LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

WOW!! My holiday break is almost over. This was the first year that I was on regular food for the Thanksgiving holiday. I made sure of two things: I MEASURED MY PLATE and I got in ALL of my water. It was sort of funny to fix my plate and to measure everything out I felt like all eyes were on me..lol. My dad told me that my plate looked like a snack..but it was filling for me. For dessert, I have been craving a slice of red velvet cake. A close friend of mine gave me a small slither of a red velvet... GUESS WHAT??? I did not make me sick!!! YIPPEE!!! That was my treat for the holiday.  My weight loss journey is a family affair..A cousin of mine made a sugar free  yogurt pie..just for me...so that I would not be left out on eating dessert. Now I've got to get back on schedule with my sleeping pattern because it is all out of whack!!

Me~November 13, 2012@ 138 lbs Every month on the 13th I always take time to take a photo and to reflect on my weight loss success.This month is dedicated to 10 Things that have changed because of WLS: 1. my health..I do not sleep with my c-pap,  and Iam offof high blood pressure medicine 2. I am able to exercise long periods of time with out my legs giving out 3. M.y shoe size from8.5 and 9 to 7.5 and 8..my old sneakers look like boats 4. I can cross my legs..yipee 5. A new found confidence..I have always been confidant...but now..it is a new found confidence..very humbling 6. My daughter and I are able to walk around my neighborhood and not get tired 7. I went to an indoor water park..played in the water with my daughter w/out feeling uncomfortable about my size 8. The amount of money that i spend on clothes ( size 4 and 6 are cheaper) than plus sizes 9. The amount of money spent on fast food..we only indulge in eating out once a week. 10. ...

It has been a while since I have updated my blog. Currently, I am maintaining my weight loss at 138 lbs. Unfortunately, I have not been working out on a regular basis. Next week, I plan on hitting the gym DAILY!! I have a membership at the local Family Y..but I haven't been in two weeks.(I got to get my money's worth) I must refocus and make exercise a priority. Even though, I have lost @122 lbs..I must work out to regulate my blood pressure and sleep apnea. Sometime it can be very hurtful for my friends and family to tell me that I do not need to work out. ~They really do not understand my struggle.~ I must maintain a schedule so that I will not slip..I guess I am trying to appease others instead of pleasing myself. No one fully knows my struggles except for myself and God.   I am in a trial and error stage of foods so there fore I have been experimenting with different recipes. I found this recipe on pinintrest for banana ice cream. IT I...

Breakfast~ protein shake Lunch~Everyday I take my lunch to work. It saves money and also helps me to stay on task (today~ 4 oz bar.b.q chicken breast), 1/2 of a dinner roll, and 2 oz of squash Snack~ peanuts and a cheese stick

Today I got off the track. Being @ 16 months post op..I am now in a trial and error stage as it relates to my eating habits. Today I made a ham sandwich with cheese and mustard and ate several cheetos...major mistake..was ill for several hours..A lesson well learned...TOO MANY CARBS= GAS!!

How easy it is for me to order some take out from a restaurant.  I wanted some REAL Food, I came home and steamed some yellow squash, zucchini, and onion, with olive oil with some country styled ribs! Delicious meal! And I might add ..tasty and healthy meal!

Whew! Today my daughter taught me the value of eating healthy. I stayed at work late trying to catch on school work. Prior  to having surgery I buried myself in  my work. I made a promise to myself that I would put myself first..not work!!! Anyways, . I quickly went to the school, picked up my daughter, and went through the drive through at McDonald's . I ordered a kids meal for my daughter and a burger for myself. When we got home, my daughter said to me, " I do not want you to get sick.... You know when you eat fast-food, it makes you sick". I ate half of the burger and a small portion of bread, and two of her chicken nuggets. HOW ABOUT MY DAUGHTER WAS CORRECT! I felt awful from eating the fast food. ANOTHER LESSON LEARNED....It saves money to eat at home vs. eating out!! Even though, I know this, it was nice to be reminded of it...plan, plan, plan my meals so that I will not PLAN to go through the drive through. The bad thing about it..I was sick from eating the fo...