Ten Things Thursday..

1.  I know, I know, yesterday was Weigh In Wednesday, but I just couldn't go there.  I contemplated throwing in the towel yesterday b/c I was so frustrated. I couldn't even write the numbers. I had an appointment for a fill and I almost didn't go, but then I said to myself, "self, if you don't go, what is the point of having a lap band... you are going to fail, get back up and be succesful and it all starts with going to see the Dr. and getting the fill".. so I went and am happy I did.

2.  I love my new Dr. He's honestly the kindest one dr. I've ever had. EVER.  He walked in, asked me how I was doing, I told him I was irritated, he tried to cheer me up and then I just said, "please just let me be frustrated for a minute" and he did. He asked me some good questions and then tried to joke a little with me, give me some options and then he said "did you get your hair done differently? B/C it looks really good!" Ah, that man knows the way to my heart, comment on my hair!! So, I got a nice sized fill (1.5cc) which almost brings me up to where I was pre-EGD. And then we came up with a plan to get another 1.5 in 3 weeks if I need it.  I'm feeling much better today and had about a 1/2 of a small yogurt and was full, so hoping that's a good sign!!

3.  Am starting with my old personal trainer Kathi tomorrow morning at 5:30. I'm excited and scared all at once. I can't wait to get back into the swing of getting my ass handed to me by here twice a week but I'm scared of the pain that I know will ensue. I'm hoping with her sessions, my 2x week Pilates and my Zumba mixed in with some additional cardio, I'm going to be rocking a hot body by this time next year!!

4.  I haven't mentioned work lately - finally, it's getting under control!!

5. I'm obsessed with the "Walking Dead".. Damn you Michelle!!! I literally jump into bed every night and start up an episode on my iPad. Last night I thought I was going to have a panic attack, it was so intense. I'm almost done with the 2nd season so I need to figure out how to get the 3rd since it's not on Netflix yet.

6.  Talked to my bestie last night.. 15 days until her wedding!! so excited! Trying to figure out how I'm going to do my hair since I got it CHOPPED last weekend!


7. LBG posted a funny blog about Plus Size models in catalogs and how ridiculous it is that they are not plus sized at all. That got me to thinking about how annoyed I always get when I see the mannequins in plus size section of the Old Navy website... I mean really, who stands like this and everything they model looks completely frumpy and blah.. I have this dress and it doesn't look like this on me at all.. it looks BETTER!

8. I had lunch with my blog besties Jenn and Elizabeth this past weekend. As usual, we spent the majority of the time chatting away. So good to catch up with them. We have plans for a water play date with the kiddos in May already! Can't wait!!

9. I found a new use for my child this morning.. I had on tall wedges and I dropped my ID on the floor and thought "shit, that's a long way down to pick that up" so I asked him to get it for me! He's got a new job!!  "Picker-Upper"

10. I got nothing else.  Have a good weekend!!

xo

Weigh In Wednesday ... and Bachelorette Party Shenanegins!!

Last Week's Weight:  245.9 (I didn't actually post last week but it didn't change from the previous week)
This Week's Weight:  243.5
Loss:  2.4

Woot Woot!!! I am super excited about this considering the weekend that I just had!!  Finally, things are moving in the right direction for me!!

So, let's quickly recap my past weekend... I will not share all the details but let's just say, we gave the movie "The Hangover" a run for it's money.. plus, some things are just better off left unwritten or published on a public forum!!!

My girlfriends arrived on Thursday evening from Chicago and LA.  Shannon's aunt Michelle came from Seattle on Friday morning. Friday, we just hung out at my house and sat in the sun, chatting and gossiping. There may have been some beer and dancing involved as well.  


The "moms" of the group..  Me, Margo and Angela

Friday night we put on our cute duds and headed into Old Town Scottsdale for dinner and drinks.

Me, Shannon, Angela, TMac (in front), Michelle and Margo in back

Me and the bride to be 

us girls taking a break from dancing for a minute 

me and TMac.. the bridesmaids.. 

We hit up quite a few establishments and there may have been way too many drinks consumed by the author of this blog. And that's all I'm going to say about that. 

Saturday morning, we went to the Fairmont Princess resort here and laid by the pool all day. Since Shannon works for Fairmont, we got a really sweet deal on a cabana and f&b package. I pretty much moved from chair to cabana to pool to chair to cabana all day.  We had all planned to do dinner on Saturday night but the previous night's activities wore us out so we just ordered in and were in bed by 9! Totally lame but Friday night did us 40+ year olds in!! 

I know I say this all the time, but these girls are really the best. I've never met a group of fiercely loyal people to each other... there's nothing that we wouldn't do for each other. Shannon definitely had a great time and I know that she loved every minute of it, which was the plan!! 

So, 26 days until the wedding. I'm bummed I will not have met my 20 lb loss by the time the wedding rolls around but I'm feeling pretty good about how my dress looks on me and I'll keep working at it until then and after. I'm heading back for another fill next week and hopefully that will get me closer to the green zone and I'll continue moving downward. 

I'm thinking I'm seeing two of my faves Jenn and Elizabeth this weekend! Need to firm up our plans but it'll be great to see them!! 

Hope everyone is well! 

xo,js

BYOC!!!

Thanks to Draz  for giving me something to write about this week!!!

We answer 5 little questions - some serious, some silly - to give our blogging brains a break and to get to know each other better.  Copy and paste to your own blog and ENJOY!!

1. Tell us something that you want to do or wish you could do but you continue not to do it for fear of judgement or failure or of what others may say or do?


I would quit my job and open up a little gift boutique! I've always been obsessed with paper, stationary,  bags, little happys, but money and fear of failure will pretty much always take over. 

2. What’s your favorite pizza topping and brand?

I'm boring - pepperoni and sometimes add a little mushroom! We have Grimaldi's here and I LOVE it!!! I think it's local to AZ and it's wood fired pizza.. so good. Rosatti's comes in a close 2nd. In chicago - it's def Lou Malnati's. Everyone goes crazy over Ginos, Giordano's and Uno/Due, but Malnati's is really the best! 

3. If you could go back in time but only as far as five years – would you go or not go and why?

HELL NO!! Let's recap - 5 years ago we were just in the midst of the great Stull depression. I wouldn't wish that time on anyone. I'd say the last 4 years have been some of my best so I'm fine not going back! 

4. Who is your favorite Disney princess and why?

This is a funny question b/c I've honestly never thought of having a favorite Disney Princess. I'm not a huge fan of any of them, we are lucky I even know who they are but since I know Kennedy, I know them by default - I think one of them is Aurora and isn't there a Jasmine?? 
The only other one I know of is the newest girl in crown - Sofia the 1st. So, I"ll go with her, she's my favorite!! 

5. Repeat Question – summarize your week!

This week was decent. WorkWise, as always, it was busy busy!! I had 17 people at my house on Easter Sunday so that was fun! Then, my Bro, SIL and kids came in on Sunday night and have been here all week so that's been fun! Tonight we are having more people over and this weekend is packed with lots of stuff as usual. I can barely stop and take a breath! 
I did get to see my Dr this week and got a fill. I'll write about that next week some time, but it's all good!  I'm ready for my WL to really kick in and start seeing some good results. 
Next week, my girlfriends come in for Shannon's bachelorette party and I'm super excited about that! 

have a great weekend! 
xo, js

Weigh In Wednesday - Wah Wah

Last Week's Weight:  246.4
Today's Weight:  245.9
Total Loss:  .5

Geez Louise..  not surprised though. I've been non-stop for the past week and haven't worked out like I planned. My eating has been not bad but I'm so hungry all.the.time.  I'm heading to my dr. this morning so hopefully a fill will do me some good. I'm sucking up and paying all the $$ since my insurance doesn't cover Bariatric anymore, so I'm hoping that's even more of a motivator to get this shit done!! :)

Be back in a bit.

xo