A Healthy me

The dreaded Plateau

Hey everyone!!! Okay I admit that I have been slacking off, actually big time! I just want to tell ya that I love my lapband. LOVE IT! I have lost about 30 pounds, and I have been at a plateau for about 2 months. Its been really hard to get down, and then have the Holidays. Story of my life. It has actually been really frustrating. I hate when your body gets use to your weight, and you can't seem to lose, and then you tend to eat more. It is a vicious cyle. For me, I need to be less hard on myself, when it comes to food/weight... but im a girl, so it doesn't really work. I really think I am doing well. I feel great!!! I feel that I am much healthier. I want to lose more weight

UPDATE

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Wow its been a long time since I have wrote many lapband experiences. First off I just want to tell you that I love my band. I am doing great, and losing the weight. I have gotten tighter and tighter. I have had to give up a lot of bread. Due to the fact that they have more of a gummy texture when they are digested.

Other than that, Everything goes down pretty good. Chicken, soup, protein shakes, etc. Sweets go down pretty dang good, but I have to stay away from those.

I was looking at pictures of myself right before I had surgery. It was bad. I think I honestly had a view of myself as not that bad. I can say looking at those pictures made me realize that I was in bad health. I am so glad that I am eating healthy again.

Hey everyone out there.. basically mom.

Well I thought I would update you on all the latest. I have been the same weight, which is fine, least I am not gaining. But also, I think my body can have more food. I cant wait to get adjusted. I still get full, and pace my self but I am looking forward to tightin the band.

The good that is really good to go down, is chicken. I love it! Oh and quizno's and einstein has the best soup.

I am feeling good about things. I have yet to cough up food.. Now lets not get too cocky, cause I am sure Its going to happen.

I am one of those people, that does have to think about eating. But I do still get hungry. Like right now.. Maybe I will go have some protein shake or somethin.

Happy blogging

Actual Food!!!

I can have food! Yes all types of food. So far everything is going down great.. maybe a little too good. I am looking forward to getting my adjustment on Sept 2nd.

All I can say is that I am saving mega bucks on food. The dollar menu is the best thing, I can get chili, and other proteins.

I have noticed since the swelling in my stomach or as I call ( my pouch), has gone down, you can eat like you were.

Let me tell you chocolate goes down pretty good. But I am not craving it as much as I thought.. Yes I miss my pop, but honestly, this tool is great.

Next goal: exercise. I plan on starting tomorrow. We just got a new dog, so I have been devoted to her most of the day. Good puppy

Chewing Confidence

Last night, Eric and I went to Applebees. To celebrate a day early for our one year anniversary. We made it!..

First let me explain the waitress. I wanted the Lime flavor chicken.. and It happened to have cheese on it. Well I said I would like that one, but she replied, "when you take the cheese out, it takes away the flavor." I can't have cheese, I am lactose intolerant (self diagnosed). So she wouldn't let me order it, and I just asked for chicken fingers.. that experience was just too weird. I did have one little chicken finger and mashed potatoes.. It was delightful!

I will tell you this.. Just because you have lap band, doesn't mean you just lose weight. You need to eat right, and STOP when full, and not go back. Lap band is a great tool for me. But its not a cop out to stop exercising and eating healthy.

Here is my motivational quote for lapbanders.. which was found on lapband talk..

"You have to meet the band halfway."

Three cheers for Lapband!

Today has been the best lap band day ever. Let me explain... I was able to eat chili (without puree), I went to Quizno's and got a small sandwich and had chicken! It went down smoothly, without crying (for Jac) lol.

The best part of the day was when I took a bath with salts. Man, life is good.

Now, there is times where I do get frustrated, but honestly, I am so healthy, and getting even more healthier. I felt like my life was spinning out of control. I'm finally getting more organized, and just cleaning more. I believe that the weight made my life disorganized, and I can finally get my life back. Which will make my mom proud (She is my only follower on this blog) haha

I can not tell you how much losing weight, and eating healthy has changed my life. I feel closer to my Heavenly Father. I feel that my body and spirit are getting a little bit of a make over. I honestly did not think having an unhealthy body would have that effect on the gospel. I think since I have been taking care of my body, I have been blessed.

I am so blessed to have a wonderful family that cares, and supports.

I do have to say the best thing to eat is Brown Cow yogurt. Nothing is better. Its a chocolate yogurt you get at the health food store. BUT wow, if you learn anything from this post, is that Yogurt is a piece of heaven.