Congratulations Richard! I am SO proud of you and your 100 pound loss. AMAZING! I just want to pinch those cute dimpled cheeks :o)
Happy 100 pounds! You're doing AWESOME!
Monday, September 26, 2011
100 Pounds Never Looked So SEXY!
Congratulations Richard! I am SO proud of you and your 100 pound loss. AMAZING! I just want to pinch those cute dimpled cheeks :o)
Happy 100 pounds! You're doing AWESOME!
Monday, September 12, 2011
HAPPY 8 MONTHS!
I can't believe it's been 8 months since my LIFE CHANGING weight loss surgery. I don't think I can put into words how my life has changed for the best from my health & overall appearance to my self esteem and energy. I'm in a size 14 jean (down from a tight-really-need-a-26 size 24) and a size Large shirt.
Today I stepped on the scale and weighed... 182 lbs.
I've lost 88 pounds since January 12th. I've lost 110 pounds from my highest weight of 292 pounds. That's crazy.
Richard is now down to 308 pounds. He's lost 92 pounds in 11 weeks! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!! I always thought he was handsome, but now... well he's down right sexy ;o) ~~~ and he's MINE!
We're going to do some updated pics in the next week or so, stay tuned!
A few things:
1. I love to feel girly. I love bracelets, earrings & skirts.
2. Heels don't kill my feet like they used to!
3. Exercise is still not easy. And I still don't like it.
4. I can run the length of a parking lot without getting winded.
5. I can climb 4 flights of stairs without feeling like my lungs are going to burst.
6. Foods I used to love & crave, don't taste as good. (ie: mac & cheese, candy bars, pasta)
7. Diet soda are gross. It's funny how I used to LOVE diet coke, and now it tastes like medicine.
8. I am just as full when I eat a cheese stick as I am when I eat a sugar free cookie. The cheese stick is better for me.
9. I sometimes don't recognize the lady passing in the mirror.
10. I love having collar bones that aren't hidden!
Today I stepped on the scale and weighed... 182 lbs.
I've lost 88 pounds since January 12th. I've lost 110 pounds from my highest weight of 292 pounds. That's crazy.
Richard is now down to 308 pounds. He's lost 92 pounds in 11 weeks! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!! I always thought he was handsome, but now... well he's down right sexy ;o) ~~~ and he's MINE!
We're going to do some updated pics in the next week or so, stay tuned!
A few things:
1. I love to feel girly. I love bracelets, earrings & skirts.
2. Heels don't kill my feet like they used to!
3. Exercise is still not easy. And I still don't like it.
4. I can run the length of a parking lot without getting winded.
5. I can climb 4 flights of stairs without feeling like my lungs are going to burst.
6. Foods I used to love & crave, don't taste as good. (ie: mac & cheese, candy bars, pasta)
7. Diet soda are gross. It's funny how I used to LOVE diet coke, and now it tastes like medicine.
8. I am just as full when I eat a cheese stick as I am when I eat a sugar free cookie. The cheese stick is better for me.
9. I sometimes don't recognize the lady passing in the mirror.
10. I love having collar bones that aren't hidden!
Monday, August 15, 2011
updated pics :o) wk 6/wk 30
starting a new job, training for a 5k run & jumping back into life full of energy only has 1 draw back.... no time for blogging ;o) hope you'll forgive me!
here are a couple before/after pics... it's about time for Rich to get an updated one too! Richard is down over 71 pounds now (I'll have to get the exact poundage later) and I'm down about 85 since surgery (105 lbs lighter than my heaviest weight!)
(The picture on the bottom left if the ONLY picture of me at my highest weight of 292 lbs. I despise it, but it reminds me of how far I've come.)
here are a couple before/after pics... it's about time for Rich to get an updated one too! Richard is down over 71 pounds now (I'll have to get the exact poundage later) and I'm down about 85 since surgery (105 lbs lighter than my heaviest weight!)
(The picture on the bottom left if the ONLY picture of me at my highest weight of 292 lbs. I despise it, but it reminds me of how far I've come.)
Sunday, July 31, 2011
protein PROTEIN protein
As WLS post-ops, PROTEIN is drilled into our heads from Day 1. I (Jennifer) still shoot for 60-70g of protein each day, and Richard shoots for 70-80g/day. Some days we have to get creative with the foods we eat, and I've definitely been experimenting in the kitchen a lot more these days with tons of recipes from blogs like www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com.
These are a few of my favorite protein packed go-to's:
Pork Rinds. {we don't eat them all the time, but it's a nice crunchy salty snack}
Laughing Cow Wedges. {spread on some cucumber slices... oh yum}
Nuts. {not for the early post-ops but I enjoy them for a snack - be careful of high fat nuts}
Sushi. {my absolute favorite is the Ron Roll from Red Bowl - cream cheese, crab & cucumber. I could eat it every day and be happy}
Wendy's Chili. {tried & true and still just as yummy as that 5th day out of the hospital}
Tuna Salad. {I eat this about every day on some cucumber and tomato slices. It's packed with protein and I know it will always settle well}
These are a few of my favorite protein packed go-to's:
Pork Rinds. {we don't eat them all the time, but it's a nice crunchy salty snack}
Laughing Cow Wedges. {spread on some cucumber slices... oh yum}
Nuts. {not for the early post-ops but I enjoy them for a snack - be careful of high fat nuts}
Sushi. {my absolute favorite is the Ron Roll from Red Bowl - cream cheese, crab & cucumber. I could eat it every day and be happy}
Wendy's Chili. {tried & true and still just as yummy as that 5th day out of the hospital}
Tuna Salad. {I eat this about every day on some cucumber and tomato slices. It's packed with protein and I know it will always settle well}
Thursday, July 28, 2011
WooHoo for Rich!
This before and after pic are from one year ago and 2 days ago! I guess my face does look a little thinner I'm also down 4 pants sizes.As of today I (Richard) am down 58.9lb that's insane in 6 weeks. I know Jenn hit a new goal on her weight, I think it is like 108lb now! I'm so proud of her!
****update****
For the record, I (Jennifer) have lost 103 pounds *from my highest weight of 292*. Just wanted to make that clear. I have lost 82 pounds since WLS in January. I am SO proud of how Rich is doing... isn't that a cute face!?! Love him!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Rich Wk 1 & Jenn 6 Month Progress Pics
Happy Week #1, Rich!
I have to brag on my "Love Dumplin" (he hates it when I call him that, but I think he secretly loves it!)....
Richard lost 39 POUNDS in his 1st week post op! That's like losing a pre-schooler! SO PROUD OF HIM!
I started my new job this week, so I'm trying get used to my new "normal". The strangest thing is that no food is allowed at my desk except food that comes from the vending machine. Sounds healthy, huh?! Well, I put in for a doctor's note from my surgeon about that, and I'm crossing my fingers that I will be allowed bottled water, cheese sticks, and protein bars at my desk for break.
I mentioned last week was my 6 month check up. We took some pictures to share as progress pics. I CANNOT WAIT to share Richard's progress pics in a few weeks!! He is looking SO GOOD! Crazy Crazy :o) Enjoy!
I have to brag on my "Love Dumplin" (he hates it when I call him that, but I think he secretly loves it!)....
Richard lost 39 POUNDS in his 1st week post op! That's like losing a pre-schooler! SO PROUD OF HIM!
I started my new job this week, so I'm trying get used to my new "normal". The strangest thing is that no food is allowed at my desk except food that comes from the vending machine. Sounds healthy, huh?! Well, I put in for a doctor's note from my surgeon about that, and I'm crossing my fingers that I will be allowed bottled water, cheese sticks, and protein bars at my desk for break.
I mentioned last week was my 6 month check up. We took some pictures to share as progress pics. I CANNOT WAIT to share Richard's progress pics in a few weeks!! He is looking SO GOOD! Crazy Crazy :o) Enjoy!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Week 24 ~ Weigh In (& 6 month check up)
Happy Week 24!
Yesterday was technically my 24th week post-op BUT we had a little going on yesterday with Richard's gastric bypass surgery :o) Everything went great, and I'm so proud of him! He's doing fabulously! He'll be going home from the hospital tomorrow (Friday 7/1).
Today was my 6 month Post-Op check up. I'm convinced there are few things worse than a Med Student on Phlebotomy Day! I'm a bruised pin cushion!
Total weight loss from Surgery Date: -80 lbs
Woot :o)
At my highest weight, I weighed 292 lbs. Today I weighed 190 lbs. We took updated pics yesterday that I will load up when I get home this weekend :o) It's amazing how good I feel! I can't wait for Richard to experience his 'new-self' too!!
Can't wait to see what the next 6 months brings!
Yesterday was technically my 24th week post-op BUT we had a little going on yesterday with Richard's gastric bypass surgery :o) Everything went great, and I'm so proud of him! He's doing fabulously! He'll be going home from the hospital tomorrow (Friday 7/1).
Today was my 6 month Post-Op check up. I'm convinced there are few things worse than a Med Student on Phlebotomy Day! I'm a bruised pin cushion!
Total weight loss from Surgery Date: -80 lbs
Woot :o)
At my highest weight, I weighed 292 lbs. Today I weighed 190 lbs. We took updated pics yesterday that I will load up when I get home this weekend :o) It's amazing how good I feel! I can't wait for Richard to experience his 'new-self' too!!
Can't wait to see what the next 6 months brings!
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