Jadeite

Goodness!! It has been so long since my last post. It feels like summer has flown by. Currently 180 and loving it! Thats a total of 46 lbs since Feb. I did a lot of hiking this summer during Geology Field camp. All the activity really helped me to drop those jean sizes down to a 14. I have really loved looking nice and wearing heels again. Soooo much fun! What's even better is that I've found the man of my dreams! I know it sounds crazy but its undeniably true. We have been dating since July 16th and a couple since the 6th of August. He is what i have prayed for and then some. Ladies!!!! We were destined for each other! Believe in the power of manifesting your dreams. I can't even begin to start on how amazing this life's journey has been. Having the lapband surgery has been a vital part of my continual transformation. It's has given me the ability to regain my confidence and achieve my own personal success. As for my new man, who is the sweetest and one of the most sexiest on earth... I was so nervous to tell him about wls but I knew the longer I waited the harder and weirder it would be for me to finally do it. When did finally tell him, he couldn't have been more loving understanding and sweet about it. In the end telling him made me feel closer to him because I was truly opening up to him about a subject that so deeply emotionally charged for me. I am such a happier person now. I loved all the beautiful places I was able to hike to this summer and the long nights of dancing in heels in the downtown bars. I love being comfortable in my body. It is truly a blessing. I am not at a stopping point in my weightloss by any means. It is a continual commitment to be active and challenge myself to obtain higher heights. May we all have victory in ourselves love and future!

Gotta say Geology field camp has been kickin my butt. Last week we backpacked in 5 miles up the mountain to almost 12,000ft... thought i was going to die.. lol... What a great experience.. I lost about 8lbs just last week! Im offically 189 and dropping!!!! yay!!!!!!. Three more weeks of intense physical activity, but i know it will be worth it in the end. Finishing my degree and shedding the pounds! Only 14 more pounds till my first goal...

YAY!!!!! Way to work it beautiful!!! You are doing sooooooo great!

I made it! 199.00lbs. Hoping what happened last month wont happen this month. In May my scale said the same thing just before my period and then the scale shot back up to 206. Sad... I'm feeling so much better about how i look and the clothes i can wear. I know I've only lost a total of 27.5 lbs but the difference is clear when i can put on the dress i want even able to rock when i got it. hahaha.. I would always buy outfits i wanted to wear as a motivator. So far I have had three fills. The last one made me very very tight. So there was some adjustment time. But now I am comfortable with the amount of food i can eat. Me thinks it is just right. I dont want to be so tight i cant eat anything and starve my body of nutrients. This week I started Geology Field camp which involves lots of hiking in the high country. Can you say SORE!! I sure can. I decided to hold off on any more adjustments until the six week of intensive mapping is over. I feel like im prolly at or really near that sweet spot. I feel that the amount of food I am eating in a day is reasonable since it is not much at all. The exercise Im getting in Field Camp will help out alot. And hopefully get me to my goal weight of 175!!!! Here's to my and all of your continued progress!

There is a learning curve that I've had to over come while eating with the band. Sometimes I can get two bites down and i know im stuck If i eat any more.... no bueno and looking for the bathroom to dislodge. Some things are just harder to eat sushi rolls (sad) doable but takes some time. Also spicy food.. jalapeno, hot green chilis which i love no longer love me back. Whats weird is when people get upset that im eating slow or not woofing it down like they are. It takes skill to look like your eating normal when you really just can't. Well-cooked homemade food works the best. Lots of currys and quinoa... Corn tortillas are my new bffs. The one kind of bread-like substance that goes down well. Its great for lunch when i make a little melty chicken n cheese tostada. I am very gassy ie burp alot after i eat. Not pleasant for people im around There must be a way to prevent or calm down the angry stomach acids. I am currently doing some research on herbal teas and tinctures that can help the stomach discomfort and irritablity and keep the energy running smoothly in the right direction. In TCM traditional chinese medicine burping is considered rebellious Chi. meaning the energy is moving in the wrong direction. This is a sign of the body not being fullly happy. I believe that my body and the band can become friends and live synergystically together with a little adjustment in what i eat as well as calming the stomach with teas and tinctures. If anyones else out there has or had similar problems I would love to hear your experience and or remedy.

Ok has this ever happened to anyone. i steped on the scale the other day and it said 199.5... Shocked i couldn't believe it was true so i did it again and the same number showed up again. I was sooo happy could i really be in onederland??...nope.....The next day i got on the scale and it was 208.... Very very sad. I havent moved the scale, wonder if it a barrometric pressure thing??? Anyways. I have gotten back on track with my exercise. I'm doing 30 minutes on the elliptical and have been riding my mountain bike. consistantly for a week.. I have to do it everyday. And it feels really good. My clothes are looser and even though Ive only lost twenty pounds it feels like alot more. I know exercise will amp up the weight loss. So Im stickin to it. I really want those size 12 by the end of the summer.. Victory will be mine!

Vixen, You got this girl. What you desire will be yours. Bowchicawowow. I can feel it. Stars are aligning up for you to have this chance at life full of health, self love and a baller wardrobe.. holla. Go GGX Jewels!!

Beth you are doing so great! Your such a go getter.. Love it! Keep up the good work. I love that you love Jazzercise.. Its awesome <3! to u..

Beth, You are the best! and I Love our Doctor! I cant believe the difference already. Lot a lost of inches but still need to amp it up and slim it down. Once school is over its game on time. Hope you are doing well. How is Jazzercise?

Every thing your describing seems pretty normal. I'm on my third fill now and am feeling the type of restriction we had after surgery. Just stay strong and keep the focus. The exercise will help and enjoy eating somewhat normal sized meals until you tighten the blessed band up. lol