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KayDotRn's Journal

A blog by Kaydotrn in General

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SBD Phase 1 Day 8 meal

Just a quick recording while it is fresh:   AM coffee w/cream B: 2 deviled eggs L:MCD's dbl cheeseburger (no bun or ketchup) with a side salad (ate 1/2 with 1/2 Ranch dressing) iced coffee with cream D:romaine, parmesan, smoked turkey and caesar dressing 100cal lemon yogurt   dessert:PB cup dessert late snack (tummy growling)...cheese topping off of leftover pizza & a light laughing cow wedge

SBD Phase 1 Day 8

213lbs. Yesterday I actually saw 212.5 on the scale and about lost my breath! Too excited for words! I am starting to like I can really lose this weight. For months at 220 I thought I would never get lower. I accepted that this may be it. Now I am revived and ready to fight the next 50 pounds!   I had a really busy weekend and did not log my meals. I have been to more parties than I can count and had to plan and pick my foods carefully. I succeeded and reinforced the fact that this can

South Beach Phase 1 Day 4

Are you ready for crazy???? Well, first off, I feel much better today than I did yesterday. When I woke up this morning, the room wasn't spinning which is a relief! I weighed myself this morning. Monday (Day 1) I weighed 221 on the scale. Today the scale reads 214.5. WTF? Is that even possible? Is it going to stay??? I have gone 4 months or so battling the same 3 pounds up and down between 218 and 221...now in 4 days of proper eating, lean protein & veggies, LF dairy. At any rate,

South Beach Diet Phase 1 Day 3

Okay, so today I am not feeling well. I am very lightheaded and dizzy. I woke up around 8am after being up until about 1am last night. When I went to the bathroom I felt like I was drunk with the spins. It was not fun. I have been in bed for most of the day. I ate 2 string cheese sticks at around 10am because it was easy and I was wondering if I needed food. I waited about an hr and drank a lot of water. I just had lunch but I still feel fuzzy. I am not feeling as bad but still not well

South Beach Diet Phase 1 Day 2

Meal Plan Today   B: 1 quiche cup 1 turkey sausage   L: Antipasto Salad included: 2 slices salami 1 slice provolone lettuce tomatoes artichoke hearts balsamic vinaigrette   Sn: Iced Coffee with cream 1 equal Later: 1 Polly-O cheese stick   D: Chicken Fajitas included: 3oz. chicken breast (lime juice, cumin, cayenne, oil) red peppers & onions (about 1/2

8 months later....

It is time to refocus! I am happy to have lost 52.6 pounds, I am happy to not have gained anything back, but I am not happy that I have become complacent. I have not lost a pound in months and I know I am not working my band properly. It is a wonder I have not gained anything back. I have let my busy, hectic life get in the way and I have lost control. I know that chips, ice cream, and those dreadful york peppermint patties go down easily and have no place in my diet. Especially when I may

5k training week 1

Okay-I am a terrible journalist (journal-er, journale writer??? whatever!). My new goal is to train for a 5K. This is something I have always wanted to do. I have walked races, but never ran them. I have never run more than 3 miles.   I found a race on St Patrick's Day. It is "Ras ns hEireann" "the Race of Ireland". I think that may be a bit ambitious but I know if I cannot run it, I can walk it. I really really want to walk it though. I am registering for it this week. I am going to make my

New Year's Eve

Quick mention, I was at WW onthe day after Christmas and down another 3 pounds. I hit my 10% and got my keychain too. Small milestones! Another 10 or so pounds and I will be lower than I have been in about 10 years!!!!   Happy New Year to me! I cannot believe I am starting this year without the dread of another "diet" looming ahead. I don't have that major "last supper" mentality that I would normally have now in preparation for the diet that would inevitably start tomorrow (and fail by Tue

12/24/06

I posted the following in my favorite thread but felt I needed to post it in my journal for a reference:   Last night I went to exchange gift at some of my family's house. It was informal and nice. My aunt served dinner..just snack type foods but there was so much delicious looking stuff. Not the fancy things, more like chicken wings and cheesy appetizers, boatloads of baked goods. I just sipped tea because of my "sore throat" (the excuse I am using for not eating). It was tough and I was feel

12/23/06

Yesterday was a pretty good day. I got up early,took some Tylenol, and was off doing errands. How liberating to feel independent again. I am definitely not getting the coddling and attn from DH as I would like. He is helpful if I ask, but I am still up doing dishes and the like since no one else in this house seems to mind if this place turns into a rat's nest. It drives me batty. And now he has a cold which sucks, but I swear if I am sick, he is sicker. Is it a guy thing? I actually tho

waaah-can't sleep!

Boohoo..I am tired. But this stomach sleeping gal is struggling to get some decent shut eye laying on my side. I am going to go on the couch in a bit and tryto get a more comfortable position. I am up now drinking a smallprotein shake because I am actually hungry. I know it is not an optimum time to eat, but seeing as I stuglle to get food in right now, I will eat whenever my tummy tells me I can. I actually used a hang blender to mix my protein drink and it tastes tons better-none of that pr

12/21/06

I went out shopping at Target today and felt pretty well. I had only Tylenol this afternoon for pain but I know I won;t sleep well without the percocet tonight. I have some burning in my back and I don;t know what that is all about. My little girl fell off the rocking chair tonight and I jumped up to try to get her and ended up on the couch in tears. The two of us bawling! It was scary-I should notbe getting up that fast. ::ouch::: Food today: 1cup proteinshake over 2 hours water de

12/20/06

I am home among the living-thank God. Presently, I am feeling pretty well. I was not feeling well at all yesterday and part of today. I am very bloated and gassy and I feel like a semi backed over my stomach but it is definitely getting better. It sounds gross, but I so thrilled when I pass gas because it is a huge relief. The gas pain is mostly in my lower belly and lower back. Not in my shoulder as of yet. I am including my scar pics (despite my icky stretch marked bloated belly). I think it i

12/16

OMG-TWO MORE DAYS!!!!!!!   I am freaking out a bit. I am also having a little attack of the last supper syndrome. I have not journaled my food in 2 days which I am usally diligent about. I had Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich and a 1/2 order of fries (which reaffirmed that I really won't miss french fries). For dinner I had about 1 cup of past and a piece of chicken parm instead of the salad I planned to have. I think itis hitting me that I won't be able to eat "normal' (as far as chew my

12/14

Went to 2nd seminar tonight. It was ok. Found it to be repetitive since I already have learned so much in my own research. I did find myself comforted by the others in attendance who had had the surgery previously.   I wish I could sleep through the next few days and fast forward to Monday. I am anxious to get this show on the road!

later 12/13

ugh...unflavored proteing powder mixed with pink lemonade crystal light is not great but tolerable...   Anyway, I am getting sorta frustrated. I have my friend that goes to WW with me and she has no idea what I am doing. I have not told her since through conversations past I know that she is anti-surgery. Very judgemental about the whole thing as a matter of fact. I think it is fear mostly. She says that if you just suck it up and stick to a program, that is all it takes. I just say to

12/13/06

5 more days!!!!   I am so anxious. I am waking up at night thinking about it. I am on this website 5 times a day! I am feeling like I will get through this alright but I am still in shock that I am doing it at all.   I ate pizza yesterday and a small steak and cheese sub. It wasn't even good. I just felt like I had been doing so well the past two months that I had to have a last hurrah before my self inflicted liquid diet begins today. I honestly think I am nuts but I learned somethin

What I want

I have made these lists before but I want one in my journal that I can look back on. I will list what I want with my new healthy self and I can check them off as they are accomplished!   1. I want to fit my butt comfortable in a kayak. I love to do it, but last time my butt was pinched and it was not comfy for long.   2. To bikeride without being afraid the tires will look flat and the the seat is lost in my ample rear.   3. To be smaller than my husband. (or at least the same size!)

thx angelburch

Thanks for thelink to the pre-op diet. Wow that is strict. have you followed it? I mean, I think I can do anything for the 5 days I have until surgery! Maybe I will follow that plan but modify it with one Lean Cuisine type meal a day so I have something of substance over the next few days. I just spent today eating more than I normally would and more than I have the past 2 months. I had too much pizza and not a vegetable or fruit to speak of. I don't know what got into me. I am done thou

ww this week

I went to my meeting this morning. It was particularly boring. I usually love those meetings but Weightwatchers launched a new plan so we had to sit through the leader going over the whole thing.   I was down 0.6lbs this week to make a total of 18. I don't know what the heck is up with that since I stayed within my points and exercised 5 days at an hour each day. (as well as one day doing floor exercises when I couldn't get to the gym). Maybe my body is just adjusting to the 6 pound loss last

12/11/06pm

Made it to the gym tonight. Very reluctantly. It seems if I don't go in the AM it is too easy to lose my motivation. I had a good 50 minutes ont he elliptical burning 500+ calories. I don't know if it will be enough to get the pound or 2 I seemed to gain this week (I don't know how) before my weigh in tomorrow morning. UGH!!!!!

Before

Testing to see if my official before shots are uploading. I should add that these pics are -18 pounds since I started WW 8 weeks ago to get myself in surgery shape.

1 week 'til surgery

I cannot believe I am one week pre-surgery!!! Am I really doing this??? Amazing. I had my pre-op appt with anesthesia today. I thought I was going to be weighed and I was actually somewhat disappointed since I have lost a good amount since the last time they had me on the scale. I am an oddball! It was a basic appt. I was disappointed to see that my BP was 153/73 that systolic is not what I would like to see. At least if it were in the 130's. But I was nervous, and he had my arm elevat

one day at a time

Had a Designer Whey protein drink this morning before hitting the gym. It is nice to not have to worry about what to have for breakfast and it only takes a minute to mix the shake. I am not really hungry inthe am anyway. At the gym I switched it up today since I don't want to get bored or my body to get too used to the same routine. I did the dreaded treadmill for 20 minutes today and tried jogging. I walked at 3.6 for about 5 minutes, then I would lightly jog at 4.2 for about 2 1/2 minutes

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