Jadeite

Goodness!! It has been so long since my last post. It feels like summer has flown by. Currently 180 and loving it! Thats a total of 46 lbs since Feb. I did a lot of hiking this summer during Geology Field camp. All the activity really helped me to drop those jean sizes down to a 14. I have really loved looking nice and wearing heels again. Soooo much fun! What's even better is that I've found the man of my dreams! I know it sounds crazy but its undeniably true. We have been dating since July 16th and a couple since the 6th of August. He is what i have prayed for and then some. Ladies!!!! We were destined for each other! Believe in the power of manifesting your dreams. I can't even begin to start on how amazing this life's journey has been. Having the lapband surgery has been a vital part of my continual transformation. It's has given me the ability to regain my confidence and achieve my own personal success. As for my new man, who is the sweetest and one of the most sexiest on earth... I was so nervous to tell him about wls but I knew the longer I waited the harder and weirder it would be for me to finally do it. When did finally tell him, he couldn't have been more loving understanding and sweet about it. In the end telling him made me feel closer to him because I was truly opening up to him about a subject that so deeply emotionally charged for me. I am such a happier person now. I loved all the beautiful places I was able to hike to this summer and the long nights of dancing in heels in the downtown bars. I love being comfortable in my body. It is truly a blessing. I am not at a stopping point in my weightloss by any means. It is a continual commitment to be active and challenge myself to obtain higher heights. May we all have victory in ourselves love and future!

Gotta say Geology field camp has been kickin my butt. Last week we backpacked in 5 miles up the mountain to almost 12,000ft... thought i was going to die.. lol... What a great experience.. I lost about 8lbs just last week! Im offically 189 and dropping!!!! yay!!!!!!. Three more weeks of intense physical activity, but i know it will be worth it in the end. Finishing my degree and shedding the pounds! Only 14 more pounds till my first goal...

YAY!!!!! Way to work it beautiful!!! You are doing sooooooo great!

I made it! 199.00lbs. Hoping what happened last month wont happen this month. In May my scale said the same thing just before my period and then the scale shot back up to 206. Sad... I'm feeling so much better about how i look and the clothes i can wear. I know I've only lost a total of 27.5 lbs but the difference is clear when i can put on the dress i want even able to rock when i got it. hahaha.. I would always buy outfits i wanted to wear as a motivator. So far I have had three fills. The last one made me very very tight. So there was some adjustment time. But now I am comfortable with the amount of food i can eat. Me thinks it is just right. I dont want to be so tight i cant eat anything and starve my body of nutrients. This week I started Geology Field camp which involves lots of hiking in the high country. Can you say SORE!! I sure can. I decided to hold off on any more adjustments until the six week of intensive mapping is over. I feel like im prolly at or really near that sweet spot. I feel that the amount of food I am eating in a day is reasonable since it is not much at all. The exercise Im getting in Field Camp will help out alot. And hopefully get me to my goal weight of 175!!!! Here's to my and all of your continued progress!

There is a learning curve that I've had to over come while eating with the band. Sometimes I can get two bites down and i know im stuck If i eat any more.... no bueno and looking for the bathroom to dislodge. Some things are just harder to eat sushi rolls (sad) doable but takes some time. Also spicy food.. jalapeno, hot green chilis which i love no longer love me back. Whats weird is when people get upset that im eating slow or not woofing it down like they are. It takes skill to look like your eating normal when you really just can't. Well-cooked homemade food works the best. Lots of currys and quinoa... Corn tortillas are my new bffs. The one kind of bread-like substance that goes down well. Its great for lunch when i make a little melty chicken n cheese tostada. I am very gassy ie burp alot after i eat. Not pleasant for people im around There must be a way to prevent or calm down the angry stomach acids. I am currently doing some research on herbal teas and tinctures that can help the stomach discomfort and irritablity and keep the energy running smoothly in the right direction. In TCM traditional chinese medicine burping is considered rebellious Chi. meaning the energy is moving in the wrong direction. This is a sign of the body not being fullly happy. I believe that my body and the band can become friends and live synergystically together with a little adjustment in what i eat as well as calming the stomach with teas and tinctures. If anyones else out there has or had similar problems I would love to hear your experience and or remedy.

Ok has this ever happened to anyone. i steped on the scale the other day and it said 199.5... Shocked i couldn't believe it was true so i did it again and the same number showed up again. I was sooo happy could i really be in onederland??...nope.....The next day i got on the scale and it was 208.... Very very sad. I havent moved the scale, wonder if it a barrometric pressure thing??? Anyways. I have gotten back on track with my exercise. I'm doing 30 minutes on the elliptical and have been riding my mountain bike. consistantly for a week.. I have to do it everyday. And it feels really good. My clothes are looser and even though Ive only lost twenty pounds it feels like alot more. I know exercise will amp up the weight loss. So Im stickin to it. I really want those size 12 by the end of the summer.. Victory will be mine!

Vixen, You got this girl. What you desire will be yours. Bowchicawowow. I can feel it. Stars are aligning up for you to have this chance at life full of health, self love and a baller wardrobe.. holla. Go GGX Jewels!!

Beth you are doing so great! Your such a go getter.. Love it! Keep up the good work. I love that you love Jazzercise.. Its awesome <3! to u..

Beth, You are the best! and I Love our Doctor! I cant believe the difference already. Lot a lost of inches but still need to amp it up and slim it down. Once school is over its game on time. Hope you are doing well. How is Jazzercise?

Every thing your describing seems pretty normal. I'm on my third fill now and am feeling the type of restriction we had after surgery. Just stay strong and keep the focus. The exercise will help and enjoy eating somewhat normal sized meals until you tighten the blessed band up. lol

So This third fill i believe did the job. In fact i think I might be a little to tight. This fill has severly limited how much i consume. I have had a couple days where everything i ate i threw up. I am getting better but not eating much at all. I think it might be time to start reving up the supplements and getting those soup recipes out again. I find that warm well cooked food goes down the best. Trying to focus on the protein but it is not going to come from chicken fish and turkey. i just cant eat that much. I was so hungry last night and wanted comfort food so i made mashed potatoes. By the time they were done and i put a normal small serving on my plate, I was only able to have about 4 tablespoons, if that. And Maybe three bits of fish. Is this the sweet spot??? Not sure but i think i must be pretty close. So far I have lost 20 pounds since 2-12-2010. Hoping the next twenty comes off even faster. I have seriously been considering signing up and saving for a yoga teacher certification class starting in August. So my goal is to train for my training and make enough money with my business to afford it. Here to achieving all or goals!! I am excited to finish my finals, move to my new place and get a new routine going again. Yeah long everlasting summer time:biggrin::wink2:

So This third fill i believe did the job. In fact i think I might be a little to tight. This fill has severly limited how much i consume. I have had a couple days where everything i ate i threw up. I am getting better but not eating much at all. I think it might be time to start reving up the supplements and getting those soup recipes out again. I find that warm well cooked food goes down the best. Trying to focus on the protein but it is not going to come from chicken fish and turkey. i just cant eat that much. I was so hungry last night and wanted comfort food so i made mashed potatoes. By the time they were done and i put a normal small serving on my plate, I was only able to have about 4 tablespoons, if that. And Maybe three bits of fish. Is this the sweet spot??? Not sure but i think i must be pretty close. So far I have lost 20 pounds since 2-12-2010. Hoping the next twenty comes off even faster. I have seriously been considering signing up and saving for a yoga teacher certification class starting in August. So my goal is to train for my training and make enough money with my business to afford it. Here to achieving all or goals!! I am excited to finish my finals, move to my new place and get a new routine going again. Yeah long everlasting summer time:biggrin::confused:

Alrighty Good Morning Lovelies, Just a little update here. I went in for my third fill on 4-20 and boy am I feeling a difference. Since my last fill I haven't lost really anything on the scale and was kinda bumming about that. Doc asked if i wanted him to be conservative and i explained to him what my eating habits were like. ie. Normally in the mornings i can't eat much, really nothing. Even the shakes are to thick for me in the am . But by 4:00 i can eat a normal sized meal. Honestly i haven't had to mention this procedure to anyone just because i am eating dinner with them. I just eat slower and chew well. And I also mentioned to him that i hadn't lost muh since the last fill. He said he noticed that and it sounds like i just needed a little fine tuning. So he gave me another 1cc in the band. Quick and Painless.. Love my Doc!! The after he was done he said that my band was lose and even though i didn't lose lbs that i lost fat around the organs to in turn make the feeling of restriction less. I am happy to report that my weigh in on Tuesday was 212.8 and I am now at 209. School is almost out annd i am getting excited to increase the physical activity via mountain bike, hiking, rafting, elliptical, yoga and dance! Feeling the Power Risin and the pounds Fallin. Gonna be LOOKIN GOOD Rrrrrreal soon!!! :biggrin::frown::ohmy:

Alrighty Good Morning Lovelies, Just a little update here. I went in for my third fill on 4-20 and boy am I feeling a difference. Since my last fill I haven't lost really anything on the scale and was kinda bumming about that. Doc asked if i wanted him to be conservative and i explained to him what my eating habits were like. ie. Normally in the mornings i can't eat much, really nothing. Even the shakes are to thick for me in the am . But by 4:00 i can eat a normal sized meal. Honestly i haven't had to mention this procedure to anyone just because i am eating dinner with them. I just eat slower and chew well. And I also mentioned to him that i hadn't lost muh since the last fill. He said he noticed that and it sounds like i just needed a little fine tuning. So he gave me another 1cc in the band. Quick and Painless.. Love my Doc!! The after he was done he said that my band was lose and even though i didn't lose lbs that i lost fat around the organs to in turn make the feeling of restriction less. I am happy to report that my weigh in on Tuesday was 212.8 and I am now at 209. School is almost out annd i am getting excited to increase the physical activity via mountain bike, hiking, rafting, elliptical, yoga and dance! Feeling the Power Risin and the pounds Fallin. Gonna be LOOKIN GOOD Rrrrrreal soon!!! :confused::biggrin::biggrin:

Awesome Keep up the good work. I need some 5K action myself lol... Did you get the routine online or from something else.. Id love to know you schedule... Keep up the good work :w00t:

Good Morning Lovelies!!! I have noticed a decline in posts from many of my friends I can only assume it is because it is finally nice outside and no one wants to be inside on a stupid computer lol ... little up date on my status.. I am going in for my 3rd fill on 4-20. I don't feel like i have los much weight. but my clothes are looser but not falling off by any means. I was down to 209 but that didn't last long as i had a mararita binge last week that brought me up to 214 :thumbup: yikes.. So no more tequillas for me.. I did go to a yoga class last week and spent a little time on the eliptical. But i know it is not enough to see the results i really want. As a side note... I am moving again.. super stressfull.. hoping for the right place to come along.. Durango has a serious houseing crisis, And you would be shocked at the prices they want for toaster boxes of a house... Well ladies and men.. more later.. but for now im off to get me a protein shake and get things movin again

Good Morning Lovelies!!! I have noticed a decline in posts from many of my friends :biggrin: I can only assume it is because it is finally nice outside and no one wants to be inside on a stupid computer lol ... little up date on my status.. I am going in for my 3rd fill on 4-20. I don't feel like i have los much weight. but my clothes are looser but not falling off by any means. I was down to 209 but that didn't last long as i had a mararita binge last week that brought me up to 214 :thumbup: yikes.. So no more tequillas for me.. I did go to a yoga class last week and spent a little time on the eliptical. But i know it is not enough to see the results i really want. As a side note... I am moving again.. super stressfull.. hoping for the right place to come along.. Durango has a serious houseing crisis, And you would be shocked at the prices they want for toaster boxes of a house... Well ladies and men.. more later.. but for now im off to get me a protein shake and get things movin again

Beth!!! That is so fantastic.. Sounds like the next two months will be great! Dr. Smith will be up here on the 20th of April. I got the last of two appointments for that day. yay... So far my summer is looking crazy as well. Im hoping that this next fill will be a good one. Good luck and safe travels on all your fun trips.

Then sweetie stop subjecting your self to the wrath of their obsessive negativity. If you are already aware of their pre-dispostion to always believe or think the worst about something then ... for me anyways.. I dont bother to ask or need their opinion. I know its tough.. i feel like our dads are so similar.. Keeo this goodness for yourself like a present you found meant only for you. Nurture it and keep it close to your heart. Follow your own path. The same people who said you couldn't or shouldn't will soon eat their words. and you will have gained the strength inside for it. Remember to avoid naysayers for they are obstacles on your path to victory!

Edith Piaf is a goddess.. Focus on what you have and give thanks for your strength and ability to love your self. Your man will come as you honor yourself by taking care of your needs first.

I have done the master cleanser and it is awesome. Read Stanley Burroughs books. He developed the recipies in Hawaii some years ago. First thing Its a cleanse. weight loss will happen if you do the cleanse. Second get good himalayan salt and good B grade maple syurp. The salt water "baths" are suppost to be the same consistancy as your body. If you make it too salty to will throw it up. Mild saltyness in warm water. I made a shot of it in the morning. STAY close to home for at least three days especially in the morning. Dont cheat! and Stick with it for the full 10 days. It is also important to come off the cleanse SLOWLY. with veggie juice and broth. I experienced such a burst of energy doing this cleanse , as well as a clear mind. It is truly amazing! Good Luck . I might hace to kick start another one here soon! Take Care!

Hey Good luck with everything!! It is great that you are getting back on track. This is the time you can really focus on you. You are strong and have the ability to make this band work for you. Stop buying Icecream... For me if its not in the house i am not likely to eat it. A good friend told me once, if you know your biggest weakness, you can overcome all odds. By knowing your self and your triggers, you are better able to recognized your patterns and activly change them by bring atttention to them. Way to make the first big step towards loving yourself again!

Beth you are doing so great!! Thanks for your comments on my blog. And way to keep the positivity going!!!! Tonight im celebrating the pink moon, also known as the planters moon. We are like little seeds growing to big willow trees. You are inspiring me to kick up my exercise! thanks again. Way to rock it Beth!

Ahhh... Full Moon in Libra. Wow im really feelin this one. Deep sleep and waking up well rested. I planted some seed starters in those peat pot greenhouse things you get a home depot. I decided to start with flowers and some herbs to put in window pot outside the house. I am itching for spring and the warmth and energy of sprouting. I need green. (Funny i worn a totally green outfit today lol) I am Tired of the snow and cold wind. Grateful for the white blankets of renewal but now i am ready for riding Rivers, Full Trees in bloom. ohh the smell of Lilacs and bright colors of tulips. I know you can't rush a good thing. Growth takes time and patience as nature intended. The seeds i planted wont sprout overnight. And much like the lap band this new lifestyle pattern im creating is a work in progress and not something that is accomplished overnight.. With this second fill i have noticed some better restriction. I have had a couple of close calls with obstruction but nothing that lasted too long. It happens when i eat to quickly. Mostly i feel an uncomfortable sensation in my upper stomach (not fun) Normally it goes away and i can continue eating. Sometimes my mouth waters like when you have to throw up. Its kinda weird but i think your body produces the saliva to coax whatever it is... out. I guess this is what they call the Band working. This is the negative response to over eating or eating too fast... ahahah i feel like Pavlov's Dog.. Funny.. Alrighty then. So this is good. I still think I could be tighter. But this is a good amount of restriction for now. I will be ready for the third next time doc rolls into town. I am still very glad i did this procedure. I know it was the right decision for me to make:biggrin:

Ahhh... Full Moon in Libra. Wow im really feelin this one. Deep sleep and waking up well rested. I planted some seed starters in those peat pot greenhouse things you get a home depot. I decided to start with flowers and some herbs to put in window pot outside the house. I am itching for spring and the warmth and energy of sprouting. I need green. (Funny i worn a totally green outfit today lol) I am Tired of the snow and cold wind. Grateful for the white blankets of renewal but now i am ready for riding Rivers, Full Trees in bloom. ohh the smell of Lilacs and bright colors of tulips. I know you can't rush a good thing. Growth takes time and patience as nature intended. The seeds i planted wont sprout overnight. And much like the lap band this new lifestyle pattern im creating is a work in progress and not something that is accomplished overnight.. With this second fill i have noticed some better restriction. I have had a couple of close calls with obstruction but nothing that lasted too long. It happens when i eat to quickly. Mostly i feel an uncomfortable sensation in my upper stomach (not fun) Normally it goes away and i can continue eating. Sometimes my mouth waters like when you have to throw up. Its kinda weird but i think your body produces the saliva to coax whatever it is... out. I guess this is what they call the Band working. This is the negative response to over eating or eating too fast... ahahah i feel like Pavlov's Dog.. Funny.. Alrighty then. So this is good. I still think I could be tighter. But this is a good amount of restriction for now. I will be ready for the third next time doc rolls into town. I am still very glad i did this procedure. I know it was the right decision for me to make:biggrin: