LittleMissSunshine

Hopping Back on the Wagon... Take Two

Dec 14, 2011

So I met with Dr. Chebli last week.  Not surprisingly, he was unimpressed that I only lost 4lbs since my previous visit.  Frankly, I was surprised it had been that much... I thought it was only 2lbs (which just goes to show how often I've been weighing myself).

Instead of meeting with him every 2 months, as I had been when it was smooth sailing, he's got me back on every 1 month until I can get the scale moving again.  I'm actually kind of glad he did that, it may be the kick in the ass I need to get back on the wagon again. 

I keep using the "holidays" excuse -- to myself and others -- but that's a cop out and I know it.  Yes, it's a stressful and bittersweet time of year and there are more caloric/carb challenges than usual what with all the running around, parties, etc... but that doesn't mean I have to make poor choices every time I eat, which I have been lately. 

On the upside, I know my patterns by now; the surgery changes a lot, but my patterns remain the same:

Phase 1: Eating whatever, whenever and no exercise
Phase 2: Eating more mindfully (though not perfect) and sporadic exercise
Phase 3: Momentum established, 98% mindful eating and regular exercise routine (3-5 days/week)

I'm in Phase 2 right now, which is the hardest... why I keep putting myself back into it time and time again, I don't know, but hopefully that's what my new therapist will help me with (met with her twice and have a 3rd appointment scheduled for after the holidays... so far, so good).  I anticipate struggling with Phase 2 until after Christmas is over, though I may surprise myself.  Regardless though, I know I always have that fire lit under my butt with the new year -- that's when I started looking into surgery in earnest last year -- so even if I do struggle until after Christmas, I know Phase 3 won't be too far off from there.

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