Made it through my first Thanksgiving after surgery. I managed to do really good. I didn't think it would be too hard, but was a little nervous. But because its been about 5 months since surgery, I know what I can eat and how much. Turkey was good - ate that first. Made sure I got my protein in first. Had a little bit of everything else. Even dessert was good. Had the smallest piece of pie I had ever ate. I didn't think I deprived myself at all. It was very refreshing.
I delayed one class for a week. Glad I did it. I didn't have to worry about getting any assignments in and what not. This is will be my first free weekend in 12 weeks! I have completed 3 classes and next week I will be starting my 4th. I am doing well... on track. I needed the break. I think it was good. If after 3 classes I take 1 week to recoop - then I will be ready for another 3.
Working on the excerise part. Slow but I know I have to get to it. It will come when I have the mind set.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I Can Do It!
Today I had my 2 follow up from my surgery. 4 months later - 90 pounds lighter - I couldn't be happier. My doctor was very pleased. Encouraged me to pack protein snacks for emergency situations. Like - HOLIDAYS! Getting back on the protein kick to get ready to take on the holiday season. Also good news from the doctor's office... I can take regular vitamins again!! This is good news because the vitamins at the doctor's are kinda expensive and don't taste all that great... so now she suggested that I take a regular multi-vitamin and then one of my chewable expensive ones. This should help me get my levels up and stay healthy. Overall, really good visit!
Afterwards I went shopping! I was in a good mood - and I thought I could kill some time and got a couple new sweaters. It is such a great feeling that I can go into a plus size store and have to pick the smallest size! Soon I will be able to go to a regular (non-plus size) store and have more options! Looking forward to that. I even got new lounge pants that don't just slide off anymore!!
I am getting practice on getting up earlier - so soon I will get up and not just get ready for work, but get on the elliptical again! Goal - 3 days a week, 30 minutes. I want to get the stomach gut down - then my pants and skirts will look a lot better.
Next doctor's appointment is in 6 months - my goal then is to be at my goal weight - 140 pounds lost. I have 50 pounds to go - I CAN DO IT!!
Afterwards I went shopping! I was in a good mood - and I thought I could kill some time and got a couple new sweaters. It is such a great feeling that I can go into a plus size store and have to pick the smallest size! Soon I will be able to go to a regular (non-plus size) store and have more options! Looking forward to that. I even got new lounge pants that don't just slide off anymore!!
I am getting practice on getting up earlier - so soon I will get up and not just get ready for work, but get on the elliptical again! Goal - 3 days a week, 30 minutes. I want to get the stomach gut down - then my pants and skirts will look a lot better.
Next doctor's appointment is in 6 months - my goal then is to be at my goal weight - 140 pounds lost. I have 50 pounds to go - I CAN DO IT!!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Bones!
I can't believe it's just about 1/2 way through November and I hadn't blogged all month! Life is getting busy. That's a good thing. Balancing work, school and home is always a challenge - but it's a good challenge.
The one thing that I wanted to talk about for a little while now is about my bones. Skinny people may not know this feeling, but when you start to loose weight, and a lot of weight with that, you start to notice your bones. I have found my neck and shoulder bones. My hip bone I can feel now too. The fat is no longer covering it up. It's a weird feeling, but I love it. I notice my self feeling my bones and before I realize what it is, I'm always in this state of mind of... oh my god... what is that... then I realize, my fat is going away and my bones are popping out!! I am starting to take shape - so to speak!!
So the holidays are approaching us. This is will be my first thanksgiving/Christmas holiday with my new way of eating. I think I will be ok. I will just take it slow and remember to eat the meat first and have tiny bits of everything else. I am really looking forward to the holidays. I feel better then I have in a long time. I think some of it relates to my weight lost and the energy I have now.
So in two days I have my follow up with my doctor. It will be 4 1/2 months since surgery. And I am at 90 pounds lost... as of today! Can you believe that!! I can't. That's like a couple of these small kids... Jorde plus Emma. That is what I was carrying around for a long time. My feet feel better, my knees are better. I don't have as much heart pain that I had. My energy! It's all worth it. I got about 40-50 pounds to go... then I will reach my ultimate goal. I never thought I would get there - and I now know I will. I feel like I can also get through the holidays without over doing it on the food!
The one thing that I wanted to talk about for a little while now is about my bones. Skinny people may not know this feeling, but when you start to loose weight, and a lot of weight with that, you start to notice your bones. I have found my neck and shoulder bones. My hip bone I can feel now too. The fat is no longer covering it up. It's a weird feeling, but I love it. I notice my self feeling my bones and before I realize what it is, I'm always in this state of mind of... oh my god... what is that... then I realize, my fat is going away and my bones are popping out!! I am starting to take shape - so to speak!!
So the holidays are approaching us. This is will be my first thanksgiving/Christmas holiday with my new way of eating. I think I will be ok. I will just take it slow and remember to eat the meat first and have tiny bits of everything else. I am really looking forward to the holidays. I feel better then I have in a long time. I think some of it relates to my weight lost and the energy I have now.
So in two days I have my follow up with my doctor. It will be 4 1/2 months since surgery. And I am at 90 pounds lost... as of today! Can you believe that!! I can't. That's like a couple of these small kids... Jorde plus Emma. That is what I was carrying around for a long time. My feet feel better, my knees are better. I don't have as much heart pain that I had. My energy! It's all worth it. I got about 40-50 pounds to go... then I will reach my ultimate goal. I never thought I would get there - and I now know I will. I feel like I can also get through the holidays without over doing it on the food!
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