MamaMichelle Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Sorry I haven't been around here much, things have been pretty crazy... First off I started a new job and since I previously was working from home I had a great reason to go out and buy pretty much a whole new wardrobe... Since I have been pretty much the same general size (somewhere between a snug size 8 and a loose size 10) for the last 1-2 months I decided to buy everything in a medium/size 8 that way if I do end up dropping another size I can easily have everything tailored down to fit me... Of course I am perfectly happy right now where I am but I guess with the band you never know! I am still working with my trainer, seeing her 3 times a week for an hour each time follwed by about an hour of cardio, she would really like me to get in 90min of exercise on the 4 days that I don't see her but that's just not happening right now!! Haven't seem much movement on the scale from the workouts but I can see that my body is getting a lot more toned so I guess the muscle weight I am gaining and the fat I am losing is balancing out. I am going through the general life transformation that LisaL is always talking about, my new confidence in my appearence is allowing me to make changes in my life that I haven't been brave enough to do prior to losing the weight! For example I have been thinking about getting Lasik for years but have never been able to justify spending that much money on myself or brave enough to go through with it... I am happy to say that I had the Lasik surgery last week and I am already seeing better that perfect (20/15 vision). My pretty tight fill from about a month ago has loosened up some (possibly because I have lost 4-5lbs since then) and I am pretty sure I am at my sweet spot!! My daily diet has changed because of the trainer, basically my first 2 weeks of workouts I could barely make it through the first hour, forget doing anything additional afterwards! After seeing I was getting less than 40grams of carbs per day we decided to triple that number and now I have tons of energry not only during my workouts but throughout the day too! This is the diet I have been pretty much sticking to for the past month (around 1,200-1,500 calories, 90-100grams of protein per day and 100-150 grams of carbs): 9am- An optifast shake for breakfast (yes I am one of the few that LOVE them, as long as l can add some sugar free vanilla syrup) 11am- 1/2 cup of blended brown rice (I have to pre-mix soy sauce and rice in a blender till it is paste-like in substance and eat it pretty slowly 1pm- Another optifast shake 4pm- 1/2 cup of blended brown rice (this helps up my energy before my workout) I will also usually have one of those protein shots after my workout because my trainer says it helps repair and rebuild the muscles I have just worked after the gym! 7-8pm- Whatever the family is having for dinner, steak, salmon, fast food all of course in a small portion Again I allow myself "treats" when I feel like it, maybe a child size soda once a week or a reese's peanut butter cup at the movies, nothing that I don't burn off in the gym.. I've got to run right now, I need to update my pics so I will try to do so this week.. Love all you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Wow you are doing awesome! 80 lbs what motivation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks for the update Michelle. You are doing great and such an inspiration. I know I do not get enough protien but I am not one of those that likes the shakes so I'm not sure what to do here. I just keep on keeping on. Again, thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 why are you putting rice in a blender? Is it that your band is tight in the early part of the day? If it is for carbs ....it seems there would be a tastier way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Michelle, I am so thrilled for you, not only the weight loss, but the new job, new wardrobe and new found confidence. You are a beautiful lady inside and out and always have been..now even more so!! Best of luck with everything, you are a true inspiration. I am going to contact that personal trainer friend of mine and get a move on and get another mini fill to tighten things up a bit too. Take care gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Great job Michelle! Sounds like everything is going well for you. Your trainer sure has you working hard!! I am surprised they aren't encouraging you to have more calories. My nutrionist wasn't even happy with 1200 but oh well! I am losing so that's all that matters (and not starving either). Keep it up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I HAD EYE SURGERY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO ALSO, LOVE IT!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW JOB, WEIGHT LOSE ETC YOUR DOING AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've been wondering where you have been....glad to have you back! Sounds like things are going great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks everyone, you guys are so supportive! Thanks for the update Michelle. You are doing great and such an inspiration. I know I do not get enough protien but I am not one of those that likes the shakes so I'm not sure what to do here. I just keep on keeping on. Again, thanks for the update. I do the shakes because they are easy and I like them, I imagine that it's not a regimine that most people would want to stick to or be able to enjoy... I'm really never hungry so eating has kind of lost the "joy" I used to allow it to give me, so eating now is about fueling my body... I like those protein bullets, quick and easy but there are plenty of times when I go out for lunch, skip the shake and have a side chicken ceasar salad that way I know I'm getting little doses of protein throughout the day! why are you putting rice in a blender? Is it that your band is tight in the early part of the day? If it is for carbs ....it seems there would be a tastier way. My trainer says I need complex carbohydrates to keep up my energy level during my workouts, most bandsters can't eat rice, pasta or bread without getting stuck and when I tried eating the brown rice as is I couldn't chew it well enough without getting sick no matter what time of day it was. So I found that if I blend the brown rice into a paste I can get in the 1cup of brown rice per day my trainer suggests. Great job Michelle! Sounds like everything is going well for you. Your trainer sure has you working hard!! I am surprised they aren't encouraging you to have more calories. My nutrionist wasn't even happy with 1200 but oh well! I am losing so that's all that matters (and not starving either). Keep it up!!! Well I go between 1,200 and 1,500 calories per day, she's been great about understanding my food limitations and for now I'm losing maybe 3-4lbs a month and that is fine with her. Since the early to mid day food doesn't change (totals about 700 calories) it all depends on what I have for dinner or if it is one of my "treat" days. I think mixing it up keeps my body guessing and not depriving myself makes me less likely to binge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Michelle you look & doing F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C =D> =D> =D> Congrats on the new job/wardrobe/eyes LOL This is great I had the Lasik done about 3 years ago and looooove it too ... Keep us posted and keep up the amazing job you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 All I can say is WOW.... Totaly WOW.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You are so dedicated. I hope I can be that way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 DANG girl! We won't be able to see you if you keep up this way! On another note, I had Lasik 4 years ago and it's the best thing I'd ever done for myself next to the band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I was so glad to see an update on you, Michelle. Congrats on losing 80 lbs! That is such an amazing feat in itself! My hubby is considering having lasik surgery as well. Did you have both eyes done on the same day? What was the recovery period? Thanks for inspiring us! You look great. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Michelle... 80 lbs.. way to go girl! How are you liking your new job? Must have been fun going out and buying a whole new wardrobe.. I too am thinking about the Laser Eye Surgery, how much time did you need for recovery? I would have to plan to miss some work I would imagine. Keep up the excellent work, you are a new hot babe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Here are some pics from this evening, my birthday is next week and hubby surprised me with a weekend down on the strip and tickets to Bette Midler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Here's another dress, the one I ended up wearing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow, you look so beautiful!! Don't you just love the strappy little sundresses!! And you look so sexy and incredible in them – congrats, you are really such a success story! Isn't fun!! And I love, love, love Bette! What a great Birthday you must of had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Love the pics, You are my hero... I love both dresses, you look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hey Michelle Good choice on the dress. You look amazing although I'm p****d that I weigh the same as you and I'm still a size 12. Only joking!!! Enjoy your new body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Here's another dress, the one I ended up wearing: Absolutely beautiful and inspiring! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 OMG You look wonderful I want your body...your gorgeous face......your dressess....and your incredible thoughtful husband... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Michelle~ You look simply stunning in both dresses! You never cease to amaze me and I can say with honesty that if you never lose another pound, you are HOT! Your body has transformed so much and you look amazing. Don't you just feel so amazingly beautiful now? I can see the confidence all over your face! Go girl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Those dresses are adorable! But of course now you have the body to pull it off! =D> That sounds like a fantastic birthday - good job hubby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 You look so good. Thank you for posting your progress. The dresses on you are beautiful. Happy Birthday!!! What a way to spend it. :lb21: :lb24: :lb21: Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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