where I'm supposed to say "yeah" BUT now what I'm supposed to do. I feel so lost. Isn't that just sad??? What do other people do when it's the weekend and cold outside and you have no money? Please, somebody tell me something because I am losing my mind. I've been walking around here with an attitude because I don't know what to do with myself. Okay, well that's enough of my simple bitchin' I'm going to find something to do with myself.
Until next time.
I've fallen and I'm trying to get up...
Nov 10, 2007
And exercise, that is. I haven't exercised in about 3 weeks. I know that I need to exercise. I know that it is imperative for me to exercise but I am lacking the motivation to exercise. 
Help me get it back!! What do you do to get back into the exercise mode? It's cold outside, I'm tired of Billy (blanks that is) and my schedule is soooooo crazy hectic (I leave out the house @6:15am and don't get home until 7pm or later.) And I am sooooo tired at the end of the day all I want, check that, all I do is spend a little time with my kids then go up stairs crawl into my warm bed and vegetate. I need help and motivation. It's so bad that even my husband (who is also losing weight sans surgery) has stopped exercising, too. Did I say that I need help, I need motivation, I need to get off my duff and start moving. What do you do at times like these. Not to mention that I am still losing weight but at this particular time it is probably muscle mass and I have this cold that is lingering that could probably all be eliminated by exercising. And one more question...why does losing weight make you so darn cold all the time?
Okay, I'm finished whining. I will make an attempt to go and exercise today and make an exercise plan for the next three weeks. I'll come back and update you on my status.
If you haven't heard from me in three weeks get on my ass
because that might mean that I am too embarrased to write because I am still sitting around complaining.
Help me get it back!! What do you do to get back into the exercise mode? It's cold outside, I'm tired of Billy (blanks that is) and my schedule is soooooo crazy hectic (I leave out the house @6:15am and don't get home until 7pm or later.) And I am sooooo tired at the end of the day all I want, check that, all I do is spend a little time with my kids then go up stairs crawl into my warm bed and vegetate. I need help and motivation. It's so bad that even my husband (who is also losing weight sans surgery) has stopped exercising, too. Did I say that I need help, I need motivation, I need to get off my duff and start moving. What do you do at times like these. Not to mention that I am still losing weight but at this particular time it is probably muscle mass and I have this cold that is lingering that could probably all be eliminated by exercising. And one more question...why does losing weight make you so darn cold all the time?Okay, I'm finished whining. I will make an attempt to go and exercise today and make an exercise plan for the next three weeks. I'll come back and update you on my status.
If you haven't heard from me in three weeks get on my ass
because that might mean that I am too embarrased to write because I am still sitting around complaining.
I used to wonder why .....
Oct 05, 2007
A lot of people stop writing about their weight loss journey after they have surgery. I said to myself, "Self, I'm going to make sure that I keep up with my journaling even after the surgery." HA!!
As you can see, that was a big laugh. So I am going to try harder, I swear. (right hand up or is it the left). But I guess you stop writing because you start having and enjoying life. And who can complain about that.
Anywoo, (my brillant daughter tells me I spell it wrong but what does a 14 yr old know.) I finally got a teaching gig and it has really been occupying my time since I started after the school year began. But I truly love the school and the administration and get this, the kids, too. Not to mention the extra paycheck in the house. It's weird and wonderful how God works.
At present, I am down about 55 lbs. I exercise at least three times a week so that definitely helps out a great bit. I still need to work on my water intake. Some days are better than others. Okay most days could use a lot of work. But as far as food, I have become wussy-like in what I eat. I have noticed that I cannot eat my favorite vegetables anymore (broccoli or cauliflower). They just don't want to stay down but COOKED CARROTS of all things works. Now that's just nasty!!
I have been slow to introduce solid foods since I have been working. And I definitely follow the golden rule of not trying anything new outside of the house. Although I did break that at my daughters school open house and paid dearly for it.(See emoticon above.)
My goal as far as weight loss at this point is to lose about 4-5 lbs a week. I have been averaging around 3 but a loss is a loss and I will take it. I still think that I have the possibility of losing 100 lbs by Christmas. So as not to bore you with the mundane festivities of my life I will end here to say that you will hear from me again before the month is over. Peace
Under 300
Sep 05, 2007
Yeah, I have finally rid myself of the 300 pound club
. I am very excited. Now I need to incorporate more exercise into my weightloss and ...drumroll, please...I have moved on to pureed foods. It's so funny. My daughter sarcastically said, "wow, mom! You can eat baby food again. How exciting." And as true as it is, I am soooo happy to be able to add new foods to my diet. So officially I have lost 45 pounds (that includes what I lost before surgery.) Just posting my great news. Talk to you all later.
. I am very excited. Now I need to incorporate more exercise into my weightloss and ...drumroll, please...I have moved on to pureed foods. It's so funny. My daughter sarcastically said, "wow, mom! You can eat baby food again. How exciting." And as true as it is, I am soooo happy to be able to add new foods to my diet. So officially I have lost 45 pounds (that includes what I lost before surgery.) Just posting my great news. Talk to you all later.
Still working it out
Aug 31, 2007
Okay, so learning a lot more about my pouch and myself. Cannot chug water first thing in the morning like I used to. That is definitely a bad way to start a day. So I am learning how to take sips. Often.
Secondly, even though I was super extreme hugely obese I refused to eat food that were labeled sugar-free, low fat etc. only because of the extra chemicals that they put in them. I figured I was already fat why add the extra chemicals to my body to kill myself faster. Since I have had the surgery and I am regulated to the sugar free popsicles, puddings, jello's and that chemically induced stuff called Crystal Light I think my body is rebelling. At first I was okay with it but now when I drink the Crystal Light it taste like straight chemical going down my throat. The same with the jello and pudding. So I am keeping to regular water. I miss having salads and especially fruits.
Moving on, I can only tolerate at this point the Unjury protein. I think I had my first dumping episode with the nectar protein. Not a good experience. Kind of like being pregnant all over again and going through morning sickness. I believe I am going through a mourning process of missing foods. I miss the ability to chew my food. Sounds crazy doesn't it?
Third, I have to remind myself to eat throughout the day. I can remember, for the most part, to take my vitamins but the eating thing gets a bit hectic especially since I am still trying to get all my liquids in for the day. *mental note* I need to work on some sort of schedule.*mental note* Exercise is not as good as it should be. But I am working on that to. Got to stick to walking and light weights as TaiBo pretty much knocks me out for most of the day.
Okay, as far as other life issues, still don't have a job and that is truly bumming me out. We really need the money in the house and I would really like to put all the information that I have learned from school to work. I thought this teaching thing would be a cinch but apparently social studies teachers come a dime a dozen. (Apparently maybe even 25 for a nickel.) Any who, still doing the ole resume shuffle. I pray that something will come along very soon. Talk to you soon.
Secondly, even though I was super extreme hugely obese I refused to eat food that were labeled sugar-free, low fat etc. only because of the extra chemicals that they put in them. I figured I was already fat why add the extra chemicals to my body to kill myself faster. Since I have had the surgery and I am regulated to the sugar free popsicles, puddings, jello's and that chemically induced stuff called Crystal Light I think my body is rebelling. At first I was okay with it but now when I drink the Crystal Light it taste like straight chemical going down my throat. The same with the jello and pudding. So I am keeping to regular water. I miss having salads and especially fruits.
Moving on, I can only tolerate at this point the Unjury protein. I think I had my first dumping episode with the nectar protein. Not a good experience. Kind of like being pregnant all over again and going through morning sickness. I believe I am going through a mourning process of missing foods. I miss the ability to chew my food. Sounds crazy doesn't it?
Third, I have to remind myself to eat throughout the day. I can remember, for the most part, to take my vitamins but the eating thing gets a bit hectic especially since I am still trying to get all my liquids in for the day. *mental note* I need to work on some sort of schedule.*mental note* Exercise is not as good as it should be. But I am working on that to. Got to stick to walking and light weights as TaiBo pretty much knocks me out for most of the day.
Okay, as far as other life issues, still don't have a job and that is truly bumming me out. We really need the money in the house and I would really like to put all the information that I have learned from school to work. I thought this teaching thing would be a cinch but apparently social studies teachers come a dime a dozen. (Apparently maybe even 25 for a nickel.) Any who, still doing the ole resume shuffle. I pray that something will come along very soon. Talk to you soon.
2 weeks later
Aug 22, 2007
Well, I am two weeks out and doing ...well, I'm doing okay. I am having a hard time trying to get in all my fluids. So I have a few questions:
1,) Do you skip meals for fluids or do you just do what you can?
2.) Besides protein shakes and soups, what else can I eat that is considered a full liquid but not pureed (just yet). I am tired of soups and shakes. Surely there is more to full liquids than that and pudding.
3.) How do you get over "head hunger"? I think that I am feeding my kids all the foods that I can't eat and that is baaaaaaad.
Okay, that's all for now. Will write back later.
1,) Do you skip meals for fluids or do you just do what you can?
2.) Besides protein shakes and soups, what else can I eat that is considered a full liquid but not pureed (just yet). I am tired of soups and shakes. Surely there is more to full liquids than that and pudding.
3.) How do you get over "head hunger"? I think that I am feeding my kids all the foods that I can't eat and that is baaaaaaad.
Okay, that's all for now. Will write back later.
I'm Back and I'm...
Aug 11, 2007
bubbling with gas that seems to be having a party inside my intestines. Other than that I am okay a little achey I think because of the drain. My surgery went well. I believe the term is uneventful. And now I am so glad to be home. I will write more later. Take care all and thank you to those who kept me in your prayers.
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08/09/2007
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Jun 18, 2007
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