Approaching Turkey Day...

Nov 26, 2014

I have to say that I am a little nervous about Thanksgiving tomorrow.  This will be the first one since my surgery.  I know that I have made it through Fourth of July without a hitch, which surprised me but I think this will be more difficult.  I was still on liquids over the 4th and didn't feel the urge to try to eat anything.  Now I am almost 5 months out and can eat real food...  I have a game plan in my head but I just hope that I don't stray. 

I plan on taking my own small plate and my food scale.  I am sure that the family will tease me (all in fun and not to hurt my feelings) but I know they all understand what I am doing here.  I have come so far already in these few months that I don't want to mess anything up.  Eyeballing food portions only gets me into trouble and I tend to over eat.  I haven't made myself sick or anything, just felt it for a few hours after.  I am sure that this entire holiday will be a struggle.  I just have to say focused and strong and I will get through it!!  Wish me luck!! 

So, just a little update on my progress.  Started going to the gym (not as frequent as I need to be but its a start).  I actually am surprised how comfortable I feel there now.  I don't feel like I am a side show trying to get some cardio in.  I am in fact just an average looking person working out.  That has NEVER been the case!  I am doing about 45-60 mins on an eliptical machine and get about 3-4 miles in that time.  I wish that I could run and get times like that, but that is a goal I have that I know I will accomplish at some point.  It weird that I am jealous of people who run...I hope to be one of those people someday!!

Here are my stats.

HW-316, SW-293, CW-227, GW-170

Almost down 100lbs!  Also getting very close to Onederland!!  This has been a sureal journey!  I never thought in a million years I would be this size (or smaller)!  I  My Sleeve!!

~~Kate~~

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