8/31 QOTD: What things have surprised you along the way?

Almost forty since I started-  half of that was pre-op!  Even without a fill, I think I am still doing wlel.  I mean, obviously I would do better if I exercised faithfully, but I feel like I have the overeating under control now, and that's HUGE for me!

I now look forward to exercising.  Preop, I would try and exercise regularly, but something would always get in the way -- usually my excuses!  Anyway, now I really like exercising and go out of my way to get my workout in any way that I can. 

I am looking forward to the day when I feel the same way about exercising!

How much my food tastes have changed.  Tomatoes are so good now.  I've hated the little beggars my whole entire life and now when I think of all the great tomatoes I helped grow in my mom and grandmother's garden, I feel like I missed out!  There's lots of other things like this too, but this one will do for an example.

Life is Amazing!

I just ate some tomato over the weekend for the first time.  (I used to pick them out of the salad, but this time I just went ahead and ate it.)  I can't say that I have learned to like them yet, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  (It's a texture and seed thing for me.)

Check this out regarding tomato(from an RNY board member) .....OH, I cant wait till I can eat something like that.  Right now I can't have any fresh veggies....only mush!

http://lookingforward73.wordpress.com/

That tomato-pizza recipe looks awesome.  I think I may try it for dinner tonight!

Try them grilled.  Cut them in half, brush a little olive oil on them and grill or broil them until they're soft.  They work great to provide a moist food with your meal.  Sometimes I top them with a little grated parmesan cheese and an artichoke heart.

#1-The most surprising thing was how I wasn't obsessed about what  and when I would be eating again.  Every other time I've tried to lose weight, all I ever could think about was my next meal.
#2-How supportive everyone has been, even casual acquaintances.  When they ask how I lost the weight, I tell them and everyone has reacted positively.

I think my most surprising thing so far, is how great I feel.  With just 28 pounds gone, I can walk without pain, I have energy, and I do not get exhausted.  My husband, daughter, and son-in-law took my grandson to Storyland this weekend.  I have not walked or stood for as long as I did that day, and I felt great.  I was the only one not sleeping (well except for my hubby who was driving), on the way home.  We left at 10:30, and did not get back to camp until 8:30...we went up the Mt. Washington Auto Road also, and at 10:30, I was still awake.  It felt good not to be in pain....and to be able to get in and out of the rides was even more amazing.  The next day, I went snorkling for over an hour, not sore or tired at all today.