Fill to the Max

I am back from my doctor office. My lapband is still in place and there no sign of leaks. Due to my slow weight loss, my doctor decided to give me another fill. This time 1cc!! Right now I have 14.8 ccs in my size 14 cc band! After the fill, I was able to eat an half of steak salad for lunch and dinner. Hopefully, this will get my weight loss to start moving again. Time to hit the gym !! FYI my weight from the doctors office is 358.6 lbs !!

Visit to the Doctor Today

I been very frustrated with my 1 year stall, today I am visiting my lapbad doctor for a x-ray fill.

I will keep you posted.

Back in the Game

I visited my old forum "Low Carb Friends" . I had to get back to my roots. Ok here is my plan...

Workout Plan:

Monday - Friday - A.M. Work out at the Gym (20 - 30 mins Cardio)

Tuesday & Thursday - P.M. Kettlebell Workout

Eating:

1. 30-40 carbs or less per Day. No pasta, rice, bread and grits =)
2. Make sure to drink water consistently throughout the day. Making sure I have at least 1 clear urination per day.
3. Eat smalls meals throughout the day.

I will post my weight every Saturday on my Weightloss Ticker.

Let see how this will work for me.... again..

Day 4 Early morning Workout

I think my body is fighting against me. Not only my weight lost has stall, but I am very exhausted. I heard that after the morning workout, I suppose to be pumped for the day. Well, I am still waiting for that feeling. This week, I have been drinking coffee just to stay up. At 3pm, I my body shut down. FYI, my bed time is at 10:00 pm. Any suggestions??

My Workout Plan:

1) Monday – Friday: Morning: Walking on the treadmill with the speed of 3.5 (incline level 10.00) for 26 minutes. Followed by 10 minutes on the Elliptical.

2) Tuesday & Thursday: Afternoon: Walking on the treadmill with the speed of 3.5 (incline level 10.00) for 10 minutes. Followed by 30 minutes of weight training.

I am trying really hard to still to this plan this week. Thank goodness tomorrow is FRIDAY!!

Another Day, Another Fill - 15th Fill

OK I am concern, I just got another fill of .4 cc's for a total of 13.4 cc's. My weight was 340.0 lbs, so I didn't lose any weight since 1/25/2011. My doctor said if I need another fill by May 23rd she will have to order an upper GI to check my band for leaks. I sure don't need ANY problems with my band, I can't afford too.

I feel so alone with this . . . .

Fab at 30

Celebrating my 30th Birthday. What you guys think??

Please help! I caught a cold!

Already I am off to a rough start. I caught a cold on New Year's Day and it seem it doesn't want to go away. I did get the chance to go to the gym though, maybe I should stay home.

New Year , New Attitude !!

Happy New Year everyone !! I am finally down to 337 lbs !!! This past year has been a blessing for me and my family. I am looking forward to continue making some changes to my life spiritually, physically and mentally.

RESOLUTIONS 2011

Have a Positive Attitude
Save $$$
Lose 50 pounds
Commit to Working out More ( Bad habit)
Open Up a Online Shop

Feeling Down

Sorry for disappearance act. On 12/01/2010 I got another fill of .6 ccs for a total of 12.6 cc's in my 14 cc band. My weight has plateaued again (338-341 lbs), because I been lacking in my workouts. I been having trouble with my left knee, so today I decided to visit my orthopedic doctor . He told me that I have arthritis in my left knee!! Due to all that weight I been carrying for years, it caused some damage to my knee. I need to do some quad-strengthening excersies and continue to lose weight.

I am not surpised...

Still Alive

Hello everyone. I am still alive and well. I been very busy between work and my personal life and my weight is STUCK between 344-342 lbs. Tomorrow is a new day!!

5 Day Pouch Test Challenge

10/07/2010 348.2 lbs - Day 2

10/08/2010 347.2 lbs - Day 3

10/09/2010 344.2 lbs - Day 4

10/10/2010 343.2 lbs - Day 5

10/11/2010 343.4 lbs - 4.4 lbs lost -The 5 Day Pouch Test Works !!!.

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Days One & Two: Liquid Protein - Low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding.

Day 3: Soft Protein - Canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy.

Day 4: Firm Protein - Ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut.

Day 5: Solid Protein -White meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game

5 Day Pouch Test

I made a conscious choice to eat no more than 1 cup of food (protein first) per meal. I would not eat any snacks during the day.

If that fail, next week I am going to do a 5 Day Pouch Test.

Days One & Two: Liquid Protein - Low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding.

Day 3: Soft Protein - Canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy.

Day 4: Firm Protein - Ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut.

Day 5: Solid Protein -White meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game

LapBand Slump

September 22^nd is my band anniversary and I am going thru my LapBand Slump again. My weight is going back and forth 352-347. I have 11.4 cc in my 14 cc band and I am filled to the point where I don't WANT another fill, but feel like I SHOULD have one. HELP ME AHHHHH!!!

Catherines Fashion Show

Yesterday, I was model for our local Catherines store. My clothing size is 28-30 top and bottom. It was nice to be a model for 30 mins. Maybe I should do this more often.

10th Fill - UGH !

She gave me a .6 cc fill, totaling 11.4 cc !! According to their scale my weight is 360.2 lbs. I have lost 4.2 lbs . I am little frustrated of the slow progress, so my doctor said I need to lower my carb intake to 75 grams per day. I can't believe I am back to watching my carbs again..UGH!!

Progress Picture

It is rare for me to wear a dress, so my husband had to take to picture.

I am still here

Just a small update, I been up and down with my eating plan and exercising . Tomorrow, it is time to refocus (again).

Getting Smaller?!?

Here is my picture update!

Working out Hard

Here is my work out picture taken at 06/11/2010- 363 lbs. More pictures coming soon.

Embarrassing Lapband Moment

I had the embarrassing Lapband moment, today.

I ate some Chinese food too fast and got stuck!! Oh the PB’ing Horror!!! So I ran to the bathroom and time I open the door there was my co-worker staring right at me!! I was able to hold my food in my month (looking like a frog) and headed straight to the stall.

After all that horror, said to her, “I had bad Chinese food, don’t try their steam clams”, LOL !

The big lesson for me, Slow down and chew, Chew, CHEW!!