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Be very aware of what you put in your mouth. It's what feeds YOU. ~Tracy

My Tiny Tank Gives Away Nike+ Fuel Band

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Exercise, Giveaways, Tools

Nike Fuel Band giveaway

I’m keeping mine but my husband is giving his away!  And you could win it.  It is lightly used but almost perfect.  If you are a regular reader you know my husband is a perfectionist.  This Fuel Band is in perfect condition, it is a Black, M/L size.  It is a great way to track your steps, calories, fuel points, tell the time and connect to Nike+.  ENTER HERE.

Shake’n it Up a Bit

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Exercise, Getting Honest, Inspiration, Long-term, Maintenance, Motivation, My Mountain, Running, Snacking/Grazing, Staying Healthy

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I’ve been in a rutt. I’ve been sick. Not feeling well. Feeling sad. The sad piece really makes me concerned. Sad is not an adjective I’d use to describe myself. But saying I’ve been sad is honest. It’s a general sadness. I’ve recognized it and shared it with my husband. The sadness has been affecting everything I do. Today I’ve decided to confront the sadness.

Letting Go of the Old

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Maintenance, My Mountain, Relationships, Trouble Foods

spring-cleaning

It’s Spring and the windows are opening and the fresh air is flowing in.  I pull out the spring/summer clothes and inevitably end up getting rid of lots of stuff.  Today was no different.  Not only was I going to turn over the clothing for the seasonal switch, but we entered the Whistlers room for….. yup, should I say it…. SPRING CLEANING.

Monday Weigh in

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Losing Regain, Weighing In

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This is my first weigh in towards my Losing the Regain efforts.  I decided to weigh in on Mondays during my focused attention plan towards my regain loss.  I’m doing a focused challenge for the next 11 weeks until my vacation on June 25th.  Choosing Mondays for my weigh in was a bit scary.  Weekends are my down fall and todays weigh in was right on the money. 

Focused Attention

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Goals, Head Work, Losing Regain, Motivation, My Mountain

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So I was feeling like I wasn’t placing focused attention on anything in my personal life. I am a project manager so by natural tendency I try to DO MORE in less time. It’s in my genes. But as many of you know it may not be the best approach for all things. For my employer, they love it. I can build and execute a plan within budget and on time pretty much always. Sorry if it sounds like I am bragging, but it’s true. They don’t call me “the executer” for nothing. But the cost of this approach can mean that not all things get attention.

A Little Disconnected

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Blood Work/Tests, Chronicles, Friend Time, Getting Honest, Goals, Head Work, Iron Deficiency, Losing Regain, Vitamins

awkward

So it seems like years since I blogged.  When in fact it has been a mere two days without posts.  I must say the break was unplanned but maybe it was needed.  I’m glad to be back here in my usual spot writing down my thoughts for the day.  What may be unclear to you is that I write here each day for myself.  I write to spill my thoughts out so they become more real to me.

Get it Together in 6 Weeks

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Goals, Losing Regain, Maintenance, Running

never give up

In 6 weeks I will be 47 years old.  I will also be running a 5K.  It is how I want to spend my birthday.  I find this really strange.  But wonderfully strange.  How is it even possible that I could be excited about running 3.125 miles while someone times me.  It’s mostly because I now know how a good run makes me feel.

Ask Tiny Tank: Do You Still Drink Protein Shakes?

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Ask Tiny Tank, Chronicles, Maintenance, Protein First

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I thought I’d answer a question tonight.  I’ve received this question a few times recently and I believe my opinion is important to share.  Protein shakes are a very helpful way to get a lot of protein in at one time.  Protein shakes and soups are used regularly in the early stages of post op weight loss surgery life.  Many have to do a liquid diet prior to weight loss surgery.

Ask Tiny Tank: How to Handle Maintenance

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Ask Tiny Tank, Chronicles, Maintenance

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Once the honeymoon is over, then there’s “Maintenance.” That’s when we maintain the weight we’ve lost. Funny thing is most of us don’t know how to do this. Or at least I hear this ALL the time. Now don’t get me wrong I dove right into maintenance with my eyes closed. In fact I entered maintenance as a newlywed, a real newlywed with a husband to cook for. Yikes!!

Getting to Goal

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Guest Post, Stages of Weight Loss

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Getting to Goal. Isn’t it what we are all shooting for? How does it feel once you get there? Is it what you thought it would be? I meet a lot of weight loss surgery friends. Everyone has a unique experience but everyone anticipates reaching goal. Some of us have a goal weight defined by our surgeons. Others choose their own. Some of us reach our goal weights some of us do not. Julia is almost there.

Bring in Some New

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Head Work, Living Life

too many pens

I’m not hiding it. I’m struggling with the dead of winter. I did see lots of sun today! It made a world of difference for me. I had all the shades pulled way up to let it all in. Something else I noticed today was that I need some new things. I am not a spender so the idea that I am going to go buy some stuff is a bit radical.

No Rush

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Head Work, Less is More

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We are our own worst enemies.  I speak from personal experience.  I have always been a rusher.  I guess it comes from my nature or how I work.  I am a project manager and there is always a timeline in everything I do.  If you are making something you need a plan, a timeline and then some measurement to assess the progress.  STOP

Listen Closely to Your Tiny Tank

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Caution Areas, Chronicles, Maintenance, Note to Self, Restriction

upset stomach

Note to Self:  Listen closely to your tiny tank.  Slow down.  Yeah I could also add, chew, chew, chew.  These are both things we’ve been told over and over again.  But even the seasoned post op weight loss surgery patients trip up.  That was me tonight.  Here’s the story and I’m sure you’ve heard it all before.  It was a main dish I’m

Want What You Have

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Head Work, Losing Regain, Maintenance

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You’re at a point in your weight loss journey where you feel stuck.  You’re not quite at your goal.  Or maybe you’ve been at goal and gained a little and want to get back to goal.  You are struggling getting back into the mojo you had previously.  Remember that desperate desire to be at goal?  Although you still want to be at goal you can’t

Not Conforming

Written by my tiny tank on . Posted in Chronicles, Family Time, Head Work, Less is More

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Sometimes it is so hard to see outside of our norm.  We get so wrapped up in what is expected of us.  There are opportunities to escape, signs, things and people that try to signal us but typically we deflect them. Constantly we deflect them.  We avoid the signs because we believe we should be sticking to the main stream.  Today the signs were all there.

DISCLAIMER - This blog is not meant to provide medical advice or nutritional guidance in any way. I am not a medical professional. I'm simply a person who had bariatric surgery who is sharing my experience, research and opinions. If you have questions about your medical care, please contact your surgeon or primary care physician. If you have questions about your post-op eating plan or nutritional needs, please contact your nutritionist or bariatric aftercare team.

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