hawkeye_kate
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~~