Small victories
Yesterday, after my workout, I was pretty tired. Without even thinking about it, I bent over and tied my shoes with my feet flat on the floor. At the time, I didn't even take notice of it, but that's the first time I've been able to do that in years! Sometimes, it's the little things...
I've been walking on the treadmill at the gym pretty much every night, using the program that alternates the incline between 0 and 3 degrees about every 1 1/2 minutes. Two weeks ago, when I started doing this, I started at 3 MPH, and even at that slow pace I was sometime****ting a heart rate that was way too high, and the machine would automatically slow to 2.8 or 2.7 MPH on the "uphill" segments. I've been doing better, and tonight, for the first time, I managed to do the entire 30 minutes at 3.4 MPH without ever exceeding my target heart rate (75% of max for my age). That's one heck of an improvement for two weeks!
Finally, I got home tonight, and tested my blood pressure - which I haven't done for a couple of weeks. (Oops! Supposed to check it way more often!) Two things struck me when I got my readings: 1) my resting pulse rate has dropped from 88 to 72, and 2) my BP has dropped from 145/95 (with medication, pre-op) to 127/76 (still on medication, but not for much longer!).
I'm going to be setting up an appointment with my primary care physician, and for just about the first time ever, I'm actually excited about going to see him. I think he's going to be very happy - I know I am. Still have a loooooong way to go (well over 100 lbs before I get to my goal), but I'm approaching half-way there, and still less than 3 months since RNY.
I feel like God has truly poured out blessings on me and my family. We're going to Austin this weekend (quick out-and-back on Saturday) to see the granddaughter. I'm taking both my youngest daughter and my 82-year-old mother to meet the baby. We'll be in the car for 7+ hours, spend about 2-3 with the grandbaby, then head home. How much "spoiling" can I do in 2-3 hours? It's a challenge, but I'm working up to that one, as well.
Just wanted to share a couple of small FARTs with you guys. I'm exhausted and ready for bed, but it's a "good" kind of tired...
I've been walking on the treadmill at the gym pretty much every night, using the program that alternates the incline between 0 and 3 degrees about every 1 1/2 minutes. Two weeks ago, when I started doing this, I started at 3 MPH, and even at that slow pace I was sometime****ting a heart rate that was way too high, and the machine would automatically slow to 2.8 or 2.7 MPH on the "uphill" segments. I've been doing better, and tonight, for the first time, I managed to do the entire 30 minutes at 3.4 MPH without ever exceeding my target heart rate (75% of max for my age). That's one heck of an improvement for two weeks!
Finally, I got home tonight, and tested my blood pressure - which I haven't done for a couple of weeks. (Oops! Supposed to check it way more often!) Two things struck me when I got my readings: 1) my resting pulse rate has dropped from 88 to 72, and 2) my BP has dropped from 145/95 (with medication, pre-op) to 127/76 (still on medication, but not for much longer!).
I'm going to be setting up an appointment with my primary care physician, and for just about the first time ever, I'm actually excited about going to see him. I think he's going to be very happy - I know I am. Still have a loooooong way to go (well over 100 lbs before I get to my goal), but I'm approaching half-way there, and still less than 3 months since RNY.
I feel like God has truly poured out blessings on me and my family. We're going to Austin this weekend (quick out-and-back on Saturday) to see the granddaughter. I'm taking both my youngest daughter and my 82-year-old mother to meet the baby. We'll be in the car for 7+ hours, spend about 2-3 with the grandbaby, then head home. How much "spoiling" can I do in 2-3 hours? It's a challenge, but I'm working up to that one, as well.
Just wanted to share a couple of small FARTs with you guys. I'm exhausted and ready for bed, but it's a "good" kind of tired...
There are two kinds of people in this world -- those who learn from other people's mistakes, and those who have to touch the electric fence themselves...
You are doing very well so far. You've established a new way to--a post op diet. And, you've made moderate exercise a part of your daily routine. You should continue to lose weight rapidly for another 2-3 months but then your rate of slow will sloe. Don't be discouraged when that happens. Just keep doing what you have been doing.
Make sure that you stay hydrated during your trip. Allow yourself to take a break about every hour. You are not used to driving long distances and will probably need--quite literally-- to stretch your legs. Bring acceptable high protein snacks with you. The easiest is probably something like string cheese. Many of the shakes that can be mixed without a blender may be helpful, but that amount of fluid while driving may be a problem. Enjoy your trip and your family. And, remember that someone is always here to help you. Bob
Make sure that you stay hydrated during your trip. Allow yourself to take a break about every hour. You are not used to driving long distances and will probably need--quite literally-- to stretch your legs. Bring acceptable high protein snacks with you. The easiest is probably something like string cheese. Many of the shakes that can be mixed without a blender may be helpful, but that amount of fluid while driving may be a problem. Enjoy your trip and your family. And, remember that someone is always here to help you. Bob
You'll smell the residual all the way down I-35 to Austin! 
Keep up the good work. Instead of a spiral downward you spiral upward!! You're losing weight so you can walk more...Your blood pressure improves...It just gets better and better. A long slow process but it looks like you are using the tool given you and not wasting it at all. Enjoy the weekend. Brian
This is awesome Jim! Congratulations...enjoy living a long and healthy life and spoiling that grandbaby! mike
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
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