Carrie's Story - Page 19 - ThinnerTimes

JenBear7 · 02-06-2007, 05:35 PM

WoooooooooooooooT!!!! I am SOOO glad you decided to do this! HOw much are you going to win??

Dont forget to share those pics!

chilmoe · 02-08-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JenBear7

WoooooooooooooooT!!!! I am SOOO glad you decided to do this! HOw much are you going to win??

Dont forget to share those pics!

not sure exactly what the prizes are yet, will let you know when i find out...as for sharing those pics, hum let me think about that, uh, NO...not on the forum, i have to wear a sports bra and short shorts...not looking forward to that, my scar is so bad!..i will post dressed pics of myself, shorts and tee, and i have done that, so i will continue those kinds.

i had my body comp done - yikes ...35% body fat...if its that high now, i dont want to know what it was preop, scary thought.

good luck at your surgeon appt. today, cant wait to hear all about it.

JenBear7 · 02-08-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chilmoe

not sure exactly what the prizes are yet, will let you know when i find out...as for sharing those pics, hum let me think about that, uh, NO...not on the forum, i have to wear a sports bra and short shorts...not looking forward to that, my scar is so bad!..i will post dressed pics of myself, shorts and tee, and i have done that, so i will continue those kinds.

i had my body comp done - yikes ...35% body fat...if its that high now, i dont want to know what it was preop, scary thought.

good luck at your surgeon appt. today, cant wait to hear all about it.

It was awesome really.. I am going to take a nap tho (cuz I can LOL).. so.. I know you said before 8 my time. but I may not be here til a little after. BUSY day! And SNOWING like mad.. bout blew us over.. nasty drive! but OMG I am so excited this evening LOL. will tell ya all about it later girl! *yawns*

chilmoe · 02-12-2007, 11:43 AM

5 months post op as of yesterday and 13 pounds from goal

doctors goal is 140 (that would give me a normal BMI) i would like to see 130, so we will see how that goes.

still struggling with getting the required fluids

hair is still coming out in clumps, its now noticable to others, a mom from my sons hockey team commented on it - i am praying it stops falling out soon, although i do have new little growth, but boy it sure falls out faster than it comes in, at this rate i dont know how i wont go bald, and of course the grey hairs dont fall out, my mom commented on how many grey hairs i have now, as my hair is sooo thin you can see all flaws.

hate going to the gym now, but still doing it, enjoying it once i get there, but why is going such a chore?

oh man, i went to post this and it said i wasnt logged in, lost half of my post, when i copied and pasted it, i will try to remember the rest and add it to it, it was very long

25 grams of carbs can be realistic to me on a non-workout day but on a workout day, i feel like a need a boost to get through my workouts, otherwise i burn out half way through, so i eat an atkins advantage bar 1/2 before my workout and 1/2 after (hungry afterwards)... as atkins bars have 20 grams of carbs i keep my workout day carbs intake under 35 grams so that i can include veggies. I dont count the bar as a meal, i count it as a snack, and that puts me at 1300 calories a day on workout days.

i found two new foods that i love, broccoli slaw (hate coleslaw) but broccoli slaw is very good, it is found in the bagged salads isle in all grocery stores here, and sweet potato fries (costco), had chicken and 6 fries of these last night for supper, so good and filling.

i wanted to thank everyone here as with this board i feel that i am not alone on this journey and without all you i would be so lost.

LisaBoston · 02-12-2007, 11:58 AM

Oh Carrie, you are doing so wonderful. 13 pounds...good for ya girl. I agree, its nice to have a goal from the doctor, but realistically we know our own body and need to adjust. I have my range from 160-180, and many might see that as high, but it works well for me. I would like to be on the low end and aiming for that....I find that we all need to have challenges and goals regardless of what stage we are at.

Fluids...I agree...almost always an issue. Today I sit with 3 on my desk...to keep me in tune - water, propel and hot cocoa. Had to have 3 bathroom visits already.

I hope to meet you in person one day.....heck, I would love to meet everyone here...must keep buying lotto tickets so WE can go!

rivercanyon · 02-14-2007, 08:57 PM

Wow Carrie what an awesome job you have done over the last 5 months. I have sure enjoyed watching your journey and thank you so much for sharing.

I am so inspired by this board and especially by the Canadians here that have kept me striving for this goal. I watch your success and I know that I am making the right decision!!!!!!

We are standing at your finish line Carrie cheering you on as you lose those last 13 or so pounds. You will succeed girl!!!!!

chilmoe · 02-14-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rivercanyon

Wow Carrie what an awesome job you have done over the last 5 months. I have sure enjoyed watching your journey and thank you so much for sharing.

I am so inspired by this board and especially by the Canadians here that have kept me striving for this goal. I watch your success and I know that I am making the right decision!!!!!!

We are standing at your finish line Carrie cheering you on as you lose those last 13 or so pounds. You will succeed girl!!!!!

thank you so much for the encouraging words, there are no words that can describe how much this board has helped me or how grateful i am to have yous at the finish line, the in between line and always, thanks so much, and i promise to be here for you too.

shereeks · 02-15-2007, 05:53 AM

Look at Carrie go! What an inspiration to us all! I am so proud of you Carrie

chilmoe · 02-21-2007, 01:45 PM

well i did it, i signed up for the challenge, i am committed, or maybe someone should commit me, but not to the gym.

prizes are crazy - money prizes, trips, spa packages, i will definitely do my best to win something....okay now i have to kick it up a notch.

Duckie · 02-21-2007, 02:17 PM

yeah carrie!