4 weeks out

Apr 14, 2010

Yesterday was my four week mark and I have lost 21 lbs.  I am a little disappointed that the weight didn't come off faster the first month, but I am trying to keep it in perspective.  From what I've read, I think this loss is within the average for the first month.  Also, considering where I was at the beginning of this journey, I'll take it... 267 sounds a lot better that 288.  I went for a check up with my doctor at 2 weeks and was down 16 lbs then.  He was pleased with my progress and I'll go back to him at 8 weeks out. 

I have been to one support group meeting and I am going to another one tonight.  The topic tonight is emotional eating, something I have to address!  I had my first post surgery struggle with this just this week after having a pity party cause I couldn't eat my frustrations and anger away.  (I was frustrated with hubby for going to bed at 8:30 and leaving me to put kids down, wash last minute clothes for next day, pick up left overs in kitchen...which I wanted to eat, not pick up...feed the dog, do the dishes, etc.etc...I was tired too, but I think I was mostly upset I couldn't eat what I wanted too and that made me want to eat....anyway, I am rambling). 

I have not been walking like I need to be.  No excuses!  I have to get a routine down that includes going to the gym.  I have been cleared to do vigorous exercise and my doc. encourages strength training from here on out.  I just have to DO it!  I am walking in a 5K the weekend of the 24Th for the march of dimes.  My brother and I walked in it last year and I did fine.  I have set a goal for myself this year.  Last year I was one of the last 10 to finish but then I was just happy I finished (it took me 1 hr 15 min).  In march, a week before surgery I walked another 5K (for breast cancer awareness) and finished in 1 hr 2 min.  My goal is to beat that time and not finish last. 

I still am not consuming many calories.  I average around 600 or so (although there are a few days I have eaten around 900) and I get in all my protein and most of my water.  I have not measured yet post surgery but I can tell my clothes are fitting better.  I have lots more energy and have noticed it is so much easier to get around.  Going up the stairs doesn't hurt my knees and I played ball with my husband and kids this Sunday and it was wonderful. I feel great.

Well that is it for now...things are good.

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