One Month

Jun 20, 2012

One Month Check in-

Well two days ago was one month since surgery. It has been a strange few weeks.  I have gone 2 weeks with no weight loss. I have felt very discouraged. I have not swayed from the plan so I know my body will catch up to my mind. I feel very good all in all. I have to keep in mind that in the last 3 months I have DRASTICALLY decreased my calories and taken away my body’s source of nourishment….MY STOMACH! My body is freaking out!

Today is the magic mark that allows me to eat anything, or in reality stick to my wide range of healthy options without texture restrictions. I am still to refrain from coffee and alcohol but secretly I have been having half a cup of coffee a day for about 5 days, I just could not do without it.

I went on a walk around the neighborhood last night with the dog, It was a lot easier to walk up those hills. I really tried to talk myself out of it though. Telling myself to go on the treadmill, stretch in the living room, anything but go outside. Plain stupidity, It was a beautiful night and I forced myself. I was happy I did, my back and head feel so much better today. I really need to understand this aversion I get to exercise in the short time leading up to it, and GET OVER IT!

Some of the NSV (non scale victories) I have experienced since losing 45 Lbs.

1.     I am wearing all of the clothes I have in my closet that have not fit for YEARS, out of style or not.

2.     My stomach is not pushing against the table in the dining booths it used to

3.     I tied my shoes today in a chair bent over-not a couch where I can extend my leg sideways.

4.     I bought a size 16 denim shorts last night and they fit! 1 yr ago I was a size 24 short.

5.     I have had counter stools I bought 5 years ago with iron side arms and I have never sat in them…I fit in them!

6.     Odd but true…My (self diagnosed) facial Rosacea is gone.

7.     My rings keep sliding sideways

Those are the NSVs that come to mind now, there are a few other personal ones that are not blog sharing material, but still feel good about. I am struggling with feeling like I should be doing more though. I need to focus on my accomplishments and be proud, it’s hard to do.

My focus for the next month will be getting protein, having fun, and exercising 4 times a week, even just a walk.

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