So, to fast-forward several months, I have now been approved for the Lap-Band, completed all the pre-op appointments and have a surgery date looming in less than 2 weeks (10/8/2010 at 8am).
In addition to committing myself to a new way of life, a new relationship with food, and an ultimate "new me", I also commit to at least twice weekly blog updates. I'm also thinking of adding the following sections to the blog:
Timeline - inclusive of all events from first doctor's appointment to final weigh-in and all in between
"I hate the Fat" - weekly reminders of what I hate about being fat
Motivation - quotes, successes, funnies etc
Links - no explanation needed, right?
Other Stuff- what else is going in with my life
Hopefully will re-join you soon...
Since the last post - approved, doctor-appointmented to near death, and ups-and downs in regards to personal changes... due to an injury I slacked off on my exercise videos (which were kicking my ass by the way!) but I did join the gym at work and occasionally go on long walks during lunch break (I'd estimate 3/4 of a mile to 1 mile). Dieting going mostly healthy, but I don't want to waste too much food, so I had been trying to "eat up" reserves (mostly of rice - now almost completely out and will donate the excess to a local food bank or something)... It's been insanely hot this week (110 degrees in COASTAL Orange County, CA today) so I confess I had a frozen yogurt (oops!) but I really needed it.... I don't do well in heat over 78 degrees.... i actually feel sick, i think this is because i tend to run a few degrees hot anyway.
See you next time!
Monday, September 27
Monday, May 10
Bummer!
Just got denied for Lap-Band, so not I'm starting the appeal process, and also contacting my PCP to begin ticking off the Insurance company's requirements as a fall-back. still hoping to get banded by Thanksgiving, if not sooner.
Saturday, May 8
When's gonna be my time?
I have a feeling this week's theme will be "patience"...
Hopefully I'll hear something back from my insurance/doctor for the surgery; hopefully my toe will feel all better so I can exercise; hopefully I can do a little bit of shopping for vacation (2 1/2 more weeks!) and hopefully I can successfully map out a menu for the rest of the month, one that equals no grocery shopping until June (I think I can do it!).
...On LapBandTalk forums today, seems like mixed nuts as to what I can expect/ how quickly I can get this process going... every day since I've made the decision to get banded I wake up and notice something new I hate about being fat / another reason to lose the excess weight.. today's issue? Roll Rash. If you're fat, you know what that means.
... So, grant me patience, it will be worth it in the end!
Hopefully I'll hear something back from my insurance/doctor for the surgery; hopefully my toe will feel all better so I can exercise; hopefully I can do a little bit of shopping for vacation (2 1/2 more weeks!) and hopefully I can successfully map out a menu for the rest of the month, one that equals no grocery shopping until June (I think I can do it!).
...On LapBandTalk forums today, seems like mixed nuts as to what I can expect/ how quickly I can get this process going... every day since I've made the decision to get banded I wake up and notice something new I hate about being fat / another reason to lose the excess weight.. today's issue? Roll Rash. If you're fat, you know what that means.
... So, grant me patience, it will be worth it in the end!
Thursday, May 6
Work it out!
I ordered some workout videos from Amazon.Com recently, with low expectations. Since I've been disappointed by past videos (assorted from Yoga to Balance Ball to Cardio) - the main failing seems to be they don't actually make the vidoes for fat people....
so, I ordered four of the 'Biggest Loser' vidoes. I figured if on the TV show (which I have never actually watched) people who are fatter than I can do the exercises, and lose weight, so could I.
I popped in the first (Quick Start), which is bascially 10 minute exercises sets targeting different things, cardio , upper and lower body, abs and stretches... and cardio level 1 kicked my ass. 90% of the moves were easy enought to do, but still kicked my ass on stamina, which is improving. It was also nice to see people exercising on the video who weren't models -- in fact they ranged from thin to chubby to fat (they all did better than me). It was nice to exercise, and the tapes despite being hokey were "fun".
Last night I popped in the "real" exercised DVDs (30 minute routines at 3 different difficulty levels) - Cardio, Sculpting and Boot Camp to watch - just see how intimidating they were so I could procrastinate... but after watching a few minutes of Cardio level 1 i rewould it and did the exercises, kicked my ass again, but I could do it, and as the trainer says "if you dont have the endurance, scale it down, jog in place - just keep moving and keep the heart rate up and it will still be beneficial cardio exercise",
I completed the video with very few 'alterations' felt great and actually, stragenly enjoyed it. Recommend.
Was fully ready to do another round when i got home from work, but MAJORLY stubbed my toe - as in possibly broken, then when I tried to tenderfoot around it i stubbed a toe (not bad) on the other foot, so it's no go on the exercise for a few days, and I am HONESTLY bummed.
so, I ordered four of the 'Biggest Loser' vidoes. I figured if on the TV show (which I have never actually watched) people who are fatter than I can do the exercises, and lose weight, so could I.
I popped in the first (Quick Start), which is bascially 10 minute exercises sets targeting different things, cardio , upper and lower body, abs and stretches... and cardio level 1 kicked my ass. 90% of the moves were easy enought to do, but still kicked my ass on stamina, which is improving. It was also nice to see people exercising on the video who weren't models -- in fact they ranged from thin to chubby to fat (they all did better than me). It was nice to exercise, and the tapes despite being hokey were "fun".
Last night I popped in the "real" exercised DVDs (30 minute routines at 3 different difficulty levels) - Cardio, Sculpting and Boot Camp to watch - just see how intimidating they were so I could procrastinate... but after watching a few minutes of Cardio level 1 i rewould it and did the exercises, kicked my ass again, but I could do it, and as the trainer says "if you dont have the endurance, scale it down, jog in place - just keep moving and keep the heart rate up and it will still be beneficial cardio exercise",
I completed the video with very few 'alterations' felt great and actually, stragenly enjoyed it. Recommend.
Was fully ready to do another round when i got home from work, but MAJORLY stubbed my toe - as in possibly broken, then when I tried to tenderfoot around it i stubbed a toe (not bad) on the other foot, so it's no go on the exercise for a few days, and I am HONESTLY bummed.
Sunday, May 2
The (embarrassing) details
My stats as of right now
Age: 27
Height: 5'6.5
Weight: 275
BMI: 43.7
Size: 22 (ish)
Age: 27
Height: 5'6.5
Weight: 275
BMI: 43.7
Size: 22 (ish)
Welcome!
Hello to anyone who may be out there.
As you have probably deduced from the blog title, I'm a fat young woman who is on a mission to lose the extra person I'm carrying around and change my life.
Why the blog? Accountability for one, history, inspiration, motivation, and many more reasons fuel this endeavor. And I'll do it all honestly... no lying, i swear.
As you have probably deduced from the blog title, I'm a fat young woman who is on a mission to lose the extra person I'm carrying around and change my life.
Why the blog? Accountability for one, history, inspiration, motivation, and many more reasons fuel this endeavor. And I'll do it all honestly... no lying, i swear.