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!
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