Just got done making some protein bars, per suggestion from my GGF Biggest Loser Personal Trainer. Sittin watching The Who Superbowl Half Time Show trying to figure out why they always have the old farts perform. Love the music, don't get me wrong.....just don't get it.
Anyway. i'm working harder than I ever have at this get healthy weight loss life style and i'm gonna be honest. I'm frustrated, but refuse to let it screw up all i've worked so hard for. I will press on, and I will continue to try harder than I did last week. Haven't lost any weight yet, starting our 4th week tomorrow. Well....lost 3, gained 1 so i'm still 2 pounds down, but that doesn't really mean anything to me at this stage of the game.
Press on!
Kerri
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
lapband update 011210
I find that I spend a couple days thinking about what I should put into words in my blog and the thing that keeps going thru my head is.......no matter what, the weight loss journey is difficult and it takes commitment day in and day out. We are kicking off our Greater Grand Forks Biggest Loser contest at work with Center Court Fitness and tho I'm not in it to win, but to help others be a winner by losing I can't help but feel I need to figure out what is holding me back from losing body fat/gaining muscle and getting healthy.
I have a cool application on my Ipod touch called tap and track. It keeps track of what I eat, calories, carbs, fat, protein, shows pie charts, will lower my calorie intake if i'm not losing weight, keeps documentation of my exercise! i'm loving it! I'm realizing I wasn't eating as good as I thought I was.
But even so, dang it!!!!!........I spend alot of time working out and I really can't overeat(lapband won't let me) so why in the world can't I lose??? It's very frustrating. But it's great to know that thanks to the contest, I will be training with Tyler at Center Court and I believe he will help me achive my goals. Many times i've wanted to say "forget it", but that's not the right thing to do, there's no benefit to that!
If you are struggling with your weight, there are two things you need to do if you are not.
1. JOURNAL food intake and exercise, heck even your moods
2. EXERCISE at least 30 a day.
Goodnight!
Kerri
I have a cool application on my Ipod touch called tap and track. It keeps track of what I eat, calories, carbs, fat, protein, shows pie charts, will lower my calorie intake if i'm not losing weight, keeps documentation of my exercise! i'm loving it! I'm realizing I wasn't eating as good as I thought I was.
But even so, dang it!!!!!........I spend alot of time working out and I really can't overeat(lapband won't let me) so why in the world can't I lose??? It's very frustrating. But it's great to know that thanks to the contest, I will be training with Tyler at Center Court and I believe he will help me achive my goals. Many times i've wanted to say "forget it", but that's not the right thing to do, there's no benefit to that!
If you are struggling with your weight, there are two things you need to do if you are not.
1. JOURNAL food intake and exercise, heck even your moods
2. EXERCISE at least 30 a day.
Goodnight!
Kerri
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Lapband Update 010510
Happy New Year!
I said to my hubby the other night. "Maybe I should get a fill"? Because I feel like i've been eating too much junk food that I shouldn't be eating. It stinks that some of the unhealthiest foods, do not get stuck. GRRRR
Anyway, he said, "sure, cuz that's what I want to listen to...my wife gagging all the time, choking up food that's stuck". The next night, which was last night. I ate cooked cauliflower and chicken and it GOT STUCK bad. It hurt and I ended up in the bathroom forcing it up because it was soooo stuck. I forgot cauliflower is bad! Gets stuck everytime! But it was a reminder that I need to focus and remember the things i've been taught over the last couple years since my lapband surgery.
Biggest thing...journal everything you eat and your exercise. I have an Ipod touch and found an excellent application. It's called Tap and Track.
http://www.livingafterwls.com
That is an excellent website!
97 KYCK is gearing up for a Biggest Loser contest and that is a huge benefit. I am very excited to help others reach their weight loss/health goals and I hope to inspire.
I have to go to bed! Good Night!
Kerri
I said to my hubby the other night. "Maybe I should get a fill"? Because I feel like i've been eating too much junk food that I shouldn't be eating. It stinks that some of the unhealthiest foods, do not get stuck. GRRRR
Anyway, he said, "sure, cuz that's what I want to listen to...my wife gagging all the time, choking up food that's stuck". The next night, which was last night. I ate cooked cauliflower and chicken and it GOT STUCK bad. It hurt and I ended up in the bathroom forcing it up because it was soooo stuck. I forgot cauliflower is bad! Gets stuck everytime! But it was a reminder that I need to focus and remember the things i've been taught over the last couple years since my lapband surgery.
Biggest thing...journal everything you eat and your exercise. I have an Ipod touch and found an excellent application. It's called Tap and Track.
http://www.livingafterwls.com
That is an excellent website!
97 KYCK is gearing up for a Biggest Loser contest and that is a huge benefit. I am very excited to help others reach their weight loss/health goals and I hope to inspire.
I have to go to bed! Good Night!
Kerri
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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
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
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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
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
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Lapband update 102209
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!
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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