Hello Everyone-
Hi Guys- Just reflecting on my vacation and how far I have come since last fall.
Just returned from a two week trip to Europe. This was my first major travel event since my RNY and afforded its share of challenges. My perspective has changed so much that I really worried very little about food, where to eat and what restaurant we were going to check out that I was actually able to take advantage of other experiences this trip.
But did find it difficult to get my protein in without resorting to my protein (shakes and bars) that I brought with me. I was amazed at how much the European diet is carb based which is a big problem for me since they make me sick still. Decided to splurge one night with a Strawberry/Marscapone dessert.....big mistake..the description said drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar so I though no problem...lets just say that I spent the rest of the night in hell...found out that they dipped the berries in Honey...not in the description. Big lesson for me.
Despite that experience I just loved the freedom I felt...both of movement and having more control over my choices. I don't think I had ever just fed my body there was always some other motivation at play. I think I can honestly say that I a getting better at my associations with foods. Still work to be done but the journey is still underway so each day is a new experience.
Vacation did afford plenty of opportunities to walk. Most day's covered between 20-30,000 steps. One day hit 45,000 and was in pain for two day's but loved every minute of it since I could walk all that way. It is amazing how far you can progress in just a few short months. It was such a pleasure to stop and smell the roses and really just enjoy life for a few day's. I hope that you all get a chance to step out of your reality and enjoy from time to time this life we are gaining.
Cynthia
Just returned from a two week trip to Europe. This was my first major travel event since my RNY and afforded its share of challenges. My perspective has changed so much that I really worried very little about food, where to eat and what restaurant we were going to check out that I was actually able to take advantage of other experiences this trip.
But did find it difficult to get my protein in without resorting to my protein (shakes and bars) that I brought with me. I was amazed at how much the European diet is carb based which is a big problem for me since they make me sick still. Decided to splurge one night with a Strawberry/Marscapone dessert.....big mistake..the description said drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar so I though no problem...lets just say that I spent the rest of the night in hell...found out that they dipped the berries in Honey...not in the description. Big lesson for me.
Despite that experience I just loved the freedom I felt...both of movement and having more control over my choices. I don't think I had ever just fed my body there was always some other motivation at play. I think I can honestly say that I a getting better at my associations with foods. Still work to be done but the journey is still underway so each day is a new experience.
Vacation did afford plenty of opportunities to walk. Most day's covered between 20-30,000 steps. One day hit 45,000 and was in pain for two day's but loved every minute of it since I could walk all that way. It is amazing how far you can progress in just a few short months. It was such a pleasure to stop and smell the roses and really just enjoy life for a few day's. I hope that you all get a chance to step out of your reality and enjoy from time to time this life we are gaining.
Cynthia
Looking forward to seeing you at the meetings this month. You'll have to tell me all about your trip. 
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