Sorry I’ve been absent from this blog for so long, I got really busy with end-of-the-school year responsibilities, and just didn’t have much time to write. Beyond that, though, I started to get off track (as I tend to do every so often), and needed some space to just regroup.
Since there are so many things to update you all on, I ended up making a video. A L-O-N-G video, so I apologize for that in advance.
The bottom line: I met with my surgeon, saw the highest weight ever on the scale, he reset my weight requirement (30ish lbs to go) and told me that it’s now or never. I’m committing to this as a lifestyle, not a quick fix. Because after the surgery, I’ll be eating even less on a daily basis, so I need to get used to this now. 1200-calories a day, 45 minutes of exercise, 5 times a week (bare minimum). My new weigh-in days will be Friday, because that was the day I met with him, and it’s a great way to go into the weekend. My new mini motto is that actions speak louder than words.
Now that summer is here, I’ll be writing really frequently, sometimes maybe several times in one day. (Hopefully you won’t get sick of me!).
Proud of you… I know hard this is! We can do it!
I am sorry to hear that but also glad to hear that. I have been wanting to say something but did not want to offend you. Take my word for it Bella – Doing it for yourself now will save you heartache and help you avoid health issues in the future. I was in my 30s when all of my health issues surfaced.
You CAN do this!
Good luck! I sure won’t get tired of your posts!
I already thought my feed was broken ;) Glad you’re back.
Good Luck! Glad you’re back! You can do it – you seem very determined. Best part of the video, though? Towards the end when you smiled – it was transformational – suddenly you looked happy and pretty (not that you weren’t pretty before, but you know what I mean!). :D
I’m reluctant to make suggestions like the one I’m going to make right now. I have watched your struggle and you are such a beautiful person that there has to be something out there that will work for you that is going to be successful. Once you’ve had the surgery you will be a low carb eater anyway so why not read these books and get into understanding the science behind them …. That is if you have not already researched this area thoroughly.
First is the Wheat Belly book by Dr. William Davis and 2nd the film Fat Head. Tom naughton has a web site and by following links on his Blog you can go to all kinds of reliable people and their scientific research.
Not everyone agrees with this stream but I have done a fair amount of research now and it blows my mind.
I have lost about 50 pound this year just by cutting out wheat and eating simply and My life has been overloaded with stressful events …. different to yours because I will be having my 73rd birthday in two days. For someone who loves Italian food it might seem too hard to go wheat/grain free but I still enjoy all the flavours.
Hope you don’t think I’m interferring. I want to see you succeed as much as you want to. You are far too nice to leave on the crazy merry-go-round.
Whatever you do all the best.
Blessings.
I appreciate the spirit with which you gave your ideas. The roller coaster is really of my own making, and it has less to do with carbs and a LOT to do with the mental aspect. My reactions and responses (the behavior of binge eating) due to stress, boredom, and angst are completely changeable. I’m working on finding other ways to cope besides turning to food. Once I can conquer this crutch, I’ll win half the battle.