Today, at the dietician...

Oct 24, 2011

Well, it didn't really go quite how I expected it. I thought there was going to be a lot of talk about how I needed to change everything RIGHT NOW to prepare for surgery, but instead she talked about small steps, and manageable goals. You know, crazy talk! My insurance (Aetna) requires a three month diet, but the dietician explained that they can't tell me I have to lose weight before surgery; only the surgeon can do that. Which he did,of course. But the insurance can dictate that I make changes and follow a diet--which should result in weight loss, naturally. I feel good about it, but I'm at that pumped, "I can do anything" stage of dieting that we've all probably been through. One day at a time, though, and all that sort of thing.

My big hurdle is going to be cutting out my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper. I love it so much. More than my husband, for sure, and possibly more than my children. But it's gotta go. I wouldn't keep a man in my life who was this toxic, why should diet soda be any different, right? My goal for the next month is to only have four a day. This is a significant reduction and is likely going to be extremely difficult because of all that pesky caffeine my body thinks it needs. However, I'm committed to my goal of weight loss surgery so this is just the first of many loves that I need to let go. Today I know I can do this. Today I am full of caffeine! Tomorrow will probably be difficult, but I'm girding myself and plan to stay pretty busy. My parents are visiting this weekend and I have tons of cleaning to do. That should keep me busy and my mind off that lovely Diet Dr. Pepper. And food. Wish me luck, people. Gonna need it!

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