Commencing Operation Goal Weight

03 May 2011 2 Comments

by goldeygrad97 in Goals, Looking at myself, Post Op, Stalls Suck Tags: , , , , , , ,

Alright Body.  I know you are loving hanging on to this weight.  I also know that as I get closer to my GW (175 per the surgeon) that you are stubborn and don’t wanna let go.  I also know that it is partly Mouth and Brain’s fault because they let things slip through they shouldn’t.

So, as of yesterday, we have launched Operation Goal Weight.  Time to kick it.  I know we have to be careful with the exercise right now (hello stupid knees – looking at a 2nd knee surgery in the near future) but we sure as hell can control what goes into the pouch. 

So, it’s back to weighing and measuring.  It’s back to watching our fat grams (ahem, instead of just watching them go into the mouth).  It’s time to up the water, condense the protein, and get our ass in gear to get to that finish line.  I’m not looking for a sprint here, but I sure am looking for some forward movement.  Time to break this stall.  Time to break through.  Time to move our ass and shrink.

We’re 18 months out now.  Holy crap on a cracker when did that happen?  18 months.  And we’re bouncing around 187 to 190 like it’s our freaking job.  It’s time for a new job body.  So let’s put it in motion.  Let’s do what we know we’re supposed to do.  Limit those carbs!  Up that protein!  Get rid of that extra fat servings!  Stop that snacking!!!

We have vacation coming up Body.  And I fully expect that you don’t fall down on the job.  Yes, we’ll be unable to control about 50% of the food environment, but of the 50% we can control, let’s make sure we do it up good.  No greasey potatos at Aunt Fabby’s!  No sour cream and guac with that wonderful mexican food!  No fried chicken!  No tamales (did I just say that?).  No! NO! NO! 

Let’s do it.  We have until November 11th.  That’s right – November 11th.  Let’s shake it like a polaroid picture!!!

I’m Doing It Again!

30 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Goals, It's All About Me Tags: , ,

Please sponsor me for the 2011 March of Dimes Walk for Babies! This year, because of the issues I’m having with my knee, I’m only doing the 2.5 mile walk as opposed to the 6.4 mile walk, but I still need sponsors!

Thanks!!

W00T! Aw Yeah Baby! I’m at the Grown Up Table Now!

28 Feb 2011 1 Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Goals, Looking at myself, Non-Scale Victories, Post Op Tags: , , , , , , ,

It was always my dream to own a trenchcoat.  A gorgeous, camel colored trenchcoat.  I think they are classic and sophisticated looking.  And for years, they didn’t make them in my size, and if they did, they were not flattering – it looked more like a big ass camel colored tent.

So, last fall, I decided that I was going to reward myself with one for the spring.  I ordered a lovely trenchcoat, size 14, from Chadwicks.  It came shortly and it was beautiful.  Gorgeous.  And too small last fall.  But that’s ok – it was a spring coat.

And my body has changed in six months.  I’ve lost body fat and inches, even if the pounds have been creeping off slowly. 

Besides, it’s a Spring Coat.  Meant for warmer weather.  Which we have not had.  Until this weekend.  It is supposed to be nearly 70 degrees today before I leave work, and it was nearly 50 this morning.  Now, I had tried the coat on a few times this winter, just to see….but it was always a bit tight and kind of gaping a the buttons.  No pretty.

But this morning, I crossed my fingers and thought, “What the hell?”  And I put my beautiful camel colored trenchcoat on.

And it fit!!!!

Size 14!!!  A REGULAR size 14.  Not a plus sized 14.  REGULAR.  From a shop that runs small!! (I can wear some 14s already…but my coat…my beautiful coveted coat…well, I knew it was going to run small because Chadwicks does).  And it looks great.  And I felt grown up.  Now, I know that sounds funny coming from a 38 year old woman who has 8 grandkids…but I felt like a grown up. 

You see, when you are fat, you feel like you are perpetually dining at the kids table.  A metaphore so to speak.  As if to say, I want all those pretty grown up sophisticated things, but they don’t fit, and therefore I have to settle for wearing clothes that look as if they were designed for a 70 year old woman to wear on a cruise, or items that were made by Tessie the Tent Maker.  The constant wearing of clothing from the Kid’s Table.

But today, baby, I graduated to the grown up table.

In a beautiful, gorgeous, sophisticated, glamorous, Audry Hepburn style camel colored trench coat.

And because of that, I rock.

Pictures tonight, when my hubby can take ‘em!  I actually woke him up this morning before work just to tell him my coat fit.  Yay!

B is for Bootcamp, Biggest Loser, and Blue Shake Weight

04 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Exercise, Goals Tags: ,

Time to keep it rolling!!!

Sparkpeople is running a 28 day bootcamp challenge, and yours truly joined.  You basically commit to tracking your food and logging 50 minutes per day of exercise.  So far so good.  I’ve logged everything, and done my workouts.  Today was day 2.

Yesterday I did the three mile walk away the pounds with weights – it’s a good workout and I shelved it for so long.  I’ve been enjoying it since I’ve pulled it back out.  I went on half.com yesterday and ordered some more DVDs from Leslie Sansone.

Today, I did the 30 minutes Biggest Loser total body workout.  OMG I’m so sore.  That workout really challenges me, even now.   I love when a workout makes me sore though – it’s a good sore, and it really gets me motivated.

And, yesterday, I went to Wallyworld to get some new sports bras.  I’ve been using the same ones since I was 321 pounds, so needless to say, the support wasn’t exactly there anymore.  I got 38s (yay!) and really like the support they give me.  Plus it was a 3 pack for 10 bucks baby.  I also got a new t-shirt from Danskin for $5 and some workout shorts for $7.  Both in size large!  Can I get a W00T?  Oh yeah!  Thing is, the weight isn’t coming off, but the sizes are getting smaller, so I’m hoping when I go back to the surgeon in February that my body fat is under 40%. 

Walmart also had the shake weights on sale for $19.99!  I decided to get myself one because my upper arms are horribly flabby with extra skin.  I know that the shake weight won’t fix it, but if I can bulk up my triceps and biceps, maybe it won’t look SOOOO bad.  And that DVD is definitely a workout – it’s only six minutes, but my arms are totally feeling it this morning!

So, goals for this month:

  • Complete 28 day bootcamp
  • Get under 40% body fat
  • Get under 190

9 Month Surgical Follow Up

18 Aug 2010 1 Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Bariatric Surgery, Exercise, Food, Goals, Post Op, Surgiversaries Tags: , , , , , , ,

Yesterday I had my nine month (and one week) surgical follow up at Upper Chesapeake Bariatrics.  I met with the exercise specialist, my nutritionist and the behavioral therapist, and I briefly saw my surgeon who was in the office yesterday seeing new post ops.  He gave me a big hug.  Lord I love that man.

So, things I’m doing right:

  1. protein – I’m getting in at least 60g. per day even though my surgeon’s office doesn’t give me a “goal”
  2. fluids – I always hit at least 64oz of fluids per day, if not more
  3. portion control – I’m keeping my meals generally between 3/4 of a cup and 1 1/4 c depending on the density of my protein
  4. pictoral history of my weightloss – I’ve been keeping a scrap book of my journey from two days prior to my surgery, and then updating the pictures on the 10th of every month.  In the scrapbook, I’m tracking not only my pictures, but what goals I’ve accomplished on a monthly basis.  They are thrilled with this and are going to suggest it to their other patients.  Look at me, a role model!

Things I need to work on:

  1. Exercise – time to get serious about it – 1/2 hour per day of cardio and 3 days per week of strength training (upper body, rest, lower body, rest, abs).  I need to add weights to my routine to kick start my metabolism.  They believe this is why I have stalled out so long lately.  Although they are thrilled with my weight loss, they told me that I need to build my muscle mass at this point to KEEP LOSING.  In my head I knew that – the motivation, though, wasn’t there until they measured my body fat percentage – 41%.  My goal is 35%.
  2. Snacking – stop it.  I find myself grazing and even though its on good things (fruits and veggies) I need to cut it out.  3 meals per day, period.
  3. Food diaries – I am to start journaling my food – time eaten, what eaten, and how was I feeling.  I have to fax them to the behavioral therapist on a weekly basis.  The idea behind it is for me to identify what is causing me to snack, and then on top of that, to give myself accountability to maintain portion control and maybe, if I have to write down everything, I’ll realize that I’m not actually hungry.  Good points, all of them.
  4. Adding in one protein shake per day – I’d gotten away from this, but it really will up my protein after a workout.

And so, my goals for my next appointment are to:

  1. Body fat percentage under 40%
  2. weight under 200 lbs

Easy enough…right?  The thing is, I have to recognize that this ISN’T easy.  The honeymoon is over, and this is when the real work begins.

Pound for Pound Challenge – Done!

21 May 2010 2 Comments

by goldeygrad97 in Goals Tags: , ,

As of today I’ve reached my 50 pound goal for the Pound for Pound challenge!  That’s 50 pounds of food they’ll donate to the Maryland Food Bank for all my hard work.  Last year I didn’t make my pledge, but this year, I did, and I feel so accomplished!

I Work My Goal Dress To Work Yesterday!

15 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment

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Two Milestones in Two Days!

08 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Goals Tags: ,

So, when my stalls break, they really break.  This morning my scale and my Wii both said I was down to 230.  So…I’m now more half way to goal from my highest weight.  I have lost more than I have to lose.  Yay!

Next goal is 221 – 9 pounds away.  That will be 100 pounds gone.

A Significant Day

07 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Bariatric Surgery, Goals, Obesity Tags: , , ,

So, the stall broke this morning, and I officially weighed in at 232 pounds.

232 is a significant number for me.  Eight years ago, when I was on phentermene, I got down to 233 pounds.  My lowest weight ever as an adult.  And today, I broke that.  232.

232 is also significant because it means I am now merely obese, and no longer morbidly obese.  My BMI is under 40 for the first time that I can EVER remember.  I have a long way to go before I break out of the obese category, but as of today, according to my surgeon’s guidelines, I would not qualify for weight loss surgery.

My RNY has literally given me my life back.

Milestones

06 Mar 2010 Leave a Comment

by goldeygrad97 in Goals Tags: , ,

So, I hit some pretty big ones this week -

First – I broke into the 230s…I haven’t been in the 230s since 2002.  Eight years.  My next goal is a mere 6 pounds away – to be 232.  My lowest weight on Phen-Fen was 233.  

Second – I’m half way to my Pound for Pound Challenge Goal of 50 pounds by June.  I’ve lost 25, now I’m 25 away.  Yay!

Third – I fit into size 20 jeans this week.  Size 20.  Two – Zero.  Not 30, but 20.  Yay.

Fourth – I now have less than 100 p0undsn to lose to make my goal weight.

Last – No polyps – my colonoscopy was clean!

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