Wednesday, April 20, 2011

60 lbs!!!

I did it!!! I am 60 lbs lighter!!! I feel amazing!!! I still have a long way to go, but I am so proud of myself! I also won the competition at the YMCA.  They are so wonderful and have been a big help.  I am going Thursday for another band fill, so its back on liquids for 2 days! EEK! I have been doing a little baking, but haven't gotten the skinny part down yet! I did make snickerdoodle cupcakes that were to die for! I topped them with a cinnamon buttercream frosting! The little guy told me to forget Girl Scout cookies he wanted these! He has also already requested them for his birthday in September.  He is posted below enjoying the cupcake! I will be baking "skinny" soon so stay tuned!!!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Life after banding!

I am officially banded.  My surgery was last Monday and everything went smoothly.  I am healthy and happy and 32.4 lbs lighter!!! Very happy with my results.  Thank you all for your prayers and support!!!

In other news, we are moved in! I used my kitchenaid for the first time to make a yummy bacon cheese dip! I will share the recipe in my next post. Hope everyone is doing well! Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

10.2 lbs!!

I am officially 10.2 lbs lighter! Not bad for a weeks worth of work.  Liver shrinking diet has been going well so far.  Met with the surgeon Friday and everything is set.  My lapband surgery is Monday.  I am moving Saturday, so wish me luck.  After I get settled in from the move, I will be starting to bake again! Can't wait hubby got me a Kitchenaid for Christmas!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010 is behind us now.  Time to move on to a new year.  Hello 2011!!! I spent New Year's with my husband and had a nice time.  I hope you all had a good one! NEWS: I have my surgery date! I am scheduled to get my LAPBAND on January 17th! YAY! Yesterday, I decided to start the liver shrinking diet to see how I could handle it.  Well, first day didn't go soo great.  I got protein powder called "Nectar" the flavor was fuzzy navel.  I was able to stomach the first shake, but it was making my stomach hurt.  So, I decided to wait and try another shake.  Today, I tried "Atkins Rich Chocolate Royale" I was once again able to stomach the first shake.  But, when I tried it again for lunch I couldn't get through it.  So, I guess I am gonna have to keep switching flavors.  I am determined to do this and get this done.  I am ready for a happy new me!  I will update next week with how much weight I lose.  Thanks for reading!