Challenge...NOT for everyone!

Hello Patrece and all,
     I took yesterday off from the computer. Never even went into the office yesterday. Sometimes I just need a get away.  I'm very nervous and anxious for some reason. Reminds me that I would eat large amounts of food at times like these before WLS. Can't do that now but do need to find a healthy way to cope. Last night I wanted plain old sugar, but thankfully we don't keep anything in the house. My sis and I sat out on the patio and just talked. She is so supportive. Got through the day with good food choices but no exercise. Today it is going on noon and I haven't eaten yet but have been drinking water and taking pills and vits. I'll go have some breakfast now.  Love and hugs,  Mag  

Mag, I sure understand. I too am very very VERY stressed right now. But this actually distracts me, so for that I am glad.
I am glad you have a supportive and loving sister, that must help so much. Take great care of you. Get in those meals lady, and keep up the great job!

I blew it today! too much coffee not enough water, very little exercise / activity and ate next to nothing. Very stressed with grandbaby in hospital and so many other things happening right now.
Tomorrow i AM BACK ON TRACK DARNED IT, AND I MEAN IT!

Get back to your program, oh, fearless leader! lol

(Just thought I'd write that to see what it looked like!)

I'm sure Braxton will be fine, just you and your daughter take good care of him. And don't fret! It's both counter-productive, plus it upsets your life!

A note to Mag: thank you for all your encouragement. I want you to know that it means a lot to me. Also know that I'm certain you will accomplish all your goals despite things going wrong for you.

I did fairly well yesterday. Breakfast and lunch went as planned, but I had my snack (1 cup of coffee and 1 cup of chinese lo-cal soup with 1/2 oz of cheese) before dinner and ended up skipping dinner altogether. Despite all that, my scale showed me 1/2 kg heavier  this morning. Fortunately, I soon had a BM, so I'm pretty sure it's gone. Now, here comes the weekend, which is usually,
psychologically harder for me. Will report Friday update tomorrow morning. Hang in there ladies!


Amalia

Thank you Amalia! You are doing wonderfully! a half a kilo can be a BM, excess fluid, or just a normal fluctuation. I wouldn't let it get ya down! I am so proud of you and all of the effort you are putting into this! You hang in there too!

Thanks for you kind wishes and thoughts with the baby. We will definately take good care of him. And I agree he will get through this, and be ok. I just hope his days of GI troubles will end soon. Makes the poor lil man so miserable.

This is your fearless leader....signing off.

OK day 4 so far so good, I think I am making a difference... I lost a pound but not suppose to lose any more..... kinda funny never the one to have a problem with that before... but I am starting to think as long as I do not go below 140 I will be OK... and right now I am holding at 142.. I think my next goal will be to do more weight training to build more muscle and I will start this new goal along with my other daily goals on Monday... I will still do what I am doing at the gym this week but I talked to a trainer and she will be helping me train starting Monday.... wooo hooo I am excited! Hope everyone has a great weekend !

WOO HOOOO!!!! You go girl! Weight trraining wil;l be great for you! I am glad to hear you are excited about it.  You are still in the losing phase, so don't be suprised to slowly lose a bit more. But know that typically around 2 1/2 to 3 years out it is pretty normal to regain 5 to 15 lbs then settle in. Not sure why this is, but seems to be a tend with many. Happens a bit sooner with some folks.

Originally I wanted to get down to 140 and my surgeon was very upset. He wanted me at 170. Its funny, cuz i told him I would shoot for 154, as that would have me at a normal BMI. I got down to 153 and hung out there for several months, until my recent 10 lbs regain. I did nothing to stop the loss at that point, i think my mind just told my body "ok we are there!" lol. Truth be told tho, I'd like to hit 145 some day, but for now will be very happy when i get back to the 153.

I have not lost more as of this morning, but I knew with how yesterday went, I shouldn't expect it. Good news is, it didn't go up either. So its back on track today and will wait a couple of days at least, to check in with the scale again.

You keep up the great work! I am so proud of you!

So... a couple of good things today. BEST of all, my grandson got out of the hospital. They never did figure out what was up, but he seems better for now and hoping it stays that way. Meanwhile, his doc is going to follow up with him on Thursday and she will be talking to some other doc's prior to that.
Second good thing...I went to a yard sale down the road from me today. There sat a computerized stationary bike with different settings available, for only $30.00! The garage we are having built is 30 X 60 Ft. the front 27 feet is garage, the back 33 feet is where our hot tub, a small pool etc will be located. I had also decided on putting some exercise equipment in there, so this is my first "machine" for in there.
As i chatted on the phone with a friend, I rode on it. So that was really kewl. As I had not gotten in any exercise today prior to that other than some yard work. Food went good today, but not enough water in. I have felt very tired and icky today. Think it is all of the stress right now.

Tomorrow I will focus strongly on getting in the water and crystal light. Am also hoping to go get my hair trimmed and get the high and lo lights touched up. Have needed this for over a week now. We shall see if my stylist can get me in or not. Am supposed to have the whole day all to myself and since the baby is out of the hospital and doing better, I can hopefully relax more mentally. Would like to get in a walk and some bike riding on the stationary bike tomorrow. I may even drive to a place where I enjoy walking the "trail". That will depend upon what the weather decides to do, as they are calling for a good chance of rain. We need it , so if we get it I will just have to stick to the bike.

You all have a great weekend and keep up the great work!

Saturday today... My eating was OK yesteray- I (and my house assisant) made lamb in the oven with potatoes (for hubby) and I had some lamb, salad and tzatiki for lunch. Dinner was just lamb. I'm still having a hard time with snacks but I'm trying to limit them and keep them in check. Yesterday, they included lo-cal chinese soup + cheese (my usual snack) plus less than 1 oz. peanuts. I'm addicted to nuts, so I usually keep away from them and I was pleasantly surprised that I could control the peanuts yesterday.
Today will be a tough day. I'm waiting for the delivery of a camera I ordered for brother, then we are going to the movies and dinner. I wonder how that will go.

Amalia

It will go great...because you've got the power! Just remember...NOTHING tastes as good as being thinner and healthier feels, and the brief pleasure food brings is gone so quickly...but the ill effects linger on and on!

Here's to a great wls day for you! Sounds like you did wonderful yesterday. Keep up the great work!