LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

Prior to having surgery, I could always tell when it was time for my cycle. I craved chocolate! I craved snicker bars and a coke...any type of junk food would pacify me. Well after surgery, I still have those   symptons, instead of having a snicker bar, I will eat a protein bar to satisfy the cravings... Sometimes, I will drink a lil bit of sprite or ginger ale to assist with the cravings for coke. It's odd but it helps for me. Today, I had a pure protein bar... I like them. I have to be careful not to eat it quickly because eating too fast will  make me ill. 

It is time to take out the trash! Over time it is so easy to collect and buy things and items that we do not use! I was given a large amount of winter items from some girlfriends. Therefore I decided to clean out and organize my closet. I noticed lots and lots of clothing ,I had bought or acquired; however, I no longer used. Occasionally it is imperative that we clean out the trash: perhaps your trash is emotional, physical ,financial, jealousy, greed, lust... What ever your trash is... evaluate it and your situation. remember take inventory: it's time to clean out the trash.

Today I made a bad decision. I stopped by Kroger to purchase some decaf tea and a rotessori chicken for dinner. I saw that  some m & m cookies  were on sale...well, I should have keep on walking, did I? Of course, I did not! I bought the cookies. Everyone has their own type of addiction, mine happens to be cookies...yep, I loveum'. I found myself sitting in the parking lot eating them. In my head, I said, "I am only going to eat one", well one, became two, and two became three. I am not sure if I consumed too many or ate them too quick....I totally started to regret it after because I became tired and legetheric.  Lesson learned: why am I buying them ( because they are on sale) Is it worth the pain? of course it is NOT worth the pain Why am I eating them? Was it for hunger? Am I pacifying an underling problem? Well of course, it was the latter. I had to change my mindset.  Everyone has some type of addiction, drugs, alcohol, sex, shopping, well mine is food. I am an e

“ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think...” (Ephesians 3:20, NKJV) I know that I have come along way;however, I still have a long way to go. I know that I must have will power and be consistent for my health.  Things I am greatful for: 1. I no longer have to use a c pap machine to sleep 2. I am no longer on blood pressure meds or have issues with my cholesterol  3. I am no long pre diabetic 4. I am able to exercise / play with my daughter without being winded and tired 5. I no longer hate (loathe ) going to the doctors office ( everyone last one of them told  me to lose weight ) 6. My Venus insufficiency / lymphodemia has improved 7. My vision has improved   8. I no longer spend a lot of  my hard earned cash on expensive clothes in Lane Bryant ( which was my favorite store) now I shop for bargin deals for  20.00 and less 9. I no longer have urinary incontinence 10. I no longer hate going to amusement parks and refuse to ride because of my

I just had to post this awesome deal! I went to Ross and found a size 4 dress for $4.99....#score.

Can you believe we are already into 2014? This picture was taken January 1, 2014... I was at the doctor with my nephew. He had strep throat. I was bragging  to my family because I am almost 3 years  post op and have never been ill with a cold, strep, or sinus infection. Nada, not anything!! I guess that is what I get for bragging because the next week, I was was sick with the flu. I have been extremely lucky because since having weight-loss surgery I don't get sick a lot... That is a great advantage. I was surprised when the doctor told me I had the flu because I had taken a flu shot. Oh well! I guess that's life and I won't complain!

GUESS WHAT I FOUND AT MY LOCAL WALMART??? yep, another great portion control container. I saw these and just had to get them.I also purchased some diet hot chocolate . Lately this weather has had me in the dumps and I really haven't been drinking as I should. I am using the diet hot chocolate to warm up my body and as alternative    way to get in my liquids. As usual, I must share with my fellow readers..the up and the downs of my journey.