Monday weigh in - it's that time again

Kathy-
Here's to obesity
Only at this website would that be taken in the correct context.  lol.

Had a good weekend.  Went to listen to my stepfather's band on Saturday and had friends over for cards on Sunday.  The scale, however, has sucked the last 3 weeks.  I've lost 2 lbs in 3 weeks.  Only 7 in the last month.  That's less than half of any month previous.  My 6 month check up is Wednesday and I'm so disgusted.  I"m seeing old eating behaviors wanting to pop back in.  I did pick up a book Kix mentioned (can't remember title right now) and need to start reading that.   Anyway, enuf b*^&^ing.  Here are the numbers.

Hi - 406
Surgery - 374
LW - 275
TW - 273

-Dawn

I went through a rough months 6-8.  I think I only saw around 24 pounds during those three months.  It was really frustrating.  But I didn't change my eating habits and kept on exercising and just this month, I've lost 14 pounds so, please don't alter your plan.  You are too early out for that.  Follow the rules your doc set out for you and it will start up again.

My scale didn't budge this week.  It made me mad and I got lax about journaling my food, which in turn led me to eat mass quanitities of carbs over the weekend.  Oy.

I'm back on track, though, mainly because I feel bloated from the carbs.  Journaling my food seems to keep me honest, so after two days of no journaling, I'm back on track with that as well.

Beginning weight: 530 lb
Surgery weight: 407 lb
Last week: 220 lb
This week: 220 lb.

Kix

I have logged my food consistently for 2 weeks straight.  It keeps me on my toes.  I love the daily plate.  You know what to do and always make the adjustments!

I'M BACK!!  I've missed you guys!  A 10 day vacation scared the dickens outta me, but lo & behold, when I got home, the scale only said UP 1/2 lb.  I did alot of swimming , walking the beach and water exercise in the pool, not to mention other recreational romantic activity!  LOL  There was no scale where we were (Marco Island FL) and I thought I'd go crazy but I put it out of my mind & tried to make proper food choices 95% of the time.  I see the results here of all of you who have had a great week and I am soooooooo happy for all of your accomplishments. It makes my heart smile! We got home on the evening of Aug 12th and my daughter just gor married on the 16th (this past Sat) Luckily I was all ready before we left as I did her complete wedding of flowers, corsages, alter arrangements, her veil etc. It took me weeks to finish but I got it all done 2 days before we left for vacation!  I'm glad to be home and back on the boards.  HUGS to all!   Jeanine

Starting Weight:  284
Surgery Weight:  252
Last Weigh In:  168
Today's Weight : 163 1/2

Jeannie, welcome back.  It sounds like you had a wonderful vacation and I'm jealous!  I didn't get a vacation last year because of the surgery, but I can't wait until my NYC trip.  You were a busy girl with that wedding.  I'll bet it was beautiful. I didn't know you were crafty.  You have to post some pics when you get time.

Thank you...yes I will post some photos soon as I get some time . Vacations are wonderful.....until you have to come back to the real world! LOL I have been doing silk floral weddings & headpieces for many years. Its my hobby. Everyone tells me I should advertise and do it more, but its very time consuming with much intricate detail...especially the bride's veil. On Karyn's, I put individual rhinestones all over it. It was gorgeous!  HUGS  Jeanine

Consult: 368
Surgery day: 300
Last week: 171
This week: 169.2

It was a gorgeous weekend here, and I spent both days out in the sun. Pruning my garden, mowing the lawn, clearing brush and general maintenance. It always looks so nice when I'm done. But it gave me a good workout and I gave alot of sweat equity.

So heres my numbers for the week. Much better than last week.

Beginning weight:  330
Surgery weight:  316
Last week:  287
This week:  282      Down 5.0

Don't you just love the extra energy you have now?  It's one of the greatest benefits of the surgery in my opinion.  It gives you confidence and you just flat out do more, which burns more calories.  Awesome!