Monday Morning Weigh In

GOOD GRIEF woman! How much do you think your poor tummy/ digestive tract can stand?  No wonder it's giving you fits.  YIKES!  I hope that things settle down with it soon.  I have to have one of those horrible things coming up here soon and am dreading how it's going to make me feel. I hope you feel better soon, sweetie!  

Hugs, Me 

Surgery Weight:244
Last week weight: 164
Today's weight: 161.5

Goal weight: 155
7 pounds to go

WOOHOO! Seven lbs to go, I'm almost at that point too and it's getting hard to get those last few lbs off!  Good Luck!  And I am going to  be chasing you with those last few pounds!!! 

Hugs, Mari

Highest Weight: 226
Surgery Weight: 220
Two weeks ago: 120
Today's Weight: 118.5
Total Weight Loss: 107.5

Trying to do better this week.

Lisa D. Mtz.

You are doing great!  You just have to remember ---  when was the last time you saw less than 125 lbs????? and you've done it in such a short amount of time.  This is one of the things that I tell myself when I think I am NOT doing well on my journey.  What we have done and accomplished is AMAZING girl!  Celebrate it!!!!

Hugs, Mari

Highest/surgery:  263

Last week:  177

Today:  177

Loss for the week:  0

Total loss:  -86

I think I know why I'm hitting a stall.  It's got to be the peanut butter.  I LOVE peanut butter and it is way too easy to use it as my lunch, mid-morning snack, and mid-afternoon snack at work.  It's filling, it's protein, and I enjoy it.  But it's also fattening and a slider food.  I need to find a good, convenient, non-refrigerated protein alternative (other than protein bars, which are too sweet to be appealing all the time).

What do you guys eat at your desks at work?  Does beef jerky tear up your pouch?  I've been scared to try it, but maybe I should.

I do eat beef jerky (small amounts of it) but I try to eat the nuggets, they seem to be easier on the tummy. I hit a stall at about the stage you're at and it frustrated me to no end.  We all hit them and at similar stages in our journey, just stick to protein and water, protein and water. It'll help you push through it.  Thanks for your wonderful words to me, I am very touched and am glad that somehow I was encouraging for you and to you.  I have had folks who have been there for me, so yes, it is paying it forward. I hope that you are planning on coming to conference in September. It's a great opportunity to get to meet all the faces you see here every day.  I am coming from AL, just to see all my TX peeps and I hope that you are one of those I get to meet!

Hugs, Mari

Highest Weight: 294
Surgery Weight: 260
Last week:  157.8
Today's Weight: 159.8

^ 2 lbs but still .2 below goal.  I think I'm a little water logged too.  I'm not sweating the small stuff.  Going with the flow, doing what I know is right (most of the time) and see where we go from here.

One year follow up with surgeon is Friday.  Will see what the good Dr. Meyers has to say - keep on the losing path or begin maintenance.  I've already lost more than he expected I would, so I'm really anxious to see him and get his opinion.

Hey Pretty Lady!!! You have done so wonderful, and look so great!  Dr. Robert hasn't given me any limits or goals or any of those kinds of things.  I guess that he is going to let me(?) decide where to stop???  Dunno!  Can't wait to see you in September! 

Hugs, Mari

 Thanks Mari.....I am glad life is returning to somewhat normal too and I really can't wait to see you again too !!!!


Hugs  and blessings ~~~ Vivian