3 Down, 3 to Go (Dietician appointments that is)

I went, I weighed in, we talked, and I was outta there. I'm halfway done! WOOT! So the report today was 1 pound loss. Hey not bad considering I thought I was going to be up about 5. LOL But here's how I know my thoughts are continuing to change about weight loss, nutrition, etc. I ate breakfast today where normally I would have not eaten or drank anything before a weigh in. I didn't take off the jewelry beforehand either. I told myself walking in to the appointment that I had been doing everything she had asked of me last month and I was doing the best I could at the present moment. That was important for me to remember because before a weigh in on previous WL attempts, I would have been a nervous wreck stepping on that scale. And when I saw the number pop up on the scale, I just sort of sighed because I thought I was up and she said "hey, great job, you're down 1 whole pound". I was like "ya, dang right I'm down a pound"...geesh, the mind games we play with ourselves. After the appointment as I was walking back to my van, I had to keep repeating "you were down 1 pound" to myself because it was almost like I didn't believe it. But it just confirmed to me how much it has helped to learn so much during this process and how we have to work even just a little harder to break some of our old diet mentalities, at least for me anyhow. And even that brisk, cold walk to the car didn't bother me. The sun was shining, there were lots of people milling around outside, and I had lost a pound! Nothing major, but it was something for me. Keep breaking the chains - we're all getting free together!

You are so wise at this stage!!  It has taken me a whole year plus to get where you are!!  Be proud Hon!!  YOU are sooooo gonna rock that tool!!!  And you are half way there....woot woot!!  Time is gonna fly and YOU WILL be SOOOOO ready!!  I can't wait for you!!!  HUGS!

Well, what else is one supposed to do with all this waiting around?! LOL Love ya Sandie & thank you.

Great Job Amy! It's hard to lose wt. before hand because you can eat so much more, so that is great to actually lose. I'm glad your hanging in there!

Laura, that's totally the weird thing. I know I've been really watching what I eat, but I honestly thought I had been pigging out lately because I was going through some serious food funeral issues, but my body must have utilized the food I did put in to get that result yesterday. And look at your ticker drop!!! WOW!!! Thank you.

I'm so happy and excited for everyone here that gets that approval, and a surgery date, and makes it through surgery to the losing side! But Amy?  I can't help but believe that YOU are gonna bring me to tears, girlfriend.  You are so very wonderful - Once you have your surgery, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your first WOW moment!  And I'll CRY, no matter what it may be, 'cuz you are SO DESERVING of this!!!

I love you to bits.   And while I have you, just what did you tell lotsaleg???  (  )

Stop it! You're gonna make me cry.

I was going to type out my own reply but dangit - I just agree 100% with what Darla said so heck......I can't top it so I'll just piggy-back on it! LOL
YOU are AWESOME AMY!!!

LOL, thanks Peach!

Amy, I ditto everything that Darla wrote - I think we'll have to have a group cry just for you in celebration of your every success - you are so deserving of this and every roadblock that has been put in your way has left you even stronger and more ready for the moment you have surgery.  That one pound is probably going to be your favorite pound ever and as far as I'm concerned even though you haven't had surgery yet it should definitely be considered your second WOW moment. Your first WOW moment is being able to keep your head up high and go into the weigh in without fear!   It's so incredibly exciting to read about your journey as you go through this process!   Praise the Lord that you're able to appreciate every moment - even the difficult ones! Love ya much - Tracy