Beter late than never...

Feb 10, 2011

I finished my 1st 3 sessions with the trainer and feel great!  I added 5 more sessions, just to make sure I've got the basics down for core strengthening & proper form on the machines.  I had a session yesterday and, before my training, did my stretches, then hit the treadmill for 40 minutes.  I had to laugh, as I trotted along at 3mph and a 4.5-degree incline.  I could remember when I first started walking on the treadmill.  I had no incline & walked at 2mph, and keep watching the clock for the 20 mminutes to be up!  I even had to hang onto the handles to stay upright!  Now, I'm walking anywhere from 2.5 to 5 miles a day & strength traing every other day.
   As for the food issues, I'm just backing off of the more substantial foods for now.  Protein shakes, yogurt, soups, Cream of Wheat, bananas & super soft-cooked veggies are working well.  Absolutely cannot stand the sight, smell, taste or texture of eggs in any form at this point.  Still can't  stand refried beans, either.  A well-mashed potato is okay, but I can only eat 1/4 to  1/2 of a small potato.  Really wish I could eat ground beef, which my surgeon okayed for me, but even the 4% extra-lean is a no-go.  Talking with some of my classmates, they're having similar issues and I guess this is just a normal process.  Just have to remember patience & to keep up with my protein & vitamins.
   Life is good and can only get better from here!

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