I have had a young lady riding her some but I think she was happy to be the star for today.  Just finished the garden.  Planted the beans, asperagus beans and beets.  That should be it.  Flower pots are done. 

I liked the cheddar rolls best toasted with cheese.  It made a good quick breakfast that I could carry on the road.

Welcome to the LWs.  Congrats on your upcoming surgery.  I love my RNY.  I was 61 and had a hysterectomy years before so I don't know about the M stuff.  But the weight fell off me.  It is common to have mood swings and emotions when you do WLS because hormones are stored in fat and released when you lose weight.  My surgeon suggested everyone go on a antidepressant for the first 6 months or so.  I never had been on one before but I did go on it and I think it helped.  Around 6 months, I weaned off it and have been fine since (DH may say differently).

good for your nut in getting you off soda and caffeine.  That is a great start.  Also, stop drinking with your meals.  Best to be in that habit now.  I also thought decarbing was helpful. 

Hope to see more of you as you proceed through your journey. 

Cleaned out the trailer, did laundry, went to meetings then to the gym for muscle pump    I have been up since 5am, still having effects of coffee yesterday afternoon to keep me awake while driving.  I think it is finally out of my system and hopefully I can sleep tonight. 

decaf protein coffee  33g
eggbeaters, mushrooms, cheese
lemon tea protein  13g
veggie burger, broccali salad
lemon tea protein  13g
peanuts
hamburger patty, broccali salad
protein shake  33g

I was in Ky all weekend away from news.  Hope everyone is ok.  We had big storms all around us but the rain held off until nights after the Thursday storms. 

I'm planning on a calm week.  Back to normal exercise classes, Halley gets some time off and Poppy is going to get ridden .  My seeds came so I can finish planting my garden.  Not many meetings this week, hurray. 

are you in a normal BMI?  How long have you been around 136-139?  Some folks have pretty long stalls.  Also, if you are happy eating like you are, then just keep on keeping on.  You may be at maintainance, or you may still lose.  But keeping on keeping on doesn't hurt anything and may help. 

I give up on setting weight goals.  When I try to get back to 120, I stand still at 124.  Then when I think I will just be happy at 124, I go down to 122.  I have been gone so no weigh in this morning but I am interested to see what it will be tomorrow.  At this point, my goal is to eat clean, exercise and stay healthy. 

Interesting.  I wonder if peppermint horse treats would work?  I have lots of those, usually in my pocket.

Beautiful day here.  I had a nice drive with Halley, washed her and the harness, got some work stuff done and have a meeting this evening.  I leave tomorrow for a show and still have stuff to do.  Whew.

decaf protein coffee  33g
eggbeaters, kale, cheese
lemon tea protein  13g
pork chop
caribean cooler protein  13g
Pizza chips
??
protein shake  33g

I had hoped that loosing 100lbs would make my knee better and it didn't.  It made me more active so it hurt more and I couldn't take NSAIDS.  I only had 1 replaced, not both but it really did set me on my butt.  I did all the PT and worked a lot in the water, then as I could got into exercise more than I every have.  Well, actually since I stopped running.  Maybe they will let you go in the water.  My gym has a therapy pool that is warm and it was great.  I thought I would gain but actually I lost.  I think chronic pain made the loss and I know that doesn't make sense but it is all I can say caused it.  I was at my lowest rehabing from my knee replacement. 

Great day here but lots of crazy work stuff.  Did sneak in a long walk with Halley.  Loving this spring weather.

decaf protein coffee  33g
eggbeaters, cheese, kale  14g
hot chocolate protein  25g
veggie burger, plain, cole slaw
lemon tea protein  13g
carbquick roll w/ cheese
pork chop, broccali salad w/ feta
protein shake  33g

i had a good day yesterday and am planning a good day today.  One day at a time. 

Yep, throw out the junk.

helps to know I am not the only fool.  thanks guys.

One of the things no one has mentioned is that hormones are stored in fat and as you lose fat, you release hormones and your mood swings are all over the place.  My surgeon suggested everyone go on an antidepressant for 6 months to help with that.  Lots of folks have horrific mood swings after surgery and that could be playing into you issues.