Hey Ya'll!
I know, I know, I haven't written in awhile. :( Since my last post, I have continued watching the boys all while starting my Senior year of College!! My life is very hectic and busy with school, family, friends, Jeff, and trying to figure out my new stomach!!!
Speaking of my new stomach, I have lost a total of 27.6 pounds! I was doing very well for awhile, I was consistently losing. Then I plateaued. I found myself reverting back to the ways I was eating before, not quantity (I still eat way less than I did before), but I was eating foods that were not good for me, or not in my plan. I actually gained a pound a couple weeks ago. I got very discouraged. It was almost like I was giving up. It was really scary and emotional and I might have given up had I not had a doctor's appointment coming up. It took getting an adjustment (they fill my band with saline solution to make the opening to my stomach smaller) and being on a liquid diet for 48 hours to reel me back in. That is the best thing for me on this journey and the BEST thing about the lap band. I can struggle and plateau, and I still can look forward to getting an extra nudge from my band! Although still nameless, my band is my friend and I am really starting to love her! The week after I got my first adjustment, I lost five pounds and I am proud to say that I am back on track (except for a visitor that has come this week and brought cravings for sugar (mostly coffee and chocolate)! I am also looking forward to and very excited that a week before Thanksgiving I'll get my second adjustment! Who's jealous?!
I am learning a lot about myself, like I can't just eat right, I also need to exercise! I am trying to get back on track with that. I went to the gym almost every day for a week with the boys, but I am struggling to make time (especially when I have papers and tests). However, I bought myself some goggles on clearance, and a swim suit on sale so that I can swim at the Y. I also found a touch screen Ipod shuffle at a garage sale for $20. I am looking forward to putting some awesome music on it to work out to. I have found some work outs on Pinterest that I am willing to try and I've decided to do a 30 day plank challenge (I can barely do one in good form for a minute). If anyone wants to join I'll put it on Facebook! Also if anyone has a go-to work out for the gym or at home they'd like to share, I am all ears! I am learning mostly that this journey is all mental! I am trying to learn to ignore the negative things people say and soak up all the positive things and listen to my gut (haha...physically and mentally)! I am starting to feel pretty when I look in the mirror again. Sometimes I'm obsessive and it is a little bit obnoxious but I am happy and that is all that matters:)
I have set some goals, I have reached a few and am also anticipating reaching many more!
My biggest and most exciting goal that I am looking forward to reaching (I am more than half way there!) is my 50 lb loss mark! I want this so bad and when I reach it, I will be rewarding myself by chopping my hair off!
I have lost two pants sizes (maybe more).
I have lost a couple dress sizes.
I officially weigh less than Jeff!
and I am so close to fitting in my most favorite pair of jeans!
Things in my life are great and I am so thankful for all the comments and support I am getting! Keep them coming they are very much appreciated!
I hope you enjoy!
-xoxo
Jacinta!
