Stuck in the Middle

"Stuck in the middle... Smack dab in the middle" this is not an homage to the Oreo commercial but rather Cornelius' new favorite ditty!
Well, I've finally experienced PBing. ( Or Productive Burping as most bandsters refer to it)
Let me tell you,  It's NO BUENO!!! Phlegm, the gurgles  and overwhelming need to regurgitate is not my idea of a good time.

288 lbs 11/8/11 53lbs lost

Cornelius has been more finicky than ever since returning stateside. I'm trying to get in enough protein and such daily,but it's been hard since my first fill. I better head to GNC for some protein powder.
I have even less of an appetite than before. I forget about my stomach, I forget to eat, and about FOOD!
It's crazy something that I felt comforted by no longer has the same therapeutic effect.
I've being working out, getting fresh air ,cardio, and walking a couple miles a day. I'm not comfortable enough to go to the gym yet, but I'm getting there. It's Hotlanta people. Less like L.A. Fitness and more like Club Fitness. I'm not ready to punish myself on the  elliptical machine next to Rosa Acosta look a likes! Baby Steps.
Real moment: Everybody cheats! Let's be honest.
Being in America with more food choices means more chances to eat crap as well. The other day I was craving something greasy. I had a cheeseburger from Wendy's. It took hours to eat half and it wasn't even satisfying.  I used to love to punish a cheeseburger deluxe and now it's more of a hassle. Honestly I'd rather have had a  grilled chicken salad or a turkey burrito. 
I dont know about anyone else, but I try to stay away for drinks high in sugar . Since Cornelius, I have WICKED cotton mouth any time I try to drink anything other than water, OJ, or homemade iced tea. Sper sweet beverages are a no go! YUCK.
However if you're in the mood for a min indulgence, Skinny Cow Ice cream which ranges from 100- 160 calories per serving container is a nice treat and its not too sugary. So if you have a sweet tooth skinny Cow is the way to go!
I know this is a way of life. I'm trying to find a balance between healthy participant in changing my life and weight obsessed. At times it can be difficult not to get so wrapped up in it, however I have a fantastic support system who keep my balanced.

Today I started working out with Kettle weights that my little Sis bought me! Gotta love having people in your corner.
So in addition to walking and Jillian 3 times a week I will now   include kettle weights. Those of you who know me, know I HATE working out,but I like the results I'm seeing in  just a week's time.  I look forward to pushing myself and becoming the Me, that I feel like inside, outside.

Constantly Under Construction.





So Corni, M.T. would like to share Shake it Out by Florence and the Machine:

Until next time...

You are what you Eat!

Do you believe that saying " you are what you eat?"
If thats the case, I'm going to turn into a bowl of soup or a Smoothie King smoothie any minute now.
So, I'm 5 days post op. Whew! How did that happen? One minute I was biting my fingernails hoping for the best with my surgery and thinking the worst. Now I'm making protein shakes,counting calories like a champ, and  getting back to my daily life.
The past 5 days haven't been so bad. Yeah of course there's the discomfort of the incisions and the port site but it isn't intolerable, for me. Every person is different, on how they heal, how they handle pain, lose weight, etc.  I was SUPER worried because stories I heard about surgical gas pain, epic heartburn, and chest pain post op. Luckily, I'm here to report I've experience non of those things. However I was finally be able to burp  post-op and it  has been the most AMAZING thing EVER! I never knew a burp could feel sooo good. Yay for flatulence!
I'm starting to feel more like myself again. Yeah a little achy, a little gas, and its hard to bend over,but other than than I'm pretty mobile. Sitting for long periods of time is a tad bit uncomfy but manageable.
I have a new ADDICTION...SMOOTHIE KING! Their protein packed smoothies are a nice respite from soup. FYI I'm a total Ipad APP geek, so if you're a tech hoe like myself get yourself a MyFitnessPal calorie counter. It's great! You can update on your mobile device or on your computer. Check it out: www.myfitnesspal.com. Trust me. I never thought I'd be that girl. Me? Recording calories ? You crazy!
But it seriously, it gives you a visual of where your calories are coming from, and keeps you on track towards your weight loss goal! I look forward to my first post-op doctor's appointment with Dr. K.
In other news, I'm proud to announce I've lost 3.3lbs! Yay! A small victory but a victory none the less.
 I used to be terrified to hop on a scale. So much, that prior to my Lap Band consult visit with Dr. K, I hadn't been on a scale in more than 2 yrs.
But now I look forward to my weekly weigh ins! It's funny how things can change with just a bit of perspective.  So with a change in perspective, and a step in the right direction I leave you with Aqualung's Something to Believe In

 Until next time...