So, the other day I was craving a Dr. Pepper. I mean craving. It was all I could think about!! So I actually bought one when I went to get Lilly her weekly allotment of chicken nuggets. But I am so proud of myself!! I didn't by a large, I bought....ready for this....a small!!! I savored every single sip of that Dr. Pepper like it was my last, OK so it was my last.
I have gotten a little off track with everything the past two weeks. I was sick with pneumonia and I used it as an excuse to not be as strict with everything. However, that being said, I am not beating myself up over everything. I realize that this is why I have the four months before surgery to prepare for the actual surgery. If I make a mistake, I learn from it and make myself aware of what situation(s) lead up to the slip up. For example, I wanted ice cream the other night and instead of getting a piece of fruit and calling it good, I bought the ice cream. I went to the store hungry so I bought more than I should have. I sat down with the pint and a spoon and I ate the whole thing. After I was done, I realized I didn't even enjoy it. It wasn't even something I really wanted. I could have been mad at myself and beaten myself up over if for hours, but instead I decided to forgive myself and tell myself that I cannot do that again. If I want something sweet I either need to get a piece of fruit or decide if I really want something sweet or am I bored? I have found that sweets are my go to food when I am bored. If I don't keep them in the house, I can't have them to eat and it makes it a lot easier. My slip ups are getting fewer and farther between. Even though I haven't been doing every single thing I need to be doing this week, I must be doing something right because I am down another 3 pounds. I am eating less and realizing when I am full. I cannot wait for surgery and I think I will be ready for it in another few weeks. Each day brings me closer and makes me more ready for this new life changing experience! I cannot wait!!!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
So exciting!!
So, it has been a few weeks since I blogged, but here are the latest updates....
I went in for my second appointment with the Bariatric doctor. I am deficient in Vitamin D, but it is fat soluble, so there is a possibility that there is a bunch stored in my fat. However, they treat for it since there is no test to see how much is in your fat. I have also lost an official total of 9 pounds!! I can see it in my pants that are starting to get a little bit big!!
I have my psych eval. scheduled for next Friday, this is one of the last major hurdles before surgery can be done. I was a little concerned that insurance won't cover it, but it looks like there is a slim, remote, far off in the distance chance that the doctor may actually be covered by my insurance. I have to thank Dr. Clark for going to bat for me on that. Once I pass that I can officially schedule my follow-up appointment with the surgeon!!
Closer to home, I was able to get on to the Wii Fit today and exercise for a good 30 minutes!! This is major since before I was too heavy for the balance board. I am so excited and I am sitting here post workout, sweat dripping down my face and typing about it because I am that excited!!
As for dietary changes, I am completely off of soda!! This is really hard because I occasionally (every day) crave a Dr. Pepper, but it took me so long to get off soda that I am not willing to risk even one sip!! I have cut back carbs, but that seems to be my major struggle right now. I do have to admit that as much as I wanted to stop for a large milkshake yesterday, I did not so I am extremely proud of that fact!! Portion control is getting better as well. I can tell when I have gotten too full, but I am getting much better about stopping before I feel full since it takes your brain like 30 minutes to catch up!!
Well fatigue is starting to take over, so I am headed to bed. Flylady.com says that to avoid CHAOS (Can't have anyone over syndrome) you need to get to bed at a decent hour. This change in my diet has been leading to a change in life all around!! It is exciting changes I tell ya!! Oh and the best part....people at Peter's work are starting to notice that I have lost weight and it is a great feeling to have people come up to you and tell you that!!
I went in for my second appointment with the Bariatric doctor. I am deficient in Vitamin D, but it is fat soluble, so there is a possibility that there is a bunch stored in my fat. However, they treat for it since there is no test to see how much is in your fat. I have also lost an official total of 9 pounds!! I can see it in my pants that are starting to get a little bit big!!
I have my psych eval. scheduled for next Friday, this is one of the last major hurdles before surgery can be done. I was a little concerned that insurance won't cover it, but it looks like there is a slim, remote, far off in the distance chance that the doctor may actually be covered by my insurance. I have to thank Dr. Clark for going to bat for me on that. Once I pass that I can officially schedule my follow-up appointment with the surgeon!!
Closer to home, I was able to get on to the Wii Fit today and exercise for a good 30 minutes!! This is major since before I was too heavy for the balance board. I am so excited and I am sitting here post workout, sweat dripping down my face and typing about it because I am that excited!!
As for dietary changes, I am completely off of soda!! This is really hard because I occasionally (every day) crave a Dr. Pepper, but it took me so long to get off soda that I am not willing to risk even one sip!! I have cut back carbs, but that seems to be my major struggle right now. I do have to admit that as much as I wanted to stop for a large milkshake yesterday, I did not so I am extremely proud of that fact!! Portion control is getting better as well. I can tell when I have gotten too full, but I am getting much better about stopping before I feel full since it takes your brain like 30 minutes to catch up!!
Well fatigue is starting to take over, so I am headed to bed. Flylady.com says that to avoid CHAOS (Can't have anyone over syndrome) you need to get to bed at a decent hour. This change in my diet has been leading to a change in life all around!! It is exciting changes I tell ya!! Oh and the best part....people at Peter's work are starting to notice that I have lost weight and it is a great feeling to have people come up to you and tell you that!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Off the Beaten Track
So since I have been on vacation and back, roughly three weeks now, I have not been following the program as carefully as I should have been. I know that I cannot beat myself up over this, but I am slightly disappointed in myself. That being said, I did join the YMCA in fact I went and worked out on Tuesday and then came down with pneumonia on Wednesday night (I don't think that they are related). The nice thing is the gym is so close to my daughters preschool that I can drop her off and go workout!!! The bad news is I have no excuse not to work out now!! I was scheduled for my 3 hour psych eval. on Friday, but it was postponed due to this pneumonia. It is now four weeks away!!!! But that is okay I still have time and surgery should still be on track!! Plus maybe this will give the insurance company a chance to decide not to be complete a-holes and pay for the eval!! Otherwise it is going to be over $800, but worth every penny if it gets me closer to my surgery!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Vacation does NOT equal bacon!
Being on vacation is wonderful until it comes time to eat! I have determined it is hard to make good choices while being tempted with some of my favorite foods! However, it is not impossible. I read a quote in my bariatric handbook that there is no bad foods, just bad quantities.
Today we went to my favorite place to eat in Tucson...Eegee's. Instead of getting the largest 12" sandwich, I got a 5" sandwich. I still sat there and chewed 20 times before swallowing and I didn't get a large eegee but an ice tea-gee. I still splurged and got ranch fries but I am having salad for dinner and this will be the last time I will eat Eegee's since they don't have anything on the menu that is okay to eat post surgery!
While this continues to be a struggle I think I will utilize the workout room while the kiddo takes a nap with daddy!!
Today we went to my favorite place to eat in Tucson...Eegee's. Instead of getting the largest 12" sandwich, I got a 5" sandwich. I still sat there and chewed 20 times before swallowing and I didn't get a large eegee but an ice tea-gee. I still splurged and got ranch fries but I am having salad for dinner and this will be the last time I will eat Eegee's since they don't have anything on the menu that is okay to eat post surgery!
While this continues to be a struggle I think I will utilize the workout room while the kiddo takes a nap with daddy!!
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Houston we have clearance to launch!
Yesterday I met with the Bariatric staff at Flagstaff Medical Center. I should be done with my prep by early November and I should be scheduled for surgery in December. It looks like I should be off my blood sugar medications in December and blood pressure medications shortly after surgery! While reading through my binder (they give you a binder with the ends and outs of the surgery) I read an article that said that after surgery is the most exciting time because people usually lose 10% of their body weight!! I cannot wait!!
It was really exciting to meet with the dietitian because out of the list of 11, I only have three that I need to conquer. Now I still have all 11 to continue to work on, but that was big step. Today I actually conquered the other three:
No Caffeine
Take 20 minutes to finish meals
No skipping meals
Today was the first day I skipped a structured workout, but I did take 30+ minutes to clean my house and walked around the mall. I am also planning on walking to work on Sunday!! I even bought myself a pack to hold my iPod and water bottle while I walk!! My body is aching from all of the extra movement, but it is an awesome feeling.
My biggest tip for today is to chew your food 20 times and take 20 minutes to eat meals. My mom even said something to me after dinner today about how she was chewing her food 20 times and it took her 30 minutes to eat. I am affecting the whole family!!!
It was really exciting to meet with the dietitian because out of the list of 11, I only have three that I need to conquer. Now I still have all 11 to continue to work on, but that was big step. Today I actually conquered the other three:
No Caffeine
Take 20 minutes to finish meals
No skipping meals
Today was the first day I skipped a structured workout, but I did take 30+ minutes to clean my house and walked around the mall. I am also planning on walking to work on Sunday!! I even bought myself a pack to hold my iPod and water bottle while I walk!! My body is aching from all of the extra movement, but it is an awesome feeling.
My biggest tip for today is to chew your food 20 times and take 20 minutes to eat meals. My mom even said something to me after dinner today about how she was chewing her food 20 times and it took her 30 minutes to eat. I am affecting the whole family!!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Baby Steps!!
So last night was a big step for me! We decided to go to Dairy Queen. I was craving some ice cream so I went along and ordered a mini blizzard. While this wasn't as good of a choice as say a baby cone, I did go from my normal order of a large blizzard to a mini blizzard!
I am also working on chewing my food 20 times. This is difficult for me since I am texture person and something like chips go from being nice and crunchy to potato mush in my mouth, but I have noticed that by slowing down and paying attention to this, I am able to tell when I am getting full!
Another big accomplishment was that I was able to play the Wii Fit for a few minutes today. The balance board has a weight limit on it, and I was under the weight limit!! That was until I went to an appointment and drank a bunch of water on the way home. But still an achievement. An even bigger achievement was that I didn't give up when I got home and couldn't use the board. Instead I played 30+ minutes of tennis and boxing. It was an awesome feeling to have to take a shower because I was so sweaty and gross from my workout!!
The cardiologist visit was today to go over the results of my echo. The good news is that all of the bad news I received today is most likely reversible once I lose weight. I did get put onto a blood pressure medication since I am required to keep my blood pressure under 120/80. That felt like a defeat, but my goal is to get off of it within a year!!
I am also working on chewing my food 20 times. This is difficult for me since I am texture person and something like chips go from being nice and crunchy to potato mush in my mouth, but I have noticed that by slowing down and paying attention to this, I am able to tell when I am getting full!
Another big accomplishment was that I was able to play the Wii Fit for a few minutes today. The balance board has a weight limit on it, and I was under the weight limit!! That was until I went to an appointment and drank a bunch of water on the way home. But still an achievement. An even bigger achievement was that I didn't give up when I got home and couldn't use the board. Instead I played 30+ minutes of tennis and boxing. It was an awesome feeling to have to take a shower because I was so sweaty and gross from my workout!!
The cardiologist visit was today to go over the results of my echo. The good news is that all of the bad news I received today is most likely reversible once I lose weight. I did get put onto a blood pressure medication since I am required to keep my blood pressure under 120/80. That felt like a defeat, but my goal is to get off of it within a year!!
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