I'm Back

The cruise was wonderful!! A week in warm weather, new sights and my best friend made for the best mix ever.

Actually having a variety of food to eat made things much easier than I thought.  At first, I wanted to fill my plate with every food that looked good. By the end of the week I realized that I didn't have to fill the massive plates that were offered.  I couldn't eat most of what I had put on my plate anyway because it would just go to waste.  Fish and watermelon were my favorites. I thought the hamburgers from the grill would be right up there, but both times I tried them I felt sick. Maybe it was the few french fries that went with the hamburger that were my downfall.  Either way it wasn't fun.  I loved trying different sugar free desserts though.  I am definitely going to have to make sure those are a part of my life a little more often.

One thing I really needed to make sure that I did was drink enough water.  It was harder than I thought to fulfill that need.  However, when I didn't get enough in and tried to eat it was not a pretty site.  I am thankful that Peggy was willing to put up with my new eating habits and was so very supportive.


Easter dinner was a little more difficult to maneuver around.  Some of the usual sides wouldn't work anymore.  Corn and sweet & sour green beans were replaced by asparagus, sweet potatoes were replaced with regular mashed potatoes and pies were replaced with sugar free jello and mandarin oranges.  All in all it worked out well.  The only time I felt deprived was dessert.  I should have made sure that there was something a little more exciting in that department, but didn't plan in advance.  It all turned out in the end though and I was full when the meal was over.  I wasn't exhausted from stuffing myself to the gills which was a great feeling.

After dinner my youngest daughter and I went for a walk.  We had a very nice talk which made the meal such an insignificant part of the day.

We also spent some time looking at pictures on cell phones. What did we do before technology? I was mortified by a picture that Samantha pulled up from her phone that she had taken of me sleeping.  It was horrible and very unflattering, but I had her forward it to me anyway.  That way I will never forget how far I have come and the changes I have made on the inside and outside of my body to make myself a better, healthier person.  A picture speaks a thousand words and I never want to revisit those particular words again! 

 

LOSER! (February 13)

LOSER! Normally a negative thought process for me, but NOT THIS TIME!

I have lost 10 pounds and several inches as finally noted in my weights and measures page. Again, putting my weight and inches out for the whole world to see, if they were at all inclined, is slightly scary. Okay, a whole lot scary. But if I am going to post this blog weights and measures are a definite part of what I am going through.

I have also lost my blood pressure meds and my diabetes meds.  Now who can complain about being a loser this time? Definitely not me!!!

My first post-surgery doctor appt went well.  I am healing. Still very tired though.  I plan my movements with spurts of rest and sleep, but I feel I am getting more done now than before surgery.  Of course, I am off from both jobs so that makes a tremendous difference.  Hopefully when all is said and done I will be able to do both life and my work not only well but with energy.

On a journey out with my friend today I bought a cookbook for when I am in each phase of the eating process.  I haven't had a chance to look at it because of that whole nap thing I explained earlier, but my goal is to be a mindful eater and with that comes pre-planning.  Each time I make something to eat I make a whole serving and then break it down into what I am allowed to eat right now.  That way I always have something on hand when I am ready to eat.  That planning is something that is going to continue. Even if I don't have something pre-made, it will at least be pre-planned with the right food on hand.