minpinmom

I haven't seen my surgeon in probably a year - I have a fill that is as close to perfect as I can get. I am one of the odd ones that my band is super tight in the morning - I can only have liquids for breakfast - for lunch I can eat a few bites, but only a really small amount, then at about 6:30 it is a free for all, I can eat anything in any amount. If my band is any tighter, I foam, any loser I can eat more for lunch - so Im at the best spot I can get. Breakfast I usually have milk, sometimes a protein drink, I have no hunger until around 2-3. For lunch I either do a soup at hand (love those), or ham/cheese slices, something small, usually under 200 calories, I do a similar snack later (nuts, fruit, yogurt), before supper. Then for supper I eat like I did before banded - whatever everyone else is having - I have it too. I try to eat healthier than I used to - but most of the time - its not healthy. That is why I maintain, but don't lose anymore. I stopped trying to lose about a year ago and have maintained without working at it. I am happy where I am - I didn't want to live the rest of my life worrying about every thing I put in my mouth and how many calories it has. I can do that in short spurts, but not forever. Thank God I can maintain without trying!!! I am hoping to get motivated after the holidays and get everyone I know to go on a 3 month weight loss sprint - I would like to lose some more and see if I can maintain it too!

I really can't believe it has been a year since I updated my blog - but now that I feel pretty "normal" thinking of the lapband isn't something I do very often. I am still no where NEAR skinny - but I can shop in normal stores and I don't feel huge anymore. I am pretty happy with myself! I would love to lose 25 more pounds - but as it is - I maintain my weight and I don't have to worry or think about what I am eating - nor do I have to exercise. I hope to get back to working out - I felt better when I did. I know it is all about priorities and mine are just focused on enjoying life. I do have a fab announcement - I got a Spyder! I got my license and go everywhere on it. Love my bike! Hope all is well in bandland!

Mike should NOT have been wearing that . . . ugh - and Koli - really? pink/orange pants? wtf? That looked horrible. I was rooting for pink - but Mike did look good - minus the skull belt buckle that made him look like an oompaloompa and the way too small jacket. I didn't think the transformations were as impressive as previous years - but that may be this group started off a lot heavier? I think the Red girl that everyone hated looked awesome - but I always liked her.

I didn't vote - but if I did I would have voted for Daris - for the same reasons as yall - Koli lost my respect when he thought he had it in the bag - I hate that attitude. Also I totally relate to Daris eating at night out of stress and frustration or boredom - just because he knows what to do doesn't make it any easier. Just cuz I have a band doesn't mean I won't eat ice cream and sabotage myself - its a struggle for everyone. I like that they showed that.

That was just about the most boring episode I have ever watched . . .

Daris is becoming a hotty. Normally I can see cuteness no matter the size - but he had me fooled - he was a hotty in hiding. I really like him. Mike is looking really good too - I wish pink had more of a dramatic loss (looks wise), but I imagine she and all the others will wow us at the finale. I LOVE the finale. I really liked that they brought the guy back who regained his weight. It had to be really scary to come back and face what happened - everyone's biggest fear came to life.

So - I kinda was glad Sunshine went home - I just don't like her - glad she didn't blubber about it though. So looks like next week they go home - and someone gains weight? Im confused - aren't they down to the final 4 - doesn't that mean that the finale should be next week?

I thought Daris, sunshine and Michael looked awesome - Sam wasn't much of a change - you can already see how great he looked. Sunshines body looked amazing. I liked her hair straight - I think they should have permanently relaxed it for her but either way lots of keep up - I think they did all they could with Daris' hair - I liked it when it was slicked back - but not when it was the Mr. T look. Michael looks 1000 times better. Didn't like Koli's makeover and Pinks outfit was horrible - I think they could have done more to help her. Broke my heart that Michael was in the big in tall store alone - Im kind liking him more and more. orange, pink and white are my favs right now.

WooHOO! Makeover week is ALWAYS Awesome! Can't wait!!!!

I know this sounds bad - but I was SO glad to see him go! I don't like all the crying and we love you crap that is involved with Yellow team - I am hoping that without her dad sunshine will become independent - I would like to LIKE her - right now all I see is a snotty nosed blubbering little girl who wants her daddy. Im kinda liking White guy - surprised the crap out of me - I hated him at first - but he has changed a lot. Also pink and orange are growing on me. I think I may be rooting for carrot top to win it.

It was pretty boring this week . . . hope for a little bit of excitement next week . . . even winning a car was boring - Ive had more fun on a penny slot machine!

Me too (about the clothes) - has to make them feel better about themselves - to not go up there all hanging out. I totally would have hated to do that water challenge - I think they should have edited out all the fat rolls underwater - I would be mortified to see that - it was way worse than even the original weigh ins!

Tonight was probably the most exciting episode this season - I liked the whole buzzer thing - that rocked. Thinking if this season doesn't start playing the game - it will get even more boring. Im really not rooting for anyone at this point - I liked purple girl voted off last week and red girl - Im trying hard to like yellow girl - but just not feeling it. They are looking pretty good though.

WooHOO! Im so glad shesss baaaack!