January 2004 Roll Call

Well, it is no longer January but January 27th was my three month anniversary. I began at 251 lbs. I am 5 ft. tall. I have lost between 58 and 60 lbs as of today. I have lost 8 inches in my waist! Two inches in my calves, two inches in my thighs, 6 inches in my chest, three inches in my hips. I have gone from a tight 22 to a comfortable 16. I have no problems with dumping, stay away from beef in any form, eat mostly turkey, fish, cheese, and chicken for protein, and am able to eat salads and fruit. I do eat complex carbs such as brown rice, tortillas, and occasionally a piece of bagel or bread. I think my diet is pretty healthy. I wouldn't feel good about eating only protein. I walk between 40 minutes to an hour, swim at least 20 laps, or work out for an hour on the treadmill and eliptical machine at Shapes, most days. I do some weights two to three times a week. And I do a kickboxing class one to two times per week. That is my biggest workout of the week! I began a class at the University in town and am so pleased to be able to walk from one side of the campus to the other before and after class. Takes me about 15 to 20 minutes each way. The last time I took a class, I could barely make it in the building from the parking lot out front. What a difference! I was on two different antidepressants, and am now taking none, and I no longer take reflux meds. I go see my surgeon for a follow up appointment on March 1st and am anxious to see how they view my progress. I feel great and blessed!

OK Sorry I am a little late with the roll call it is Feb 5 but I have to tell ya. I am down 70 pounds!!!!... This was the best thing I could of done. I find that I am still losing from 5 to 7 pounds a week when I drink 60 to 80 oz of water every day. To tell you th truth I do not get that many calories in I am only getting about 600 to 750 a day because I drink all tha****er. The doctor hasn't really asked how many calories so I haven't told him all he is worried about is Protein. which I do not get as much as I should but I am getting better at it. Tell me has anyone else been losing their hair I started taking special vitamins for my hair in hope that it stops falling out. PLease replay to this post and let me know if you have heard any ideas about hair loss