dmhe
Heathy BMI & What is working for me
Jan 20, 2013
I have officially reached a healthy BMI. i am not at my personal goal yet. Here is what is working for me: 1. I track everything I eat,everything, the good, the bad & the ugly (Girl Scout cookie binge) ,on My Fitness Pal. 2. As soon as I woke up in the hospital (& was not still foggy), I was walking laps, I did not want gas pain. I continued to walkdaily until I was up to 4 miles 6 weeks out & then was released for full activity. I would go to the gym 4 days a week & did weights. Before I was released to the gym, since it was so hot, I would go to Target and just walk around to escape the heat. 3. I always met my protein goals, week one I would slowly sip 1 Isopure 40g protein drink. I still drink shakes because I like them, they are a treat to me. I love Synthtax Mint cookie mixed with UNsweetened almond milk. I also live unjury Chocolate Splendor, injury Chicken Soup (wish I would have gotten it sooner). 4. I shoot for under 800 cal but I don't beat myself up if I go over, same thing with carbs, shoot for under 40 but ok if I go over. 5. Read OH forum daily & listen to the successful vets, I want to be like them when I grow up! 6. Find a support group close to home, my surgeons is 45 mins away, so I got online & found one 10 mins away. I have had to miss Dec & Jan, so ready to get back in Feb. 7. Very rarely do I just taste something, some examples: Thanksgiving, I wanted dressing, so I measured out 1/4c with gravy & ate it & logged it, was satisfied & moved on, not successful was eating the new GScookie and eating way tipi many and began to get horrible cravings, did liquids for a few days & back on track. Apparently I am sensitive to carbs. 7. Find some easy meals & go with it. I like Kroger Reduced Fat Frozen Turkey Meatballs w/hummus. I eat it way too often, but I like it & works for me. Take portable snacks & pack my lunch. I work out of my car so planning keeps me out of the drive thrus, but if I am desperate, a small Wendys Chili (only eat half) can save me. I am posting this to help others & to remind me if I ever get off track.
