Changes........

RoseWaddles · 01-31-2007, 01:02 PM

I've been married forever, have 3 children (28, 17 & 10) with 3 grandbabies.

I became a member here in Jan 2000.

I did well, lost 65 lbs and got off track.
I tried getting back on the wagon many many times, but always failed. I gained back nearly all I lost.

I ended up having to have double axillary dissections with reconstruction and was sick for a few years.

In the meantime, the on/off Atkins was detrimental to my health (let this be a warning to you!)
I developed high blood pressure and diabetes, my cholesterol/triglycerides went through the roof and was never able to bring them back down without the help of medications (a lot of meds). My PCOS was out of control.

Nearly a year ago, I started researching weight loss surgeries because I wanted to be healthy again. It had been way too long and I was scared that I would leave my family way before my time. I needed that extra tool/help to get me there.

I had my surgery (RNY) in November of last year @ 233 lbs ( I lost 23 lbs right before surgery). I'm down to 179 lbs as of Saturday ( I only weigh once a week)
and my diabetes, high blood pressure, and high lipid levels are a thing of the past.

I'm feeling great, eating is on track and I exercise 6 days a week. I haven't felt better in years!

Weight Loss Detail so far:

July 2007: 256 lbs/ BMI 42.6

August 16, 2006: 232 lbs(-23) BMI 38.6

October 4, 2006: 228.5 lbs (-3.5/26.5) BMI 38

November 4, 2006: 233 lbs (+4.5 lbs/-22) BMI 38.8

November 11, 2006: 219.5 (-13.5/ -35.5)

November 18, 2006: 213 lbs (-6.5/-42 )

November 25, 2006: 210.4 (-2.5/-44.5)

December 2, 2006: 206.8 ( -4.2/-48.7)

December 9, 2006: 200.2 (-6.6/56.3) BMI 33.3

December 16, 2006: 197 (-3.2/-59.5) BMI 32.6

December 23, 2006: 196 (-1/-60.5)

December 30, 2006: 191.6 (-4.4/-64.9)

January 6, 2007: 186.4 (-5.2/-70.1)

January 13, 2007: 185 (-1.4/-71.5)

January 20, 2007: 183 (-2/-73.5)

January 27, 2007: 179 (-4/-77.5) BMI 28.9

RoseWaddles · 01-31-2007, 01:03 PM

I haven't plugged everything into Fitday today, so here's my menu:

B: Berry protein shake w/ FF milk: 33 gr protein
S: Activia Yogurt: 11 gr protein
L: tuna on whole grain crackers: 25 gr protein
D: chicken breast, brown rice & veggies: 9 grams protein/ I only eat about 1/4 of a breast.
S: Fuzzy Navel protein shake: 23 grams protein

Total protein: 101 grams

Cardio on treadmill
crunches
lunges
arm exercises w/ dumbbells

godsbeloved79 · 01-31-2007, 01:11 PM

Beautiful. Best Wishes to you!

summergirl · 01-31-2007, 01:48 PM

Welcome back!
Sounds like you are doing fantastic.

Hope you dont mind me nosing in here

but I read your line about on and off again on Atkins causing health problems and it caught my attention....the past 2 years I have been a horrible on/offer with Atkins and my chlosterol and BP are now high as well. Even at this weight 2 years ago there were both in the 'awesome' range.
Interesting, I had never even thought of my yo-yoing as a cause.

Welcome back again

RoseWaddles · 01-31-2007, 02:40 PM

Thank you ladies!

Summer, it's exactly what caused mine.

We eat these high fat foods and it's all good when we're low carbing, but eat these foods and then add the carbs in (by cheating) and it's really bad for your body.

buffedstuff · 01-31-2007, 03:22 PM

I am wishing you the best, stay strong.

RoseWaddles · 02-01-2007, 01:05 PM

Thank you, BS!

B: Activia yogurt: 11 gr protein, cup green tea
L: Tuna on whole grain crackers: 25 gr protein
D: Pot roast w/ veggies and new potatoes: 25 gr protein
Snacks: 2 protein shakes: 52 grams protein

Protein total: 113 grams

Water: 64 oz minimum

Exercise:

Cardio on treadmill
Pilates

RoseWaddles · 02-04-2007, 07:34 PM

Today was my official weigh-in day. I'm down 5 lbs this week.

Still on track with food and exercise today. Was out food shopping, etc. most of the day yesterday, so my eating and water intake was on the low side. I need to find a good protein bar with NO sugar alcohols for days like that.

RoseWaddles · 02-05-2007, 02:27 PM

Pilates workout this a.m. Will do cardio this evening.

Todays food:

B: berry protein shake w/ ff milk
L: low fat potstickers
D: family is having tri tip, I'll have some chicken tenders (steak is too hard for me to eat yet), grilled asparagus & green beans, brown rice.

Snacks (if needed): Fuzzy Navel protein shake, 2 whole grain crackers w/ natural PB, apple.

32 oz water down so far, working on another 32.

01-31-2007, 01:02 PM	#1
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	Changes........ I've been married forever, have 3 children (28, 17 & 10) with 3 grandbabies. I became a member here in Jan 2000. I did well, lost 65 lbs and got off track. I tried getting back on the wagon many many times, but always failed. I gained back nearly all I lost. I ended up having to have double axillary dissections with reconstruction and was sick for a few years. In the meantime, the on/off Atkins was detrimental to my health (let this be a warning to you!) I developed high blood pressure and diabetes, my cholesterol/triglycerides went through the roof and was never able to bring them back down without the help of medications (a lot of meds). My PCOS was out of control. Nearly a year ago, I started researching weight loss surgeries because I wanted to be healthy again. It had been way too long and I was scared that I would leave my family way before my time. I needed that extra tool/help to get me there. I had my surgery (RNY) in November of last year @ 233 lbs ( I lost 23 lbs right before surgery). I'm down to 179 lbs as of Saturday ( I only weigh once a week) and my diabetes, high blood pressure, and high lipid levels are a thing of the past. I'm feeling great, eating is on track and I exercise 6 days a week. I haven't felt better in years! Weight Loss Detail so far: July 2007: 256 lbs/ BMI 42.6 August 16, 2006: 232 lbs(-23) BMI 38.6 October 4, 2006: 228.5 lbs (-3.5/26.5) BMI 38 November 4, 2006: 233 lbs (+4.5 lbs/-22) BMI 38.8 November 11, 2006: 219.5 (-13.5/ -35.5) November 18, 2006: 213 lbs (-6.5/-42 ) November 25, 2006: 210.4 (-2.5/-44.5) December 2, 2006: 206.8 ( -4.2/-48.7) December 9, 2006: 200.2 (-6.6/56.3) BMI 33.3 December 16, 2006: 197 (-3.2/-59.5) BMI 32.6 December 23, 2006: 196 (-1/-60.5) December 30, 2006: 191.6 (-4.4/-64.9) January 6, 2007: 186.4 (-5.2/-70.1) January 13, 2007: 185 (-1.4/-71.5) January 20, 2007: 183 (-2/-73.5) January 27, 2007: 179 (-4/-77.5) BMI 28.9 __________________ There are moments in your life that make you and sets the course of who you're going to be. Sometimes they're little, subtle moments. Sometimes they're big moments you never saw coming. No one asks for their life to change, but it does. It's what you do afterwards that counts. That's when you find out who you are.

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01-31-2007, 01:03 PM	#2
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	I haven't plugged everything into Fitday today, so here's my menu: B: Berry protein shake w/ FF milk: 33 gr protein S: Activia Yogurt: 11 gr protein L: tuna on whole grain crackers: 25 gr protein D: chicken breast, brown rice & veggies: 9 grams protein/ I only eat about 1/4 of a breast. S: Fuzzy Navel protein shake: 23 grams protein Total protein: 101 grams Cardio on treadmill crunches lunges arm exercises w/ dumbbells

01-31-2007, 01:11 PM	#3
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 14,282 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 210/205/162 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/14/08	Beautiful. Best Wishes to you!

01-31-2007, 01:48 PM	#4
summergirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,183 Gallery: summergirl Stats: 203.2/197.4/??? WOE: WW Start Date: 11/19/08	Welcome back! Sounds like you are doing fantastic. Hope you dont mind me nosing in here but I read your line about on and off again on Atkins causing health problems and it caught my attention....the past 2 years I have been a horrible on/offer with Atkins and my chlosterol and BP are now high as well. Even at this weight 2 years ago there were both in the 'awesome' range. Interesting, I had never even thought of my yo-yoing as a cause. Welcome back again

01-31-2007, 02:40 PM	#5
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	Thank you ladies! Summer, it's exactly what caused mine. We eat these high fat foods and it's all good when we're low carbing, but eat these foods and then add the carbs in (by cheating) and it's really bad for your body.

01-31-2007, 03:22 PM	#6
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	I am wishing you the best, stay strong.

02-01-2007, 01:05 PM	#7
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	Thank you, BS! B: Activia yogurt: 11 gr protein, cup green tea L: Tuna on whole grain crackers: 25 gr protein D: Pot roast w/ veggies and new potatoes: 25 gr protein Snacks: 2 protein shakes: 52 grams protein Protein total: 113 grams Water: 64 oz minimum Exercise: Cardio on treadmill Pilates

02-04-2007, 07:34 PM	#8
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	Today was my official weigh-in day. I'm down 5 lbs this week. Still on track with food and exercise today. Was out food shopping, etc. most of the day yesterday, so my eating and water intake was on the low side. I need to find a good protein bar with NO sugar alcohols for days like that.

02-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#9
RoseWaddles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,055 Gallery: RoseWaddles Stats: 256/123/135 ~ 24/4/6 ~ 5'6" 46 years old WOE: Lower Fat/Moderate Carbs~ RNY 11/6/06 Start Date: November 2006	Pilates workout this a.m. Will do cardio this evening. Todays food: B: berry protein shake w/ ff milk L: low fat potstickers D: family is having tri tip, I'll have some chicken tenders (steak is too hard for me to eat yet), grilled asparagus & green beans, brown rice. Snacks (if needed): Fuzzy Navel protein shake, 2 whole grain crackers w/ natural PB, apple. 32 oz water down so far, working on another 32.