So, I'm finally getting my lap band Friday. I've been on a liquid diet since this past Friday and have lost 4 lbs. The liquids consist of coffee, tea, low fat milk, broth, 2 Slimfasts per day, Gatorade, strained wonton soup (I've been doing strained egg drop since it has almost no fat and is low cal) jello and apple juice. I've been doing light Frappacinos (instead of Slim fast)since they have skim milk and coffee and less sugar than a Slim Fast and as much protein. I've been doing well. I feel kind of zapped, but am better today. We actually took Lauren to the park this morning and walked while she rode her bike. It was so nice!!!
I'm going to Super Suppers tomorrow night to make 12 dinners for Lauren and Aaron. I won't be able to have true solids for four weeks. I'll do two weeks of liquids (I can have cream soups, shakes, and smoothies.) Then I'll do two weeks of mushies like mashed potatoes, refried beans, etc... I want my family to have good food even if I can't cook it. So, we are doing SS. For those of you not familiar with the concept:
Supper Suppers Website
I also found an interesting and kind of funny blog post about someone's experience with Super Suppers:
Random Outlaws Supper Suppers Ordeal
Anyway, I'm going tomorrow. I'm going again in late June so I can make some healthy and portion controlled meals for when I can have solids. I figured it would make healthy eating a bit easier. I'll probably do Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine frozen meals for lunch.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
How Open Minded Am I?
| You Are 64% Open Minded |
 You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself. |
How Happy Am I?? FREAKIN' HAPPY!!!!
| You Are 84% Happy |
 It's unlikely that you know anyone happier than you. You know how to be happy, no matter what life throws at you. |
How do People See me???
| Slow and Steady |
 Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment. They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it. |
My Current Play List
I thought I'd share my oh-so-diverse play list with anyone who cares. Maybe you can judge my taste in music and feel either:
1. Your own musical tastes are way more advanced and sophisticated than mine are.
2. That I am such a poser. I am trying WAY too hard to like different kinds of music that no one has ever heard of. I am a poser ass clown. And what the fuck is with the KENNY LOGGINS????
3. Wow, some of this music could be cool. I'll check it out.
So, without further ado, here's my list-
Tragedy(Austin Cello Version)-Brandi Carlile
Breathe (2 AM)- Anna Nalick
Beverly Hills- Weezer
The Real Thing-Kenny Loggins
Addicted-Kelly Clarkson
Who Makes You Feel-Dido
Inside and Out-Fiest (Bee Gees cover)
Billy Jean- Shinehead (Michael Jackson Cover)
Don't Know Why- Norah Jones
Brick (PLAYING RIGHT NOW)- Ben Folds Five
Silent Life-Bent-AWESOME AWESOME BAND!!!!!! BEST SONG EVER!!!!
Sunrise- Afterlife-DJ Thunda and the K-20 Allstars remix on Cafe DelMar Another BEST SONG EVER!!!!
Plainsong-Old Cure stuff
Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson
No Such Thing- John Mayer
I Wear the Crown- Sara Hickman
Look at it This Way- Sara Hickman
Kiss Me- Sixpence None the Richer
Canned Heat (album version) -Jamiroquai
Tainted Love- Marilyn Manson
Boyz in the Hood- Dynamite Hack
1. Your own musical tastes are way more advanced and sophisticated than mine are.
2. That I am such a poser. I am trying WAY too hard to like different kinds of music that no one has ever heard of. I am a poser ass clown. And what the fuck is with the KENNY LOGGINS????
3. Wow, some of this music could be cool. I'll check it out.
So, without further ado, here's my list-
Tragedy(Austin Cello Version)-Brandi Carlile
Breathe (2 AM)- Anna Nalick
Beverly Hills- Weezer
The Real Thing-Kenny Loggins
Addicted-Kelly Clarkson
Who Makes You Feel-Dido
Inside and Out-Fiest (Bee Gees cover)
Billy Jean- Shinehead (Michael Jackson Cover)
Don't Know Why- Norah Jones
Brick (PLAYING RIGHT NOW)- Ben Folds Five
Silent Life-Bent-AWESOME AWESOME BAND!!!!!! BEST SONG EVER!!!!
Sunrise- Afterlife-DJ Thunda and the K-20 Allstars remix on Cafe DelMar Another BEST SONG EVER!!!!
Plainsong-Old Cure stuff
Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson
No Such Thing- John Mayer
I Wear the Crown- Sara Hickman
Look at it This Way- Sara Hickman
Kiss Me- Sixpence None the Richer
Canned Heat (album version) -Jamiroquai
Tainted Love- Marilyn Manson
Boyz in the Hood- Dynamite Hack
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Intentions With Weight Loss- Journaling From Dr. Phil's Book
My goal is to lose 100 lb. and maintain that weight loss for the rest of my life. In order to make this happen I will:
• Get a lap band to help constrict my stomach.
• Eat smaller portions than I currently eat. My portions will be at or below standard, recommended serving size portions.
• Box up ½ of my meal before eating at restaurants.
• Split out-to-eat meals with Aaron so that I am not tempted to eat more than is reasonable.
• I will listen to and feel for my “hunger cues.” I will revaluate my physical fullness feelings every few minutes so that I do not stuff myself or eat past the point of satiation.
• I will make healthy choices when I eat. I will work to have balanced meals that are light on the grease factor but heavy on taste.
• I will save goodies and sweets for special occasions and outside of my house.
• I will not keep food that will tempt me to binge and spin out of control.
• I will not skip meals.
• If I am hungry, I will have a nutritious meal or snack that will give me nutrients and make me feel good.
• I will get a minimum amount of physical activity-3 days a week/30 minute sessions. I will attempt to do more, but this will be the least I will do.
• I will attend a minimum of two support group meetings per month.
• I will keep track of my weight watcher’s points at least 5/7 days in the week to gage my average day’s eating.
• I will limit my caloric beverages to one per day. None of those beverages will be carbonated.
• I will weight at least 2x per week so that I can easily track my progress. I will adjust my eating if I am gaining weight or failing to lose until I reach my goal.
• I will try to divert my attention and focus on other things if I feel like cheating-I will meditate, eat a piece of fruit, do a chore, journal, surf the net, or go on a walk.
When I reach my goal I will feel in control of myself and my life, more confident about my attractiveness, happy that I can shop at “regular” stores, I will have more energy and be able to participate in more vigorous activity with my family, I will feel sexy. I will feel satisfied that I finally took control of my life and of food.
• Get a lap band to help constrict my stomach.
• Eat smaller portions than I currently eat. My portions will be at or below standard, recommended serving size portions.
• Box up ½ of my meal before eating at restaurants.
• Split out-to-eat meals with Aaron so that I am not tempted to eat more than is reasonable.
• I will listen to and feel for my “hunger cues.” I will revaluate my physical fullness feelings every few minutes so that I do not stuff myself or eat past the point of satiation.
• I will make healthy choices when I eat. I will work to have balanced meals that are light on the grease factor but heavy on taste.
• I will save goodies and sweets for special occasions and outside of my house.
• I will not keep food that will tempt me to binge and spin out of control.
• I will not skip meals.
• If I am hungry, I will have a nutritious meal or snack that will give me nutrients and make me feel good.
• I will get a minimum amount of physical activity-3 days a week/30 minute sessions. I will attempt to do more, but this will be the least I will do.
• I will attend a minimum of two support group meetings per month.
• I will keep track of my weight watcher’s points at least 5/7 days in the week to gage my average day’s eating.
• I will limit my caloric beverages to one per day. None of those beverages will be carbonated.
• I will weight at least 2x per week so that I can easily track my progress. I will adjust my eating if I am gaining weight or failing to lose until I reach my goal.
• I will try to divert my attention and focus on other things if I feel like cheating-I will meditate, eat a piece of fruit, do a chore, journal, surf the net, or go on a walk.
When I reach my goal I will feel in control of myself and my life, more confident about my attractiveness, happy that I can shop at “regular” stores, I will have more energy and be able to participate in more vigorous activity with my family, I will feel sexy. I will feel satisfied that I finally took control of my life and of food.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Cheapest Gas
Find the cheapest gas prices in your area by zip code:
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Friday, April 21, 2006
100 Unsexist Men
The Boston Weekly named the 100 unsexist men. Here is the list I found online today...
001. Gilbert Gottfried
002. Randy Johnson
003. Roger Ebert
004. Dr. Phil McGraw
005. Alan Colmes
006. Chad Kroeger
007. Mike Mills
008. Osama Bin Laden
009. Jay Leno
010. Don Imus
011. Michael Jackson
012. Wallace Shawn
013. Mike D. of the Beastie Boys
014. Richard Simmons
015. Jon Lovitz
016. Carrot Top
017. Jerry Seinfeld
018. Malcolm Gladwell
019. Chevy Chase
020. Raffi
021. Ron Howard
022. Clint Howard
023. Bill Gates
024. Paul Shaffer
025. Axl Rose
026. Tim Burton
027. Edward James Olmos
028. Gerard Way
029. Don Zimmer
030. Tony Kornheiser
031. Chris Kattan
032. Otis Nixon
033. Julian Tavarez
034. Christopher Lloyd
035. Willie McGee
036. Pat Cummings
037. Scottie Pippen
038. Larry David
039. Michael Moore
040. Al Franken
041. Paris Latsis
042. Rush Limbaugh
043. David Gest
044. Gary Busey
045. Nick Nolte
046. Leif Garrett
047. Andy Dick
048. Scott Stapp
049. Lyle Lovett
050. Ric Ocasek
051. Bill Wyman
052. Danny DeVito
053. Peter Jackson
054. Drew Carey
055. Newt Gingrich
056. Rob Schneider
057. Ed O'Neil
058. Bill O'Reilly
059. Clay Aiken
060. Joe Lieberman
061. Jim Gaffigan
062. Bill Maher
063. John Popper
064. Dennis Miller
065. John Madden
066. Robert Englund
067. Robert Patrick
068. John Ashcroft
069. Joe Gannascolli
070. Kevin James
071. George Steinbrenner
072. Grady Little
073. Harvey Pekar
074. DJ Qualls
075. Joey Buttafuoco
076. Garry Shandling
077. Meat Loaf Aday
078. Joe Walsh
079. Tom from Myspace
080. Art Garfunkel
081. Brian Posehn
082. Howie Mandel
083. Barry Bonds
084. Dick Vitale
085. Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg
086. Jeff Van Gundy
087. Jimmy Johnson
088. John Clayton
089. Don Vito
090. Lemmy Kilmister
091. Jose Canseco
092. Bill Parcells
093. Ric Flair
094. Ralph Nader
095. Dennis Kacinich
096. Horatio Sanz
097. Dom DeLuise
098. Emeril Lagasse
099. Kevin Federline
100. Brad Pitt - He made the list because of rumors about bad hygiene.
Okay, they are so worng about:
Dr. Phil (he has something), Scott Stapp, Emeril Lagasse, and BRAD PITT???? I kinda like the bad hygiene thing. It's a little sexy.
001. Gilbert Gottfried
002. Randy Johnson
003. Roger Ebert
004. Dr. Phil McGraw
005. Alan Colmes
006. Chad Kroeger
007. Mike Mills
008. Osama Bin Laden
009. Jay Leno
010. Don Imus
011. Michael Jackson
012. Wallace Shawn
013. Mike D. of the Beastie Boys
014. Richard Simmons
015. Jon Lovitz
016. Carrot Top
017. Jerry Seinfeld
018. Malcolm Gladwell
019. Chevy Chase
020. Raffi
021. Ron Howard
022. Clint Howard
023. Bill Gates
024. Paul Shaffer
025. Axl Rose
026. Tim Burton
027. Edward James Olmos
028. Gerard Way
029. Don Zimmer
030. Tony Kornheiser
031. Chris Kattan
032. Otis Nixon
033. Julian Tavarez
034. Christopher Lloyd
035. Willie McGee
036. Pat Cummings
037. Scottie Pippen
038. Larry David
039. Michael Moore
040. Al Franken
041. Paris Latsis
042. Rush Limbaugh
043. David Gest
044. Gary Busey
045. Nick Nolte
046. Leif Garrett
047. Andy Dick
048. Scott Stapp
049. Lyle Lovett
050. Ric Ocasek
051. Bill Wyman
052. Danny DeVito
053. Peter Jackson
054. Drew Carey
055. Newt Gingrich
056. Rob Schneider
057. Ed O'Neil
058. Bill O'Reilly
059. Clay Aiken
060. Joe Lieberman
061. Jim Gaffigan
062. Bill Maher
063. John Popper
064. Dennis Miller
065. John Madden
066. Robert Englund
067. Robert Patrick
068. John Ashcroft
069. Joe Gannascolli
070. Kevin James
071. George Steinbrenner
072. Grady Little
073. Harvey Pekar
074. DJ Qualls
075. Joey Buttafuoco
076. Garry Shandling
077. Meat Loaf Aday
078. Joe Walsh
079. Tom from Myspace
080. Art Garfunkel
081. Brian Posehn
082. Howie Mandel
083. Barry Bonds
084. Dick Vitale
085. Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg
086. Jeff Van Gundy
087. Jimmy Johnson
088. John Clayton
089. Don Vito
090. Lemmy Kilmister
091. Jose Canseco
092. Bill Parcells
093. Ric Flair
094. Ralph Nader
095. Dennis Kacinich
096. Horatio Sanz
097. Dom DeLuise
098. Emeril Lagasse
099. Kevin Federline
100. Brad Pitt - He made the list because of rumors about bad hygiene.
Okay, they are so worng about:
Dr. Phil (he has something), Scott Stapp, Emeril Lagasse, and BRAD PITT???? I kinda like the bad hygiene thing. It's a little sexy.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
I am Here to Report....
my utter grief and sadness at the loss of Ace Young from Idol last night. I don't watch it, but it doesn't take long to hear things. This thing is sad. Why, Amercia, why????
Googling Myself
I just got the idea to Google myself from a message board I post on. I can't beleive I haven't done it before:
I have a SUPER common name.
My alters:
I have a PH.D
I sell real estate
I am a web designer
I'm an artist
Eh... Nothing too exciting. Nothing about the real me came up in the first two pages. I try to keep under the radar.
I have a SUPER common name.
My alters:
I have a PH.D
I sell real estate
I am a web designer
I'm an artist
Eh... Nothing too exciting. Nothing about the real me came up in the first two pages. I try to keep under the radar.
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