Hello again my Dear Family and Friends.... my great support system!!! I am alive and doing well. Staying true to my new life-style... my new way of eating. Really it hardly seems new at all... it's just the way I live now! I am out over a year now! December 7th of 2009 was my surgery! So it's been fun looking back to a year ago now, and where I was, how I was doing, etc! Even though I was still new to this and had a few little problems, there was not a time when I was sorry that I had done it! I knew it would be tough at first, but I just needed to get over those hurdles... over those speed bumps! Now.... here I am... I have lost 168 lbs!!! I look back at some of those "before" pictures and almost can't recognize myself. Was that REALLY me??? Yikes! But the worst part of those pictures? Yes, I hated how I looked. I hated the dresses I wore! But.... the worst part was.... in each picture I am smiling, but I was crying on the inside! I think I was happy for the most part, but.... I wasn't truly happy on the inside! Now though, I am happy and smiling on the inside as well as the outside!
I have had a couple of fun things take place in January. The hospital and clinic newsletter did a little medical article on me. Also the local newspaper did an article as well. I will try and post those on here for you to view. It was nice to be able to share my story because there are so many horror stories out there about this surgery. So, it was good to be able to see a successful side of it as well. There really is help out there for those who really need it! My health was completely destroyed, and this surgery.... and my diligence... has completely paid off! I am off of ALL of my medicines! I was a horrible diabetic but my numbers range between 80-87 now! Absolutely perfect! YES!!! My A1c used to be off the chart... over 15. Now my last reading was 5.5 AMAZING!!!! In my wildest dreams, I would never have thought it could be that good, but it is! So.... now you know why I won't go back. This is why I am so hyper-sensitive about this! I ain't going back!
Ok... the other day I had someone ask me about troubles now. Well... I said that the surgery didn't fix everything. I still have money problems, price of gas is too high, never enough time in a day, kids still argue at times, too much snow & cold here in Minnesota, etc, etc, etc!!! So... no, the surgery didn't fix everything. There is still stressful days! I really think that as long as I am alive and breathing... there are going to be issues! There are going to be stressful days and situations! Now... the new thing I am experiencing with this is... when my body is tense, or I am stressed... I cannot eat! I will take a bite or two, and my tummy will kind of "knot-up". A very strange feeling, and it's not a good feeling at all. If I am stressed and try to eat, it will give me a stomach ache! Now, before my surgery, if I was tense or stressed... that is just what I would do, I would eat... no problems at all... the foods went down far too easily! Ha, at the size of me, it looks like I was quite stressed most of the time!!!! Anyway, so that is something that is new, and not so good, but I just work with it. I will take a bite or two and realize I just am not going to be able to eat right now, so I will just wait! Once I've relaxed, then I try again and no problem! So in a way, it is good, I cannot eat if I am stressed! I see that as a positive thing!
I continue to work out at Anytime Fitness here in town. I do resistance training, toning and strength training. I also walk in the halls at the school whenever I can while the kids are in their activities! I walk between 2 or 3 miles! Yes... I can walk 3 miles now! YAY!! I remember starting out there and hardly able to make 1 loop!!! But it was a start, and look where it has taken me!!! So I went from a THIRD OF A MILE.... to 3 miles!! It really CAN be done... one step at a time!
I am still working at the clinic/hospital volunteering with the Bariatric Dept. I am also doing my studies through North Dakota University - Grand Forks. Going for Dietary Manager/Medical Nutrition. I am finding I just don't have enough hours in a day, but I am able to study when the kids go to bed at night! I had thought at first that we could all sit down in the evening and the kids could do their homework, and mom could do hers. Not so! It just doesn't work that way! I can't believe how much reading there is for this course!!!! Wow! Anyway, I am excited about it, and hope I get good grades with it!
Well... all for tonight everyone! Thanks again for your continued support! I appreciate it SOOO much!
Love to all... Eydie
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Recent Pictures Of Me
Here are 3 more pictures of me. One taken in September with my Grandma Magsam in Wisconsin. This was a very special time for me. She did not recognize me, but did remember me! She kept saying "You aren't Eydie, you don't look like Eydie looks".
The next picture is Shelby and I when we went to St. Paul. A whole day of walking, and I did fine! Amazing what a difference 168 lbs makes! So glad I didn't have to carry all that for the day!
The next picture is one that has made quite the stir!!! I am always cold now! These are the greatest jammies! I feel like I should be in hunting camp though! Haaa! But they are so cozy and warm!
12-12-10 Up-date!
Just stopping in to give an up-date! Yay.... still on my journey! My weight now is 155 lbs! So I have lost a couple more since I last posted. I am feeling wonderful! I don't know if I will actually make my personal goal of 150 lbs or not, but that is ok. I am now 5 lbs below the goal that the doctor set for me. I just need to measure my success in how I feel, and the things I can now do that I wasn't able to do before, also the state of my health!
Just think of where I was last year at this time! I had my surgery on December 7, 2009! Just a year ago! I was in the hospital for 5 days. I was feeling SO awful at that point, but... was NOT sorry I had done it at all! I just tried to stay focused on where I knew I could go! Now... here I am. But, like I have said too... now it is KEEPING it off... staying healthy for the long haul! But, no problem, I am ready for the extended journey!!!
I also have wonderful news to bring your way! I am now a new student of North Dakota University-Grand Forks! I am taking Dietary Management-Medical Nutrition! I am doing the classes via Mail(correspondence school). It has been interesting trying to get back into the study mode, trying to zone into the schooling again, but I am really excited about it! I have been working with the hospital and clinic already, helping with some of the nutrition classes, and I really enjoy it! Nutrition has become a passion of mine now, so I really look forward to furthering my education in this direction!
Well, I hope each of you are enjoying the Holiday Season so far! Remember, with all of the parties going on, there is such a focus on foods, with the cookies and candies laying around! Try bringing a fruit or veggie platter. Make up a dip with Plain Greek Yogurt & a packet of Ranch Dressing. Mix and let sit in the fridge so the flavors blend, then serve! Yum, and with the Greek Yogurt, it is higher in protein! This is the perfect time to also remind you of my saying.....
*****NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING HEALTHY FEELS!!!!!*****
All for now my Dear Family and Friends, my wonderful support system! Each one very special to me!!! Thank you!
Love.... Eydie :-)
Just think of where I was last year at this time! I had my surgery on December 7, 2009! Just a year ago! I was in the hospital for 5 days. I was feeling SO awful at that point, but... was NOT sorry I had done it at all! I just tried to stay focused on where I knew I could go! Now... here I am. But, like I have said too... now it is KEEPING it off... staying healthy for the long haul! But, no problem, I am ready for the extended journey!!!
I also have wonderful news to bring your way! I am now a new student of North Dakota University-Grand Forks! I am taking Dietary Management-Medical Nutrition! I am doing the classes via Mail(correspondence school). It has been interesting trying to get back into the study mode, trying to zone into the schooling again, but I am really excited about it! I have been working with the hospital and clinic already, helping with some of the nutrition classes, and I really enjoy it! Nutrition has become a passion of mine now, so I really look forward to furthering my education in this direction!
Well, I hope each of you are enjoying the Holiday Season so far! Remember, with all of the parties going on, there is such a focus on foods, with the cookies and candies laying around! Try bringing a fruit or veggie platter. Make up a dip with Plain Greek Yogurt & a packet of Ranch Dressing. Mix and let sit in the fridge so the flavors blend, then serve! Yum, and with the Greek Yogurt, it is higher in protein! This is the perfect time to also remind you of my saying.....
*****NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING HEALTHY FEELS!!!!!*****
All for now my Dear Family and Friends, my wonderful support system! Each one very special to me!!! Thank you!
Love.... Eydie :-)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
11-10-10 Down yet another pound!
At this point, I am really not trying to lose any more weight. I really want to maintain, but I am now down 166 pounds from my highest. I now weigh 157 pounds, so that still is not skinny! I am 5' 7" tall. My personal goal is kind of set for 150 lbs... but will just see if we get there.
I am feeling so healthy! I am able to exercise now. Able to move, to feel alive again!
I am sure enjoying my place at the clinic and hospital here in Park Rapids. Helping with the Bariatric Department! I help out with the nutrition classes, visiting with other bariatric patients, etc. Pretty much where, and as they need me.
Well, I hope this is finding each one of you doing well. We are into November here nicely, and sure have had great weather! It is cold and rainy tonight, but that is ok... at least it's not snow! :-)
You take care everyone... more next time... love you... Eydie
I am feeling so healthy! I am able to exercise now. Able to move, to feel alive again!
I am sure enjoying my place at the clinic and hospital here in Park Rapids. Helping with the Bariatric Department! I help out with the nutrition classes, visiting with other bariatric patients, etc. Pretty much where, and as they need me.
Well, I hope this is finding each one of you doing well. We are into November here nicely, and sure have had great weather! It is cold and rainy tonight, but that is ok... at least it's not snow! :-)
You take care everyone... more next time... love you... Eydie
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Nov. 2, 2010 Back On-Line!
Hello My Dear Friends, Family, and My Wonderful Supporters!!!
I have been without my computer for awhile. Thankgoodness for my cell phone, but haven't been able to up-date my blog through that. But I am still on my program! 100%!!!
I am still 2 lbs below my goal that the doctors had recommended (160 lbs)... so I still weigh 158 pounds! I am feeling fabulous, so heatlhy still.
Yes, I perodically check my blood sugars, and they range from 80-95. My A1C is 6, that is down from off the charts over 15. My BMI is now 26, down from off the charts over 55 before! I take NO prescription medications! Just my daily vitamins!
I no longer journal my foods every single day... but again... perodically I will take a day and write every single thing down that I eat... just to see where I stand as far as calorie intake, protein intake, etc. I am always right in the range. I get at least 65 grams of protein a day. Around 1000 calories a day. Fluids are about 80-90 ounces a day.
I no longer weigh and measure every single thing I eat anymore... but again... perodically, I will take what I've set aside to eat. For example... I might dish out a half cup of yogurt, or cottage cheese... or maybe 2 ounces of chicken. Then I will get out the measuring cup, or my trusty scale, and see just where I am at. I am right on... so I am glad I still do that! I want to get what I need... but yet... my portions could gradually grow also, so I need to be careful!
I feel extremely confident that this is where my life is going to be! My eating habits really have NOT changed since I hit goal. I have NOT added any of the foods or drinks that I avoided before. I eat no breads, no pastas, no cakes, candies, or drink pop... caffeine, carbination, etc! These are foods and drinks that did NOT benefit me before, and I just do NOT want to go back to that point either!!!
Some people have re-added items to their diets once they've reached goal, and if they choose to, and are able to handle it... that is fine... but I have chosen not to, I feel SO good... which brings me right back to MY saying....
**Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Healthy Feels**
So.... I am maintainig my 165 pound weight loss!!! This is going to be the biggest part of it. The journey down through the pounds was incredible... but, it is going to be the day in and day out, the long-haul of maintaining that is truly the most important part!!! But again, I am very confident that I WILL be successful in keeping it off. I have a fabulous support system here with each one of you! Thank you... from the very bottom of my heart, it really does mean everything to me!
I have been doing volunteer work with the Bariatric Department at the clinic and the hospital. Working with the nutrition classes, visiting other patients that have gone through the surgery, and anyone that has questions about the journey in general. I have been helped SO much, so I want to do what I can in helping others be successful as well.
I have extremely special news to share... My Dad & Mom have moved back to Minnesota from Prescott Valley, Arizona! They will be living in Bemidji, Minnesota, about 55 miles North of us. (So much better than 2000 miles South) I am SO glad to have them back!
Well everyone, thank you again! Special love from Park Rapids, Minnesota!
Hope you are keeping warm and are enjoying the beautiful crisp days!
Love, Eydie
I have been without my computer for awhile. Thankgoodness for my cell phone, but haven't been able to up-date my blog through that. But I am still on my program! 100%!!!
I am still 2 lbs below my goal that the doctors had recommended (160 lbs)... so I still weigh 158 pounds! I am feeling fabulous, so heatlhy still.
Yes, I perodically check my blood sugars, and they range from 80-95. My A1C is 6, that is down from off the charts over 15. My BMI is now 26, down from off the charts over 55 before! I take NO prescription medications! Just my daily vitamins!
I no longer journal my foods every single day... but again... perodically I will take a day and write every single thing down that I eat... just to see where I stand as far as calorie intake, protein intake, etc. I am always right in the range. I get at least 65 grams of protein a day. Around 1000 calories a day. Fluids are about 80-90 ounces a day.
I no longer weigh and measure every single thing I eat anymore... but again... perodically, I will take what I've set aside to eat. For example... I might dish out a half cup of yogurt, or cottage cheese... or maybe 2 ounces of chicken. Then I will get out the measuring cup, or my trusty scale, and see just where I am at. I am right on... so I am glad I still do that! I want to get what I need... but yet... my portions could gradually grow also, so I need to be careful!
I feel extremely confident that this is where my life is going to be! My eating habits really have NOT changed since I hit goal. I have NOT added any of the foods or drinks that I avoided before. I eat no breads, no pastas, no cakes, candies, or drink pop... caffeine, carbination, etc! These are foods and drinks that did NOT benefit me before, and I just do NOT want to go back to that point either!!!
Some people have re-added items to their diets once they've reached goal, and if they choose to, and are able to handle it... that is fine... but I have chosen not to, I feel SO good... which brings me right back to MY saying....
**Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Healthy Feels**
So.... I am maintainig my 165 pound weight loss!!! This is going to be the biggest part of it. The journey down through the pounds was incredible... but, it is going to be the day in and day out, the long-haul of maintaining that is truly the most important part!!! But again, I am very confident that I WILL be successful in keeping it off. I have a fabulous support system here with each one of you! Thank you... from the very bottom of my heart, it really does mean everything to me!
I have been doing volunteer work with the Bariatric Department at the clinic and the hospital. Working with the nutrition classes, visiting other patients that have gone through the surgery, and anyone that has questions about the journey in general. I have been helped SO much, so I want to do what I can in helping others be successful as well.
I have extremely special news to share... My Dad & Mom have moved back to Minnesota from Prescott Valley, Arizona! They will be living in Bemidji, Minnesota, about 55 miles North of us. (So much better than 2000 miles South) I am SO glad to have them back!
Well everyone, thank you again! Special love from Park Rapids, Minnesota!
Hope you are keeping warm and are enjoying the beautiful crisp days!
Love, Eydie
Sunday, September 12, 2010
9-12-10 More pix
My precious kids and I..... this is just one of the reasons why I have lost the weight and have gotten healthy... for my kids!!!! But most importantly, for myself!!
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