Rings, Bras, and Weight Loss - Oh My

 I have lost 6.2 lbs since the beginning of January! I know that doesn't sound like much, but I am pretty happy. I still have two more weeks left to count for January. I am hoping this ends up being a ten pound month, but who knows! 

A couple months ago, my rings started getting REALLY lose on me. They were a size 10 so I went and had my finger sized at Walmart. I was a size 8. I bought one of their cheapie sets. I spent like $15 on it. My daughter L told me that it would turn my finger green. I wear cheap jewelry (man-made diamonds, etc) all the time so I figured it wouldn't, but she was right. I wore it anyway and figured I'd just save up to buy a new set. Well, those started getting super loose. They were driving me crazy. I found a cheap, sterling silver with cubic zarconia set that I really like. It's got blue gems in it too. It is the perfect place holder just in case my fingers get smaller as I lose more weight. OR it could be my forever ring. Either would be fine with me. I like it! It's pretty. 

I finally broke down and bought a couple new bras, too. I am presently in a size 38B. It fits great. 

Clinic Check-In

 Updating before I go to Clinic this afternoon. My weight this morning shows I have lost 10.8 in the last three weeks (the last time I was in Clinic.) I am so excited for that! 

AFTER APPOINTMENT: 

She said I have lost 25lbs on Phentermine with a little bit of regain while I was sick bringing my total to 22.6. I am happy with that. What I am not happy with is that she gave me my last prescription of the medication  so we will see how this goes. My PCP has said that he will write it for me, but I do not know if I will go that route or not. 

January Weigh-Ins

 January Weigh-Ins

    3 - 197.3

    10 - 194.2

    17 - 191.1

    24 - 

    31 -

A Year In Books 2026

 Each year I set a goal of 52 books to read in a year. I usually surpass that goal, but I have kept the same goal for a few years. This is the blog post where I will keep track of everything I read. 

1. Legacy By Amelia C. Adams
2. Mail Order Market By Kirsten Osbourne
3. Sea of Strangers By Amelia C. Adams
4. Cause of Conflict By Amelia C. Adams
5. Touch of Tenderness By Amelia C. Adams
6. Heart of Hearts By Amelia C. Adams
7. Test of Time By Amelia C. Adams
8. A Wrangler for Wynonna By Amelia C. Adams
9. A Handyman for Helen By Amelia C. Adams

A Year In Review Weight Loss Edition - 2025

 Last year my last weight for December was 266.2. Today I weighed in at 203.2. I gained a little around the holidays/ stomach issues. That will come back off in time. My grand total weight loss for the year is 63 pounds! That is way more than I thought it was. While I wish it was more, I am really proud of every single pound that number represents. 

More than that, though. I have went down in clothing sizes. I have made strides on the walking pad. I have better range of motion. I have come off a lot of my medications. I feel so much better. I am happier than I was this time last year. I see changes in myself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and I am content with my progress in this moment. Here's to hoping we can bust through those goals for 2026! 

Goals for 2026

 I do not do New Years Resolutions, but I am going to make a list of goals for 2026. Some may say they are the same things, but to me they are different. 

HEALTH:

1. STAY under 200 pounds
2. Get to 175 pounds
3. Get to my Bariatric Doctor's goal weight for me (150 pounds)
4. Be more consistent with my water intake

PHYSICAL:

1. Lift weights at least 4 times a week
2. Do at least 2 hours of walking 6 days a week
3. Wear a large shirt
4. Wear a medium shirt
5. Wear a size 14 pants
6. Wear a size 12 pants

EMOTIONAL/MENTAL

1. Learn to speak my needs.
2. Continue Journaling
3. Continue Therapy
4. Get rid of all my pre-WLS clothes that do not fit anymore (besides Stitch!)

PLEASURE

1. Date Nights
2. Mom's Night Out
3. Lisa Days
4. Read 52 books

Macros Update

 I had another appointment with the dietician at my bariatric clinic the other day. I just haven't had time to update. All went well. She FINALLY increased my macros. Am I the only one who doesn't understand why they changed the diet language to macros instead of just calling them calories, etc? Any way... 

For the longest time I had suspected that I wasn't eating enough calories. So I made an appointment with a dietician through Nourish. She told me that I was going to damage my metabolism if I continued to eat at such a low calorie rate. I told her before I increased my calories I wanted to wait and see what the dietician at the bariatric clinic said first. Without telling the BC dietician that I had seen another dietician, she automatically increased my macros. Any way... They are as follows. After giving myself a couple days of following the new macros, I did drop a little weight this morning. Yay! Hopefully, THIS will kickstart some weight loss again. I had been on a 700-900 calorie diet since surgery. Any way, the new Macros are listed below. 

Calories: 1200-1300

Protein: >110 grams

Carbs: 75 grams

Fats: 30-40 grams