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Mom of 4 Jumbo Sized Babies' Journey to the Flat Side!
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Today I begin my (short) weight loss journey. I...
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Today I begin my (short) weight loss journey. I hope to lose 10-15 lbs by my surgery date (not set yet). My consultation is set, however, for May 19th!!! I am super nervous for the recovery time, since my children are still small. They are 2, 5, 8, and 10. My babies ranged from 9lbs 2 oz to 9lbs 8 oz at birth. Since I am stretching to hit 5'4", my belly went straight out and there is a LOT of evidence. I am adding a few pre weight loss pics and hope to take measurements tonight.
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Trying not to obsess
I got on the scale a couple days ago (in the afternoon) and about had a heart attack. So I started counting calories. I've downloaded and subsequently deleted a food journal/calorie counting app twice in the past 3-4 days. I get really freaked out (obsessed) by the numbers. I can't do it. So I am just consciously making better food choices, trying to have more frequent/smaller meals and avoiding going out to eat as much as I can. I'm hoping to start working out more too. Ugh, having 4 kids and a full time job doesn't make losing weight easy. At all. Boo!
I know I'll have a good result whether I lose weight or not. I've dieted and exercised like a fiend before but quit because the belly wasn't budging. I think I will really be a lot happier with myself once the surgery is done. I'm not going to obsess over it. At least I'll try not to. :/
On the upside, I weighed this morning before I ate and I was a good 6 lbs lighter than on the first day. That's something... Right? LOL
I know I'll have a good result whether I lose weight or not. I've dieted and exercised like a fiend before but quit because the belly wasn't budging. I think I will really be a lot happier with myself once the surgery is done. I'm not going to obsess over it. At least I'll try not to. :/
On the upside, I weighed this morning before I ate and I was a good 6 lbs lighter than on the first day. That's something... Right? LOL
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Anxious
I am SO anxious for my consultation. As I look through all of these reviews I get more excited for the end result. While the recovery is a big worry for me (babysitter, cleaning, cooking, etc) I can't wait!
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April 29, 2014
Yes! Eating smaller portions throughout the day is the way to go! I lost 115 pounds and I hear ya….I hate that completely full-over did it with a meal-bloated feeling. But you can do this. I know it's hard with kids and working full time. Just take one day at a time, and surround yourself with good food choices. When is your consultation?
April 29, 2014
My consultation is May 19th. I've been trying to do just that. I was really bad about going through a drive through on the way to work and getting a fattening breakfast. Between cutting that out, replacing my Sweet Teas with splenda sweetened tea, stopping diet coke, and trying to eat more fruits and vegetables through more frequent/healthier meals, I am pretty confident I'll loose a bit. I have started to work out a bit too. My back hurts so bad from working out though, no core strength!
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