Weigh-in Day...and the results are...

Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Today's Weight: 140.0 lbs

Happy Friday!

Are You Addicted to Food?

I know for an absolute fact that I am addicted to food and have been for most of my life.  No surprise there, right?

I just found a recent addictions survey over on Obesity Help that was really eye-opening for me.  They surveyed pre-op and post-op weight loss surgery patients.  Go check it out.  There's a lot of talk about cross addictions in the survey too. One statistic that I've seen more than once is that approximately 30% of weight loss surgery patients will cross addict to another drug or behavior.

Speaking of cross addictions, let's talk about alcohol, mmmkkay?

I've never really been much of a drinker. 

Sure there were a few random crazy alcohol induced moments that I can barely remember from the college years, but other than that, my drug of choice was always food.  Hey, it's cheaper and tastes better.  Why buy one cocktail for $7 when you can get an entire half gallon of ice cream for $3?  Seriously. 

Thinking back to BOOBs 1.0 last year, I can remember that I had one, yes ONE alcoholic beverage the entire weekend.

Anywhoozle, I have noticed that in the last six to eight months or so that I am more likely to order a drink when I'm out to eat or enjoy a cocktail at friends' houses.  Even though I almost always only have only one drink, this is definitely a new phenomenon for me.  Probably a "non-issue", but it still has got me thinkin'.

Are you addicted to food?  Have you noticed any cross-addictions creeping into your life?

New Banded Blogger Alert!

There's a new banded blogger out there called, Chiquita.

She was banded back in June and is already 45 lbs down.  WOW!

Please stop by and say hello!  Thanks.

Are You a Tetris Bad Ass? I Need Your Help...

Did you happen to eat a entire pint of vanilla ice cream with six large chocolate chip cookies last night for dinner? 
No?  Ummm...me either.

Have you made THREE separate spreadsheets that include a packing list and two other crazy to-do checklists before you leave for Chicago? 
No? Oh, me either.

Are you debating on whether to bring five pairs of heels to Chicago?
No? Me either.

Do you feel that you will need to be the best Tetris player EVER to fit all the crap that you want to take to Chicago to fit into your teeny tiny carry-on suitcase?
No? Me either.

A Control Freak, Mt Dew, and a Town Car...

How was your weekend? 

Since maintenance is BORING I don't have much to report, here are some random updates bullet style:

• Did you know that I haven't written down what I eat for months and months?  Yep.  And I only keep track in my head randomly.  I don't do it every day.  Not keeping track is really scary to this control freak.  I wonder why I stopped?  Have you seen this recent post by Christine over at Phoenix Revolution? As a veteran bandster in maintenance, she's keeping it real and keeping herself accountable.  Do you write down what you eat?

• I had a taste of Mt Dew this weekend.  I haven't had it for over two years now...and do you know what? It tasted even better than I remember.  But honestly, it did NOT taste good enough to give up my size 4/6 jeans.  It's not a trade off that I'm willing to make. Cookies on the other hand...

• How many days until I get to see your beautiful smiling face in Chicago?  I treated myself to that town car airport pick up Groupon deal.  So no opportunities for El train adventures and getting lost for me.  Darn.  Those are fun.

Weigh-in Day...and a Lesson Learned

First, here's the weigh-in info:

Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Today's Weight: 138.0 lbs

Second, I am almost two years post-op and I have FINALLY just learned that if I do not exercise at least four times a week, I get grouchy.  Who woulda thought?

Happy Friday!

Good News!

First of all, thank you so much for your kind comments on yesterday's post as well as all the emails I received.  I love all the support that is offered here in the blogosphere!

Second, I got a call from my primary care doctor yesterday with results of my recent blood tests. ...and guess what? My doc used the words "excellent" and "superb" to describe all of the results (cholesterol, etc). YAY!

PS: Weigh-in day tomorrow.  We will see how this new medication and my many poor food choices this week will play out on the scale.

Non-Scale Victories Can Be Taken Away

This is a part 2 of a previous post called "I Has a Sad."


I thought that there was a special rule in the wonderful land of weight loss that once I achieved a non-scale victory (NSV), that it was mine forever and ever.  You know, no take backs.


I thought that a NSV was something to enjoy and cherish like a big blue 1st place ribbon...kinda like the sense of accomplishment I get when I get to ceremoniously put a check mark on that big to-do list of life. 


But I was wrong. 


I am officially back on high blood pressure prescription medication.  Sigh.


I can exercise five times a week.


I can choose healthy foods.


I can constantly count and keep tallies in my head of calories and protein grams eaten.


But I cannot choose my genetics.

New Blogger Alert!

My friend Robin has begun to consider the band as a possible option for her journey to a healthier life. She will be attending the surgeon's informational seminar soon.

Robin and I used to work for the same company back in the day when I was in the wine industry in California.

Please stop by Robin's blog and say hello. 

Her blog is called "A Wine Girl's Way to Thin"

Thanks!

Need a Winter Coat? Warmth For the Sisterhood!

I've shrunk out of my winter coats so they are up for grabs! I've recently bought myself a fun new coat (size Medium) that I can't wait to wear in Chicago.

If you would like one of these coats, please comment below in the comments with the item number and then also email me your address.  No, sorry, I don't want to bring them to Chicago.  I need all the space I can get in my carry-on suitcase.

Commercial addresses (non-residential) are preferred but not required.  Shipping costs are less for me when sending to a business/commercial address so perhaps your work address or ?

First to comment AND email me their address gets the coat.

PS: these coats are all from a home that has a cat (allergy sufferers beware).

#1. Rampage Zip up puffy black jacket, size 2X:  TAKEN ~  RUSTI ANN

#2. Black Pea Coat; Mystery Size (tag missing) -  Probably a 2X: TAKEN ~ JACKIE

#3. Black Pea Coat; Jessica London; Size: 22W Petite: TAKEN ~ LACEY

#4. Black Pea Coat; Size 2X: TAKEN ~ LISA

#5. Brown Puffy Hooded Snow Jacket, size 3X:  TAKEN ~ MARIA