Tired of Being Plus Size!!

My weight loss journey . . . from thick to thin!! . . .

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  • Name: Miss Trice
  • City: Inglewood
  • Region: California
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 167.6cm
Start weight: 304.00lb
Current weight: 225.00lb
Goal weight: 180.00lb
Lost to date: 79.00lb
Remaining: 45.00lb

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05/23/2012 16:46

Week 4 Results . . . Down 3 Pounds! :)

Week 4 Results . . . 3 pounds Down! Oh yeah! :)

Starting weight on 04/25/12: 242.5

Week 1: 238.5 (-4)
Week 2: 232.0 (-6.5)
Week 3: 228.0 (-4)
Week 4: 225.0 (-3)

Total weight loss: -17.5

Happy Wednesday! I can't believe I am at 4 weeks already. It seems like it went by very fast and I am gaining confidence in myself with each week that passes. I am truly proud of myself and I am happy to say I reached my goal of losing 15 pounds before my NYC trip. I exceeded it by 2.5 POUNDS! And I go to NYC tonight! (so excited)

Now with that being said I am actually also pretty nervous for numerous reasons.

1) NO scale! I have a slight addiction with weighing myself just about every day. I know weight fluctuates and this is not the BEST method but I am slowly getting better and know it will take time but hey, at least I'm honest! lol

I worry that I'll eat too much and think I'm doing great and come back from NYC and be 10 lbs heavier! (which I know is ridiculous) Even if I do eat whatever the heck I want  and don't excercise I won't gain that much. So I need to think positive. Positive thoughts, positive energy. It's not the end of the world. I will weigh myself Monday morning (Memorial day) next week. I get back on a Sunday afternoon so Monday morning I can weigh-in and it will not kill me. Might actually help with this addiction! lol

2) Being away from my daughter (she's 7) I have NEVER been away from my daughter for longer than 2 days and the ONE time I was away for 2 days was when I had surgery a yr and a 1/2 ago. She will be in good hands with my sister and make it to school (same as my nephews) but still I'm a mother, I worry. But I know everything will be alright!

3) Lastly, FLYING!! . . . Now I just flew to Honolulu in April and that wasn't so bad. I guess I just worry too much and although I want to enjoy my vacation I really can't wait to fly there and fly back in ONE piece. lol

Well that's the end of my blog. I'm excited for New York and can't wait to see Central Park live and in person, Times Square, the HUGE Macys, Statue of Liberty, and ride the Subway! lol

Til' next week! :)

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05/17/2012 20:27

A quick before and

I've been off this site for what seems like forever and I thought I'd add at least one recent picture and a before picture. I didn't take too many "before" pictures because I was ashamed before. But I found a picture I took in the fitting room maybe 2 years ago. So I was somewhere in the 300's.

Me . . . 300 . . . somethin' lbs.




And here is a picture of me from just last week. My last weigh-in I was 228 lbs.

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I can't seem to make this picture bigger. I will take a more recent pic and post next week. (full body) :)

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05/16/2012 15:22

Week 3 Results . . .down 4 pounds! :)

Here are my Week 3 Results! . . . I'm 1/2 a lb away from my goal of loosing 15 lbs before my NYC trip (which is next Wednesday!)

Starting weight on 04/25/12: 242.5

Week 1: 238.5 (-4)
Week 2: 232.0 (-6.5)
Week 3: 228.0 (-4)

Total weight loss: -14.5

I am so excited and proud of myself for being consistent for these last three weeks. It wasn't easy and there is literally temptation ALL around me 24/7. But I'm keeping my eyes on the "prize" lol

I'm in between sizes right now. I fit 14 and 16 in pants. But I'm noticing my 16's that could barely close can fit comfortably now and my 14's as well. So that's refreshing. Before I gained the 36 lbs back I was getting into some 12's! So I'm looking forward to that day again.

I'm going to a Maxwell concert in July and I have a dress that I wore to Sade's concert back in September of 2011. It was a strapless simple but cute size Large dress but it fit well and now I look ridiculous in it. My goal is to maybe wear that again or maybe (if it's too big---oh joy!) I'll buy something new.

A challenge from last week would probably be "snacking" on the weekends. I realize when I'm bored or at home not doing much I have a tendancy to want to SNACK! Which is perfectly fine as long as it's in moderation. I have to really be mindful that I can NOT over do it and set myself for failure.

I'm also noticing that whenever I have something planned and know that I'll miss going to the gym or a step and/or zumba class at LA Fitness I am dissappointed and I realize I've really close to forming a "habit" of going and it's becomming routine. This makes me smile because even though it's hard still . . . it's getting easier and I've engraned it in my mind that this it HAS to be done and is a priority.

Well that's it for now. Next week I'll post my week 4 results and that's the day I leave for NYC! I'm excited but nervous because I know I'll definitely want to sample all the good foods/restaurants in NYC. But I know that I can still maintain my weight loss, eat good food and not go overboard. Plus I know me and my fiance will be walking all over the place so we will get some cardio in! . . . and I've already told myself that I WILL utilize the hotel's gym facilities. No ifs ands or BUTTS! I figure if I exercise super early while we are there, I will be fine and not exceed my daily calorie goals.

We shall see! :)

Oh and I thought I'd share my NEW favorite mid morning snack. These almonds are the BEST! It satisfies my craving for something crunchy AND sweet AND only 100 calories! Almonds are GREAT for you, they give you just enough and I'm a chocolate lover so it's a no brainer! I suggest anyone who likes chocolate and nuts to give it a try. Walmart has them priced the cheapest. :)




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05/15/2012 16:04

So many updates! . . . Week 1 and Week 2 Results

I haven't blogged on here for over TWO years! And I'm back for good. So much has happened and I don't even know where to start.

Firstly I had weight loss surgery. It was a tough decision but I desperately needed help. It isn't for everyone but it helped me. However, I still struggle and didn't know for sure if I was "ready". I had vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or the "sleeve") on October 26, 2010 through Kaiser. I lost 100 lbs from the beginning of the Options class. I was 306 and got down to 206. Unfortunately everything was going well until my daughter's father passed on July 28, 2011. We were not together but it was a really difficult time for me. He wasn't even 30 yet. He too had weight issues and was considering having weight loss surgery. After that happened I don't know if I stopped "caring" or just let my emotions overwhelm me. Fast forward to April of 2012 I had gained 36 lbs! I was shocked and disappointed in myself. How could I risk my life and have surgery and throw all away? It wasn't easy and I worked hard (before). I exercised, watched what I ate, and drunk tons of water. But had stopped doing all of that.

I went to Hawaii for my daughter's spring break in April of this year. When we got back I looked at the pictures and was utterly shocked! I knew I had gained weight but the camera does not LIE! I had let myself go and had to do something about it. It started as a challenge. My fiance and I had a trip to NYC (first time ever woo hoo!) scheduled for May 23rd. I told myself I was going to attempt to lose 15 lbs before we leave. Well I'm happy to say I am at the end of the first 3 weeks of "Operation get back on track" and I'm 1 lb away from my first goal!

I simply started being prepared (food), committing to 5-6 days of physical activity of some sort (gym, rollerblading, walks/jogs on the beach, etc), and I log every single thing I eat on myfitnesspal.com! IT's the BEST app on my cell phone and I drink minimum 8 glasses of water. So far so good I just know I have a problem sticking to things and staying motivated so I'm hoping myfitnesspal in conjunction with this blog will keep me in "check".

I had gotten so close to "Onderland" I could almost taste the success. And I WILL get there this year!

So that's my background. And I will come here weekly to update my progress and share whatever random randomness comes to mind.

One of my favorite quotes on this journey this far that I've come across is "There are NO short cuts to any place WORTH going" . . . I LOVE that! Often times I get inpatient and don't "see" results as fast as I want. The weight will fall off, I just have to keep on pushing. :)

Here are my results from weeks 1 and 2. Tomorrow I'll post week 3 results (I started on a Wednesday . . . randomly lol)

NYC Goal: 227.5
June Goal: 212.5
Maxwell Concert Goal (7/21/12): 206
Random goal: 199 ("Onederland"!!)
Final Goal Weight: 170

Starting weight on 04/25/12: 242.5

Week 1: 238.5 (-4)
Week 2: 232.0 (-6.5)

Total weight loss: -10.5


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01/15/2010 16:56

I didn't fall off the wagon. Last night I JUMPED!! =(

What tha hell is wrong with me. Yesterday marked 14 days. I was excited, proud, anxious . . . did I mention excited?! lol And then something happened. I got on the scale first thing in the morning as usual and no shift. But I still stuck to my program all day, but decided after 6 days straight at the gym I was taking a day off. I guess just being at home and thinking about stuff got me in this horrible place because I just started eating and didn't care that I was over my calories. I ate about 900 calories of bad stuff so today when I got on the scale I saw a change finally, but wasn't a good one. I gained 2 lbs. And I feel horrible. Today really started off rough. I think I took it out on my daughter. She couldn't "find" her shoes and I yelled at her and she's extremely sensitive so of course she cried and I was almost late for work, but I'm here blogging and it's very theraputic.

I'm still in it to win it. I jumped off the wagon for a night but I'm jumping right back on. I would have loved to say I lost 14 lbs. the first 2 wks, but 12 lbs. isn't so bad. Happy Friday everyone. And remember it's okay to fall (or in my case JUMP) off the wagon. Just make sure you use it as a learning experience and get back on the wagon. =)

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01/13/2010 16:54

Maybe I shouldn't "weigh" EVERY day!

Okay so I'm over weighing myself. I'm doing everything right. Been to the gym 5 days in a row straight and eating right. I give up! (not on eating right and exercising, just weight every darn day lol)

Thats my quick rant. Today will be a good day. Gonna take a few days off. Wanna see a change next time I get on the scale for once. Happy Hump Day "losers" lol =)

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01/12/2010 06:23

Day 11. No budge on the scale still. =(

Today was a good day despite not seeing even the slightest budge on the scale. Almost didn't go to the gym today but I thought I would to see if maybe if I change up on the type of cardio I do the scale may move in my favor tomorrow morning (wishiful thinking).
 
Other than that, I ate within my calorie allowance, drunk tons of water and worked out for about 45 mins today. I'm still proud of myself because I am 3 days away from being 14 days STRONG on my healthy lifestyle change. And for 2 weeks 19lbs. down thus far is not bad at all. I'm getting in the "zone". Nite =)

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01/10/2010 09:25

Week 2 Goals

It's midnight and I should be asleep. But just wanted to blog real quick. I'm feeling better than I have all week and I went to the gym tonight and plan to go first thing tomorrow morning since I am child free for the morning. I didn't see the scale shift this morning and hoping I'll see a change tomorrow. Day 10 and I'm still going strong and motivated. I'm learning a lot about myself. Last night and tonight I realized that I'm really lonely. Not to sound dramatic but it was an "aha moment" for me because I think normally I'd eat late, fast food, snacks, watch tv go to bed and not even realize that I'm actually eating so much because I'm alone (unhappily) lol . . . so I guess I haven't "felt" it like I feel it now. It's good in a way because I put myself in this situation. I kinda pushed people out of my lives. Don't ever want to go anywhere due to being unhappy with myself and not wanting to be the biggest one of the "bunch" but I'm so tired of that. I will live again and take the necessary steps to get back out there and let my hair down so to speak.
 
Tired of rambling. Off to bed. Please God let me see a change on that scale when I wake up! lol Nite =)

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01/07/2010 15:32

Day 7. Still sick. Losing but will it come back??!!

Still have the flu, and I'm losing like crazy since I haven't been eating still. 20 lbs. since last wk. That's just crazy. Unbelievable. I think I'm going to attempt to excercise today and drink at least 8 glasses of water. Hopefully my body won't reject it. I may gain some weight back but hopefully not much.
 
I'm so ready to get back in the gym. Hopefully soon. My brithday is in 4 more wks. I have some cute jeans (size 18) that I want to be able to wear. I can kinda fit them now but they are way too tight. I know I'll be able to wear them in 4 wks. eating right and working out at the gym. I've been putting off doing crunches at night but I need to start. My stomach is my worst area. No pain no gain I guess. I'm gonna get on it. Happy weight loss! =)

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01/06/2010 16:56

Sick so can't workout but still losing

I have been sick for the last 2 days, but I keep losing. I think it's just because I haven't eaten much and Im losing a lot of liquids. Threw up yesterday so yeah that's that.
 
As soon as I feel normal again I'm back at the gym. Sucks bcuz even though I don't feel good a part of me is afraid it will be hard to go back to the gym because I haven't been in the last few days. I'm going no matter what once I'm not sick though. No ifs ands or buts!

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