Craving Clarity

No more Lapband! Starting my new journery

2016-09-04T20:48:00.004-04:00

I am starting a new journey to health, fitness, and overall happiness.

I am not a failure ... I am not a failure...”

2016-05-27T11:51:00.001-04:00

'I am not a failure ... I am not a failure...” I am trying to remind myself as I prepare to have surgery again to remove my lap band after 9 years (09/22/2009). Due to lack of disciple in food and physical activity I am still morbidly obese. My highest weight is 450 lbs and currently at 372 lbs. Due to complications I have to get it remove on June 6^th. Please pray for me.

Back

2016-04-13T12:03:00.000-04:00

Well a lot has happen since the last time I blogged. Since my surgery on 09/22/2009 I have lost the total..... Drum Roll Please.... 44 lbs ( current weight 365 lbs)?! Granted, I have remove the fill from my Lapband due to my pregnancy, but I wish I was lost more.

I am looking to getting my Lapband replaced with the gastric sleeve.

Wiltrina Jones and the Team "I Use to Be U"

2013-08-26T12:22:00.004-04:00

Shout out to Wiltrina Jones and the Team "I Use to Be U" for the extra support with my weight lost journey.

Please check her out at:
Website: http://www.iusetobeu.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IUTBU/
Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/IUseToBeU

Healthy Eating Pyramid

2013-03-05T12:57:00.001-05:00

Visit http://www.thejuiceplanet.com/

DietBet.com

2012-11-04T23:07:00.002-05:00

Joined http://www.dietbet.com/games/4349. The goal is to lose 4% of your body weight in 28 days. For me it is 15 lbs (goal weight is 370). If you win you will be able to split the $570 pot!!! Lets get going!

New Beginning Take 2

2012-10-28T15:23:00.001-04:00

“No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!”
― C. JoyBell C.

Another Chapter

2012-09-30T17:49:00.002-04:00

Starting another Chapter in my life...

2012-09-28T10:04:00.001-04:00

Hebrews 13:8 () 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. #Bible http://j.mp/sh80jU

Plans

2012-08-26T23:05:00.001-04:00

Jeremiah 29:11 () 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. #Bible http://j.mp/sRevOP

Fill to the Max

2012-01-24T23:15:00.001-05:00

I am back from my doctor office. My lapband is still in place and there no sign of leaks. Due to my slow weight loss, my doctor decided to give me another fill. This time 1cc!! Right now I have 14.8 ccs in my size 14 cc band! After the fill, I was able to eat an half of steak salad for lunch and dinner. Hopefully, this will get my weight loss to start moving again. Time to hit the gym !! FYI my weight from the doctors office is 358.6 lbs !!

Visit to the Doctor Today

2012-01-24T09:35:00.001-05:00

I been very frustrated with my 1 year stall, today I am visiting my lapbad doctor for a x-ray fill.

I will keep you posted.

Happy 2012

2012-01-02T13:38:00.001-05:00

This is the year of the F’s for me. I’ll be focusing on Family, Fitness, Food, Finances and Fun.

Weigh In Time 11/19/2011 - Saturday

2011-11-19T10:56:00.003-05:00

Today I gained 1.2 lbs. For the past 4 days, I been taking care my bum left knee. Can't wait to see the doctor on 12/8 . For now, I am taking Kroger brand Glucosamine Chondroitin Plus MSM and Vitamin D.

Weigh In Time 11/12/2011 - Saturday

2011-11-12T10:04:00.000-05:00

Today I am 339.2 lbs down 5.6 lbs. Not bad for the first week.

Back in the Game

2011-11-06T20:48:00.005-05:00

I visited my old forum "Low Carb Friends" . I had to get back to my roots. Ok here is my plan...

Workout Plan:

Monday - Friday - A.M. Work out at the Gym (20 - 30 mins Cardio)

Tuesday & Thursday - P.M. Kettlebell Workout

Eating:

30-40 carbs or less per Day. No pasta, rice, bread and grits =)
Make sure to drink water consistently throughout the day. Making sure I have at least 1 clear urination per day.
Eat smalls meals throughout the day.

I will post my weight every Saturday on my Weightloss Ticker.

Let see how this will work for me.... again..

Fit2Fat2Fit

2011-11-06T01:29:00.001-04:00

Please check out Fit2Fat2Fit

Putting weight loss into perspective

2011-10-10T12:14:00.002-04:00

From: "mimi" http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/
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1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds = chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony"

Homemade Pedialyte recipe (Per 1 Liter)

2011-10-03T17:59:00.000-04:00

Originally Posted by UHCougar05
Homemade Pedialyte recipe (Per 1 Liter)

1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. table salt
1/2 tsp. potassium salt
3 tsp. sugar (or flavored kool-aid, not sugar free)

I used this recipe at my last meet and it kept me better hydrated than regular pedialyte. I subbed powdered Gatorade for the Kool-Aid since that's what I had.

Went to see a Nutritionist

2011-10-02T20:42:00.003-04:00

I went to see Natalie Flolo, from Pure Nutrition LLC (www.PureNutritionLLC.com) to discuss about my crazy eating habits lately. She said I need to eat more!!!...Crazy Right!?!?

Updating my blog

2011-08-23T17:47:00.000-04:00

I will be making some changes to my blog soon. I will keep you posted.

Breathe

2011-07-26T11:24:00.001-04:00

I am breathing a little easier this time!!

Overtime

2011-07-17T16:02:00.003-04:00

My Results for the 4 mile training. I have a long way to go, but this is good start.

Thank you for all your support. Tomorrow is strength and stretching...thank goodness

Personal Best!!

2011-07-15T23:32:00.000-04:00

07/15/2011 Results - 2.00 Miles- 29:39 mins. Personal Best!!

Slept like Garfield

2011-07-15T12:56:00.003-04:00

07/14/2011 Results: 3.00 Miles - 45:22 mins

After sleeping for 12 HOURS, I am feeling pretty good. Today is my rest day, but I am going to hit the gym anyway for a mini workout (TOM..ugh).