NewDayDawning
Six Months!
Dec 17, 2009
Holy Crap.. Is this even possible? 6 months have flown by so fast I cannot even believe it.Honestly, I was hoping to be closer to the 100 pounds lost mark - Somehow got it in my head from reading these boards that maybe it could happen for me too - but alas no.
The Dr. told me today that I am doing VERY well. Her goal weight for me by 1 year is 180 pounds. The surgeon had told me 165.. I want 145... So we will see who wins. I'm only 37 pounds from 180 so I really think that is doable for sure..
A few tweaks to my diet - I need to eat less calories, I'm at between 1,000 and 1,200 some days when working out... I need to eat LESS protein and MORE carbs.. WTF? What an odd thing... but I am willing to try it and see if it bumps up the weight loss.
I need to start planning better again and weighing, measuring and packing lunches so that I do not graze and go out. Snacking is still a huge thing for me.. and since I am starting to feel real hunger, I have to be very careful about that.
I'm shooting for MY goal and I believe that with tenacity and hard work I can get there.. Oh and PLANNING. That is so important.
These next six months will include a lot of opportunities to get out of my comfort zone - taking classes at LifeTime, riding a bike this spring and maybe joining a volleyball league for fun. I'm trying to put my goals around fitness goals and eating healthier rather than being a size "x" by "xyz date." I get too discouraged if I do it that way.
Thank you to everyone for your constant support and Kudos.. I'm getting there - slow but sure!
