Size 16

Well its offical! I am in a solid 16. Went to several stores today and bought 4 pair of pants, 3 shirts in a size 14-16. I am so happy that I can get into a smaller size. I pray that the next 22lbs will bring me down to a size 14. We shall see!

Just ordered a Bathing suit that is 3 sizes smaller than last year!

Well I just ordered my new summer bathing suit. Tried on several size 18 at Kohls the other day and they all fit.I just didn't like the style. I guess I need to get ride of my 22-24's from last year. Definetly made my day. The only thing I hate is, my flabby legs and arms. Not comfortable with a 1 piece so I ordered a shortini. I know its a little boring but I refuse to order anything with flowers on it. I think the Sapphire will look good on me. That's my birthstone. Next year, I hope to be brave enough to order a 1 piece. Wish me Luck!

About to say bye bye to the 220's

I am 222.9 as of this morning. I am so close, I can smell it! 2.9lbs and I will be in my teens. I will keep you all posted. I am excited!

No SWEETS for Lent

Hello all!

I made a pact with GOD that I would cut out sweets for lent. I quit cold turkey February 22 and have done well so far. In the beginning all I could do was think about eating something sweet all the time. I prayed about it alot and asked GOD to help me deny my flesh. Wednesday of this week will be 3 weeks and I am proud to say that I have not given in. My weight today is 223.5. I cannot believe I am 3.5 lbs away from getting out of the 220's. Oh how I long for the day to say goodbye to the 220's. I think April is gonna be my month to be a teenager again. Oh how fun it will be to be 215 by April 12, when I see my nutritionist. I have to stay focused and keep on track. It seems when I get so close to a goal, I regress and go backwards. Not this time, I refuse to do it! I see the bariatric doctor Thursday and I would love to be 220lbs.I won't push because I don't want to set myself up for failure. I am in the zone and I LOVE IT. Keep me lifted up in prayer!

May 25,2011 I weighed 276lbs....Today I weigh 223.5. It feels so good to look at the numbers and give credit to GOD, the LAP BAND and MYSELF. I think we make a great TEAM!

Up and Down...Up and down

My weight has been a total rollercoster this year. Up and down. Seems like I have been gaining and losing the same 7 pounds all year. Today, my weight is 224.5. Two weeks ago it was 233.1 Wow! This is what I have observed. Mostly it has been my own fault. I have been getting slack and not writing out my calorie intake. The exercise component is there but I have been eating more than I should. Listed below is what I did to lose 8lbs in 2 weeks.

1. Booked an appointment to see the dietitian: Trish was great. She didn't grill me or make me feel guilty. She actually gave me alot of praise because she said I was the only Lapband patient that she had counciled that lost as much weight as I had! That really made me feel good. We talked about a food log, drinking tons of water and eating 30 minutes before I wake up. I was reluctant but I did it. Last week after 3 weeks, I was down 4lbs.(227.1) I go back and see her on April 12 and my goal is to be 215. Wish me luck!

2. Jazzercise 4-5 days a week is a must. I can actually say that I love JAZZERCISE! Its fun, it hurts sometimes but I feel great afterwards. Since I beefed it up to 4-5 times a week. I dropped another 4lbs.

I think the plateau is over! I am on to the finish line of weight 199 on my Bandaversary Day May 25.
24lbs to go! Wish me luck!