I did it Friday, Saturday, Sunday, yesterday... and today!

I kept my promise to myself yesterday and worked out at the gym... 15 minutes cardio, 25 minutes strength training.  Im also doing really well in taking my vitamins each day and drinking enough water. I feel good about that.  I'm doing a good job so far in keeping these goals, as I wait for surgery approval. Friday, Saturday and Sunday I took 20-30 min walks in the beautiful spring weather.  And drank lots of green tea.  And took my vitamins. Rather than stress over the 6 mos dieting delay, I'm learning patience and achievable goal-setting.  Right now, I want to develop good habits of daily water intake, vitamins, and at least 30 minutes at the gym three times a week, with evening walks outside when the weather is nice. So... today, I'm proud of me. 

That is wonderful!   My regular exercise has helped me beleive in me again, too. Doesn't it help raise hope and self esteem?  Good job.

Thanks so much, Neecee! I'm just trying to be gentle with myself, rather than a perfectionistic "all or nothing" dieting task-master. I figure that if I have to do this the rest of my life, I better make it enjoyable.   Instead of dragging my exhausted self around the streets on an endless powerwalk, I'm learning to listen to my body and stop when I'm tired.  Some days, that's after only 20 minutes.  Some days, I can go farther.  And that's all I'll allow right now. So yes, this does raise my hope and self-esteem.  Congratulations to you, too, on your regular exercise!! You inspire me!

We're proud of you too. Good job! Consistency is the key. Earl

You put a smile on my face, Earl.  I really appreciate all the support and encouragement I've found here on OH.  Thanks so much!! Like you, I've changed my perspective to the importance of consistency, rather than "all or nothing."  That's a new concept for me.   Back at ya!

Glad I made you smile. At first it's all about  just "show up".  You don't have to kill yourself every time.  If I had to carry dumbbells and swing my arms like a madman every time I went for a walk...I wouldn't do it every day either. Keep working it. Earl