4 1/2 months... Update on my goals

May 30, 2013

Back in town and back to my routine.  I was out of town for a few days and although I did ok with my eating, it was really hard to stay on track.  I should have been more prepared with foods that I could eat and having snacks on hand. Friday I did ok, had a protein shake for breakfast and a salad from a burrito place for lunch but dinner was tricky.  I was going with co-workers to a Japanese restaurant and I was really worried about what to order. Japanese was one of my favorites before the surgery and I would eat SO much when I went there.  The rice was my favorite.  I would mix up my rice and veggies and douse it in tons of that heavenly white sauce.  I wanted the rice and the sauce but I knew it wasn't good for me and I didn't want to get a whole meal... it just wasn't worth it since I can't (and shouldn't) eat much of it.  So I ate some chicken before I went and just got a little side salad at the restaurant. It was better not to tempt myself with the rice and the white sauce.  So that was a good day.

The rest of the weekend, we were running around and going to parties and I just had a hard time keeping on an eating schedule and finding things to eat that had protein and low carbs.  Saturday night I ended up munching on way too many pita chips and fruit.  So I need to come back to reality now.  I did good on Tuesday with my eating but last night I went off the rails and ate half a brownie and some pretzel crisps.  It didn't show up on the scale today (yet, it may show up in the next few days) but that was still not good choices. 

I went to the gym this morning which usually helps me reset.  Exercise is the biggest thing that helps me stay on track.  If I slack in my exercise, my eating starts to slack also. I also looked back at my first blog post ever to get reinspired.  I listed out a few things that I wanted to accomplish and thought I would update my list to see how the goals are progressing....

1. I want to be able to fly on a plane again without having to stuff myself into the seat and get a seat belt extender.  UPDATE - I haven't flown yet and don't have any immediate plans to but I know that I would fit much better now that I am 92 pounds down.  I think another 40 pounds and I will fit just fine in an airline seat.

2. I never want to have to worry about fitting into restaurant or concert hall chairs.  I went to an Elton John concert with my husband this spring and I couldn't fit into the ampitheatre chairs.  We stood in the breezeway the entire time and the night was horribly depressing.  I never want to put myself or my husband through that again.  UPDATE - I fit much better in most chairs these days. Even chairs that I look at and think they may be too small are fitting now.  I really don't worry like I used to about chairs with arms.

3. I want to ride rollar coasters again. UPDATE - My husband and I are planning a trip in the next few months to one of the amusement parks around us.  I think once I am under 250 I will feel pretty confident that I can fit onto most rides. I am also looking forward to doing a waterpark this summer but I think it will have to be in the late summer, August or so. I'm not quite waterpark ready at this weight.

4. I want to fit in my clothes again. I can't wear about 85% of my clothes. I have so many different sizes in my closet and I have given away so many nice clothes because I just don't think I will ever be able to fit in them again.  UPDATE - This is the one where I have made the most progress.  I fit into almost all my clothes now. A lot of them are too big and I have given them away to Goodwill.  I was in 26 or 28 and now I fit into most size 20s. (Except Walmart, I bought some shorts from there the other day cus I needed some to help my husband do a catering and had to buy a 22 and they were tight... stupid Walmart!) There are a few pants and skirts I am waiting to get into but I have gone through most of the clothes that were too small.  Great feeling to be able to wear most of the clothes in my closet again!

5. I want to exercise in the gym again and not feel like everyone is starring at me.  UPDATE - I definitely am exercising in the gym and feeling good. I am still a little self-conscious at the gym but I don't let it effect my workouts.  I feel so much stronger and healthier now.

6. I want to stop snoring at night.  UPDATE - Not sure, but I think I have gotten better with this.

7. I want to be comfortable in my body and want to feel sexy again.  UPDATE- Still working on this one but gotten so much better.  I feel way more confident walking into a room or seeing old friends again.  My husband has definitely benefited from me feeling sexier! :-) I am much more willing to go out also and get dressed up or be in a swimsuit. 

So things are going well.  I can't wait to see where I am at once I hit my 6 month mark.  I am very happy with my progress and hope to keep up the momentum I have.

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