Michele T.
5-month Surgiversary
Apr 27, 2010
Hi everyone!Well, I lost 7 more lbs this month, down to 242 lbs. As I read over my blog at my 4-month surgiversary, I realize that I have let myself down this last month. All of the things I committed to improve upon: journaling food, exercise program, starting at OA did not happen. Also, I have not lost any weight at all the last couple of weeks and for the first time, I do not think this is a stall, but rather a lack of focus, exercise and some bad food choices I have made.
But as my bariatric therapist is teaching me, it is all about balance and not going to extremes and not beating myself up. So, these are the things I have done well: I have spent the month getting off all of my medications which includes steroids and anti-depressants, I have drank most of my water most days, I have made good food choices most of my meals, although I did not develop a formal exercise program, I have remained very active working in my flower beds, etc, I have taken my vitamins and calcium almost all days, and I have went to my weekly weigh-ins, bariatric therapist, monthly support group meetings and to see my nut and dr (who were delighted with my progress when I saw them in early April - just recommended I work on chewing slower).
So, my therapist is right. I haven't done so bad, after all!!! I will keep all of my good habits plus:
Exercise is overwhelming me so I am making the commitment to just swim 2 days a week. That is easy....I should have no problem doing that. And I will journal my food for 1 week in the coming month. Anybody can do anything for 1 week. I am not committing to OA in the coming month because I am starting a new project at work and am not sure of my schedule which I need to define before I pick a meeting.
Onward, forward, I can do this! Hell, I already have!
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About Me
Houston, TX
Location
32.9
BMI
Surgery
11/24/2009
Surgery Date
Oct 28, 2009
Member Since
Before & After
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