Lapband update 121309

Was talking with a very dear friend of mine at the UND hockey game last night and she asked me why "they" quit posting my blog. I chuckled and said that....well...."they" is actually ME and i'm the one who has not kept up with my blogging.

I also chuckled and laughed and said nobody reads it anyway.......but that really true and I know that.

I overheard someone make a comment last week, it was something like ...."she had surgery". THE conversation was relating to someone I know needing to loose weight and the reason I have is because I HAD SURGERY. While this is true, it does bother me when people say that because with Lapband surgery, it's not a magic surgery that makes it EASY to loose weight.

I have worked really hard to get to where i'm at right now, AND I still have a long way to go. I have exercise, I have to eat right(trust me, I still don't). I can't eat as much, with the lapband, but I still struggle with eating right.

97 KYCK is teaming up with Center Court in Grand Forks in January for a Biggest Loser competition, if it's something you are serious about, make sure you listen for info on the competition!

Oh, i'm up to 4 miles now. I'm not running everyday, 3 or 4 times a week. Also working out too! EVEN during the holidays!

Remember, YOU can do it too!

Merry Christmas,
Kerri

Lapband update 112409

Hmmm, what to type. I'm proud of my accomplishments on one hand, then on the other, I'm frustrated with my lack of will power. I've been running pretty steady now for the last 2 months. A friend of mine encouraged me to run farther, not faster. Great advice! This week, I've started running 3 miles instead of 2. And I was so proud when I ran 3 miles without walking.
Then on the other side, I seem to have no problem eating a half a bag of M&M's, chocolate, sweets, whatever is what I am really struggling with. I have got to try harder, change some things in my life. I put so much into exercise and i'm not reaping the benefits of it because I can't stop eating crap.

One habit that I decided needs to stop tonight is eating before bed. I jump in bed after a long day, turn on the tv, power up my laptop to do some work I didn't get done and eat. Stops tonight. and If I do, it'll be something healthy.

Healthy eating is not easy, nor cheap. That's what makes it hard for me. But, I need to make some changes for my family, my husband, daughter and myself!

With that said, my eyes are burning because i'm so tired and it's 8pm. LOL

Happy Thanksgiving!
Kerri

Lapband update 110509

Good Morning,

I'm feeling good about the fact that i've been running 2 miles everyday. Well, Monday thru Friday anyway. I take our dog out on one of our back roads, and run 2 miles. I'm pushing myself to run longer stretches of "faster", rather than "longer" distances.

I've been asking myself if I should attempt the Fargo 1/2 marathon. I'm a person who has to keep goals out there in front of me and that would be an excellent goal. and a BIG one!

I never understood it when runners would talk about running being addicting. I'm starting to understand that now!

eating is going ok, I really need to cut back on sweets. That is my biggest struggle right now!

Food hasn't been getting stuck, which is great.

Have a great Thursday!
Kerri

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Seem to be having troubles the last couple days. Don't know why I was thinking I could eat ground hamburger and noodles. VERY DUMB! Pain, and I had to hack it back up. So, I spent a good 1/2 hour hanging over the toilet.

Got home late last night night, tired, ate some potato chips, they NEVER get stuck. WRONG! I was in so much pain, and too tired to get up so I spent a couple hours "trying" to sleep, thinking I should get up and finally I did. I ended up over the toilet 3 or 4 times until I finally got UNstuck.

I think food gets stuck worse at certain times of the month.

I can usually eat popcorn, thought I would try some today, LOL...it's stuck! and it sucks! Off to the toilet I go!

Enjoy your day!
Kerri

yes, i'm crabby cuz I didn't get much sleep last night AND the night before!

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Howdy,
Things are going pretty good, wish this crappy weather would stop so I could run outside with my dog! I'm making it to the gym 4 times a week, shoot for 5, settle for 4. Eating has been pretty good, much easier to eat healthy after my adjustment.

I'm STILL amazed at how some days, food gets stuck bad and other days, I can eat any and everything and nothin gets stuck. It's crazy!

I still have those sweet temptations, like peanut butter M & M's. I shouldn't have bought a big bag yesterday. it's gone!

I'm trying to be "mindful" of my night time eating, that's something i've struggled with my ENTIRE life! So for me, that is something i'm working on!

I have free ZUMBA passes at Center Court Fitness center, it's so fun! Latin style aerobic work out! Let me know if you want to go!

Have a fabulous week end!
Kerri

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OK, so I went to the gym to work out, which BTW, I had an excellent W/O! Man it felt so good! I always ask myself why I allow myself to get out of the habit of exercise.

Anyway, I know i've lost muscle from not working out, but to my surprise, after months and months and months, heck about a year of not being able to get any weight to come off the scale, I've lost 3 pounds! So here's what i'm thinking.......maybe, just maybe my band is adjusted to where it should be! Gee, imagine that!!!!!!

I am eating more, because I can...i'm also eating healthier!

I'm feeling much better! I'm actually not even hungry. Not like I usually am. That's because I was able to eat a healthy lunch!

LOVE IT!
Kerri

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Eating is much easier, and that is a good thing and a bad thing. I'm really struggling with this whole deal. GRRRR, I'm frustrated, either food gets stuck or i'm able to eat food I don't want to eat.

I ate 1/2 a doughnut today, I haven't had a doughnut in a year!!!!

I better go, before I run out of time to work out!

Dr. apt next week, we'll see what she says!

Later,
Kerri