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Weight Loss Update
Hi Dolls and Barbs! So I've been MIA because I've been preoccupied with IG. I really like it because it has real time information but I remember where I started..here on RS and how the information I received from the site helped me with my research and decision.
Any who..I came off of HCG a week and a half early because it dawned on me that I needed to start preparing my body for the trauma of surgery that it will go through. No matter how you look at it, this surgery is a BIG DEAL! I want to take the necessary vitamin supplements and I want to exercise. While on HCG it is recommended that you do not exercise because you are only getting 500 calories per day.
I purchased a Bowflex and the Total Gym which I use at night, during the day at work I do a brisk walk and job on the treadmill. I am maintaining my portion control and making good food choices. What are good food choices? Lots of fruits and veggies, lean meats, no sugar, light starch. I am also increasing my HIIT exercises (high intensity interval training) these exercises are good for your heart! I want my heart and breathing to be able to withstand the stress of surgery. The vitamins are for hemo levels to be 13 or above so that I can have all the procedures that I want.
I am also getting full blood work in January and April, stress test, EKG and full body MRI. These procedures are not required but I am doing it for my own sanity. I want to go into surgery with my body in tip top shape because it will need to be in a position to repair itself accurately and with speed. I will admit I have not treated my temple good by any means but with the preparation of surgery and the need to maintain optimum results afterward, this is a lifestyle change for me. My body houses my spiritual temple and I am learning to take care of it..not for vanity sake but for the sake of having mobility of all my limbs even at 105 years of age (lol)...yes I plan on living well past that.
So that's all I have for now..you Ladies are the best and chat with you later!
Any who..I came off of HCG a week and a half early because it dawned on me that I needed to start preparing my body for the trauma of surgery that it will go through. No matter how you look at it, this surgery is a BIG DEAL! I want to take the necessary vitamin supplements and I want to exercise. While on HCG it is recommended that you do not exercise because you are only getting 500 calories per day.
I purchased a Bowflex and the Total Gym which I use at night, during the day at work I do a brisk walk and job on the treadmill. I am maintaining my portion control and making good food choices. What are good food choices? Lots of fruits and veggies, lean meats, no sugar, light starch. I am also increasing my HIIT exercises (high intensity interval training) these exercises are good for your heart! I want my heart and breathing to be able to withstand the stress of surgery. The vitamins are for hemo levels to be 13 or above so that I can have all the procedures that I want.
I am also getting full blood work in January and April, stress test, EKG and full body MRI. These procedures are not required but I am doing it for my own sanity. I want to go into surgery with my body in tip top shape because it will need to be in a position to repair itself accurately and with speed. I will admit I have not treated my temple good by any means but with the preparation of surgery and the need to maintain optimum results afterward, this is a lifestyle change for me. My body houses my spiritual temple and I am learning to take care of it..not for vanity sake but for the sake of having mobility of all my limbs even at 105 years of age (lol)...yes I plan on living well past that.
So that's all I have for now..you Ladies are the best and chat with you later!
Surgeon Update
Almost forgot...so I paid Bella Vita $200 for a quote from Duran and received the quote on November 24th. $6800 for TT, full body Lipo, BBL, BA..but prior to receiving that quote I started researching Dr. Cabral and I must say his work is consistent. Now before you start with all the issues in the past, I want you to know that I've read it, I've prayed about it and he's my doc. Truth be told at first I was nervous but the more I see girls go and come home ALIVE and looking good my nerves subsided. Also, he's been quick responding to me on whatsapp and I appreciate that! I mean I love Duran but what if I need to ask a question when I'm in the RH how will I get ahold of her and will her response be timely? What about while in the states? Cabral has answered every single question within 2 to 4 hours!!!
Also if you look at his work his is by far the most consistent. So yes I've changed docs and y'all know I was all about team Duran but her non responsiveness and having to pay someone to contact her made me look at other surgeons..oh well.
Oh and I whatsapp Cabral for a quote with my pics and 24 hours later I had a quote of $6,500 for the same thing I wanted from Duran and I received a surgery date for May 6, 2015!!! Can you believe I already purchased my ticket..LMBO I'm so excited and I just can't hide it..LOL
Smooches
Also if you look at his work his is by far the most consistent. So yes I've changed docs and y'all know I was all about team Duran but her non responsiveness and having to pay someone to contact her made me look at other surgeons..oh well.
Oh and I whatsapp Cabral for a quote with my pics and 24 hours later I had a quote of $6,500 for the same thing I wanted from Duran and I received a surgery date for May 6, 2015!!! Can you believe I already purchased my ticket..LMBO I'm so excited and I just can't hide it..LOL
Smooches
Hola Chicas
Greetings Sisters,
I've been away for a while but that's because nothing eventful has happened..lol I pray that each of you had a fan-tab-ulous Thanksgiving! Well mine was bland because I was surrounded by food but nothing was HCG approved..lol I have been to restaurants with friends and drank water with lemon while others indulged in food..lol My motivation to not cheat has been the sole fact that I want this surgery. So today is Wednesday, December 3, 2014 and I am 204lbs. I am addicted to the scale and for about a week I stayed at 206lbs so I am happy to have broken that plateau.
I still have cravings for sweets and the crazy part is the cravings have intesified! One would think that since I've been doing this diet for 25 days I would no longer crave red velvet cheesecake...oh but not so. I dream about red velvet cheesecake every night it even invades my dreams about the surgery..lol I am still unable to exercise but I can't until I'm done with HCG so that I can exercise. Once my last 15 days are over I plan to do the Master Cleanse for 10 days and transition into a healthy diet. NO WHITE FOODS!!! I'm staying away from that stuff. It is my intent to make this a healthy lifestyle change although in the beginning it was all about the surgery. However, we can't get these new bodies and still eat the same we have to maintain it.
Also, if you are on instagram follow me @choznphenom...that's where I've been spending most of my time. I found a surgery buddy there and have met a great group of ladies. We are in the stages of planning a trip to Vegas in September 2015! It will be our first time meeting up and we are going to have a BLAST!!!
Chow Bella!
I've been away for a while but that's because nothing eventful has happened..lol I pray that each of you had a fan-tab-ulous Thanksgiving! Well mine was bland because I was surrounded by food but nothing was HCG approved..lol I have been to restaurants with friends and drank water with lemon while others indulged in food..lol My motivation to not cheat has been the sole fact that I want this surgery. So today is Wednesday, December 3, 2014 and I am 204lbs. I am addicted to the scale and for about a week I stayed at 206lbs so I am happy to have broken that plateau.
I still have cravings for sweets and the crazy part is the cravings have intesified! One would think that since I've been doing this diet for 25 days I would no longer crave red velvet cheesecake...oh but not so. I dream about red velvet cheesecake every night it even invades my dreams about the surgery..lol I am still unable to exercise but I can't until I'm done with HCG so that I can exercise. Once my last 15 days are over I plan to do the Master Cleanse for 10 days and transition into a healthy diet. NO WHITE FOODS!!! I'm staying away from that stuff. It is my intent to make this a healthy lifestyle change although in the beginning it was all about the surgery. However, we can't get these new bodies and still eat the same we have to maintain it.
Also, if you are on instagram follow me @choznphenom...that's where I've been spending most of my time. I found a surgery buddy there and have met a great group of ladies. We are in the stages of planning a trip to Vegas in September 2015! It will be our first time meeting up and we are going to have a BLAST!!!
Chow Bella!
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Dr. Hector Cabral