Sarah F.
Changes
Feb 05, 2008
I'm so amazed at how quickly things like appetite can change. It's been 12 days since I started the high protein/low carb (hplc) diet. I showed my food diary to a friend today. At 7 p.m. I had eaten string cheese; almonds; a salad with chicken, cheese, and bacon; and celery and p.b. I wasn't to my limits yet and hadn't eaten dinner (a protein shake), but was full and not really wanting to eat dinner. Weird! I think it's a huge mental change too. I don't just look for food when I have a few minutes of downtime (maybe that's because I haven't had any downtime lately!). It's all very interesting to me!
I've become friends with a co-worker who had gastric bypass a few years ago. She has been so wonderful. She brought me a bag of goodies yesterday - actually two bags. One with sippy cups, mini-rubbermaids, an insulated lunch bag and snack-size ziplocs. The other had 19 pieces of clothing (yes I counted) that no longer fit her but will fit me in the next few months! And they were all such nice clothes. I'm especially excited about a black and pink skirt with high heels on it! Is that me or what? Thank you Sue!
I've become friends with a co-worker who had gastric bypass a few years ago. She has been so wonderful. She brought me a bag of goodies yesterday - actually two bags. One with sippy cups, mini-rubbermaids, an insulated lunch bag and snack-size ziplocs. The other had 19 pieces of clothing (yes I counted) that no longer fit her but will fit me in the next few months! And they were all such nice clothes. I'm especially excited about a black and pink skirt with high heels on it! Is that me or what? Thank you Sue!
It's working!
Jan 30, 2008
Well, I've officially been on my high protein/low carb diet for a week. And drum roll, please.... I've lost 8 lbs! Yeah! It hasn't been too hard because I'm super motivated right now but it also hasn't been easy. Every day I check the nutrition information on something and am amazed at how many carbs it has. My friends and co-workers continue to be so supportive and cognizant of what I can eat and not eat, etc. Besides losing weight, this diet is also giving me more energy. I haven't been going through my day exhausted, just waiting to crash, like I was previously.
44 Days til Surgery
Jan 26, 2008
Well, here's my first post - on this blog or any other. Today is day 4 of the high protein/low carb diet. It's been a battle but I'm winning the war ;) I'm so used to eating when I want, whatever I want (hence my weight problem) that it's been a huge change. I was so conscious of eating less carbs that my first day I barely ate any. I succombed to a few m & m's on day 2 but decided a few was better than a huge bag! It's getting easier every day which is good. Thanks to everyone for all your support! I love all the questions you ask because it makes me think even more about everything that's going on.
About Me
Alexandria, VA
Location
37.9
BMI
Surgery
03/10/2008
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Oct 14, 2007
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