Learning Experiences

Well this past week has been chuck full of learning experiences, I was told by the Nurse to experiment with soft foods, see how I accept them, and to each 3-5 times a day, work my self up to the recommended protein levels. Well, ok first off I wanted to tell you I have been on the soup diet, and most soups are somehow made primarily of potatoes and beans... so... I now avoid those, because for me, the potatoes are hard to digest and the beans are giving me way too much gas. It was to the point I was so gassed up, that I couldnât drink water without feeling nauseous. So, I avoid beans at all costs now, now I do like Chili beans and they seem "ok" but it maybe because the chili I had is not crammed full of beans. Another learning experience is, I took the break from "house responsibilities" when I came home from the hospital, and now the water got shut off, because nobody choose to pick up where I left off... oh well. So, now I have a weekend of no water... back to sponge baths for me, ANY ONE WANNA HELP!? ;) I have been pretty up beat, I have had a couple of photo-shoots, and while I am not back on top of my creative game, I think I am getting there. I discovered a new model, named Danielle and I am really inspired by her enthusiasm, she really wants to make it. While she is not tall enough for run-way work, I think she can make it in Catalog or Swimwear. I got me a diet "pizza" today, and tried it... its funny to think, how "SMALL" they are, but now to me they are HUGE... haha. I was able to eat and tolerate, 2 slices, ... now imaging taking that small pizza which is about 6 inch across and slice it into 6 slices...2 got me filled the rest is now in the fridge for another day! My routine today, was a shake in the morning, veggie soup for lunch, for a snack I had some tuna with a wheat cracker x2 then for dinner I had 2 slice o pizzas, then about an hour later on I had some more of that veggie soup. Of course B12, Calcium, Multi-Vitamins in the morning... I am now down to 328, so -70 lbs gone for ever (I hope) and I am going to start stepping up my workouts, I want to get to two miles of walking, and 50 lbs for my arm weights. I do 6 sets of 15 with 10lbs weights now.. I know I could go up to 25... but right now I have been splitting my sets up, one in the morning one at night. I don't just want to look thinner, but I want people to say...oh wow... you look good! Miles

Hi Miles! I would say that you are certainly on the right track with your routine and your new way of thinking! You will continue to succeed with those victories in your corner! Congrats!! Kristi

Well honey, you ALREADY LOOK GOOD! LOL! Do keep up with the exercise. It's the ONE HUGE regret that I have, that I did not exercise early on...and I didn't get to goal as a result. Now, I'm working out like a dog... pant pant pant.... but it won't slide off like it would have if I had done what I wuz suppose to!! About that sponge bath..... Whoops!! Joe is calling me!! Gotta run! !HEE HEE!! Take care and keep up the good work!! Tami

Miles, I am newly single, are you??? I had the surgery 1 year ago and have lost close to 150lbs. just thought I'd say hello, Rachel

No I am married, but I can sure use the friends. I am still "new" to georgia and really have not met a lot of people, I have thought about going to the Henry county support group. I really do like the personalities here, and would love to reach out and meet some. You look great btw Rachel, and I am sure you won't be single for long, if you need a friend please let me know, we can never have enough. Miles