Launa N.
weight = 134lbs, 1 year, 22 days post-op
Dec 29, 2008
So I was terrified that I had packed on some pounds during the holiday. Mainly because of traveling. It's so difficult to eat right while traveling. I've also discovered that I can have a bit of most desserts without any sort of ill feelings as long as I have my protein first. This is both good and bad. Good because it makes me feel a bit normal that I can have a tiny sliver of pie or a few bites of cake...Bad because that knowledge that I can tolerate these things opens up a whole can of worms I'd hoped I would never open again.
So even though I indulged in some of the delicious treats and the holiday gatherings, I maintained my stance on moderation and protein first. I pray that as long as I maintain my boundaries I will be able to keep a healthy life. I did pass on things like stuffing which are pure carbs and opted for a bit of sweet potato pie without wipped topping. Sweet potato is suposed to be the uber super food, right?
What are your good food options when you go to someplace like my dads? He did appetizers instead of a Christmas meal. He served chicken nuggets (obviously from McDonalds), chicken eggrolls, cheese dip, pigs in a blanket, and cookies. There are no good options there. He's got to be well over 400lbs though. I don't know if he knows better. He said he was trying to think of my kids and what they would eat though. That's nice. I just try to make my kids eat normal food though. I know they have food allergies (nuts, malt, eggs, pineapple, kiwi), but it's not that difficult to get around. The hardest one is the malt because it's in most breads. Anyhow, his heart was in the right place but I'm sure all the blood flow has been cut off by the grease in his arteries. I just recently got him back in my life and am not ready for him to die.
Anyhow, so I nibbled some chips and cheese and an eggroll. Then I had 2 chocolate chip cookies. I think that was my worst stumbling block while traveling.
At mom's she had salad and tuna available all the time. So I had options there. There was turkey, too.
Rob's moms didn't really have a bunch of bad stuff either. Ham, mashed potatoes (I made), greenbean casserole, rolls, pumpkin pie. So I had a bit of pie, some ham, a few bites of potatoes and greenbean cassarole.
I guess I didn't do too bad since I've been bouncing between 134 and 136 and today I'm 134 again. I'm also on my period so I'll probably be 132 in a few days.
I still start most days with a protein shake. I've switched to almond milk for those. My milk allergy was kicking my tail and causing tiredness and headaches. Problem solved with the almond milk. Fortunately yogurt and cheese are pasturized and so don't bother me. I then eat at 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, and 7:30. The 7:30 is because I'm up until 11 every night (at least). So I'm still not breaking the no eating within 3 hours of going to bed rule.
I need more exercise. I have a sort of secret goal to be able to pass the push-up/sit-up requirements for my age group and gender in the army by the time my husband comes back from Iraq. I know I'll probably never be able to do the run because of my leg, but it wouldn't hurt to try that, too. I'd love to be able to surprise my husband. I also know that the more calories I burn, the less I have to stress over what goes into my mouth. I'll always need to pay attention to it, but it gives me a little more wiggle room. I also want to make sure I maintain this for the rest of my life. I don't want to be like my mom who has been thin her whole life and now that she's in her early 50s has blown up like a balloon around the middle. I want to be around for my grandchildren.
I also really want to make some more friends here. With Rob deploying I'm going to need some true friends. My neighbor and I get along good but they're trying to get out of here now. He's part of 1st CAV too and doesn't want to deploy with them. I don't know if they'll make it out or not. My other friend is going "back home" when her husband's part of 1st CAV deploys.
I'm too old with too many kids to go "back home". Besides, I don't really feel as if I have a "back home" to go to. My home is wherever my husband is. In this case, where he leaves me is where he'll find me again. We've even agreed that when we settle it will not be "back home". Most likely in the Wimberley/San Marcos area. We like that one the best so far.
