First Thing first:
Weight Loss from last week: 2 pounds
Weight loss since surgery: 32 pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 74 pounds
So also, officially, I am down 3 pant sizes and one shirt size! I'm pretty pumped about this! I'm gaining confidence! I'm feeling better! Life is good!
But it's not always this perfect weight loss perfection. I'm also learning. It is honestly hard to have to re-learn how to nourish your body and it's not always these easy choices. I've had two food adversions: Greek Yogurt and Beef. Beef hasn't made me upchuck, but it makes me sick to my stomach. I also one day was hungry so I ate, but it was snacky snacky food, well pistachios. And I ate while I was riding in the car with Johnathan and wasn't thinking about my pouch and overate. Again, I didn't get sick but I did feel pretty flipping horrible. It is a little crazy when I eat because my mind is telling me there is no way this small amount of food is filling you up but my pouch is screaming: NO MORE! NO MORE! It's a completley new experience that has taught me so much about myself and my willpower. Right now, popcorn is something that kills me. I would cut off my left pinky for some popcorn! But I'm scared of what it would to do me!
I've also discovered some pretty freaking good recipes and if you don't believe me you can ask both my husband AND my brother. I made some parmesean crusted pork chops that were pretty awesome! I've also made some zucchini lasagne (I made Michael "real" lasagne) and we "fried" some zucchini that was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I've found TONS of recipes that are not only healthy but pretty good! And the no-dough pizza that the "crust" was made of cream cheese and eggs! It was like the real thing and was soooo good! Food can be healthy and good! Turkey meat also takes like hamburger and sausage or Italian sausage. Healthy is not bad!
The only two things that I'm not doing but need to start is exercising, but everyone knows that I had a rough couple of first weeks, so I'm trying to ease back into the exercise game. I know I sound like I'm making excuses but honestly I'm not at 100% of having battery charged! I need a little more time. I'm listening to my body and I can tell I'm not ready.
The other things I'm not doing is getting my 64-96oz of liquid in. God knows I try but I get so busy during the day that I really don't think about liquid until I'm parched or dizzy. I roughly get about 48oz in each day. It's not enough. Did you know that your kidneys cannot process the fat burning properly without the appropriate amount of liquid??? I didn't either and it's a motivator but I'm still not hitting that goal. I'm opening for suggestions other than setting a timer on my cellphone. I defintely don't have time for that :). I'm also about once a week being woke up in the middle of the night with severe leg cramps!! I'm going to be honest with the doctor over this and I'm prepared for the chewing I'm going to get over it, but I'm hoping he has answer to this leg cramp thing but it's getting old reallllll quick!
Anyways, back to being super pumped about being down 3 pant sizes.... I've not been this size since before Johnathan and I met and dated! It makes me smile! And pretty darn proud of myself!
So for now, just prayers for patience during this period of adjustment and for relief of the leg cramps and for my energy to return. I am so proud to call each and everyone of you friends and family and abosolutley am blessed by your support and prayers!
God Bless You!
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