Monday, July 4, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
Well, I decided it's time for a new attitude so I decided to update the look of my blogger and reflect the changes that I'm making to try to get this jouney completed! I have increased my protein intake, decided to cut back to half pot of coffee (instead of a whole pot), I'm cutting out my Greek yogurt because of the sugar content, trying to eat slower (which is sooooo....diffficult for me), and add water to my daily routine.........if all this doesn't get things moving.........I have NO IDEA WHAT ELSE TO DO!!! I figure if I do all this, the only left for me is to "wait", which those of you who know me....know that's a difficult thing for me to do!
It just occurred to me that today is really a great day to mark my changes...it was 21 years ago today that I had my last conversation with my mother before she passed away. I remember going to see her that evening and it was just me and her in the room and we talked about me being pregnant (I had just found out I was expecting Brock), and she was worried about me because I had just lost all my weight I had gained after having Michael and she was worried that I would gain it all back (.....hmmmm.......if she had only seen me a year ago!). She wouldn't let me bring Michael in to see her that night because she had found out there was a kid admitted to the same floor she was on that had been diagnosed with Spinal Menengitis; she could never have lived with herself if he had gotten sick because of her. There she was laid up in the bed facing her last hours of life and all she could think about was others! I also remember that her roommate had gotten strawberry shortcake that evening for dinner, and my mom talked about how good that looked and how she was wanting some so bad. Mom was diabetic so they didn't bring her any, however as I reflect on how much the world has changed in the last 21 years, today they would have brought her the strawberries with artifical sweetner on them. I remember thinking the next night, that if I had only known it was her last night of life, I would have gotten her that strawberry shortcake!
It just occurred to me that today is really a great day to mark my changes...it was 21 years ago today that I had my last conversation with my mother before she passed away. I remember going to see her that evening and it was just me and her in the room and we talked about me being pregnant (I had just found out I was expecting Brock), and she was worried about me because I had just lost all my weight I had gained after having Michael and she was worried that I would gain it all back (.....hmmmm.......if she had only seen me a year ago!). She wouldn't let me bring Michael in to see her that night because she had found out there was a kid admitted to the same floor she was on that had been diagnosed with Spinal Menengitis; she could never have lived with herself if he had gotten sick because of her. There she was laid up in the bed facing her last hours of life and all she could think about was others! I also remember that her roommate had gotten strawberry shortcake that evening for dinner, and my mom talked about how good that looked and how she was wanting some so bad. Mom was diabetic so they didn't bring her any, however as I reflect on how much the world has changed in the last 21 years, today they would have brought her the strawberries with artifical sweetner on them. I remember thinking the next night, that if I had only known it was her last night of life, I would have gotten her that strawberry shortcake!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
WOW!!! I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. I am still hanging in there, but pretty much the same old story.....stall, stall, stall!!! Hopefully it will end soon. I am still hanging around the same few pounds, bouncing up and down! Really wish I could at least get below these few pounds so I can fall below 200, but hopefully in due time. Supposedly I am not finished losing weight, so I am hoping to start moving down again soon.
Since my surgery I have not had to start back on my hormones because I haven't had any issues, but the past few days I am having hot flashes again. Last night was miserable....I would cover up because I was freezing, then I would wake up a while later burning up and have to kick my covers off, then start freezing and start the whole process over, it went on all night! I may have to call my gynecologist if it continues!
Since my surgery I have not had to start back on my hormones because I haven't had any issues, but the past few days I am having hot flashes again. Last night was miserable....I would cover up because I was freezing, then I would wake up a while later burning up and have to kick my covers off, then start freezing and start the whole process over, it went on all night! I may have to call my gynecologist if it continues!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
YUKKKK..........We had a retirement luncheon today at work and I overfilled my plate again, and yes I sat there till I had eaten MOST of it! I am not sure at what point I will ever learn to watch what I'm doing when I'm at large functions. I just fill my plate and don't give any thought till I sit down and look at my plate and realize what I have done. The mind portion of this journey continues!
I am pretty much stuck again since my last post, I stay between the same 5 lbs, with no additional loss to report at this time. Someone mentioned to me the other day that I am not keeping my blog as up to date these days, but as I explained to them....these days there just really isn't a whole lot to tell. I am hoping and praying that I will meet my goal by the end of this year.....sooner would be nice, but I'd be happy to be there before Thanksgiving.....WOW!!! I just realized this is almost June....I better hurry!!! Actually I think what I was meaning by "this year", is by next April, which is the 2nd anniversary of my surgery.....WHEW! That sounds better. Hopefully it will help now that the weather is actually starting to warm up and we have few days ahead without rain, maybe I'll be able to get outside and do some yardwork.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend ahead!
I am pretty much stuck again since my last post, I stay between the same 5 lbs, with no additional loss to report at this time. Someone mentioned to me the other day that I am not keeping my blog as up to date these days, but as I explained to them....these days there just really isn't a whole lot to tell. I am hoping and praying that I will meet my goal by the end of this year.....sooner would be nice, but I'd be happy to be there before Thanksgiving.....WOW!!! I just realized this is almost June....I better hurry!!! Actually I think what I was meaning by "this year", is by next April, which is the 2nd anniversary of my surgery.....WHEW! That sounds better. Hopefully it will help now that the weather is actually starting to warm up and we have few days ahead without rain, maybe I'll be able to get outside and do some yardwork.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend ahead!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
FINALLY!!! THE STALL IS BROKEN!!!
Yeee Haw!!! I finally broke my stall this morning and I have now lost 122 lbs.......YES!!! I am just 3 lbs from hitting the big 200 and 4 lbs from falling into "onederland"! Go me!!! I have not had a loss since mid February and although I wasn't loosing faith....I was beginning to get worried that I had stopped losing. To reach my goal I am now 48 lbs away....and if I reach the goal the doctor's office set for me I am just 33 lbs away......either way I will be happy with where I end up.
It's a big day in our house....we're going tonight with the Tuttle's to celebrate with Michael his move to Connecticut next week, and then tomorrow of course is Mother's Day and we'll be celebrating with the Carroll's. Gonna miss my boy!!!
This is the twentieth year that I have had Mother's Day without my mother, and while it has gotten easier, I still miss her very much on her special day. She was definitely the role model of motherhood and I really wish I had only been half the mother she was.....although I tried, I'm very sure I never quite met the standards she set before me! My boys are awesome and I am very thankful to have them with me on this Mother's Day.
It's a big day in our house....we're going tonight with the Tuttle's to celebrate with Michael his move to Connecticut next week, and then tomorrow of course is Mother's Day and we'll be celebrating with the Carroll's. Gonna miss my boy!!!
This is the twentieth year that I have had Mother's Day without my mother, and while it has gotten easier, I still miss her very much on her special day. She was definitely the role model of motherhood and I really wish I had only been half the mother she was.....although I tried, I'm very sure I never quite met the standards she set before me! My boys are awesome and I am very thankful to have them with me on this Mother's Day.
Monday, May 2, 2011
VITAMIN D LOW
I got my labs back last week and my vitamin D is low again. I have to increase it to 50,000 IU's a week. This would explain why I've been so tired lately. I also think I might be getting ready to break through this plateau I've been in. Since the end of last week I have been at the low end of the the 5 lbs. I keep fluctuating in, so hopefully by the end of this week I will break it.
My baby is getting ready to head to CT in a week and a half. I'm excited for him and hope he's happy there. I'm planning to go see him the second week of June, so it won't be so bad at the beginning, but it will be hard to get from June till Christmas without seeing him. At least it's 2011 and we have text, free long distance, Facebook, and Skype......no need to go for weeks at a time without contact like it used to be thirty years ago. Today's technologies sure make it easier for a mom!
My baby is getting ready to head to CT in a week and a half. I'm excited for him and hope he's happy there. I'm planning to go see him the second week of June, so it won't be so bad at the beginning, but it will be hard to get from June till Christmas without seeing him. At least it's 2011 and we have text, free long distance, Facebook, and Skype......no need to go for weeks at a time without contact like it used to be thirty years ago. Today's technologies sure make it easier for a mom!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
One Year Follow Up Appointment
I had my one year follow up appointment today with the nurse practitioner. It was an excellent visit and she was very happy with my progress. I had only lost two pounds according to their scales from my visit in January, and she told me not to be concerned about that, I am still doing great and I will finish losing the weight. I admitted to her that I am drinking about 12 ounces of diet coke twice a week now, and she said that if that's the worst I do that's great. I did admit to her that I ate some malted Easter eggs Saturday, but she was thankful to hear that they made me sick.
I have gone back to eating chili for lunch this week, hoping that will start my loss back up again. I had been trying to have sandwiches for lunch, but I don't really like eating sandwiches that much anymore and not sure, but just wonder if it could be part of what's slowing me down. I just have a difficult time coming up with some lunches that are different. Maybe I will try some Lean Cusines next week, and see what they do for me.
I have gone back to eating chili for lunch this week, hoping that will start my loss back up again. I had been trying to have sandwiches for lunch, but I don't really like eating sandwiches that much anymore and not sure, but just wonder if it could be part of what's slowing me down. I just have a difficult time coming up with some lunches that are different. Maybe I will try some Lean Cusines next week, and see what they do for me.
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