Tuesday check-in

Good Morning Everyone!

Last night's christmas party was a lot of fun.  I only made it through the first 2 courses.  horderves and salad.  Then I was down for the count.  But you know what?  Because I was totally not focused on food, it was truly a social event unlike past years.  Before surgery I was eating everything because it was so good, the first 2 events since surgery I was worried about what I could or couldn't eat.  But last night  there was no focus at all about the food.  I simply ate what I could until I was done, then asked for a doggy bag for my main course (10 oz sirloin and stuffed potato) and skipped the dessert and enjoyed a coffee.  I felt NORMAL or at least what my perception of what normal should be.

I still need to really concentrate on increasing my H2O.  I found myself pouring the coffee and skipping the water yesterday.  I did get in more than usual but still need to focus more on hydration.

Today is a busy day at work then catch-up on the errands that did not get done this last weekend.  I decided after a review of the available water aerobics classes, that I would go on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for my 3 planned work outs.  I think with all the errands I have to run and a few extra trips up and down the stairs at work, I should be moving enough to be a benefit.

I hope you have a GREAT Tuesday!

Hi Carrie,

I can really relate to your comments about how the 'focus on food' has changed. I know that I focused on and over-indulged before surgery. Then I was focused on what to eat to be WLS friendly the first year was losing... still a lot of focus on the food, but different. Less so last year. But this year, like you, I think my 'focus on food' has probably moved into the 'normal' range. I enjoy it, but it's not something I focus on or obsess about, such as drooling over gorging on favorites or worrying about what I can or cannot eat. I do eat and truly enjoy foods now, but they are just a facet of the celebrations, not the focus of them. 

Thanks for bringing up that change. I think it's one of the positive things that happens as we move into our second year and beyond.

Have a wonderful day.

Barbara,

I honestly did not realize until last night so much of my socializing was actually a focus on food.  As I reflect on the last week or so and all the gatherings I have been fortunate enough to been invited to celebrate this holiday season, I see a more light hearted me.  I can actually be a little silly at times.  I  have really been enjoying myself and back to a more humorous me.  That is a part of myself that has been lost behind the so serious personality I had become in the last 20 years.  I have been enjoying a lot of belly laughing and it has really helped improve my out look and feelings of well being.

I guess I will continue to find myself through my journey through what is call LIFE.

I can't wait to see what the next day and the next and the next will bring.  There is a whole world out there waiting for me.

I'm right there with you on needing to focus on water. I came up with the plan that for every cup of coffee that I drink I need to drink that same amount of water before I  have another coffee.

I love that my focus isn't on food anymore. We had a huge covered dish dinner at church Sunday and I know that I personally made 2 sugar free desserts for the dessert buffet tables - but I couldn't tell you what else was on those tables - BECAUSE I NEVER EVEN WALKED NEAR THEM!!!!! That was such a huge AHA moment for me. I opted for a small piece of ham and turkey and a few green vegetables and that was it. I enjoyed visiting with folks that I hadn't seen in a while or better yet those who hadn't seen me since prior to surgery.

I had one sweetheart tell me to not lose another pound but just keeping looking sexy. I love this woman.

I really like these daily accountability posts (even if I haven't been joining in) - keep 'em up.

- Iris

Iris,

Thank you so much for commenting on my accountability posts.  They have really helped me think out loud in a very caring environment.  I have a very limited time to catch up on posting and often find I am late in the "game" anyway.

I have really been enjoying your posts both here and on the RNY board.  I feel like I am a part of your "family".  I love hearing about David and his little ones and you and your sons.

I also noticed our mutual love for coffee.  But I can drink it both regular or decaf, black or lightened.  I think the only way I do not like it is black with sweetener.  I find myself eating dark chocolate expresso beans, sugar-free coffee flavored hard candy, etc.  I wonder what it is with the coffee itself that has me addicted.  I have tried for the last few days to add more water, but the coffee is still winning.  I think tomorrow I will try adding herbal hot tea. Perhaps the hot liquid will be appealing enough to become an alternative to the coffee more often than not.

Thanks again.