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Enjoying the Progress

May 2, 2009 183.5 lbs.   I am .5 lb. away from 30 lbs total weight loss. I am 1.5 lbs. away from my Cinco de Mayo goal of losing 15 lbs.   I am just so...happy. Everywhere I go, I am getting compliments:thumbup:   In the past, I was always chasing the next number. When I was a size 14, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 12. When I was a size 12, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 10 and so on and so forth.   This time, I am enjoying the progress. I am in a size 12 and I feel good because I am not in a size 16/18 anymore. When I try on a size 10 that doesn't work, I just say someday and wear the size 12. Recently I tried on a shirt and the only size they had left was medium. Because my large shirts were getting spacious, I figured there was a slight chance that I could wear a medium. However, when I discovered that I couldn't because it was too tight, I didn't become discouraged as I would have in the past. I just found me a large blouse that I could wear and thanked God that I didn't have to buy an extra large.   So...yes, I am enjoying the progress. I am learning to be thankful for right now. I know that I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I used to be!
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April - May Progress

(May 1st - 184 lbs.) April 1st - 189.8 lbs.   April 1st - (May 1st) = lost chest 38 (37.5) .5 waist 33 (32.5) .5 hips 44.5 (43.5) 1 arm 13.5 (13) .5 thigh 25.5 (24.5) 1   So... I lost 3.5 inches and 5.8 lbs. this month!:biggrin:   Not great, but definitely not bad! I am 1 lbs away from my 30 lbs. goal!:thumbup:   I must keep on keeping on... We all must keep on keeping on!
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Progress

April 22, 2009 186.6 lbs.   This morning, I walked and concluded my workout with exercises to tone my arms. People are noticing that I am losing weight and as I receive compliments, I am sharing my lapband secret. I didn't announce to everyone when I had it done because I didn't want anyone to discourage me or judge me. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. I am definitely learning each day about how to live with my band and the journey has not been easy, but I don't regret my decision to get the band.
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Eating out is getting easier

April 16, 2009 188 lbs.   Today I attended an installation banquet and of course I was nervous because I knew that food would be served. I am so... proud of myself. When my salad was served, I took several small bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I immediately stopped. Once my salad was removed and my entree was served, I did the same thing...tiny bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I stopped immediately. In the past, I would have tried to get one more bite and ended up having to excuse myself to the restroom. By the time my dessert was served, I was able to take a couple of bites of cheesecake (my favorite) and stop too.   Pre-band...I would have eaten everything and wanted seconds.   I have my walking clothes on...I am drinking some water and when I finish posting, I am going walking.   I want to win this battle....I am determined to win this battle...my quality of life depends on it and my husband and kids are worth it!
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25 lbs. GONE FOREVER

April 13, 2009 188 lbs.   I am officially 25 lbs. lighter! The bad part is that it has taken me nearly 5 months to lose it, but the good part is that I don't have to worry about gaining it all back and then some as I have done in the past. I am 6 lbs. away from my May 5th goal...which I am going to strive fervently to reach. I am trying to tackle 10 lbs. at a time. I am so ready for my TOM to end. I have a couple of overnight work conferences coming up this week and next week. These are sometimes difficult because I am usually surrounding by good food or eating at my favorite restaurant. Nothing is worse than getting stuck or having an uncomfortable moment in front of colleagues! So..I am learning to order soup or grilled fish....which is good for me anyway!   Okay...I have to go get my taxes done today. I pray all goes well!
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The tightness continues

April 12, 2009 188 lbs.   Everything that I have tried to eat has gotten stuck the past few days. I have tried to search the forum that discussed the TOM, but I have been unsuccessful. I just hope this tightness ends when my TOM ends.   I am losing weight because I cannot eat. I have tried to increase my intake of fluids to compensate for my lack of nourishment.
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TOM = Tight Band

April 11, 2009 188.4 lbs.   My TOM arrived on Thursday and to my surprise, not only do I cramp and feel awful, but I am also experiencing a tighter band. I have not been able to eat much at all. I had read on the forum about this occuring, but I am now experiencing it.   Well..the good part about it is that I will lose some weight during my TOM for a change!
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Plateau...now what?

April 7, 2009 189.6   Okay...my weight loss has stopped for the past week or so which is what I expected. I always plateau for about two - three weeks. I am not going to use this an excuse to give up though. I am going to make sure that I am getting my protein and drinking my water. I have been walking every morning. I might need to switch it up some. I thought about joining a gym to lift weights, but I just haven't committed to that decision yet.   I can tell by the way that some of my clothes fit that I am losing something...I am not quite sure how I can be losing inches without losing weight when I am not doing any heavy resistance training.   Okay....let's do this!
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Delivered's Journey

April 2, 2009 189.8   I am so happy that I am continuing to make progress toward my weight loss goals. I have walked every morning this week. I am also eating a lot less (thanks to my fourth fill). I have been trying to take in more protein and make fewer bad choices. I cannot eat as many slider foods as I could prior to this most recent fill. For an example, I could eat chips and salsa, but now I cannot! Yes, it's a good thing!   I am going to work hard to lose at least 7 lbs this month!
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Delivered's Journey

March 30, 2009 189.8 lbs.   This morning I weighed and was happy to discover that I am continuing to lose weight. I really feel like I am at the "sweet spot" that everyone refers to. I am trying desperately to meet my three goals.   1. 10,000 steps...this morning I walked three laps (over two miles) instead of my usual two laps around our subdivsion.   2. I am working on my water intake.   3. I am eating my protein first and decreasing carbs. For breakfast, I had a shake and for lunch I had grilled catfish.   So...I am on my way!
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Delivered's Journey

March 27, 2009 190.8 lbs.   I am happy that I have been holding steady on my weight loss. In order for more weight loss to occur, I can rely on this band totally! I have to start meeting my three goals.   1. Exercise with a goal of 10,000 steps per day....This past week, I have walked four of the five mornings. I am really proud of myself for that. I have found that it is best for me to walk in the mornings (before work) so that I don't come up with an excuse to not walk after work. When I was on a campus, I was able to do a lot of walking. I have found that this is a lot more difficult when working in an office. I am averaging about 6,000 steps per day. I must "step it up" -- no pun intended:thumbup:   2. Drink 64 ounces of water everyday.... I have increased my water intake, but not enough.   3. Eat more protein and less carbs.... I have been drinking a low-carb, high-protein shake every morning, but I am unable to eat all of the meats I was once able to eat pre-band. So...I am having to figure this one outl. I can't eat tuna, nor can I eat chicken salad. I can consistently eat grilled fish, but other meats are hit or miss....I have to work on this one.   I am taking it one meal at a time, one day at a time because I my family deserves it and I am worth it!
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Delivered's Journey

March 26, 2009 190.8   It's been a great week. Several people have noticed that I have lost weight. My clothes fit much looser and that's always a great feeling. I wore a suit to work today that I hadn't been able to wear before.   I have been able to eat more for lunch and dinner. Today I took chicken strips and removed the breading, dipped it in gravy and mashed potatoes and did not have any problems. When I got the full feeling, I stopped immediately instead of trying one more bite.   I am so happy that I have now lost over twenty pounds!   Life is good and my band is making sure that I get to experience more of it!
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Spring break is over...

March 23, 2009 191.8   Spring break is indeed over. My...how time flies! Yesterday at church, a lady who was probably twice my age, testified that she finally realized the secret to weight loss -- DISCIPLINE!!! She stated that she was now focused on being more disciplined and less reliant on a quick fix.   As I sat and listened to her testimony, I silently prayed that I would not struggle with weight loss for the rest of my life. I want to be disciplined and focused. I want my outside to manifest what I feel on the inside.   So as I prepare to return to work after a week long break, I have to remember to be disciplined.   1. Drink more water. 2. No eating out!!!   I will continue to lose weight and feel healthier if I remain disciplined.
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Progress is progress...no matter how small

March 22, 2009 193.6 lbs.   I took my measurements Nov. 24, 2008 (4 days after surgery and compared them to now.   Then (Now) -Lost   Chest 40.5 (38) -2.5 Waist 41 (33) -8 Hips 47.5 (45) -2.5 Thigh 28 (25.5) - 2.5 Arm 14 (13.5) - .5   Total inches lost: 16 :thumbup:   So...I am celebrating the progress I have made! I am almost at the 20 lbs mark. I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I use to be.
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Shrinko de Mayo Challenge

March 21, 2009 193.8 lbs.   I joined the Shrinko de Mayo Challenge. I am hoping to lose 15 lbs. in about six weeks. I think I do well with a challenge and accountability. Since starting, I have already lost three pounds. Last night, I went shopping for lunch foods for when I return to work. I don't plan to eat out at all! I bought a whole case of shakes in case my band is as tight as it seems. I am not going to panic yet because I have read about several people who had a tightly restricted band and then after a week or two, it loosened up into a sweet spot. I am hoping that is the case for me.
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Is this the sweet spot?

March 20, 2009 195.4 lbs.   I am trying to adjust to this new fill. Yesterday, nothing stayed down. I was able to have two sugar-free popcicles. I am sure that after the fill, there is some swelling that has to go down. I am hoping to have reached my sweet spot, but I don't want to pb or slime after every meal.
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A new beginning

March 19, 2009 197.4 lbs.   Today is the day...I am taking my life back. I was relying on this band to save me and that's not possible because I have to save myself. I have to take some steps to help my band, which is a tool. This is my plan:   1. Drink my 64 ounces of water 2. Eat more protein and less carbs (before 7:00 p.m.) 3. Exercise everyday for 30 minutes with a goal of 10,000 steps.   I am not going to wait until Monday. I am going to start today! It's simple...drink water, eat more protein, and exercise 30 minutes. Sounds simple, right? I am hoping to release the me that's aching to be freed from this fat suit.   I am going to get my hair cut today too. I was going to wait until I reached my goal weight, but no more waiting...today is the day for my new beginning.   I am on my way...
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Delivered's Journey - My fourth fill

March 18, 2009   Today I had my fourth fill. I hope to recommit to eating appropriately and making sure that I get enough protein. I plan to stay away from slider foods including chips, ice-cream, cookies, etc. I am so...ticked at myself when I think about all of the time I have wasted and why I paid 13,500 dollars for a procedure to work so fervently to sabatage my success? I just don't understand my psyche! I am sick and tired of living my life dreaming of how I would look and how I would be when I lose weight. I want it to become my reality...
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Delivered's Journey

March 17, 2009   Today is my daughter's birthday. She will turn 5 years old at 10:00 a.m.! We are celebrating her birthday at a park. I am going to be surrounding my slider foods...cake, chips, etc. The good thing is that I am scheduled for a fill tomorrow morning.   This fill will hopefully make recommitting much easier. My TOM is coming to an end too, so I can start weighing myself again tomorrow morning.   I am on my way...
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Delivered's Journey

March 16, 2008   Today has been a long day. We celebrated with a Family and Friends' Day at church and what a time! There were so many people present that it was absolutely amazing. You know, it's so easy to trust God in most areas of my life, but for some reason, it's difficult to know what to do about my weight issues.   Tomorrow starts my spring break...YEAH! I am so excited that I will be able to get some much needed rest. It's also going to be a good time to refocus on my weight loss goals. I normally weigh everyday, but I haven't for the past couple of days because of my TOM.   My goal this week is to refocus and recommit to my health!   I am on my way...
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Delivered's Journey

March 15, 2009   It's 12:09 a.m. and I can't sleep for thinking about the life that I have missed because of my struggle with obesity. For the past 10 years, I have gained and lost the same 50 or so pounds several times. In November of 2008, I decided to take matters into my own hands and I had the lap band surgery. I thought it was the answer to my prayers and in some ways it was...I did not gain any weight during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays (for the first time). However, actual weight loss has not been easy. I thought I would be half-way to goal by now, but I am not. I have lost 17 lbs. in about three months.   I recognized that I would have been more successful had I been more disciplined. I have some issues that must be addressed in order to have any weight loss success. I tend to sabatoge myself in amazing ways...chips, candy, icecream...you name it.   So...I need to recommit to myself and my success. I am starting this blog as a daily journal to record my thoughts, successes, and challenges. I plan to exercise daily as well. Okay...I can do this!
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