5 months, 30lbs down, 4th fill & food intake plan

[ccjll 177]

Hi everyone...

So rather post in the Jenny Craig string I started a couple of days ago I decided to start a new post - with a clear mind and fresh from the doc's office.

I went in for my 4th fill appointment yesterday and I'm down 30lbs to the ounce - only 5 lbs in the last month but I've been building muscle and losing inches - so calling it a victory even though inner me says WTF based on the amount of work I've been putting into the new me - but, again Yay me!

food intake - I'm calling it that b/c diet sounds so controversial and I know it's a delicate subject, especially in this audience. And, it makes TOTAL sense because we are an audience who LOVES food and nearly all of us have a love/hate relationship with it hence the reason we chose to tie a ring around our stomachs.

I digress quite often... so back to Food Intake - and this is for me, in my experience and direction from Dr. Daly (btw - he's a phenomenal surgeon and better doctor b/c he's the guy I see each and every time, he does my fills, he does my consults and answers my questions - love him).

1. It would be so GREAT & IDEAL, healthy and wholesome to use organic, food from the earth, bought from a grocery store, market or farm - to my kitchen to my table to my mouth - yes, that is, in my opinion would be my #1 choice and wish. Then, dunt dunt dunt... MY real life chimes in and this is extremely out of my realm of doing (not saying I can't - it's a choice of ease and peace).
2. I understand that I am in "bandster hell" - and what that equates to me is I'm healed from surgery, i've got some restriction but at times it doesn't feel like much, I'm learning (sometimes the painful way) that I MUST slow down, sit down and consciously, each and EVERY meal, eat my food, one little bite at a time, without drinking. Eat low fat Protein first, and by my doc's orders try not to drink calories - he would like nutrients to come from food and supplements. And I have at least 50+ more pounds to lose <KEY POINT>.
   • CC's Reality - 3 kids (12, 11 & 3), a husband, I'm the breadwinner of the family working for a software company in marketing, girl scout leader, girl friend to many (I love my girly friends - thank god for them!!!) and full time MOM - first and foremost - so where does that lead me - to a very busy and plan all your meals ahead of time kind of a gal b/c otherwise I get into TROUBLE. I go to the gym 3-5x a week with several of those girly friends (again thank god for them!) which has been the best anti-depressant I could ever ask for - and man does it WORK!

... which leads to the decision I made last Saturday to go back to Jenny Craig (GASP lol) for these reasons:

1. Doc said to me yesterday as he was leaving the room, he stopped and turned around and said, "Yes, good that you are doing Jenny Craig because it gives you exactly what you need at this time and will help you shed this weight - I support the decision" - yay deep breath.
2. It's NOT forever
3. Results will differ from previous JC attempts b/c my band will help with gaining the weight back b/c it helps prevent overeating which is how the weight got back on in the past for me.
4. Because I have a lifetime membership w/ 30% off & no start up fee, JC is inexpensive - $70 per week for 21 meals & 7 Snacks portioned to perfection, tastes good, average 8 out of 10 on yummy scale and the best part - it's spelled out, meal for meal morning noon and night - tells me what I eat and gives me the well balanced nutrients of Protein, carbs, fats, sugars and Fiber. And Doc supported by my LapBand surgeon.
5. I can still cook and prepare my family's daily meals (which is what I do every freaking day of my life) and sit down with them as they eat what I've prepared (I still eat salad and veggies that I serve to them) and enjoy my JC meal without feeling anxious that I'm sabotaging my weight loss.

My future plan once the pounds have been shed - to eat normal, like B-52, Carolina Girl, 2MF and all of the other inspiring folks on this forum who have currently already have lost the weight say constantly, "let the band work for you - listen and obey the band and you'll live a slim lifestyle". I WILL make chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and I'll brainstorm (a special THANKS to HealthyNewMe - you rock!!) all of the wonderful REAL foods I can eat and prepare and NOT eat out of a box - but for now I am choosing to take an easy out and eat JC food and ya know what... it may be only one month and I'll be like - I can do this myself, to hell with the box. For now, well... It sure beats an alternative of going to mcdonalds and Chick Fil A everyday!

So for you newbies who are considering this journey - it takes all kinds and you have to define the road you take - I just hope that this spew of words and my 5 month journey so far gives someone else some clarity and information.

Note - not once did I ever say "this is what you need to do" - because only YOU know what YOU need to do

Happy Hump day y'all! Jersey girl living in GA or aka Damn Yankee

[SlowJourney 57]

Sounds like a plan to me. Looking forward to seeing how it works for you. My question throughout your JC question to yourself is what about the amount of Carbs. I've never been on Jenny but I've seen other people that have been and most of meals seem too high in Carbs for what my dietian and LB doctor have described to me as healthy eating.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Hooray for you. Not one of us is walking in your shoes(and OMG, with that schedule, no way) so you gotta do what's best for you.

Fill ? Did you get a fill this time or did I miss that?

[ccjll 177]

Hooray for you. Not one of us is walking in your shoes(and OMG, with that schedule, no way) so you gotta do what's best for you.

Fill ? Did you get a fill this time or did I miss that?

I did get a fill - and it's definitely a FILL!!! I'm eating so slow right now and I just got back from the gym and I'm HUNGRY but I can only take one itty bite every 3-5 minutes - so much for hot food So I am at 8 ccs now and I'm very close i think.

I have to say that it's so nice to go into the fridge right now and know that - boom - I'm having asian orange chicken with broccoli and rice no thinking about it I'll keep y'all posted on how the weight is coming off. Thanks for your Hooray