A happy gift from the people at Premier Nutrition

A happy gift from the people at Premier Nutrition

Dec 31

I got a nice little gift in the mail a couple of days back. The kind people at Premier Nutrition sent me a package with a selection of Titan cookies, some premiere protein vanilla drinks and a cute little stainless travel mug.

Isn’t that nice of them?
I love free stuff!

I must admit I’m not a big fan of protein bars but I do eat them when I’m traveling. I find them chalky and a bit medicine like for my taste. I haven’t really found one I like- so, I stick with the protein drinks and to be honest with you I drink the Premier Protein Chocolate. I buy a case of them at Costco about once a month. I drink it on the way to work and I’m 30g into my protein count for the day. Not bad for 6:00am.

Anyways….I’m getting distracted…..I tried one of the Titan Protein cookies (the peanut butter one) and it was…..it was……downright delightful. Yup, I’m telling you people it was downright good! So if you are in the store give it a try. At 10g of protein and 150 calories it’s not exactly a “lean” choice however I see them as a treat with a bonus. The come in packages of two so hold yourself back from eating both of them as a 300 calorie snack might just bite you on your ass.

Below I pasted some of the nutritional information I found off Premier Nutrition’s website

Here we are one year later

Here we are one year later

Dec 30

This blog hasn’t been a priority and I apologize if you actually read it on some sort of regular basis. What can I say- I work full time (plus more) and I have a young toddler my attention is shifted and rarely do I spare some me time to actually sit in reflection in front of a computer.
ANYWAY.

One year ago I was sleeved. I let a doctor and one sexy machine go in and trim up the old guts. It was the best decision I could have made for myself. I am healthier and happier. I have a new mindset (well I work on gaining a new mindset) towards positive growth in my life.

The year has brought challenges of course and forced me to address some of my inner emotional demons of how I cope with stress, being alone, boredom and other things I’m not comfortable in addressing at this point. I’ve just begun to stir up that fire.

I am happy and active in spurts and sad and lazy in spurts just like before.

I’ve stopped being the “crazy funny one” in exchange I’m finding myself more introspective and independent (could be me growing up). I’ve found myself being cruel to myself for no reason at times in reflection to my behaviors – mainly my foods of choice and I’m replacing that monolog with something a bit more productive.

I’m 97lbs lighter. Yes, I didn’t hit my 100lbs in one year goal. I could cry about this if I wanted to but honestly with my eating/working out behavior in the last month I didn’t deserve to loose that last couple of pounds. I was bad to myself and I know this. I don’t blame the holidays I blame loosing a bit of focus and being off my schedule mostly. But were getting sidetracked here a bit…..did I hear myself say 97lbs? Hell yes!

Apparently I lost a Demi Moore!
Hot damn!

I’ve lost 37.5 inches from my body.

That’s apparently the width of this bulls horns.
Isn’t the internet awesome?

I’m proud. Very proud of my successes. Much more to come in the new year.

I will keep you updated more often. But, that’s not a promise.

Choo Choo

Choo Choo

Nov 24

Something to think about this Thanksgiving for all my bariatric sisters and brothers as we sit closer to the table then we did last year.

I don’t know this lady but you can buy a copy of the print here Etsy in my crack addiction

Month 11: How you doin’

Month 11: How you doin’

Nov 23

So hello strangers.

I have neglected this site for sure. But, let me update you on my weight loss progress.
1. I’ve joined a 12 week support group which has been wonderful for cleaning out the shit in my head, planning on bigger goals that don’t involve the obsession with the size of my body and weight loss. For the most part, the topics are things I know and everyone knows (i.e. identifying barriers, eliminating barriers and stuff like that) but for some reason it really helps me to hear it again and again. Something is “clicking” with me when I go to these little meetings.
And believe me I’m not a “let’s all get together and share” type of person. I’m very private when it comes down to my deeper emotions. The stuff on the top no problem- but when you start digging into my brain I do everything but clam up.

2. I signed up for scuba classes and to get my scuba certification. My husband actually bought it for me for Christmas. Can’t wait for that. It’s something I always wanted to accomplish but I felt I was to heavy to wear a wetsuit. It’s amazing to me how I’ve held myself back from things I want to do over little things like “oh I won’t look good in this, or I’m afraid of what other people will think” what a crock.

3. I signed up for AND did my first 5K. Now mind you I didn’t run but I finished it never the less. It occurred to me while I was walking that I wouldn’t have even had a 5K as a goal a year ago.

4. I went on a cruise for my five year anniversary. It was fine but not what I expected to be honest. We will be trying it again after our little one gets a bit older. Basically for five days I chased him around the boat and got him ice cream. Fun but not relaxing one bit.

5. I’m making an effort to make each day valuable. Oh how nauseating! Yup, it’s true.

6. I’ve started going to a nutritionalist. She pointed out that I’m basically starving myself in the early morning and that’s why when I hit the house about 5-6 I binge eat whatever I can find until dinner. With that pep talk I’ve started packing larger lunches and a small snack (usually a cheese stick) for the way home. I also started cleaning for 15 minutes when I get home to avoid the kitchen – I think that works better then anything. Plus, someday I might be able to see my garage floor.

7. Speaking of garage floors. I’ve faced the truth to my overconsumption of everything. Shopping & eating. I am trying to make amends to this.

8. Meal planning. Im going to create a whole post over this because I believe it’s been helping me out quite a bit.

Total weight loss: 96 lbs yes, I’m sort of my 100lb goal for the year but I still have time. Even if I don’t hit the 100 mark I’m still doing well for myself. At month 7 I said I was down 93 lbs I was actually down 83 I noticed I made a mistake in my logging but never went back and corrected it. What can I say? Whoops!

I apparently sucked down a bottle of botox

I apparently sucked down a bottle of botox

Oct 13

Ahhh the school photo. When you are young they are the hallmark to your development. When you get older it’s a bit strange – what the heck do you do with them? Send them to my mom? Put them on the fridge??? Mostly they hang out rolling around in my desk drawer. I got my photos for this year and chunked them in my ever so unorganized desk- only to find the photos from the 10-11 school year right next to them. So I took a minute out of my busy day to have a “holy shit” moment.

Granted, in both of them I look like a confused parrot- but the change is pretty obvious.

I’m back

I’m back

Oct 02

Well guys I’ve been ignoring this blog for far to long. I’ve had my ups and downs to say the least. Here’s an update:

I’ve lost more weight now down 93 lbs (start preparing for my 100 loss party- you bring balloons)
I’ve come to the realization that I lie to myself about my eating behaviors so much that sometimes I believe ti
I realized that I need to see a psychologist to help me deal with some of the head games I’m playing with myself (appointment is in a week-I will keep you posted)
I’m once again on a closet purge
I realized my successes and failures begin and end with me
I still am in love with this surgery and the strength it’s given me to fight this battle

So yes, I guess I am being melancholy today.