6 Weeks--Not where I want to be

Dec 30, 2009

First of all, I know everybody is different.  There is no need to remind me.

I have only lost 26 pounds in 6 weeks.  Yes, that's more than what I did before WLS, but after having my guts rearranged, I feel like I should already be hitting close to a 40 pound loss.  I can't even seem to hit 30 pounds!   I actually had a 2 pound GAIN this week.  

Here's what I think I'm doing wrong.

#1:  I haven't been drinking my protein shakes everyday.  I will change that effective immediately.
#2:  I haven't been exercising religiously.  I will also change that immediately.
#3:  I have been experimenting with new foods, a lot of which have a lot of carbs.  I have been eating grapes nearly every day.  I have started eating whole wheat crackers, and I have had a couple of ounces of Mac and Cheese this week.  I will be keeping better watch of what goes in from now on.

Here's what I've learned:

My body does not have the same violent reactions to food that I read so many people having.  I guess on one hand that is lucky, but on the other, it's a curse.  It means that I have to step up and be in control a lot sooner than most other people.  I can eat pretty much whatever I put in my mouth so far.  I've even taken a few very small tastes of chocolate (I mean very small). 

I keep telling myself I can get enough protein in through my food, but that's clearly not the case.  Everyone says that you won't get the weight loss you want unless you are taking the protein shakes.  So, I will make that a priority from now on.  

So, here I sit, 6 weeks out, with a loss of only 26 pounds.  My goal is to be down 45 pounds by the time I hit the 3 month mark.  I think that is doable.

My 12th wedding anniversary is 2/21.  I would like to be as close to 200 lbs as possible.  I know that a goal of 75 lbs in 3 months is a bit lofty, especially with the slow weight loss I've charted so far, but I am going to step up my game.

Off I go to exercise, then have a protein shake!

Peace, love and weight loss!
K

 

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