Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Blogger Award and pictures!

Hi everyone,

I haven't had a chance to do any blogging the last few days. I've been really busy at work and have alot of catching up to do now! Ugh!!! I hate getting behind on my reading.

But low and behold I return to the sweet surprise of a blog award from Bec at My Lapband Journey . Thanks alot Bec that was super sweet of you and awesome. I haven't gotten an award in a while so I am very proud that you thought of me for this!


The rules of accepting this award are: Thank the person who gave you the award, reveal seven things about yourself, and nominate 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered or love. Then leave a comment on their blog letting them know they've been nominated

Seven things about myself:

1. I love babies
2. I would have a farm or jungle if I could. I love animals.
3. I act pretty tough but am very soft in reality.
4. I have green eyes.
5. I am naturally anal or pessimistic about things most of the time.
6. I am not a people person at all but for some reason people flock to me.
7. I have never broken a bone in my life.

Nominate 15 bloggers:

Tessie @ Band Me Baby
Manda Panda @ Candyland to Bandland
Dizzy @ Dizzy
Angie @ I am in repair (Angie, I know you don't do these awards but I still wanted to)
Janelle @ Lap Band Living

Ok. So now that the award is done. I wanted to say I broke my lowest low on the scale yesterday and weighed in at 176.8lbs! I know it's not that far down but my lowest before that was 177.2! I have officially lost 30lbs on the dot. I figure 4 lbs lost in 5 days is pretty good. But I am definitely kicking it up a notch starting today I am going to exercise 6 times a week (like I have been) but for at least 45 minutes every workout instead of 15-30 like I have been doing. I read that for optimum fat burning you need to exercise at least 45 minutes or it's not worth the trouble. Not sure how true that is but I know my results would improve so that's what matters. I have been eating great I might say. I have been counting all of my calories and trying to eat 5-6 mini meals full of protein. But I am changing it up and cutting out a few more carbs then I have been. I haven't been eating carbs too liberally but I still feel like I could cut out more like crackers and pasta and stick to veggies and fruits instead.

Now for the pictures:

These were taken in September 2009 Before lap band:
And this is 11 months post op: Now! 30 pounds down














Almost forgot to post this picture: This is my stomach now. Thought I show a little update of how my scars have healed in almost a year.



12 comments:

  1. Awww...thanks for the award!!!

    Own a jungle? Farm I could handle but jungle animals would scare me.

    You look fantastic and congrats on the new low!

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  2. HOLY COW! You look amazing! A very cute butt too! Hee he! Thanks for the award!! You are so sweet!

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  3. You look wonderful! And your stomach is so flat! The scars are hardly noticable. Love the tat!

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  4. First off, thanks for the award! <3

    Secondly... hot mama! You are SMOKIN! a BIG congratulations on the official 30 pounds lost... so happy for you!!

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  5. Thanks for the award, and you look amazing! You go girl!

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  6. Congratulations to you! You look great!!
    I would so have a farm if I could too! I love doing the milking, feeding, and mucking. The animals are relaxing!

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  7. Thanks for the award. Um...your ass is soooooo little. Color me jealous.

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  8. Jess!! Thanks for the award girlfriend!! Stylish blogger award...Ill take it :)

    Congrats on the 30 pounds lost! Doesnt it feel so good?! You are looking great! Keep up the good work!

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  9. Thank you so much for an award my dear! It really makes my day!

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  10. Thank you Jess, your thinking of me is so so sweet and I really appreciate it love! xoxoxox

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  11. Thank you for the award Jess, you are AWESOME, and um...you are SMOKING! I wish my stomach was that flat. Seriously- you're a hottie!!

    xoxox- where do you live again? Does your blog say or is that info private.

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Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it!