moving forward with eyes wide open

Dec 31, 2010

Been awhile since I posted.

Life is going quickly. I can't believe it's the end of the year already. I have been focused on living life.

I took an internet break. I got overwhelmed by all the forums. I was reading everything. I learned that we are all different and have different life plans and lifestyles.

I have lost a whole person this year. My mind is connected with my body now. Eating is easier and I can eat many exciting items. Since my doctor hates protein shakes, I have been experimenting with new food that are high in Protein. Last month he asked me to increase to 4 meals with 2 snacks. This plan is working for me. I am actually getting 40-55g of protein a day. I am shooting for 85g daily. Some days, I eat like crazy, every 2 hours. I nibble now.

My mother is a grazer; she only weights like 100lbs and is 5'1". I am now eating like her. I eat what I desire but in two or three baby bites. I am full after that.

I have time, according to the doctor, to master this with food enriched proteins. His teachings are Water first up to 2 liters a day, then proteins to 60g, then veggies.

Don't get me wrong; I have tried a ton of shakes. Reading all the forums got me scared, so I went against the doctor and tried over $40 in sample packs. (this week Nectar arrived so I can try)

The ones I have tried are gritty and milkshake like. I don't personally care for milkshakes. I learned that I no longer can tolerate cows milk. I am using Lactaid Milk now.

I got so confused with other plans that I lost focus on my own plan. In Nov, I visited both surgeon and nut to discuss this issue: Protein by shake or not. Together, we refocused my diet to food enriched proteins. I am still dabbling in adding powder to soups, oatmeal, grits, cheesy Mashy Taters ( my kid loves this ), sauces, dips, etc.

I never used to cook. Now, I cook three times a week and hubby does the rest. I freeze my food in 2 oz containers. I am still a grab-n-go girl. Don't think that fact will ever changes, therefore smart choices are needed.

Well, needless to say, Life is different and I am actually enjoying it. I dreaded the holiday season, But I fared well. I even ate sf cookies. My mom made them tiny bite cookies, perfect for little 2 yr old hands. I had a few. I eat it slowly and let the cookie melt in my mouth. YUMMY and sinful. But oh well, I survived and still lost weight.

Still haven't really exercised. I love walking stores and window shopping with my boy. It's really stop and go. I love to watch him explore. We adventure out for several hours. So I guess all that walking helps, especially when you used to sit on your bottom for 13 hrs a day.

So here is to a new chapter and a New Year of new and exciting adventures.  :cheers:

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