Nutritionist

Sep 01, 2011

On 8-26 I  had my appointment with the nutritionist.  She is, of course, a tall, leggy, gorgeous blonde, but she was so sweet and incredibly informative.  She gave me tons of information to take home with me and some good ideas and how to implement them.  She suggested using a website called myfirnesspal.com and it has been amazing.  It has really helped me log my food and plan my meals.

Since the doctor wants me to lose 20 pounds she suggested a high protein diet of 1400 calories a day.  She gave me great handouts with ideas of foods I can be eating and how many calories per meal.  I came out of there with a really good outlook and determination.  I have been so good I cannot believe it is me.  Now don't get me wrong, it is only a week now, but I am feeling good about myself.  With my internship for school starting this week, I have honestly not eaten enough, but I am feeling good.  I am getting around 1000-1200 calories a day and trying to eat healthy.  I usually ahve a protein bar in the morning, which is a huge improvement to my nonexistant breakfasts before.  I pack a nice lunch of meat, carrots, fruit and cheese to eat at school.  I usually have an apple or hundred calorie pack as a snack, and plan dinners with the help of the website to determine protion sizes.

I am also cutting back on the sodas.  Although I have always drank diet soda, therefore no calories, I know it is still not healthy, especially in the abundance I used to drink it.  I have gone down to two a day and I am so proud of myself.  I have one with lunch as a little boost and one around dinner time.  I am also pumping up the water.  I have always been an exclusively soda drinker (so not healthy, I know) so I am buying bottled water and it is great.  With me always on the go I just pack three bottles in my bags and I have them throughout the day.

Ironically, as I was driving to the nutritionists appointment I got a call setting up a pre-op appointment.  This is all starting to feel really real!  Ihave to have two more visits with my PCP, get my clearance from him, and have my psych evaluation, and my pre-op appointment is on November 9th!  The time is going to speed by because of my busy schedule.  My daughter's birthday is coming up and I can't wait for her party!  I just have to make sure I steer myself toward the fruit tray instead of the cakes! 

Feeling ready and anxious and can't believe the ball is finally rolling!

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