The usual opening:
Weight loss this week: 2 pounds
Weight loss since surgery: 52 pounds
Overall weight loss: 94 pounds
I'm pretty excited about the weight loss this week! I'm that much closer to my goal and honestly, I didn't think I lost anything this week because the weekend was pretty crazy and I also took last week off from the gym. Why? Last week was pretty stressful so I took the week off. I was tired and didn't really feel well (you can tell if you read last week's depressing post). I also snacked alot last weekend which is forbidden by the nutritionist. I also never got even close 64 ounces of water. But surprisingly, I did lose.
I'm back at the gym btw and I feel much much better this week! I ran tonight. Only for like 5 minutes but I ran. Soon, I'll be bragging about running for the entire 30 minutes! You gotta start somewhere right?? I'm trying to learn to deal with emotional issues and stress by not eating my feelings (obviously that is out of the question) and by not jumping under the covers and trying to hide from them. This is very psychological and I'm doing my best to find new ways to cope with the stress and worry caused by various factors in my life. Excerise does help because I can think and sing (to myself at the gym of course) and get it out. When things slow down a little bit, I think I'm gonna try some yoga on Saturdays. I think that will help too. I'm also talking things out a little more with some of the best co-workers, family, friends and of course, my rock, my husband. Bottling things up just makes things worse.
I also am trying to learn more about finding foods that fit with my lifestyle rather than focusing on what I can't eat. For example, I was pretty bummed about not having dessert at Easter. I know it's petty but I wanted some Reese Eggs. So what did I do to cope? I found a crustless, low-carb, low-fat, grain-free pumpkin pie cheesecake. It was pretty good. It's not about what I can't eat, it's finding new and better things to eat. Like zucchini chips. YUMMO! Cheese is my new thing. I am craving it like crazy. I'm also craving chocolate milk. I don't know if I can have milk to drink. I'm going to ask on Thursday.
I have a 12 week appointment on Thursday. Can you belive it's been 12 weeks since the surgery?? I am a little disappointed that I've only lost 15 pounds between my six week and my 12 week; however, that is over a 2 pound a week average. Also, it took me 12 weeks to lose 52 pounds after surgery, but 5 months (20 weeks) to lose 42 pounds. So, I'm doing pretty good. I don't know what the doc office is going to say but ya know what, I'm not gonna stress over it. I've lost 94 pounds. Lindsey Lohan weighed 94 pounds not long ago.... That's amazing! I've worked hard and I'm not going let anyone minimize it. I'm doing what they tell me to. I'm keeping it positive. It's not easy, but I feel like I'm doing a wonderful job.
So as always, I'm gonna wrap up by asking for prayers for the doctor appointment and prayers that I keep up the positivity. You guys and gals are amazing and your prayers and encouragment is part of the reason that I keep going so strong. I love you all very much and thank you for everything!
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