So I'm 2 days past the first fill, and I think I really do notice a difference. Not so much that I feel restriction - seems like everything is still going down well - it's more that I have been satisfied with much less food and I haven't been looking to snack. And I really think that's going to be key for me.
I'm a grazer. A bite, lick and taster. There's quite a bit of meal preparation and snacking involved in feeding 2 boys (well 3, if you count the big boy, which I do, and he eats like a horse!) So that means there's a lot of opportunity to take a "little bite" of a peanut butter and jam sammich, or to eat the yummy crusts, or to lick the knife...well...you get the picture. So this week, I've decided that I am REALLY going to watch that. No eating the last "little" bite off the plate before I throw it in the dishwasher. No taking a "little" bite of the granola bar before I hand it over to the small person. I've noticed that when I talk about what I've eaten, I use the word "little" a lot. But a bunch of "little" adds up to a lot. And it doesn't take much to get to over 1000 calories in a day. It adds up with lightning speed! And honestly, I haven't been super hungry, so why am I doing it anyway?
The question of the week: AM I HUNGRY??????????? And sometimes the answer to that question is "yeah, I'm frickin' STARVING!!!!!!" But a lot of times the answer is no, and so I'm just gonna walk away.
Yesterday was my official weigh in day, and I was only down .5 of a lb. And I was pretty down about it (even though I expected it because of the Superbowl party, but you know, at the same time I really didn't because I'd been SO good otherwise...but I digress...). And then today, lying in bed, I just FELT thinner. So I got on the scale. Yep...down 4 lbs! The moral of this story? Screw official weigh in days! I'ma take the scale victories where I can get them. And today I effing KILLED IT!!!
Oh wow!! 4 lbs! That's Amazing! Way to go and YES, take it when it comes. I'm going to do that too.
ReplyDeleteI agree, you should take the loss when you can. Thanks for your comments as I passed over to the other side. The anaethetist was really nice and told me to start dreaming of a sunny beach and then boom, I was out and then waking up in recovery. I heard all the positive vibes from everyone and am now home (we drove home after surgery) and feeling pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI see you have changed your picture-it looks great. I think your 43 pounds lost forever is fantastic.
Way to go on the 4 lbs!
ReplyDeleteHi Gilly ~ I just stumbled upon your blog and am looking forward to going back and reading your journey so far. We have a lot of similarities. I, too, have 2 sons and a larger child who I am married to. :)
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of trying to get approval from my insurance company to get banded. I am excited, apprehensive, petrified, hopeful, and am glad to see that there are others out there that deal with the same things!
I hope you don't mind if I follow your progress! Best of luck to you!
Jen
I agree, any low weight you see is YOURS, even if it's not an official weigh in day. Flip side of that is when the scale says your weight is up... but unless I know I've done something to gain weight, I stick with my lowest weight. I am in the 180's, even if my scale says 190 tomorrow. It's mine!!! Good job, you have some really great strategies!
ReplyDeleteGreat weight loss and thanks for posting your experience with the first fill. I'm really looking forward to mine. The hunger seems to get worse everyday and I've been fending it off with lots of water and herbal tea.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how taking a minute to ask yourself "Am I really hungry?" helps you eat less. Of course asking the question is easier on some days than others.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss. I'm looking forward to reading about your continued success. Take care.
I think that for some reason, Wednesday's aren't working for us - maybe because they are cursed from the old WW days? LOL
ReplyDeleteI was down -2.8lbs for the week, then another .8 yesterday and .2 today. I've notice the past three weeks that I seem to lose a lot between Wed-Saturday and then even off again till Wed...
I keep "hearing" you in my head telling me I am so close to ONEderland and that I can almost reach out and touch it. 16 more lbs!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for being you. I can see that the others here have already discovered it, but in case they don't know it already, they need to know what a fantastic, caring, smart, funny and motivational person you are! Only great things for both of us, from here on in, baby!
Are your clothes falling off of you yet? Just let me know when and we go can shopping! So proud of you! *hugs*
awwwww! tears!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I am weighing myself every day and writing it down pretty religiously. Somehow, having that discipline seems to help with the madness... I always have another go tomorrow, and anytime the scale goes down, I get to celebrate (but also know that to reach a new low in a permanent way it takes some bouncing up and down.)
ReplyDeleteCheers to 4 pounds...
Good job on the 4 lb loss! With a 6 year old, I have to admit I am the queen of the grazing, be it a left over french fry or 2, a bite of a left over sandwich, etc. That will be a struggle for me as well, so I am glad to see that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work my banded sister!
ReplyDeleteHey-- yes to your comment on my blog, exactly like a cold sore... bleh.
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well, happy Valentine's!