Deannah925
Obese!!! yippy
Aug 24, 2008
Well, I am no longer morbidly obese. My BMI is 39 and I am just obese now! I am thrilled. Seems silly to be happy to be obese huh? I am down 80 lbs as of this am and I feel amazing. Yesterday I went to see my nieces and nephews and I played with them. Picked them up, swung them around and even made special treats for a tea party (chocolate dipped strawberries and pretzels) They helped me make them and we had so much fun. I wasn't even tired. It is amazing how great I feel. I am now in a 14-16 top and 18 bottoms. I started at 26-28 everything, and they were very tight. The sizes seem to be dropping faster now. I was in a 22 forever (okay about 1.5 months) and then I went to a 20 and they got too big so quick. Now the 18's are perfect on the bottom and the 14-16 is perfect for the top. Don't wanna buy too much though cause they won't fit long!! I will no longer have to shop at Lane Bryant!!!!!!! 
Thank you Jesus for your many blessings!!
Thank you Jesus for your many blessings!!
Back from vacation
Aug 17, 2008
I'm back from my 16 day vacation. Went over 4500 miles in two weeks. I am exhausted, but I had a blast. Been very lazy today. I exercised a lot on my trip, went to curves with my cousin, went for long walks and swam. I did not feel like I ate that well. Got a huge chip fetish going on and I can officially say that I am sick of carbs. Still managed to lose 6 lbs. My clothes are getting too loose again. May need to try another size. Tomorrow is back to work and back to the gym. I want to be down 85 lbs by my 5 month anniversary.
4 month anniversary
Jul 27, 2008
It has been 4 months today since I had my surgery!! Time is flying by and the weight continues to come off. I did not really want to write anything today as I have not been following the program for the last week. I have been eating mostly carbs (the bad ones) and hardly drinking any water. I also have not exercised since last week. Been so lazy and not caring at all. I know I need to stop as I am defeating all the good habits I had already established. Tomorrow is a new day and since I am leaving on vacation in less than a week and I want to start off right.
On a more positive note. I am done 72 lbs and feeling amazing. I painted my toe nails today with ease. I am still thrilled that I had my surgery and look forward to losing another 72 lbs!!!
On a more positive note. I am done 72 lbs and feeling amazing. I painted my toe nails today with ease. I am still thrilled that I had my surgery and look forward to losing another 72 lbs!!!
Happy Day!
Jul 18, 2008
Two great victories today!!! #1. made my 70lbs lost goal in less than 4 months. #2. I am officially under 250 lbs. Weighed in today at 249. Haven't weighed under 250 since 2001. I have also figured out that I have lost 41% of my excess weight. Very Happy day for me!!
Broke Stall # 3
Jul 11, 2008
Finally broke my thrid stall. Hadn't lost since June 25th. That is 15 days without a loss. yikes. Lost 1 lb yesterday and another 2 this am. Did water aerobics last night. What fun. Very refreshing and it got my heart rate up. Also have sore legs this am from all the jumping. Love it. Gonna have to sign up to take it a few times a week.
Also, New NSV. On Tuesday we had a meeting at work and I was actually able to cross my legs. i haven't tried that in years and it was actually comfortable. Too cool!!
Also, New NSV. On Tuesday we had a meeting at work and I was actually able to cross my legs. i haven't tried that in years and it was actually comfortable. Too cool!!
Rogue Week
Jul 06, 2008
Well, I had a rough week. Did not follow the program and did not exercise for 5 days straight. Ate TONS of carbs and felt super sleepy and sluggish all week. My nephew was staying with me this week and I had food in the house I wouldn't normally have. Ate pizza, tacos, chips, and lots of other junk. Luckily I did not gain anything, but I did not lose either. Friday I finally went hiking with my dog, and I felt great. Also went swimming in the water. Yesterday I went for a 1/2 hour walk in 90 degree weather. Sweated lots.. Today I am back on track and going to the gym after church. Planning on staying under 20 carbs all day today. Slept like a rock last night so I have no need to take a nap today. I may even go hiking with my dog tonight when it gets cooler to try and burn some extra calories. We both could use a little extra exercise. New day!! I can do it!!!
3 months post Op
Jun 30, 2008
I can hardly believe it has already been 90 days (was on Friday the 27th). My life has improved so much. I am down 63 lbs and feeling amazing. I am loving working out, and my job has become a lot more fulfilling. The following things have changed in my life for the better.
I can:
paint my toe nails
bend over and reach things from a seated position
walk with no pain in my heals/hips/feet or back
Sleep thru the night
exercise/hike and move constantly
wear smaller clothes and sexy shoes
I feel good about myself
I'm not tired all the time
I'm bored with TV (used to live for it)
Interested in my hobbies again
I fit in "normal size chairs"
Able to play with my nieces and nephews at the park
Going hiking
Life is blessed and I am looking forward to being even smaller and healthier!!
Fried Food, Oh No!!
Jun 18, 2008
I offically know now that my new tummy does not like fried food. I was craving a Jimboys taco really bad. Had been for a couple of weeks. i decided today to give it a try. First bite, wasn't as good as I rememberd. Second bite, my tummy cramped up and felt horrible. I quit eating. I literaly got sick in my car. I used the Jimboys bag. The worst part was the taco was back in the bag and I had to smell it while I 
in it. Gross!!
The good news.. I am not craving a Jimboys Taco anymore... Won't be eating fried food again!!
in it. Gross!!The good news.. I am not craving a Jimboys Taco anymore... Won't be eating fried food again!!
Eating Carbs Broke Stall
Jun 17, 2008
Well, I finally broke my stall. I decided to up my carbs and pretty much eat want I wanted over the weekend. I really did not do too bad, but I chose foods I wouldn't normally eat. Ie: Nachos from Taco Bell, Hot dog with a bun (couldn't eat much of the bun though) potato chips, cake and ice cream of Father's day. I still ate lots of protein and fruit in between, but I did not track anything. I only did this for Saturday-Sunday. The carbs did make me feel sluggish and I was thrilled to be back to my regular eating. I lost 3 lbs. I am at 60 lbs lost and thrilled. My 3 month anniversary is on the 27th and 60 lbs was my goal!!! I am so happy. Still working out and I feel great.
Exercising
Jun 13, 2008
Well, I have been working out consistantly this week and I feel great. Did Cardio 4 days in the morning before work. Did weights 3 days. I have decided that Wednesdays and Saturdays are going to be my days off. However, I am flip flopping this Saturday for Sunday since it is Father's day and I will be with my Daddy all day 
I am feeling so good. I have so much energy. The other day I came home so Tired, I was almost falling asleep while driving. Scary. I layed down to take a nap and didn't fall asleep after about 10 minutes. So I got up and went to the gym.. It was great. I have not been napping all week since I have been working out. My muscles look more defined and my arms don't sway as much. I even got a 1 hour massage yesterday.... Yippy. It was nice. Finally lost 1 lb after 14 days. I am hoping I am over my stall.
If you are reading this, please exercise. it makes such a difference!!!
I am feeling so good. I have so much energy. The other day I came home so Tired, I was almost falling asleep while driving. Scary. I layed down to take a nap and didn't fall asleep after about 10 minutes. So I got up and went to the gym.. It was great. I have not been napping all week since I have been working out. My muscles look more defined and my arms don't sway as much. I even got a 1 hour massage yesterday.... Yippy. It was nice. Finally lost 1 lb after 14 days. I am hoping I am over my stall.
If you are reading this, please exercise. it makes such a difference!!!
About Me
Pleasanton, CA
Location
37.0
BMI
Surgery
03/27/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 11, 2008
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