I have discovered a few things that have really amazed me lately -
1- I don't have eyeliner below my eyes anymore. I credit this to not having such a chubby face.... my cheeks don't shove up so far to leave that mark below where it should be!
2- For the same reason - I don't have as much "sleep" in my eyes anymore. Ever! It's crazy!
3 - Knees are painful! I don't know if all of you "skinny" people have this problem, but when I try to sleep on my side at night, my bony knees touch eachother and it hurts! Ouch! I have to cross my leg over and onto the bed to avoid the pain. Weird.
Those are just a few of the little things I have noticed lately. It's a little odd. On the fun side, you wouldn't believe what I did for the first time in at least 15 years! ..... listen up....
There I was, at Kern Radiology for a CT Scan on my back (from accident last year). They made sure I had filled out all the paperwork properly, then started to show me to the dressing room. I am always prepared for this... I always ask for 2 gowns... one for the front, and one for the back. Those of you who may not have weight issues may not be aware, but you see, those of us who are bigger know that one gown will not cover all of us. We always need 2, one to put on like they ask, then the other, like a "robe" to cover our backside. Well, that was what I was waiting for the other day. But what happened was absolute insanity.... she handed me a pair of pants! WHAT???!!! Pants? who knew?! Well, she did. She gave me the pants, and one gown. hmmmmm I thought about saying something, but I thought, well, I'll try it, I guess you never know... and I sure didn't know. They fit! They slipped on easily, and I even had to tie the waist! Craziness!! It was wonderful. Strange still, yes. But wonderful!
I have not been losing huge amounts of weight, but I am down to 213-215. I haven't been this small is so many years, I can't even remember when. I am enjoying each step of this journey, and look forward to being able to exercise and really get myself into the kind of physical condition I need to be in to live my life to it's fullest. I do not have any regrets at all.
I know I have mentioned my favorite yogurt, so I am attaching a picture for all of you just in case you want to try it :)
I hope all of you are doing well in your journeys. Remember to find the joy and fun in all aspects of the path you are on. Smiling and laughing burns calories!
Hi there all! Sorry for the long delay in updating! I actually had several posts waiting, but I'm going to try to just write it all in one.
Things are going well. I am able to eat scrambled egg now (almost a whole one!) However, cottage cheese still sits so heavy, I'd rather eat other things that don't cause discomfort instead. I have discovered the BEST thing to help me get in protein.... get ready..... make notes.... Danon Fit & Light Greek Yogurt Blends...Toasted Coconut Vanilla. THE BEST. PERIOD. 80 calories, 7 gr sugar, and 12gr protein. Best part you might ask?? It is so smooth! It's like eating ice cream!! Very very much my favorite treat right now!!! Enjoy.. all of you! Honestly, you must try this :)
I have finally seen more loss on the scale, and I can safely say that I am never going to see 220 again! Along with my bracelets and ring, my pants just can't stay up any longer. I tried, but had to keep folding over the waist band throughout the day. Time to go ahead and get some new cheap jeans, until I get to the next size. It's just so odd for me, and very difficult to see myself in a different light. I was noticing the top of my thighs last night, and I could see that they are thinner, and my knee cap more noticeable. This may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but to those of us whose knees and ankles have been buried by fat for years.... it is a big deal ;)
I have still not had the energy to begin a real exercise program yet, and my back/sciatic pain does not help in that effort. I'm still working on getting this going. I am concerned about all this skin and flab that I am just beginning to get, and I don't want it to look terrible.
I have continued to attend the Kaiser support group. It is so wonderful to be with others who are just beginning their journey, as well as those that have been successful for years. I learn a lot each week, it helps keep me on track and positive. I had begun to really worry about my own success. I have seen others who sabotage themselves by not following the plan. I just have to remember that it is up to me each day to eat what is best, and in appropriate portion sizes. You see, the thing is, some things can be eaten,(cheese puffs) and will just "slip" down through our sleeve... and we wouldn't even get full, so you could eat lots of it.... but no no no.....if I am still working on getting all the fluids in that I need every day, I would never have room for anything like that.
Of course, part of the reason that I don't struggle as much as others is that I do still have a bit of a complication with the "blockage" issue. I KNOW when I'm full. Others don't have that sensation always, so they simply need to measure their portions.
So... a couple of fun things..... I no longer have 4 chins!! only 2, and some sagging skin! Also, as you will see below ( I know, not the best picture) but this sweater is a size large............. yes everyone... just an "L" on the tag.... no "x's" in front of it!!! This just amazed me! I couldn't believe it when I tried it on! Fun Fun Fun!
