Pic-a-tures and a quick update!!

Well, as of last week I have lost 40lbs. I had my 6-week post op appointment and my doctor says that I've done really well and he is very pleased with my weight loss.

I'll go three days and not loose a pound...sometimes even gain a pound or two...and then the next day I've lost three pounds. It's really quite crazy and doesn't make any sense but hey-whatever-I'll take it! :) I feel wonderful and have so much more energy than I used to. I am loving life!!

Eating is enjoyable again and I'm eating just about anything I want-the difference?....I'm only eating a fraction of what I used to. Pinterest has been a WONDERFUL resource for new recipies. My taste buds have changed and I'm trying different foods that I used to snub my nose at. I'm still somewhat picky but I'm slowly expanding my horizons.

Breakfast-9-10am
1 egg scrambled
1-2 slices of bacon or turkey bacon
 or
1 packet of low sugar maple oatmeal

Snack-11-12pm
Fruit cup
String cheese

Lunch-2-3pm
1/2 Turkey and cheese sandwhich in a low carb wrap
String Cheese
Pork Rinds
or
1 Roasted chicken thigh
Small serving of veggies (peas, carrots green beans)

Snack-4-5pm
Pork rinds
String cheese
Protein shake

Dinner-7-8pm
Zuchinni lasagna (FABULOUS recipe I found on pinterest Go Here!)
or
3-4 oz's Grilled chicken
Peas or lima beans

Snack-10-11pm
Slice of sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of Ben & Jerry's Greek Frozen Yogurt (this stuff is to die for!!)


It really looks like I eat all the time! Or at least I feel like I'm eating all the time! But not having much of a stomach to hold food I guess causes me to get full fast but hungry more often. I thought I was maybe doing something wrong but according to the doctor I'm doing exactly what I need to be doing.

I went to Walmart today and bought the "Shake Weight". My doctor told me that it's one of the best things to use to tone up your arms/shoulders so I'm gonna give it a go! I always thought it was a crazy idea but I'm excited to see if it works.


I'm ready to shake my way to firm & fabulous arms and shoulders in just 6 minutes a day!!

I'll close with a couple of recent pictures. The change in my face and mid section is amazing to me. I still have a long way to go but I'm gettin there! :)



Jason & I on Easter

Me with my Sisters on Easter!

New cut/color!

Shut the Front Door!

Quick post tonight but I need to do it so that I can keep track of stuff! This past week I've had quite a bit of things happen that deserve remembering! :)

So here we go...

As of Thursday, I have lost an inch 1 and a half in my neck, 4 inches in my bust and 4 inches in my waist.

As of Sunday, April 1st (exactly one month after surgery) I have lost 35lbs :)

Sunday I went to Belk to find something nice to wear to work. Most everything I have is either too big, falling apart, or too small so I'm having to do some shopping. For the first time in 6 years (at least) I was unable to shop in the plus size section. The smallest size they carried in their shirts was too big. I'm not sure I can explain to you all how wonderful and amazing this felt. I sat there in the dressing room with tears in my eyes as I realized a 1x was too big. I was able to find a few tops in the regular women's section that fit well and I felt good in them. It was a major milestone for me! Makes me appreciate what I've done that much more...it's working....not just numbers on the scale, or thoughts that maaaybe my face is thinning out. It is real and it is happening right before my eyes!

I still have a LONG way to go but I am eager and willing to do whatever it takes! :)

Going to try to get some pictures taken this weekend to show my progress and I'll be sure to post them!