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Food & Exercise

Posted by Katy on December 2, 2010 1 Comment

After I posted my 25 weeks post-op Lap-Band video yesterday I was asked a lot of questions about the type of foods and exercise I’m doing. Admitting, 9.3 lbs loss in a single week is huge. But I wasn’t do anything that I wasn’t doing at the very start of my journey. Or what I talked about in my video, What Am I Eating?

But there are a few minor changes and some new foods I have found along the way. So, I’ve decided to share it again and have made a new video about the types of foods I eat, a run down of a normal eating day for me, and the workout routine that I have. I hope it’s helpful!

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Q & A: Supporting Your Spouse Post-Op

Posted by Katy on October 24, 2010 Leave a Comment

Q: How do I support my spouse after their Lap-Band surgery?

I LOVE this question…

With all the stories I have heard on weight loss forums and YouTube about un-supportive spouses, hearing the opposite is fantastic!

Because I’m the one with Lap-Band, it’s hard to know all the right things to say here. And it’s even more interesting since my spouse was ready to lose weight with me. We gained together (me more than her) and we were ready to change and eat better together.

So here’s a few things I can suggest:

Eat Healthy Together
Whatever your spouse is cooking up, eat it too. Why can’t you eat healthy as well? And even more so, why shouldn’t you eat healthy? Ditch fast food, junk, snacks, and go with the same healthy meals. And just make sure that you’re not picking up Burger King on the way home, pigging out in the car, and hiding it. That won’t lead to anywhere good.

Understand the Rules
There are rules to having a successful weight loss journey. And every surgeon is different in the rules they give their patients. Find out what those rules are and do what it takes to help that they are followed.

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Q & A: Eating the Same Thing

Posted by Katy on October 24, 2010 Leave a Comment

Q: How do you eat the same foods all the time?

It’s a funny thing that happens when you change your attitude about food. I no longer look at food as something I want or that I eat because it simply tastes good.

Now, that doesn’t mean that I don’t want food that tastes good. But it does mean that I no longer eat food based on how it tastes alone. Food is fuel for your body. If you’re giving your body the right fuel it will run better, work better, feel better. All things I so desperately want!

Dinner is often different in our house. From time to time I get on a recipe kick that will bring all sorts of new food into the house. And when I’m not in the mood to follow a recipe and do something new, I’ll go to my standbys that are always good, always nutritious, and always go over well with Joanne.

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Post-Op Lap-Band Questions

Posted by Katy on October 2, 2010 Leave a Comment

You have asked… I answer.

Here’s the questions I’m answering in this Q&A video:

  • How tall are you?
  • Did you consider Lap-Band from the beginning?
  • Can I share meal plans?
  • How can I always eat the same thing?
  • How much water do you drink per day?
  • Have you had any hair loss?
  • How many carbs do you eat?
  • How did I choose my goal weight?
  • Am I doing anything to help my surgery scars?

Plus, I give you a shot of my tummy and show you my scars! :D

If your question is not on this video or you want to ask me a question, feel free to contact me! My Lap-Band journey is an open book, I’m happy to share.

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Post-Op Lap-Band Workout

Posted by Katy on June 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

I’ve talked several times now about my workout with Leslie Sansone‘s DVDs; I’ve also had many questions about my workout via email. This week I changed it up to Walk Away the Pounds which incorporates weights. My typical day includes doing this same workout 2 or 3 times. I always aim for 3 times for a total of 3 miles but depending on my day, it may or may not work out for me. I love it though, it kicks my butt and makes my legs feel like butter! LOL Here’s bits of my 25 minute workout.

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