Jennifer C.
November in Review
Dec 02, 2007
So, I just did my measurements for month 5. I lost a total of 8.25 inches last month and 9 pounds! That is a total of 39 inches and 64 pounds...Not too bad. If I could keep this pace I could be at goal in 5 more months, but I think it slows down more, so it will probably be longer. I do feel better and I do have more energy. Yesterday, I was up early, decorated the outside of the house for Christmas, bathed the dogs and did laundry on top of taking care of the rest of the house! Previously it would have been one of those things on a lazy Sunday for me. It does make me feel better about myself and I feel like I am starting to look better too. I wish this darn muffin top would start to shrink more rapidly!! No matter what pants I put on, too big or just fitting, the darn thing is just there. GO AWAY!! If you are reading this, stop and let me know how you are doing!! I love to get updates on everyone!
SIZE 10?????
Nov 24, 2007
That's right...I went to Old Navy yesterday and bought some jeans that I figured I'd get into soon and they fit and they are a size 10!! Yeah. The scale hasn't been moving much lately, as a matter of fact this past week the scale didn't move at all, so I guess maybe the inches are. I wish this dun-lap belly would start to shrink more. I've got so much muffin top it ain't funny, but that has always been there and is there no matter what size jeans I wear. I was so excited to buy those jeans, I bought two pairs!! I'll weigh in again on Monday and see where I stand. I didn't do too bad at Thanksgiving. I had a few things that I shouldn't but got right back on it for the next "meal" and even had a protein shake! I'm committed to this and see that I have to work at it and that the pounds are going to be slower moving now. I did go for some walks over the last few days and I haven't been doing that. I would love to stay in that routine. I am going to try, but no promises are being made, you hear me? More later...
This weeks weigh in....
Nov 12, 2007
Ok, so this week I weighed in and it says 183, that is one pound down from last week. I'm getting scared that the weight loss is tapering off. I guess we will see where I am next week. I am pushing the 100 grams of protein in. Maybe it will all catch up. It seems like my hair loss isn't as heavy as it was, but maybe it is just my imagination since getting it cut. I feel good and can fit in a Juniors 11 and an 18/20 shirt is a little big on me, so I feel like I am looking much better. Yeah me!
October in review.....
Nov 01, 2007
So, I weighed today and I weigh 187. I did my measurements and only lost 3.25 inches this month. It really feels like more though. I lost an inch and a half in my waist, though. So for the whole month of October, I have lost 8 pounds this past month. I guess as long as it stays steady I can't complain, but I would love for it to be a little more each week.
A Little Stand Still?
Oct 30, 2007
Well, as promised, I am writing about my weigh in this week. I lost 0 pounds this last week. I'm ok with that, but I really hope it doesn't carry on for long. I got my lab results from my 3 month followup last week (its actually closer to 4 but whatever) and my nut said that my protein level is a little low and increased my daily goal to 100 grams a day!! OMG! That is a lot, but I did it yesterday and today and I will just have to make sure that I am doing it everyday. She also said my iron was on the way down, so I will have to take some iron for about 3 weeks she said to bump it up out of the almost low area. It's not too bad getting in the protein, it just makes me actually eat about every 2 hours and really think about the quality of the food I'm eating. On to another note, I went for a 3.3 mile walk on Sunday with my hubby and we really enjoyed it. I've been working out on my exercise ball and with my weights too. Doing some crunches. Hopefully when I do my weight and measurments on Thursday, it will have at least gone down by a pound or two. We shall see....
Just over halfway!
Oct 22, 2007
Yeah!! I weighed today and hit 188. That puts me one pound over half way to my goal! I am so glad to be losing this weight at a steady rate! I can only hope that it continues. I have been out of town since Wednesday afternoon and ate a few things I shouldn't and still lost, which is amazing, I've never been able to do that before! So, this puts me down a total of 55 pounds!
2 more pounds!!!!
Oct 14, 2007
Yep, that's right. OMG 2 more pounds to go and I will be exactly half way to my goal! It doesn't feel like I am losing that much, but to know that I am 3 and a half months out and half way to my goal makes me feel pretty good. I weighed again today, as it is Monday and that is "weigh day" and I am down 3 more pounds from last week. Yeah! I went to Walmart yesterday and tried on some jeans and the 12s still fit best. I got a pair of 10s on, but buttoning them was a task! I left them at the store and figured I might go back in a month or so and see again if they fit any better. That's it for now. Until next time....
1 more pound
Oct 08, 2007
Ok, so today is Monday, that is weigh day for me. I try to do it only on Mondays, but if I do slip, and believe me I do, then I only "count" the weight showing on Mondays. So I am down a pound this week. I guess that is ok, since I have had my period since Thursday. It has been a doozie too. If this is TMI, you may want to stop reading here. I have been having a hell of a time with this since the surgery. It is usually on time and only lasts 5 or 6 days, but in the middle of that it is so heavy, I mean flooding! I didn't make it to the toilet the other morning before it was running down my legs. That was when I first woke up, so what a way to get started right? That sucks! I hope once I get further out, that this will calm down and I won't keep having this issue. If there is anyone reading this, and you experience this then let me know. So that makes my total 49 pounds since the beginning of this journey and 43 since my surgery date. I am super psyched about that! I also wore my size 12 Old Navy jeans today and by the end of the day today, I needed a belt! Get out! OMG!!
September in Pounds and Inches
Oct 01, 2007
So, I weighed and Measured today, as tomorrow is my 3 month surgeversary.
I am down to 195, which equals, 42 pounds since surgery and 48 since the start of this. I have lost 9 inches since last month, for a total 27 inches in 3 months! Not too shabby! It would have been another inch or so, but somehow my calves have grown since last month, maybe that is exercise changing their shape! Until later.....
I am down to 195, which equals, 42 pounds since surgery and 48 since the start of this. I have lost 9 inches since last month, for a total 27 inches in 3 months! Not too shabby! It would have been another inch or so, but somehow my calves have grown since last month, maybe that is exercise changing their shape! Until later.....
Things are good!
Sep 30, 2007
Things are going good. I keep seeing 199 or less. Tomorow is my weigh in day, so we will go with the official weight then. This weekend has been a rough one. Our daughter turned 7 yesterday. So that means party. It meant party at Chuck E. Cheese! I had the topping off of half a slice of pizza, I also had the chicken, cheese and marinara from a ciabatta sandwich. I couldn't eat all of it so I brought it home with me and had it today for dinner! Not too bad! I also had ONE bite of pizza!! Believe that! Today, I took her to Target to return some jeans that were too big and she bought herself a Double Chocolate Chip Creme Frappacino and yes I had to taste it to make sure there was no coffee in it. I not only tasted it but continued to drink about 1/4 of it!! OMG. I did not dump, feel sick or anything! That is good and bad! Maybe I didn't overdo it, so that is why or else I just don't dump. Who knows. I'm glad I had the will power to stop myself. I could have done so much worse! I am back on track now and working to get my protein in. I even went and bought myself an exercise ball and weighted medicine ball to work out with. My arms are already sore from just playing around with the weighted ball. Maybe this will help me drop some more weight, more quickly!!
About Me
Scott AFB, IL
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Surgery
07/02/2007
Surgery Date
Oct 17, 2005
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Before & After
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Here I am trying out a new hair color
230lbs
8.5 months out -90 pounds
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