Week 31

 

WOW!  7.8 pounds lost this week!!!

 

I have so many victories this week...  both scale and non-scale related.  First off, 7.8 pounds in one week!  YES!!  My reset is absolutely working.  In 10 weeks I've managed to lose 20 pounds.  TEN WEEKS!  I thought I was stalling for a while but really my body was doing it's thing and catching up to where it needed to be. 

 

Second, look what happened yesterday! 

 

That's right...  I'm now down 101.8 pounds from my starting weight of 324.  100 POUNDS GONE!  As my friend Amy, says...  "let that sink in....  you've lost an entire me". 

My beautiful friend Amy...  or the 100 pounds I lost

And now for a Non-Scale victory...  I've had a crappy week at work so last night I did some retail therapy.  As always, I went to the plus size section.  but even the 1x's were looking too big.  So I went over to the misses...  and guess what fits?  SIZE XL!  I bought 3 shirts and they are all XL!  And, I bought a new bra and went down a band size!  I was so happy in the dressing room I started crying.  Someone actually knocked on the dressing room door to ask if I was alright!  ;-) 

This is one of the dresses I tried on.  I really liked it and it was super COMFY!  But, it was about an inch too short for my liking so back on the rack it went. 

I'm glad I didn't get it...  while getting ready this morning I noticed I have at least 3 black and white dresses.  Plus that cute shirt you see hanging up in the dressing room. 

So, that's about it for this week. 

Stats:
High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 222.2

Total Loss: 101.8 pounds!!!!

 

Until next week....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Week 30

.8 pounds lost. 

 

Or as I like to call it... my body is trying to eff with me.  As I told a friend the other day, I'm one good poop from being out of the 230's.  :-) 

 

So, Monday starts my liquid diet.  Before I get e-mails or messages telling me to do otherwise, I'll let you know now this is recommended by my doctor.  In the bariatric world, it's pretty common to do a "pouch reset" so to speak.  It helps jumpstart your body, gives you the protein and nutrients your body needs and you may not be getting for a number of reasons.  Only light exercise is recommended during this two week period so I have to stick with walking and yoga. 

 

I knew that the weight loss would slow down at some point.  It's frustrating that it's taken 7 weeks to get off 10 pounds.  I also know that I've been working out more intensely over the past two months and building muscle.  And the scale may slow down from that as well.  But, I've been allowing sugars back into my diet that shouldn't be there.  And that is one of the main reasons for this liquid diet. 

 

I'd really like to be at 100 pounds lost at the end of the two weeks.  The gives me two weeks to lost six pounds.  I think that's doable considering when I was on this for the two weeks before my surgery I lost 18 pounds. 

 

So, the next two weeks are going to be full of protein shakes, chicken broth, water, non starch-y vegetables and sugar free jello.  You're jealous, aren't you?  You should be.  LOL!!  If you bump into me Monday Tuesday or Wednesday of next week please accept my apologies in advance for my crabbiness. 

 

Stats: 

 

Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 230

Total Loss: 94

 

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Week 29

So, if you saw my Vlog last week you know I gained a pound in Week 28.  So this weeks weight puts me down 1.6 pounds. 

Stats:
Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 230.8

Total Loss: 93.2

 

I up'd my game this week working out.  I took a body sculpt class that I don't particularly like (only because it's hard, the instructor is great) but I know I need.  I also took a yoga class yesterday morning that I absolutely loved.  I felt completely relaxed and zen when I walked out of the studio.  Lastly, I took (well, one is tomorrow) 2 spin and sculpt classes.  I like this because I get a little bit of what I like and a little bit of what I need.  I also took two regular spin classes...  last night's kicked my butt!! 

 

I think I need to go back to basics with my diet.  I've been letting sweets sneak in the past week (a little too much) and I need to get that under control before it spirals into something else.  Basics for a bariatric patient means going back to a liquid diet for two weeks.  It's protein shakes, water, broth, non-starchy veggies, and sugar free jello.  If you've been following for a while - it's the same diet I did two weeks before my surgery.  The only problem with this is I can't work out (other than light cardio) for those two weeks.  I may be able to do a gentle yoga class and some walking in my neighborhood, but that's it.  So, I need to mentally prepare for this. 

 

That's about it for this week.  Until next week.... 

 

 

Week 27

1.6 pounds down!

 







I'm so close to being out of the 230's!  It wasn't all that long ago that I was excited to be in them!  I have an exciting weekend coming up...  On Sunday I'm walking a 5k with the girls daycare...  every year they raise money for the March for Dimes.  I'm borrowing a jogging stroller for Hannah to sit in and hopefully Zoey will walk it. 

 

I have another 5k coming up in a few weeks to benefit preeclampsia research.  I'm really excited about this one!  If anyone wants to join me - let me know!  It would be fun to have some company! 

 

That's about all I have for today...  I need to start writing blog ideas down during the week.  I think of something really great and then by the time Thursday or Friday comes around I totally forget! 

 

Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 231.4

Total Loss: 92.6

 

Until next week.... 

 

 

 

 

Week 26

 

2.4 pounds lost! 

 

I'm down 91 pounds! 

 

I surpassed my next goal of being under 235.  I officially weigh less than I did when I got married.  My next goal is 210. 

 

I recently found www.bari-fit.com.  For a nominal fee, they will look at your goals, activity, and foods and set your macros at a reasonable amount.  I'm pretty excited to get started!  The woman who owns the company has been through surgery herself.  She's overcome the hurtles and knows all about the bariatric world.  This is so reassuring to me! 

 

The spin studio I go to is participating in a bike race in the summer.  I'm thinking of participating in it.  I'd have to get a bike first so we'll see!  I haven't been on a bike in at least 20 years! 

 

Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 233

Total Loss: 91

 

Until next week.... 

 



 



Week 25

3.2 pounds gone! 

 

I had an appointment with my bariatric doctor on Tuesday.  He's so happy with my progress so far.  He said at this point it is all me losing the weight and no longer the sleeve doing the work for me.  So, that's exciting!  I told him about my love for spin and he's so proud of me!  He spins too so I told him he needs to come to a class with me.  What a hoot that would be! 

 

I've gotten some facebook messages over the past couple weeks asking about the surgery.  For anyone interested, I'll answer them here. 

 

1. Surgery is not for everyone.  Obviously do what you can to lose weight on your own first.  Don't follow any fad diets.  Clean eating and exercise are essential. 

2. No, the surgery was not easy.  I was in pain in the beginning.  There have been times where I've eaten too much of something and I've gotten sick.  This is NOT the easy way out.  I cannot stress that enough. 

3. It takes work.  Your body can only hold so much food at any given time.  You have to make sure those foods count.  Again, CLEAN eating.  Good fats, carbs and high protein.  Do not use the fat free stuff.  Don't go no-carb.  Your body needs both of these to burn the fat your body.  Drink your liquids.  It's so very important after this surgery to stay hydrated.  So many people I know have gone back to the hospital for dehydration.  It's hard to get all of your water in right after surgery but you have to do the best you can. 

4. Will you lose weight without working out?  Sure.  But you will lose it faster and KEEP IT OFF easier if you workout.  This is the only way you will tone as well.  I'm not saying you have to spin like I do.  Lift weights, go to the mall to walk around, walk in your neighborhood, find a treadmill on craigslist.  DO SOMETHING to MOVE! 

 

 

 

I may sound like a broken record because I have said this before.  It's important though.  It's the only way to be successful.  Regain is a very real thing.  When you hit maintenance you have to leave yourself a few pound variance.  You have to continue to work to keep it off. 

 

Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Today's Weight: 235.4

Total Loss: 88.6

 

Until next week.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Week 24

2 POUNDS GONE!

 

I have my 6 month post surgery check-up on Tuesday.  I'm kind of excited about it.  It's always nice to check in with my doctor and the PA.  I need to touch base with the nutritionist to see what my caloric intake should be at this point. 

 

I've been trying more and more to keep active.  Whether it's spinning, walking or running at the park with the kids...  it all counts!  Last week we took the kids to the park for a while.  We played on the seesaw for quite some time.  I didn't think anything of it that day but the next day...  WOAH!  My inner thighs were ON FIRE!  I was walking like I just got off a horse for two days! 

 

I was talking to a friend yesterday on my walk.  We were talking about the skin issues that some people have after this surgery.  If you don't tone, you're going to have loose, sagging skin...  no question about it.  Now, I presume I'm going to have a pooch of some sort still just from the two C-sections I had.  But if I keep up with the exercise, I'm hoping the loose skin will be kept to a minimum. 

 

Stats:

High Weight: 324

Starting Weight: 318

Surgery Weight: 300

Current Weight: 238.6

Total Lost: 85.4! 

 

 

Until next week....