amberj
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zumba foe the wil is so fun. best part, I can look like an idiot in the privacy of my living room. rhythm isnt my thing. but it gave me one back of a work out !
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
So it was too low cut so i had to put a shirt under it and i hate my flabby arms so i covered them too--but over all, i love it! and best of all, it came from the junior department :) Sorry it isnt a better picture, it hard taking pics of yourself ! -
From the album: My inspiration and my progress
i dont think i realized me butt was THAT freakin huge!! paw paw was the only one hateful enough to tell me---thanks for the motivation even though i didnt want it at the time! -
1 Month Post Opp Today... Wth!
amberj replied to JustShaunda's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
working out causes muscle gain which replaces the fat that you lose. muscles weigh more than fat. don't get down on yourself. focus on inches and how your clothes are fitting. don't let that scale define your progress. that has been my motto this entire journey. keep doing what you are doing! 32 pounds is fantastic! i think you are doing an awesome job. put your before picture next to a picture of you today and look at the change. i bet it will amaze you! I had to do that today because i felt like i wasn't getting anywhere.i know 57 pounds is a lot but i couldn't see it. visuals help. think positive and be proud. you're doing great! -
side by side pictures help- i dont see change when i look in the mirror, but i put my day of surgery pic next to todays and was amazed. i actually feel proud of myself
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Question Of The Day Tuesday
amberj replied to Lilee84's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my biggest change is that i play with my kids more now. i can get on the floor and roll around with them and i can go outside and draw with chalk with my 4 year old. i actually enjoy my time with them instead of just wanting to go back inside and eat some chips and candy. -
i find myself discouraged when i see the scale says i JUST lost one pound. I have to remind myself not to let it define me but it does get hard. Then i saw a visual of what a pound of fat looks like and thought i would share. it helps to see whats coming off and when i think i've lost 57 of these blobs it makes me proud.
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it is a great motivation. its also sad that i let myself come to that point when i have to rid my body of so much. but at least we all made the decision to do something about and change for a better and healthier life. good luck to all of you! i honestly don't think i can do it without the support i get from all of you on this site! together, we a stronger!
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November Sleevers 2011 Roll Call Shoutouts
amberj replied to 100%Sleeved's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery on the 16th and have lost 55 so far. i felt like i was doing horrible and that i would fail. but i guess im on track with the rest of you so it makes me feel much better with my progress. I am so proud of each of you. good luck continuing the journey! pics are in my gallery. i started out in a 24/26 jeans and a 3x/4x shirt. the one of me in the green plaid shirt is a 16/18 shirt and the jeans are a 20. the scale doesn't define my progress!! im happy being able to fit into those sizes! -
RIP to my sweet litlle goddaughter who was born asleep today. my hearts breaking. and i ate Mand Ms because of it! damn my emotional eating!
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RIP to my sweet litlle goddaughter who was born asleep today. my hearts breaking. and i ate Mand Ms because of it! damn my emotional eating!
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RIP to my sweet litlle goddaughter who was born asleep today. my hearts breaking. and i ate Mand Ms because of it! damn my emotional eating!
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
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SO much has changed in these past few weeks. I have experienced many different emotions. I stopped losing weight for a few weeks and went into that mindset of ill never lose weight no matter what I do, I'm destined to be fat. But things picked but up and this past week I've lost over 10 lbs. I started out in a 24 and 341 lbs. Today I weigh 286 and am wearing a pair of 18s. they are tight but nonetheless, they are 18s! I have been wearing 20s because they are more comfortable. Yesterday I went shopping for some new shirts and bought this really cute button up shirt. I of course got a larger size, because that's what I'm used to doing, ( its a 20/22) Being that I had the baby and she was cranky I didn't even try it on. Excited to say when i got home, it was WAY too big! So today I'm going back in hopes of getting a smaller size. I never in my life thought id say "oh that's too big" I have a new found confidence. I WANT to wear makeup and I WANT to dress up. I haven't been like that in over 4 years.I fit into the desk at school now too. I used to sit down and have to scoot in the desk and then hear the legs of the desk spread out. While the desk is still stressed when I sit in it, I dont have to scoot, i can just sit and not have my belly sit on top of it. That in itself is reassuring to me! I know that i have a very long ways to go, but i am getting there, one pound at a time! Just wanted to share my little happiness!
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
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From the album: My inspiration and my progress
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for the first time in years i fit into the desk at school without having my belly hang over the top. i used to be so ashamed because i literally had to squeeze myself in it. Trying my best to look at all these positives liek my clothes not fitting, as my motivation and say to heck with that scale! I WILL NOT let it define my progress!
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"why Yes Mr. Cardiologist, I Had Fried Fish For Dinner Last Night!" (Stoopid!)
amberj commented on Dooter's blog entry in My Second Chance
I am here to tell you that those cravings never fully go away. I am 2 months out and still struggle with some foods. its a mental thing because of the way we have eaten all of our lives. the sleeve just help with the restriction of how much is consumed. I too thought the surgery would fix this but its really something i am having to struggle with to get over. everyone is different though and some lose the cravings right away. but most of us go through a chew it up and spit it out phase because we have to just taste it. i think there's a whole thread on that. but anyways. i wish you the best of luck and am proud you made the decision to do this for yourself! good luck! you can do anything and get through anything if you put your mind to it. -
Curious, Did This Happen To You?... No 3 Week Stall, But A Gain!
amberj replied to happy1957's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i had gained 4 pounds during that 3rd week and one morning i woke up and had lost 7 ---i think its normal--probably water retention. i still have that issue if i consume too much sodium. if i wake up and my rings tight i dont even bother weighing. good luck and congrats on taking this step!!! -
It feels so good to pack away clothes that are too BIG for a change ! even though my scales been stuck for a couple weeks, my clothes are still getting smaller and for that, I am grateful!
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I agree witht he others. I had to walk across campus and up stairs to get to my classes a week after surgery. I did fine with it. but go slow because like frumpy no more said you might feel weak and tired and you dont want to fall down them. good luck with your surgery hope you have a smooth recovery!!
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today is a GREAT day! my baby girl is sayin mama while bouncing in her crib, i am off work today, and I am officially out of the 300s !! WHOOP WHOOP!!!
