Saturday, April 5, 2014

Weigh-In Saturday

Starting weight: 301
Last week's weight: 212
Today's weight: 209.5
Total loss: 91.5 pounds
Banded: 6/7/2013

Surprising? Yes! Welcome? Very. It's been a long, long time since I've had a 2 and a half pound week. I like it!

One thing that is helping tremendously...I'm pretty sure I'm firmly ensconced in the Green Zone. I mean...at almost ten months I should be, right? I love it here.

For me the Green Zone means...
  • I can still eat bread, but not an awful lot. You all know how I feel about bread. :)
  • I'm not hungry for about 3 hours after waking, but I try to eat a little something as soon as I can just to get the metabolism going
  • I don't obsess over when I'm going to eat next. I live my life and then after a few hours get the "oh...I'm getting kind of hungry now" feeling
  • And the hallmark of the GZ....being satisfied with a small amount of protein dense food. My band is finally "speaking up" a little bit louder when it's time for me to stop eating. This is HUGE. For so long I've felt that I could eat more than I was "supposed to".
And speaking about that last one...my nurse Greg (he does my fills) says that you will never really experience a month of "perfect band days". Those awesome days when our bands speak up and keep us in check. I'm not talking about sliming, PBing, or throwing up. I'm talking about satiety. I love those days. Unfortunately there are also the other days...days when I've wondered "do I even have a lap band in there?" Those are the days where my lifetime of professional dieting skills have served me well. I guess being the only 5th grader at Weight Watchers did end up serving a purpose. :)

About Greg...he's awesome. We talk about all kinds of stuff and I ALWAYS learn something from him. He lost 150 pounds with the lap band and has maintained his loss for a number of years. The last time I was there he said something that has resonated with me literally EVERY day since. It may be one of the most important things I've learned so far and it's this:

When you're in the Green Zone, you will not experience perfect restriction every day. There will be days when you have to work harder. However, the good days should outnumber the bad, and if they don't, then you probably need a little fill.

So simple. I keep this in mind on the days when I AM having to work a little harder and it helps my  perspective. I hope it helps some of you too.

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading. :)
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  1. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Its so great Greg, has lapband and can offer you advise from experience, which is always my favorite kind :)

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    1. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 9:44 PM

      I'm telling you...I learn SO much from him.

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  2. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Rockstar much?! Great job beautiful girl! So proud of you.

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    1. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 9:42 PM

      This comment made me smile so big. Thanks, J! :)

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  3. KateApril 7, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Awesome job, Julie!! Way to go!!

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  4. ChuckleheadsApril 7, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    You are awesome! Great job on the loss. I wish I had a Greg!

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks, sista! I wish EVERYone had a Greg. He is a godsend. I only see him when I need a fill...which these days isn't too often...but in the beginning, he was my go-to guy.

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  5. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Awesome job Julie. I've been losing a little over one pound per week since my band at the end if January. My goal is 50 more lbs. I'm going on a cruise next week and I'm a little nervous. I purposely booked my room right next to the gym. I've been going 6 days a week. Wish me luck!

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Wow! I'm so jealous of your cruise! I've only been on 2 cruises, but they were both fabulous. I understand your apprehension though...the food is EVERYwhere. But...I know you will be doing a ton of walking, and your band will help you with the portions. If you can manage to squeeze in a workout or two, so much the better. Most of all just relax and have fun! Let me know how it was when you get back! :)

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    2. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 9:14 PM

      Thanks Julie! I definitely plan on working out. I am having some trouble with my foot (same as you). I'm trying to grit through the pain. What did you do to help? I can't get another cortisone shot that was so painful.

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    3. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 5:56 PM

      Oh no...the dreaded plantar fasciitis. Soooooo freaking painful.

      Well...honestly I don't know what I did other than switch up my workout. The PF pain has slowly faded away over time. I've been very lucky. I think the weight loss has helped it more than anything. And paying attention to the kinds of shoes I wear. I still love my heels, but now I make sure they have proper arch support.

      I remember the doctor that I saw telling me how horribly painful those shots are. He said it was just awful. :(

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    4. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 6:40 PM

      It was the WORST shot ever. I'd rather give birth!

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  6. Leigh-LeeApril 9, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    How exiting that your 100 pounds lost and your venture into Onederland will closely coincide! Congrats on your amazing loss!

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    1. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 5:53 PM

      Thank you so much!!

      Oh my gosh! Someone else beside me noticed that! Isn't it awesome? I'm going to have two huge milestones like bam BAM.

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