Well, we had our family Christmas Party this past weekend and I learned soooo........much about myself! Eight months out and I'm still learning things. First I realized last week that my tastebuds are showing back up in full force.....in other words, sweets are becoming more appealing, early on the thought of sweets made me ill....not anymore! Anyway, I did fairly decent about eating primarily protein at the party, but I still "wanted" the sweets for desert. I made peppermint cake balls myself and nibbled on those the entire time I was making them....I had to make sure they were decent! That being said I did notice that my new stomach still did not allow me to eat all I wanted to, which is a good thing. I love, love, love Norma's Italian Creme Cake and of course she had made it.....so I took a piece home to eat later, and I actually ate half of it and gave the other half to Dianne, which is pretty good compared to the past I suppose.
I'm also noticing that my head is still telling me that old usual line, "I'll start my diet after the holidays". In comparison I still have done very well this holiday season, simply because my stomach won't let me do anymore damage than what I've managed, however I have become vastly aware that if I choose to eat sweets, I can eat a bite or two now, wait an hour and eat a couple more bites, wait another hour, eat a bite, and.....well.....you get the picture, I do see how people can gain their weight back after surgery. This surgery is still very much a "tool", not a fix all to my problems!
Have a Very Merry Christmas!!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, December 12th
Well, it's been a while I know, but we have been sooooo......busy with so much going on. As of today I am now down 111 lbs. Just a mere 15 lbs till I fall below 200, woo hoo!!!! Watch for that post!
Since I posted last my brother-in-law passed away the Monday before Thanksgiving, I was on vacation and got a lot done while I was off, and this past week was Keith's 50th birthday. Last night we went to Regatta's to celebrate and had an awesome time.
Last night I was so looking forward to having a piece of Keith's birthday cake, and normally cake doesn't bother me at all, but when I took after just two bites of his cake last night my stomach started cramping and it took it about a half hour to calm down. Not exactly sure why that happened, except I had had two of the rolls before my chicken came, and bread is not exactly the easiest thing to eat, but when I'm out somewhere like that I do eat it......had I known I would miss the cake because of it, I would have forgone the rolls to have the cake....I LOVE cake!
Since I posted last my brother-in-law passed away the Monday before Thanksgiving, I was on vacation and got a lot done while I was off, and this past week was Keith's 50th birthday. Last night we went to Regatta's to celebrate and had an awesome time.
Last night I was so looking forward to having a piece of Keith's birthday cake, and normally cake doesn't bother me at all, but when I took after just two bites of his cake last night my stomach started cramping and it took it about a half hour to calm down. Not exactly sure why that happened, except I had had two of the rolls before my chicken came, and bread is not exactly the easiest thing to eat, but when I'm out somewhere like that I do eat it......had I known I would miss the cake because of it, I would have forgone the rolls to have the cake....I LOVE cake!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
FINALLY BROKE THE STALL!!!
I finally broke the stall!!! I have now lost 107 lbs. This past week was a rough one; I started a part-time job at Sears and worked three nights and quit. This almost 50 year old woman just can't handle getting up at 5:30 a.m. and going till 11:30 p.m. Too old for that, but who knows, maybe that's what helped break my stall.
Mary's been in the hospital this weekend with a UTI that went into her bloodstream and didn't get to have her chemo on Friday. Everybody please continue to pray for Mary and Dianne! Dianne is doing great so far and has two more chemo treatments before her surgery will be scheduled, probably around the first of the year. I feel so guilty being so happy with my weight loss with both of them being so sick. I'm having a hard time being excited about the holiday's with Keith not working and finances being tight, but then when I add in all the people I know right now with cancer who aren't doing so well, it's really been a challenge for me to focus on the REAL reason for the Season, King Jesus!
Mary's been in the hospital this weekend with a UTI that went into her bloodstream and didn't get to have her chemo on Friday. Everybody please continue to pray for Mary and Dianne! Dianne is doing great so far and has two more chemo treatments before her surgery will be scheduled, probably around the first of the year. I feel so guilty being so happy with my weight loss with both of them being so sick. I'm having a hard time being excited about the holiday's with Keith not working and finances being tight, but then when I add in all the people I know right now with cancer who aren't doing so well, it's really been a challenge for me to focus on the REAL reason for the Season, King Jesus!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
STILL STALLED!!!
Well, here it is November 17th and I'm still stalled! I have not had a loss at all since 10/31, and since the middle of October have pretty much bounced back and forth with the same 3-4 pounds. I'm not discouraged, but starting to be a little frustrated. I have tried eating more food, less food, more protein, etc....and nothing seems to be breaking this stall. I start working a part-time job at Sears starting tonight, who knows, maybe working extra and being on my feet will help break the stall....something to change up the routine.
I cannot believe we are just over five weeks from Christmas! This year has simply flown by and it seems only yesterday we had Christmas 2009, however when I try to remember particulars, I can't.......must be getting old!
I cannot believe we are just over five weeks from Christmas! This year has simply flown by and it seems only yesterday we had Christmas 2009, however when I try to remember particulars, I can't.......must be getting old!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
PLATEAU!
I guess I'm in a real plateau, I am stuck and bouncing back and forth between the same three pounds now for over a week. I'm still doing good though and am still very happy with my progress. Can you believe we are less than 7 weeks from Christmas? I can hardly believe it! I am not in the Christmas spirit this year at all! Too much going on, working hard at reminding myself that the reason for the season is the birth of Christ and my mood doesn't really matter that much, just trying to remember that my Savior was born for me and loves me very much no matter how I "feel".
I am really struggling at trying to make myself exercise. I am just kind of in a funk and having trouble just making myself get up and walk. I know if I would I would feel better. I am going today to talk to Sears about a part time job for the holidays to try to help make ends meet and be able to do Christmas. Praying really hard for Keith's test to get scheduled and completed so he can get back to work. Determined not to let these tough times set me backwards on my weight loss, and being thankful for the progress I've made thus far! Time's like these are when I am in touch with the reality that they fixed my stomach and not my head. Better days to come I'm sure!
I am really struggling at trying to make myself exercise. I am just kind of in a funk and having trouble just making myself get up and walk. I know if I would I would feel better. I am going today to talk to Sears about a part time job for the holidays to try to help make ends meet and be able to do Christmas. Praying really hard for Keith's test to get scheduled and completed so he can get back to work. Determined not to let these tough times set me backwards on my weight loss, and being thankful for the progress I've made thus far! Time's like these are when I am in touch with the reality that they fixed my stomach and not my head. Better days to come I'm sure!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Dumped Today!
Well, let me start by sharing that I have lost two more pounds, so I am now at 106 lbs gone, 64 to go and I am below.....drum roll..........220 at 219!!! Just 20 more to go before I fall below 200, that will be a HUGE drum roll!!!
I picked up some chicken salad at Sam's on Saturday thinking it would be a good lunch option, and I dumped on it! I got so sick I thought I might die for a few minutes. Needless to say....I won't be eating anymore of that! Back to chili till I can come up with something else I guess. I am kind of getting tired of chili, but it's still the one thing I know I can eat without getting sick and it's an easy thing for me to do. I came home this afternoon and snacked on some baked tortilla chips, and now I'm feeling kind of sick......oops....maybe that was the french onion dip I had them on! Oh well, not sure I will be having dinner, I don't feel like I could eat another thing for a very long time! Still learning my new little pouch!
I picked up some chicken salad at Sam's on Saturday thinking it would be a good lunch option, and I dumped on it! I got so sick I thought I might die for a few minutes. Needless to say....I won't be eating anymore of that! Back to chili till I can come up with something else I guess. I am kind of getting tired of chili, but it's still the one thing I know I can eat without getting sick and it's an easy thing for me to do. I came home this afternoon and snacked on some baked tortilla chips, and now I'm feeling kind of sick......oops....maybe that was the french onion dip I had them on! Oh well, not sure I will be having dinner, I don't feel like I could eat another thing for a very long time! Still learning my new little pouch!
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