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Today, my walking buddies and I walked 3 miles at lunch! We upped our exercise by one mile today! Having baked fish for dinner...
And sending my WLS support buddy a text message to encourage her!
How did that make you feel?
When was the last time you felt so good about yourself?
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Have you ever wondered if you will ever be able to 'eat normally' again. I know that I did and wasn't sure that I would. I can tell you that now, more than 3 years post op, I do. First, I should let you know that my 'normal' has changed in many ways, but there are times when I want to have a juicy cheeseburger, and I do just that. That said, I used to cook more like Paula Deen and now I have made some changes. Many of those changes are due to my learning to cook smarter while still being able to enjoy some of the lovely things I used love. Here are some things that I posted in response to another members post saying that she sorely missed being able to have a juicy burger or wonderful pasta dish: Check out Devin Alexander's rendition of a BBQ Cheeseburger. It weighs in with an impressive 33 grams of protein and only 'costs' you about 300 calories. While making this a daily staple might not be realistic, you can definitely have your cheeseburger and still keep your hardwon healthy new weight. It is normal to 'mourn' the foods we once loved, but I have to say that I have been able to successfully re-invent most of my favorites, I think that if you look at cookinglight.com or LifeTime's Cook Yourself Thin, or Devin Alexander's Healthy Decadence (book and/or TV show) you find that it is very possible to have your cake and eat it too... so to speak. Meaning that with a few tweaks, many things are very accessible and will support your longterm goals of maintaining the healthy weight, quality of life and lifestyle you have fought so hard to achieve. I made a wonderful (if I do say so myself) Beef Stroganoff for dinner last night and use some Barilla Pasta Plus for the pasta portion, which means that even the pasta brought a good 17 grams of protein per cup to the party. |
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Hi Sabrina,
Welcome to the group! I look forward to getting to know you better as you make your way on the phenominal, life changing journey. It sounds like you are already well on your way to making the changes that will sustain long term success.
Wishing you all the best,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Love you all lots,
Hugs
It's 4:00 am on Sunday morning. On most nights I am awake by 3:00 am - compliments of menopause and my husband's work schedule. Anyway, I am doing what I always do this time of the morning. I have taken my first round of calcium and am drinking a protein shake while reading the latest on ObesityHelp. Mid-morning I will take my 2.5 to 3 mile walk and help my husband mow the lawn. Like you, the heat is much more tolerable. Texas weather can be hot, but since having surgery I no longer hibernate indoors during summer months. Then this evening I will walk again, if not outside then on my treadmill. I will probably eat grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner and pinto beans for lunch, but I am not entirely sure. I do not have the day planned out, per se, but I do plan to spend much of it outdoors.
