Tuesday, July 2, 2013
A LITTE BAND FILL
On Thursday of last week I went in for an adjustment. I haven't had a fill since December 2012. The nurse practitioner gave me 1cc......woah.......too much!!!! I went back that afternoon for a slight unfill, she took out .5cc. Thursday night and Friday night I was up all night with horrible heartburn, it was so bad I felt like I had a ball of acid in my throat. So I figured I would have to go back Monday to have more fluid took out. Not the case. A good friend that has the lapband told me to try some Zantac and Prevacid. It worked wonders and I have good restriction. I have lost 9lbs since Thursday. I am down to 220lbs! WooHoo!!! I have been so discouraged since I have been the same weight for months.
On Monday my husband and I started a weight loss challenge for the month of July. We also started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Jillian is tough!!! She kicked my tail last night and then this morning I tried it again, I couldn't hang! I quit halfway through. Hoping for good results!!!!!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
5K RESULTS
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It was cold and rainy, there were over 5000 people signed up. That is double our town's population. It was so crowded.
When the gun went off it was a slow walk to the start line. Once I crossed the start line I jogged, Husband and B were right in front of me, weaving in and out of people. I kept thinking if I can keep sight of them I'll be doing good. I jogged the first half mile without stopping. I have never jogged that far before. I always walk because I can't run.....WHATEVER.....that's a cop out! After that half mile I lost sight of Husband and B, I walked a little ways, then jogged down the big hill. I kept this pace for a while, jog, walk, jog, walk. I had my Pandora cranked up and I was by myself, well, besides the thousands of people around me. When I got tired I could hear Mama Laughlin say "JUST KEEP GOING" and that's what I did, I just kept going. I prayed, I prayed for God to pick my feet up off the pavement and to push me to the finish line. At about mile 1.5 it started raining harder, I couldn't see out of my glasses so I put them on my head, then I really couldn't see. BUT, I kept on going. At less than 1 mile left to go I was give out. I had made up my mind that I was just going to walk the rest, screw my goal of under 50 minutes. Then I saw these two ladies with a sign that said, "IN 400 METERS YOU CAN HAVE A BEER AT THE BARKER BAR." Now, I don't drink beer, but one of those ladies must have seen the defeat on my face, she looked right at me and said, "you can do it." That gave me just enough motivation to run. I ran for a ways and was about to walk when I caught a glimpse of the finish line. As one song was going off of Pandora, I said, "If Pandora will give me one more rockin' song, I can finish strong." Well, low and behold KID FREAKIN' ROCK came on! Not one of my favorite Kid Rock songs, but Kid Rock none the less!!!! I ran to the finish line, soaked in rain and sweat, fighting back tears, as I crossed the finish line Husband and B were waiting there cheering me on! I looked at the gun time and it said 47:42......WHAT?!?!?! I finished in under 50 minutes, I beat my goal! And I ran way more than I ever thought I could, a slow run, but a run! I barely held back the tears, I still may cry today, I am so proud of myself!!!!
I realize that 3.1 miles in 50 minutes is nothing to a lot of people, but to me, a fat girl who has sat on her couch eating cupcakes all her life, that is a major accomplishment!!!!
So the results are in......my official time is 44:41!!!!
Thank you all for the motivation and inspiration. Thanks for the encouraging words, and thanks for following my journey!
When the gun went off it was a slow walk to the start line. Once I crossed the start line I jogged, Husband and B were right in front of me, weaving in and out of people. I kept thinking if I can keep sight of them I'll be doing good. I jogged the first half mile without stopping. I have never jogged that far before. I always walk because I can't run.....WHATEVER.....that's a cop out! After that half mile I lost sight of Husband and B, I walked a little ways, then jogged down the big hill. I kept this pace for a while, jog, walk, jog, walk. I had my Pandora cranked up and I was by myself, well, besides the thousands of people around me. When I got tired I could hear Mama Laughlin say "JUST KEEP GOING" and that's what I did, I just kept going. I prayed, I prayed for God to pick my feet up off the pavement and to push me to the finish line. At about mile 1.5 it started raining harder, I couldn't see out of my glasses so I put them on my head, then I really couldn't see. BUT, I kept on going. At less than 1 mile left to go I was give out. I had made up my mind that I was just going to walk the rest, screw my goal of under 50 minutes. Then I saw these two ladies with a sign that said, "IN 400 METERS YOU CAN HAVE A BEER AT THE BARKER BAR." Now, I don't drink beer, but one of those ladies must have seen the defeat on my face, she looked right at me and said, "you can do it." That gave me just enough motivation to run. I ran for a ways and was about to walk when I caught a glimpse of the finish line. As one song was going off of Pandora, I said, "If Pandora will give me one more rockin' song, I can finish strong." Well, low and behold KID FREAKIN' ROCK came on! Not one of my favorite Kid Rock songs, but Kid Rock none the less!!!! I ran to the finish line, soaked in rain and sweat, fighting back tears, as I crossed the finish line Husband and B were waiting there cheering me on! I looked at the gun time and it said 47:42......WHAT?!?!?! I finished in under 50 minutes, I beat my goal! And I ran way more than I ever thought I could, a slow run, but a run! I barely held back the tears, I still may cry today, I am so proud of myself!!!!
I realize that 3.1 miles in 50 minutes is nothing to a lot of people, but to me, a fat girl who has sat on her couch eating cupcakes all her life, that is a major accomplishment!!!!
So the results are in......my official time is 44:41!!!!
Thank you all for the motivation and inspiration. Thanks for the encouraging words, and thanks for following my journey!
Friday, May 3, 2013
SWAP RABBIT 5K TAKE 2
It's the morning of my 2nd organized 5K. I am super excited. I realize I will walk almost all of it, and I'm ok with that. I know I will be able to jog in VERY short spurts, but those spurts will be longer and maybe a tad faster than they were last year when I did this same 5K. I am excited that Husband is doing it with me tonight..... the 5K that is (get your minds out of the gutter, Geeesh). Last year my goal was to FINISH, NOT DIE, and FINISH IN UNDER AN HOUR. I did all of those. This year my goals are to HAVE FUN, FINISH IN UNDER 50 MINUTES, and JUST KEEP GOING (Mama Laughlin)!!!!!
What I'm not excited about is the rainy, cold, dreary day.W hen I first woke up, I thought, "Well, I guess we'll just stay home tonight since it's raining." But, FORGET THAT!!! I signed up for this and RAIN OR SHINE I'm going to do it!!!!! I may look like a wet rat when I'm done, but who gives a crap!!!!!
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!
What I'm not excited about is the rainy, cold, dreary day.W hen I first woke up, I thought, "Well, I guess we'll just stay home tonight since it's raining." But, FORGET THAT!!! I signed up for this and RAIN OR SHINE I'm going to do it!!!!! I may look like a wet rat when I'm done, but who gives a crap!!!!!
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Am I doomed to be a fat girl my whole life?????
I have been MIA for a while. I'm not sure how many, if any read this blog. I just haven't had it in me to tell the world that I am at a stand still. I fell as though I'm always at a stand still. I'll do a little recap.......
January 19, 2012 was the first day of the rest of my life, I went to my first medically supervised weight loss appointment, I weighed 292 pounds. That makes me SICK!!!
April 9, 2012 I had my lap-band surgery.
May 6, 2012 I did my first 5K. I had 3 goals......
1. NOT DIE
2. FINISH
3. FININSH IN UNDER AN HOUR
As you can see, I didn't die, and I finished in 55:11. I was super proud of myself.
After that me, Husband, and B walked almost everyday and I did Sweating to the Oldies (Richard Simmons ain't no joke for an almost 300lb girl).
In October of 2012 my brain tumor had grown, so I had 5 weeks of radiation. Hello, BRICK WALL!!!! I was told not to lose any weight during this time and for a month after the treatments were over, translation.....I ate like the devil and sat on my couch.....I did nothing. I didn't gain any weight, but I didn't lose any either. It was like starting all over from the beginning for me. I still feel like I'm starting over.
February 2013 I joined the YMCA. I FREAKIN love it!!!! I would go and get on the treadmill or the bike for an hour, work up a decent sweat and I was done.
February 2013, I quit my full time, steady job to go to work for a friend. I am still working for him, but it is very part time, not steady money. I keep holding on thinking it's going to take off any time now. I have come to the realization in the last few days that I am going to have to find another job. Can we say STRESS!!!!
In March I did the Wellness Works Program at the Y. The trainer did an assessment and set me up on a weight program. Since I am barely working I WAS going to the Y everyday Monday - Friday. I am in love with doing weights, so I tend to slack on cardio. The last few times I have gone, I park my car in town and walk 1.5 miles to the YMCA, do my weight workout, then walk 1.5 miles back to my car. I love doing that, but my schedule is so WACK, I have only been going like 2x a week. I am finding it hard to find the motivation to go.
As of today.....I got on the scale and I weigh 229.8. So, all in all I have lost 63 pounds in 15 months. I am proud of every one of the 63 pounds, but I feel like it should be more.
Once again, I am starting today. I am on my way to walk to the Y and workout. I have a goal to be under 200 pounds by my 34th birthday.....which is July 13th. Even if I am 199.9! So I have to bust out 3 pounds a week. I don't know if I can do it, but I'm sure gonna try.
Oh......I am doing my 2nd organized 5K this Friday!
January 19, 2012 was the first day of the rest of my life, I went to my first medically supervised weight loss appointment, I weighed 292 pounds. That makes me SICK!!!
April 9, 2012 I had my lap-band surgery.
May 6, 2012 I did my first 5K. I had 3 goals......
1. NOT DIE
2. FINISH
3. FININSH IN UNDER AN HOUR
As you can see, I didn't die, and I finished in 55:11. I was super proud of myself.
After that me, Husband, and B walked almost everyday and I did Sweating to the Oldies (Richard Simmons ain't no joke for an almost 300lb girl).
In October of 2012 my brain tumor had grown, so I had 5 weeks of radiation. Hello, BRICK WALL!!!! I was told not to lose any weight during this time and for a month after the treatments were over, translation.....I ate like the devil and sat on my couch.....I did nothing. I didn't gain any weight, but I didn't lose any either. It was like starting all over from the beginning for me. I still feel like I'm starting over.
February 2013 I joined the YMCA. I FREAKIN love it!!!! I would go and get on the treadmill or the bike for an hour, work up a decent sweat and I was done.
February 2013, I quit my full time, steady job to go to work for a friend. I am still working for him, but it is very part time, not steady money. I keep holding on thinking it's going to take off any time now. I have come to the realization in the last few days that I am going to have to find another job. Can we say STRESS!!!!
In March I did the Wellness Works Program at the Y. The trainer did an assessment and set me up on a weight program. Since I am barely working I WAS going to the Y everyday Monday - Friday. I am in love with doing weights, so I tend to slack on cardio. The last few times I have gone, I park my car in town and walk 1.5 miles to the YMCA, do my weight workout, then walk 1.5 miles back to my car. I love doing that, but my schedule is so WACK, I have only been going like 2x a week. I am finding it hard to find the motivation to go.
As of today.....I got on the scale and I weigh 229.8. So, all in all I have lost 63 pounds in 15 months. I am proud of every one of the 63 pounds, but I feel like it should be more.
Once again, I am starting today. I am on my way to walk to the Y and workout. I have a goal to be under 200 pounds by my 34th birthday.....which is July 13th. Even if I am 199.9! So I have to bust out 3 pounds a week. I don't know if I can do it, but I'm sure gonna try.
Oh......I am doing my 2nd organized 5K this Friday!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
July 13th
This is the day of my 34th birthday, and the day I have set to reach my next goal. That goal is to be 199 pounds!!!! I haven't been under 200lbs in I don't know when (I honestly don't). This gives me 18 weeks and 2 days. I know I can do it, it's just laying off the junk food that's going to be tough for me. I do pretty good on eating well.....well......I did until I quit my freakin job! What the heck was I thinking?!?!?!?! I had another job lined up......well......it's looking like that is falling through. Now here I sit.....and sit......and sit......with no job. And while I sit I crave junk!!!!!
OK....back to my goal. This morning at the YMCA I did my wellness works accessment. Basically it's a little fitness test.... weight, blood pressure, body fat, BMI, then you do some exercises......3 minute step test, sit-ups, and bench presses. Then the trainer sets you up on an exercise program. My goal is to lose 2 pounds per week. I can do that! My trainer lady kept complimenting me on my legs, she kept saying I have very nice, muscular calves. Who, me? Me? The 232 pound fatty???? Nice calves???? When she did my measurements she said, "you really dont need to lose in your legs." Thanks for the ego boost, Sue! So starting today I am following an exercise program. I am so stoked about it too. I will do the program 2-3 days per week, and on the off days I will still do my cardio.
Now, onto the job front......I had a job with a friend of mine that I met through my old job, he has a mechanic shop and just opened a car lot, I was to be working at his car lot. The goal was for me to start March 4th, well, I quit my job a week and a half earlier. I expected to be out of work for a week, today has been 2 weeks. I got my last paycheck today and I have no job. I was told we would meet up Sunday to discuss the arrangements, because he needs to be at both places and can't, we were going to rotate, when he has to be at the lot or auction I would be at the shop, when he had to be at the shop I would be at the lot. Sunday he said he was busy and I could meet him Monday that he had a plan worked out and I would start Tuesday. Monday came and went and so did Tuesday. I still haven't heard from him. So today I texted him to see what was up, nothing.....he hasn't called or texted back. So, I am a little pissed he knew I was quitting my job and he knows I don't have another one. I know that he needs me and maybe he's just been too busy to get with me. If I don't hear anything this week I will start looking for something else. Had I known this I would have never left my job in HELL. Oh, here's a little kicker for those of you who haven't had enough.....my boss in HELL is his wife's best friend! Wowza!!!!! As I type this I realize that I may possibly be the biggest idiot in blogland, WHAT THE HECK AM I THINKING?!?!?!?!?!
Oh well.....you live and learn.
OK....back to my goal. This morning at the YMCA I did my wellness works accessment. Basically it's a little fitness test.... weight, blood pressure, body fat, BMI, then you do some exercises......3 minute step test, sit-ups, and bench presses. Then the trainer sets you up on an exercise program. My goal is to lose 2 pounds per week. I can do that! My trainer lady kept complimenting me on my legs, she kept saying I have very nice, muscular calves. Who, me? Me? The 232 pound fatty???? Nice calves???? When she did my measurements she said, "you really dont need to lose in your legs." Thanks for the ego boost, Sue! So starting today I am following an exercise program. I am so stoked about it too. I will do the program 2-3 days per week, and on the off days I will still do my cardio.
Now, onto the job front......I had a job with a friend of mine that I met through my old job, he has a mechanic shop and just opened a car lot, I was to be working at his car lot. The goal was for me to start March 4th, well, I quit my job a week and a half earlier. I expected to be out of work for a week, today has been 2 weeks. I got my last paycheck today and I have no job. I was told we would meet up Sunday to discuss the arrangements, because he needs to be at both places and can't, we were going to rotate, when he has to be at the lot or auction I would be at the shop, when he had to be at the shop I would be at the lot. Sunday he said he was busy and I could meet him Monday that he had a plan worked out and I would start Tuesday. Monday came and went and so did Tuesday. I still haven't heard from him. So today I texted him to see what was up, nothing.....he hasn't called or texted back. So, I am a little pissed he knew I was quitting my job and he knows I don't have another one. I know that he needs me and maybe he's just been too busy to get with me. If I don't hear anything this week I will start looking for something else. Had I known this I would have never left my job in HELL. Oh, here's a little kicker for those of you who haven't had enough.....my boss in HELL is his wife's best friend! Wowza!!!!! As I type this I realize that I may possibly be the biggest idiot in blogland, WHAT THE HECK AM I THINKING?!?!?!?!?!
Oh well.....you live and learn.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TTT
1. I haven't blogged in a while, I have alot to talk about
2. I got a new tattoo today,if I knew how to post pictures I would . It is an anchor that says HOPE ANCHORS THE SOUL. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!
3. I quit my job Wednesday a week ago. I was miserable there so I quit!
4. I have a new job lined up. I should be starting next week, and I am very excited about it.
5. I am holding steady at a 60 lb loss.
6. I have been going to the YMCA almost everyday. I said almost.
7. I did Zumba for the 1st time yesterday morning. I am not very good at it with all of my uncoordination and all. I was mostly doing something totally different and in the opposite direction of everyone else in the class. At one point I was just making up my own dance.
8. Husband got a new softball bat yesterday. It is a Miken Ultra. Probably alot of y'all don't know what that is. But it is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!
9. I have signed up to play co-ed softball this season. I don't now how excited I am about this. I wanted to play but not so sure about co-ed. At least I will be playing with Husband.
10. B is in so much trouble.....she has been slacking on her school work and making bad grades. Middle School....UGH....She has gotten all of her electronic devices taken away until her next report card (April 9) she also got a whoopin. I was actually shocked that Husband whooped her.
2. I got a new tattoo today,
3. I quit my job Wednesday a week ago. I was miserable there so I quit!
4. I have a new job lined up. I should be starting next week, and I am very excited about it.
5. I am holding steady at a 60 lb loss.
6. I have been going to the YMCA almost everyday. I said almost.
7. I did Zumba for the 1st time yesterday morning. I am not very good at it with all of my uncoordination and all. I was mostly doing something totally different and in the opposite direction of everyone else in the class. At one point I was just making up my own dance.
8. Husband got a new softball bat yesterday. It is a Miken Ultra. Probably alot of y'all don't know what that is. But it is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!
9. I have signed up to play co-ed softball this season. I don't now how excited I am about this. I wanted to play but not so sure about co-ed. At least I will be playing with Husband.
10. B is in so much trouble.....she has been slacking on her school work and making bad grades. Middle School....UGH....She has gotten all of her electronic devices taken away until her next report card (April 9) she also got a whoopin. I was actually shocked that Husband whooped her.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Ice Cream Madness
Friday night B went to a sleep over, so me and Husband had a little date. Nothing major, just went to dinner and came home to watch a movie. We ate supper at Fatz, I did really good, I order the lite side sirloin and steamed broccoli, total plate is less than 500 calories. I did have a sweet tea but barely drank any of it. I know you are all thinking, "oh, she's so awesome, I want to be her" DON'T.....on our way home we stopped at Ingles to rent a movie and that's when it happened......we walked down the ce cream isle, right to the Blue Belle, I now have a half gallon of Blue Belle Buttered Pecan ice cream in my freezer. Why oh why did I let myself do it????? I'm so disappointed, I didn't workout at all yesterday. That is the reason I am up at the butt crack of dawn on a Saturday when I have no kid and Husband is off work and we could stay in bed and cuddle (or whatever), so I can get my tail to the gym!!!
Hope all y'all have a FABULOUS weekend!!!!
Hope all y'all have a FABULOUS weekend!!!!
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