I am doing much better on the workout regimen! I have been doing 30 minutes on the elliptical machine at the gym, burning around 450 calories per workout! I went 3 times last week and plan to do the same this week. We also visited Eureka Springs over the weekend and went camping and hiking, and I was amazed at my energy level and stamina for walking up and down hills. I felt great! I know that a few months ago, I would have been miserable doing those things. I am drinking more water also. Strangely enough, my weight has completely plateaued for about a week now, but I am not letting that get me down. I know these workouts are going to pay off. I can't believe it was 3 months ago today that I had surgery! I feel like a different person! I actually enjoy trying on new clothes now! I am down to a size 20 or 22 in jeans, depending on the brand. I can wear a size 1x top(my boobs are shrinking too, lol)! I see Dr. Roller next Monday for my official 3 month check-up, but according to my scales--51 pounds in 3 months! I can live with that! :)
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
FIFTY POUNDS!
Today I weighed in at 263--50 pounds GONE! This is a huge milestone for me because I have only lost this much weight one other time in my life (when I was taking diet pills) and it feels so much better this time for 2 reasons: 1. I am not all hyped up on diet pills, LOL and 2. I do not have the constant, lurking fear that I am going to gain it all back. Last time I lost weight, I knew deep down that I would probably gain it back, plus more. And I did. Today I see the numbers on the scale, and instead of thinking, "Oh no, how long will this last before it all comes back?", I am thinking, "This is wonderful, and it's only going to keep getting better!" What an awesome feeling!
Looking back at my posts, I am losing about 10 pounds a month. The doctor set a goal for me to lose 12 pounds a month, so regardless of how happy I am to be at this weight, I know I need to kick it up a notch and exercise more. I think I am finally adjusting to the major lifestyle changes in my eating patterns and I now need to focus on making exercise a priority.
My biggest challenges I am facing are:
1. Exercise. Although I have a ton more energy and am constantly on the go, I still find it hard to make myself get that consistent 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week.
2. Hydration. I don't know why this is so hard for me, but I have a hard time taking in 64 oz of water daily. I have to drink little sips practically all day long to do this, and sometimes I go hours without a drink and then never catch up. Shame, shame, I know :(
3.Snacking when I'm not hungry. This is an old pattern that I have carried over from before surgery. Of course, the amount of food I am able to take in now is significantly less, but the point is I still find myself looking for something to munch on at 3 pm and after dinner.
Like I said before, I am now feeling very comfortable with my new stomach and small food intake, so I am going to make the 3 things above my new focus for the next several weeks. I am excited to see where I am in another 4 weeks!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Obese!
Okay, crazy as it sounds, I am excited to now have the BMI of an "obese" person rather than a "morbidly obese" person! I have always hated that word "morbid"! I now have a BMI of less than 40! YEA for me! This also means I am at a weight that would no longer qualify me for weight loss surgery (unless I was diabetic or had high blood pressure, which I don't) and for some reason that really excites me too! Every little step counts! I still have a long way to go...obese, then overweight, and finally normal weight (BMI less than 24.9). Go me!
