Major Milestone- 50 pounds down
July 21, 2015
Today's a big deal.
As of today I am officially down 50 pounds since I began this journey.
50 pounds down since I started my 2 week pre-op all liquid diet.
Its been an emotional journey,
and just as mental as physical.
Weightloss is definitely a mind game.
Some days I totally see a difference and I am motivated by results,
others I feel discouraged because I don't feel like I "look like" I"ve lost 50 pounds.
Even though these pictures are not "full body" they help me see a 50 pound weight loss difference.
The picture on the left was taken days before my "all liquid diet" started.
The picture of the left was taken a week ago
One thing that I have really been focusing on lately
(and that I am sure has finally pushed me through the plateau and getting to this major milestone)
is working out at the gym, and signing up for a personal trainer.
Now, do I really have the money for a personal trainer?
No, no I don't.
But I am so glad I'm making sacrfices to do it.
She pushes me and motivates me to get things done on my own.
She also makes me look about 7 feet tall in this picture.
Remember the picture on the left?
Pre-op compared to yesterday
#thatbaggyshirttho
Thanks again for everyone's support.
Thanks for the love and the well wishes.
And now, for some celebatory GIFs:
THIS VIDEO IS ON POINT.
July 20, 2015
Excuse the language, but I relate to this video on so many points.
So, really, how could I NOT post it?
Truth is....
July 5, 2015
I wrote most of this list on a harder night.
A night I was feeling pretty emotional.
I want you to know that it's not always bad,
but in an effort to "keep it real"
here is a list of truths.
Truth is.....
...sometimes i notice a big difference and sometimes i don't
....I wonder if people only say i "look good" out of politeness
...sometimes I have i have a hard time believing i could ever be healthy and my goal weight
...I still crave diet coke every single day
....Sometimes i get discouraged
....Sometimes i feel motivated
....Sometimes i run without wanting to stop
....Sometimes I watch the clock on the treadmill my entire work out
...Sometimes i just want to indulge...
...and I get mad when I can't.
...I get defensive when someone tries to tell me what I can and can't eat without getting sick.
...Periods are way harder post op
...It is definitely not the easy way out
...It's hard not to focus on the numbers on a scale
....It's hard not compare to other wls patients
....I'm not patient with myself at all
....Mental barriers are the hardest
...Addictions aren't always apparent
....Self control is hard.
...I worry that people judge me too much.
...I Sometimes feel frustrated
....Sometimes i feel liberated
...I wonder if I'm actually worth the money it cost
....I really want to love running.
....This journey isn't always ideal.
....I cry. A lot.
....It's hard to talk about. And hard to put into words.
....I'm a hot mess.
....I wonder if people only say i "look good" out of politeness
...sometimes I have i have a hard time believing i could ever be healthy and my goal weight
...I still crave diet coke every single day
....Sometimes i get discouraged
....Sometimes i feel motivated
....Sometimes i run without wanting to stop
....Sometimes I watch the clock on the treadmill my entire work out
...Sometimes i just want to indulge...
...and I get mad when I can't.
...I get defensive when someone tries to tell me what I can and can't eat without getting sick.
...Periods are way harder post op
...It is definitely not the easy way out
...It's hard not to focus on the numbers on a scale
....It's hard not compare to other wls patients
....I'm not patient with myself at all
....Mental barriers are the hardest
...Addictions aren't always apparent
....Self control is hard.
...I worry that people judge me too much.
...I Sometimes feel frustrated
....Sometimes i feel liberated
...I wonder if I'm actually worth the money it cost
....I really want to love running.
....This journey isn't always ideal.
....I cry. A lot.
....It's hard to talk about. And hard to put into words.
....I'm a hot mess.
These are a few of my favorite things {June 2015}
July 3, 2015
One of my favorite things is to watch girls on YouTube publish monthly videos of their monthly favorites. They always give me a good idea as to products I should try and things that I might like, so I figure, why not do the same thing here?
We all could use some favorite things in our lives!
We all could be healtheir!
So I would like to formally intoduce to you the series:
So I would like to formally intoduce to you the series:
My Favorite Things- Monthly Favorites
I will try to keep the focus on things that are WLS related, or things that motivate me to keep moving,
but sometimes I might throw in a couple "randoms"
So without further ado, June 2015's favorite things:
-Mio Strawberry Pineapple
Because if I'm not drinking Diet Coke (aka. BAE) then I gotta get my caffine somewhere,
#amiright?
Found at most major grocery stores
-Having a routine
Because if I'm not drinking Diet Coke (aka. BAE) then I gotta get my caffine somewhere,
#amiright?
Found at most major grocery stores
-Having a routine
-Dollar tree cups
These little puppies are my go-to all day, every day.
I still struggle getting my water in everyday, but I've found drinking ice water from a straw
(usually with the MIO or Crystal Light drops) help keep me sippin'.
Plus, they are litterally a dollar at Dollar tree, so if you lose one, who even cares?
Found at Dollar Tree
-Couch to 5k app
I've talked about this app before, but I am honestly LOVING it.
It's seriously the only thing that can get me to get on the treadmill some days.
It's motivating because I honestly feel accomplished seeing myself improve and I don't get overwhelmed in the first few days thinking that I will never be able to finish.
Basically: ITS DO-ABLE
Totally recommended for any "Non-runner" hoping to get into shape.
Feel free to pair with your favorite playlist. Here's mine.
Available for Android and Apple
It's seriously the only thing that can get me to get on the treadmill some days.
It's motivating because I honestly feel accomplished seeing myself improve and I don't get overwhelmed in the first few days thinking that I will never be able to finish.
Basically: ITS DO-ABLE
Totally recommended for any "Non-runner" hoping to get into shape.
Feel free to pair with your favorite playlist. Here's mine.
Available for Android and Apple
-"Stinky cheese omlettes"
(As named by my youngest brother, not me)
Picture one: Mix one egg into frying pan and begin cooking "omlette style"
Picture two: add freshly crumbled feta cheese to begin melting on one half
*Note: I can rarely finish this entire omlette, but it tastes so good that I can't stop making it.
(As named by my youngest brother, not me)
Picture one: Mix one egg into frying pan and begin cooking "omlette style"
Picture two: add freshly crumbled feta cheese to begin melting on one half
Picture three: Add Salsa (Mine is a very yummy mix I found at the farmers market that includes tomatoes, basil, garlic, and onion- similar to bruchetta found here) add a little more feta cheese to melt.
Picture four: Fold over omlette, flip, and allow cheese to melt.
-Cooked Shrimp with cocktail sauce
I usually can only eat about 5 with sauce for lunch, but its a great way for me to get some extra protien in, and its super easy-all I have to do is defrost!
-Costa Vida salads without rice, tortilla, or chips + extra meat
With the extra portion of meat, the "small salad" is a great dinner that usually lasts me about two days. The beans, and meat choice are great to get that extra protien in, and it just tastes so dang good. I'm really lucky that I can tolerate lettuce, because I know that many that have had WLS can't- especially this early on.
-Beef Jerky
A great snack choice when I am needing some extra protien (ok, like every single day) and I can keep it in my purse or bag to carry around with me. Nice to have non-refridgerated options.
-The Sweaty Betty Instagram page (HUUUGE inspiration)
Ok so there are LOTS of new WLS girls that I have started to follow on Instagram, and I am SO glad I found them. They really just motivate me to become better every single day and they give me the inspiration I need so badly when I feel like giving up. There are multiple girls I could share with you, but I figure I will pick one "favorite" a month. This month is Betty from @thesweatybetty. She posts multiple times a day and always keeps it so real and so motivational. Even if you aren't a WLS patient, but are looking for some healthy (not obsessive) motivation on your Instagram feed, look her up.
This could almost count as a #wcw.
What were some of your favorites from June?
Also, feel free to add me:
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Myfitnesspal
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This could almost count as a #wcw.
What were some of your favorites from June?
Also, feel free to add me:
tumblr
Myfitnesspal
fitbit
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