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I also have to keep a paper journal of food/exercise as part of my program. I think it's great to look at the variety of foods I've chosen and commit to eating healthy. At the end of the week I can look back on my progress and see where I might need to improve or add other healthy food choices. Thanks to journaling and my commitment I lost 4lbs in a week. You can do it!
Absolutely! You have to be brutally honest with it but it's a fantastic tool for planning, tracking and executing. It can also be motivation to see all the days that have gone as planned which can also give you strength to get back on track after the days that don't go quite as well.
my program has me keep a paper journal of what I ate, how I was feeling at the time a s after. They also required all meals to no be in front of a screen and to focus on the food )so no eating while watching TV or driving). Now that I don't have to keep the paper journal is use Baritastic tracking app, a lot of people use my fitness pal. I also post on the daily menu thread for RNY during the week.
good luck with to you! Start where you are and keep moving forward!
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
I weigh over 700lbs Do you think keeping food and exercise journal help is a good tool to have
I totally agree with CK and the other posters advocating exercise before and right after surgery. Yes it's HARD.... but you committed 2 a lifestyle change .
If you want the hot healthy body ( doesn't have to be a skinny Minnie .... but pretty, young and cute in lingerie bathing suits and nude ... walkie walkie . You'll eventually find it pleasant and even psychologically calming and soothing. Nothing like watching nature in person and hearing bird calls ....
I personally had to get prescribed antidepressants to get me moving daily..... and there's no shame in that .
Hopefully in your case it might b temporary.... in mine it turned out not 2 b ... but I still have a great life ... kids ... several nice homes ... I perform regularly ( and get paid ... amazingly!!! ) whenever I'm available.... truly my life doesn't really suck .
Actually though I rarely remember the words I have a GREAT time fronting my band mates( and they always cover for me and Long Island is the most lowest stress friendliest and homeyest environment imaginable for a musician .
It's almost like we were on a whale ship .... we do three chords and people start jumping up and down . I never understood the obsession with live music here until I lived here for ten years and became part of the community.... now I too absolutely adore it . It's Long Island culture . ( so is food but let's not talk about that lol)
I totally agree with CK and the other posters advocating exercise before and right after surgery. Yes it's HARD.... but you committed 2 a lifestyle change .
If you want the hot healthy body ( doesn't have to be a skinny Minnie .... but pretty, young and cute in lingerie bathing suits and nude ... walkie walkie . You'll eventually find it pleasant and even psychologically calming and soothing. Nothing like watching nature in person and hearing bird calls ....
Lol! OMG a zoom gynecologist.... I would seriously die ! ( but perhaps it's better than a rubber glove and a cold pinching speculum lol 
I had one for a sore throat. I used my phone so he could see the back of my throat and he prescribed some medicine that helped. There are a few funny memes around showing Telehealth gynecologist appointments. It should be a perfect solution for your therapy appointments.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Oh I hear you , yes being a mom is challenging at times but I love my boys they are the best accomplishment I've ever had . We want them to grow so it gets easier but enjoy the moments now that they are little . My teenager is growing up too fast . I'm a single mama too and trust me daycare has been challenging especially since I'm a nurse .I live in California and everything is so expensive here . I'm glad you all are doing great . I'm officially 3 weeks post op .
- Thank God much better. I?ve been under a lot of stress lately especially with the babies ( oh my gosh they require SO Much care ! )
But they?re an absolute delight too . My parents are fighting me because I want to name the baby ( girl ) a traditional Hungarian boys nickname. Seems kind of silly to me but I have to fill out the social security applications and passport forms so I gotta decide...
I also need to find a reliable babysitter and housecleaner because 24/7 by myself is extremely difficult 
Just glad that you found us and welcome ! 
