Well my 6 month surgiversary has come and gone.  It was actually on the 15th and I totally forgot about it.  I am hoping to be in onderland.  I have been struggling for the past month or so with making healthy food choices.  I am finding work incredibly stressful.  I am in charge of the whole hospital, with whatever issue comes my way, and there are lots.  My manager is back on Monday, praise the Lord.  I am eating more on the run, which tends to be more carby foods.  These past two days I am really trying to grab protein foods instead.  It is a struggle. I need to be in the moment and not let the stress get me into that "just exist" fog.   I believe that this has been an ongoing problem for me during the past 20 years of this ever so self sacrificing career.  I have acknowledged this for many years, but can't seem to change.  I am really putting the conscious effort into putting my health and well being ahead of my career.  I only pray I will succeed, because this is the number one reason for my weight problem (there are other reasons too), and I will not be going down that road again.  I have to thank everyone in our group who has been a tremendous inspiration and support to me during this journey.  You are all the best!!!!

Hi Sherry,
For starts, congrats on the 88lb loss. That is a major acomplishment. I have no doubt that you are going to hit the 100s soon. I agree with you on it sometimes being hard to make healthy choices. I have such a sweet tooth somedays it overwelmes me and I have a chocolate bar which doesn't make me sick. I have recently found a protein bar that I actually like and that has been helping me alot with the craving. They are Detour bars from Walmart. The peanut-caramel reminds me of a Snickers bar.
You are looking awesome and are looking healthy. Good luck on the next 6 month Sherry

Mich

Thanks Michelle.  I have actually tried the Detour bars and like them.  They are a little sweet so I have 1/4 at a time.  They hit the spot when you want something sweet. 

You look good and you feel good, don't be to hard on yourself when you slip, that's part of the journey.

Congrats on your weight loss so far.

You will get there, take some time for yourself once the boss is back.

Thanks Shannon, logically I get it.  But on another level I don't.  So complex this journey. 

Sherry, I can't believe how fast the weight has come off for you. Seems only yesterday you were getting ready to go for your consult. Keep up the great work!

Karen

When you think of the big picture, I guess you are right.  But getting to Onderland is so anxiety provoking!  You wanna scream.  I got to be kinder to myself.  Thanks.

You really have been doing great. I understand the stress of work...can relate.And remember if you don't put yourself first...who will? No one.

I live the same way you do. I need to turn that around somehow as well!

To be successful that is the only way it will work- I need to put myself first.

Even before my family as well - that is hard. But if i don't take care of me..i am not good for them or work!

I am happy for you and your success with taking the weight off- congrats on six month surgiversary!

Thanks for the encouragement.  It is difficult to put yourself first when you are a nurse.  It is almost not character of most nurses.  Self care is a biggie and a huge challange for most of us.  Work in progress, work in progress.  This is what I keep telling myself. 

Congratulations on the weight loss! In 6 months you have done amazing and you look marvelous! You're doing great!  You'll hit onderland before you know it. Hope to meet you at the M&G.