Milestones

On June 4 we celebrated the first birthday of my son, Nando (Fernando Manuel). Words can't describe how awesome it feels to see him turn 1. How old is he? a couple of months...4 months...8 months...NO. He's 1 now. It sounds nice when you say it out loud. Weighed in at 275 on Saturday too. so that's a 75 pound loss since having surgery in January. almost 5 months. I feel good. I'm not diabetic from what my doc says and my cholesterol looks good. Still need to up my exercise but now that I'm the proud dad of a 1 year old who's almost THERE in the walking department, I think it'll be okay. Still job hunting. It's hard. Get a little sad about it sometimes. We took him out of day care so i'm watching him now. Hopefully something will come along. Can't believe it's been 3 months on "govt paid vacation". But I won't dwell on that. Today, my son is 1.

Lap Day 3 Months

I think the smartest thing we ever did was take a picture of Nando with the same bear every month till he reaches 1 year of age. it's a good way to show progress. The same blue shorts. Practically tore up the bedroom trying to find them. Here I am at 280 pounds from 350 (far left photo if you didn't know). Pretty cool. I have my good days and bad days, don't get me wrong. Protein shakes are still a bitch and thus I haven't had any in a while. Trying to be more active. Last week I walked 6 miles out of the blue. I have a wedding on Saturday and I can't wait to see how I look in the tux all dressed to the nines. Is it vain? a little. But I haven't seen THIS face in a long time apparently. It feels good.

Lap Day: 2 months plus 18: Filling in

today I weigh in at 285. From 350. that's a 65 pound weight loss since my surgery on January 27. I fit COMFORTABLY in a 2x shirt again. i haven't let go of my big guy mentality and still hold onto some of my 3x clothing/shirts. Pants are getting very loose. I'm wearing a wasit 44 now. the picture there shows me in my size 48 jeans which at times were too tight but right now are so loose, the extra slack on my belt practically goes around my waist. How do I feel? good. My physical self is fine. Energy level is good. Just still unemployed. That's the only downside. Right now, hunger wise, i've been doing okay. Dinner for me is usually by 4pm and the rest of the day ( i am up early b/c of Nando) is fluids and if the hunger strikes, a yogurt. Haven't had the protein shakes in a while. I know I should but bleh. I just eat my chicken for my protein and my eggs.

Lap Day-2 mos +9 (Weighing In)

After a nice Easter weekend and all the food that was around me, I did okay. Sciatica has been acting up and that's been a real bitch. Hoping it'll go away like it usually does and come back another day. Today, weighed in this morning at 292. From 350. 58 pounds. I can't believe it. I'm wearing 2x shirts again. Comfortably. I still wear my 3x shirts b/c part of me just can't let it go that i'm this small again after a long long time. I'm happy. Hell, sometimes I want to cry b/c i'm so happy. I even gave a friend of mine all my 4x shirts to give to her husband. It's nice.

Lap Day 2 months (okay, it's the 28th now but whatever...)

what a difference 2 months makes. (2 mos after on the left obviously LOL)

LapDay 1 month plus 5 and The Economy

So today is a New Day. Yesterday I and my entire dept was essentially shit canned. Gioia hates that I use that terminology to describe it but that's what happend. We were all fired. let go. right sized. where to begin? Angry? haven't gotten there yet. Shock? a little bit still. Scared/Worried? Yes. already started sending out emails to friends at BMW and Mercedes and photo vendors. I got severance but it's not enough. I have a 9 month old son for crying out loud. I will find a job. And looking back now, I am so glad that I had the surgery before this all went down. On January 19th, I weighed in at 350 lbs. Today, I weigh 301.6 pounds. and my first band tightening is today. New day, new Jan Marc.

Lap Day plus 29? The Gym

tomorrow marks one month since I had surgery. I've lost a total so far of 40 lbs. The first week, understandably, was very rough. today I went to the gym by my job. did 30 minutes on the bike which was about 6 miles. Next week the band gets adjusted for the first time. so that should be interesting. but all in all, today was a good day. had my protein shake in the morning, will have my afternooner later today.