Company Christmas Party

Yesterday we had our Christmas Party. 

We went over to Homewood Suites where

we had H'ors doeurves and drinks.

There was imported cheeses, fruit, meats, dips,

grilled vegetables, sliders, and chicken quesadillas.

To drink there was Wine, Water, and Beer. 

Oh, and Hot Apple Cider.

 

I made a small plate of some of the veggies,

some guacamole dip, spinach artichoke dip, and

one chicken quesadilla.   I ate a little of each dip 

and had about three bites of my quesadilla, and I was full.

I wish I could have had a glass of wine, but knew better.

Instead, since I do not like water, I got a cup of Apple Cider,

until I realized Cider has sugar in it, and I was afraid I would

get too much and get sick.  So I only took a few sips.

 

The party was fun, but I must admit I felt a little awkward.

Everyone was all dressed up, drinking, relaxed, 

and having a great time.  I've never been great in social situations

anyways, unless it is with close  friends. 

And while I have lost some weight, I still have A LONG

way to go! But I did have several people comment that 

I was looking great, and they had noticed I had lost weight.

I guess with the wine and beer flowing, they lost some of 

their inhibitions and felt free to comment.

That was nice....

I look forward to next year,

when I have lost much more weight,

and I can really get dressed up...

Why Gastric Bypass

The decision to have Gastric Bypass wasn’t an easy one.

Years ago when I first considered Weight Loss Surgery,

I didn’t even want to consider Gastric Bypass, 

it was too invasive, too drastic.

I went to a Lap Band Seminar, 

and the doctor that hosted the seminar

(and ultimately performed my Lap Band procedure)

basically bashed the Gastric Bypass, 

pointing out all the negatives.

And at that time, it was not done by laparoscopy.

You were cut wide open to perform the operation.

And I admit, I didn’t take the time to research

 the procedure on my own.

After sitting through the lap band seminar

 and hearing how GREAT and SUCCESSFUL the Lap Band was, 

 It was a done deal.

But obviously, the procedure didn’t work for me...

Week 33 Weigh In

What a Stressful Week!!

Earlier in the week I was at 196.2

but when I weighed in yesterday 

I was back to 197. Ugh. 

I also started TOM this morning

so part of that is weight retention. 

Not a good week :(

Week 32 Weigh In-

Week 32 Weigh In

Things have been EXTREMELY hectic lately.

In fact, they were so hectic I COMPLETELY

forgot about weighing in on Sunday. 

and Monday.

My Grandfather is in the hospital 

and not doing well at all.

Cheer stuff has also kept me VERY busy.

I've been very preoccupied lately.

I finally remembered to weigh in this morning.

While I am not sure what my "official" weigh in

was on Sunday, this morning I was at 197.

Not a good loss.

But my ankles have been swelling lately

and I have not been getting all my water in.

I'm hoping for a better week this week.

Week 30 Weigh In

This week I weighed in at 200.2

That makes a 3 pound loss for the week

and a total loss of 78 pounds. 

What The Hell Was I Thinking?

So... I mentioned in an earlier post that 

I am the Head Coach for my daughters

Peewee Cheerleading Team. 

And I am really having fun with it. 

I've spent nearly every day choreographing

our Cheer Routine and making up 

arm motions to new Cheers.

Then I had my daughter record me

so that I could see how the arm motions 

of the new Cheer I made up looked like.

WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING!!?? 

I look HORRIBLE!!  

Yes...... I have lost 69 pounds. 

But HELLO!!!!

I still have 84 more to go!!!!

And I have to get up there in front 

of all the girls and the PARENTS

and teach this dance and cheers to the girls?

Oh dear......

 

I do not look as good as I feel.

Not even close!!!

I'm committed now. 

There is no backing out.

I will have to get up there in all my 

wiggly jiggly glory and teach

the dance and Cheers

to 24 girls while parents look on. 

Pray for me......

Week 25 Weigh In -

I lost 3 pounds this week.

That puts my Total 

Weight Loss at 69!

I've got 5 weeks to

lose 10 pounds in

order to meet my 

August 1st goal...

Which is to be in

ONEderland (below 200). 

Wish Me Luck!!!!

Week 22 Weigh In -

I finally have Internet again!!

The tech came out late yesterday and 

got it fixed.  Something about it not 

being grounded....

Last week I lost 1.6. 

Bringing the Total to 62.2

Not a big loss, but it is still a loss!

 

On Monday I had dropped another pound,

and on Tuesday another...... so this week's

weigh in is looking promising!

Fingers crossed it doesn't go up again :)

3X - 2X - XL

I was doing laundry today,

and while folding my husband's T-shirts

I suddenly got the urge to try one of his 

XL T-Shirts on, to see how close I am 

to being in an XL.  

IT FIT!!!!

I couldn't believe it!! 

When I first started Medifast

 I was in a size 3X!

I was still wearing some 2X 

clothes, but they were tight. 

 

And there I was wearing an 

XL

And it FIT!!! 

I didn't have to stretch it out

like I used to do my 2X shirts,

it just FIT!! 

 

It really made me realize how

far I have come.

 

And you better believe

I am STILL wearing that 

XL

T-shirt Now!! 

:)

Me In All My Wiggly Jiggly Glory -

I bit the bullet this morning

and Posted Pictures of me

here on the Blog. 

ugh.

I HATE them! 

My last photo taken I had

lost 20 pounds. 

My intention was to take

new photos every 4 weeks.

Somehow that didn't happen.

I do need to take pics again

because I have lost another 

20 pounds. Actually, 22.5.

Week 11 Weigh In -

Week 11 Weigh In was NOT great.

I didn't get much exercise in 

(mainly from being sick)

AND I started my Period.

I only lost half a pound.  

But.....

A .5lb loss is STILL a loss.

So I can't be TOO terribly upset.

I am hoping to do better this week.

Week 10 Weigh In -

I had the BEST Weigh In yesterday since my first week on this Diet!!!!

4 POUND LOSS !!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

THIS DIET ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

Snot, Sweat, and Cough

I finally got some exercise in today!!

WOOHOO!!!!

I'm still not 100% well, but for the first time in a week and half, I got in enough exercise to work up a sweat.   I did a little bit of Wii Fit, but I still get winded really easy, so didn't go as hard or long as I usually do.

Afterwards the kids wanted to play on the Wii.  My youngest daughter wanted me to do a Dance Workout Game with her.  How can I say No? 

I told her I would do as much as I could, but I was not feeling well, so wasn't sure how long I would last.

This new Dance Workout game is the GOLD'S GYM DANCE WORKOUT for the Wii.  

It was a lot of fun! I had never tried it before, so wasn't sure if it would be something I could do.  We both had fun, though.

You choose a personal trainer, add in your personal info, such as age, height, and weight, and then you have to answer two questions.  You have to choose what your main objective is, whether it is to lose weight, tone muscles, or become more physically fit, etc.  It also asks you to estimate on a scale from 1-5 how physically fit you feel you are right now.  It takes that information and develops a program for you.  I am starting out with a 3 day program.... I'll see how it goes.  

I selected my current physical level at a 1, but while I did work up a sweat in my workout, I think I could have been pushed a little bit harder.  I may have to change my level tomorrow and see what difference that makes.  

For now.......I'm going to bed, and I am hoping to be feeling more like myself tomorrow.  I will be SO glad when all this chest congestion, cough, and sinus pain/pressure is gone. 

Week 8 Weigh In-

Wow! I can't believe I have been dieting for 2 months now! 

I can't believe I have not cheated in those two months!! 

Since this was week 8, I not only weighed in today, 

but also did measurements. 

I am VERY happy to say that not only did I LOSE 3lbs this week (Yay!), 

I have also lost another 14.25 inches!! 

That makes 34.75 inches total lost since Jan. 3rd.

A Little Self-Exploration In The Shower

This morning, as I was taking a shower, I felt myself up.

And it felt good!

No.... Not like that! 

Get your mind out of the gutter! ; )

I was washing myself, and I noticed subtle differences in how my body felt,

So, I did a little exploring....

A little less in the stomach area.... slightly smaller boobs.......less in the butt....

The changes were small.

But THEY'RE THERE!!

I'm really looking forward to see what changes the next few months bring :)

Are You Flippin' Crazy!

My husband thinks that I should post pictures of myself on my blog. 

A photo journal of my progress along the way.  

And not just any pictures........  OH NO.  

Pictures of me wearing a Sports Bra and those tight ass short things they wear on the Biggest Loser!

IS HE FLIPPIN' CRAZY!? 

Does he really think I have the guts to let it all just hang out for the world to see?

I. Will. Not. Fail.

Tonight I watched another episode of Biggest Loser Couples.

What an inspiration these people are!! 

It is hard not to watch, and not want to jump up and start exercising...

I did not get a workout in today, and I'm kicking myself for it. 

It is SO easy to slip into bad habits.  If I let one day go, I might let another day go.....  

In my defense, the allergy medicine I took today knocked me out for most of the morning.  Even after waking I felt groggy. Then my cousin came over to visit and stayed until time to take my daughter to practice.  As soon as I got home, I put the kids to bed and started watching Biggest Loser, and then Parenthood. 

I SHOULD have came home and did my workout instead.  

I have both shows DVR'd so really there is no excuse.  

But isn't it SO EASY to make up excuses for ourselves? 

To find reasons why we CAN'T? 

Goodbye Fatty

I made it through my first Social Event (the baby shower) staying On Plan!

No Cheater here!!!

The cake looked delicious, and the M&M Cookie bars heavenly.... not to mention the sandwiches, punch, fruit bowl, and my Aunt's famous Pink Stuff.  

But I didn't eat any of it.  

NONE

And I didn't feel deprived!! 

I sat with everyone while they ate and chatted, and just enjoyed myself.  When the cake was being passed out, I politely declined.  When the woman passing the cake out tried to push the cake on me.... I politely declined.... again.  

Week 7 Weigh In -

I lost 2.5lbs this week. 

I MET MY FIRST GOAL!!

My First 25 pounds gone Forever!! 

And Just in time for Flip Flop Weather!! 

WOOHOO!!

Not sure when I will be able to get my reward,

but for right now, I'm content with knowing that it is coming.... :)

Baby Oh Baby!

Saturday is my cousin's Baby Shower.  

I already know there will be cake, punch, and M&M Cookies.  My mouth waters just thinking about it.  But I can NOT succumb and eat any! I weigh in on Sunday and I have worked TOO HARD this week to blow it one afternoon.  

Every day so far I have worked out on the Wii. Yesterday I really pushed myself and worked out longer than usual.  I was very hot and sweaty afterwards, but at the same time I felt SO GOOD!!  I have also been really careful on my condiment choices and Lean and Green Meals.  Mostly, I have eaten Egg Beaters for dinner every night.  Except yesterday when I made the soup.  

I'll just keep reminding myself tomorrow, while everyone is eating, on how good it will feel when I jump on the scale and see a loss. 

I feel really good about this week's weigh in.  I hope I won't be disappointed.