Just checking in -- some NSVs
Hi everyone,
I've been lurking and not posting much. So glad to see so many of you doing so well -- you are inspirations! For all those on the fence about surgery -- do your homework and choose what works best for you -- this was the best thing I could have done for myself. Wish I could have dones this years ago. Still have a long way to go -- but, boy do I feel great!!
I've been steadily losing, slower now than right after surgery, but I expected that. My biggest issues are getting my water in and exersize. I am conciously working on getting better at both. My routine over the past month hasn't been working (no work-out schedule -- just winging it) so I started switching things up to help move things along. M-W-F: walking 20 min and weights 20 min, Tu-Th: spinning 20-30 min. After just a week, I'm feeling better and sleeping better, too.
I weigh myself weekly on Mondays. I journal all my food intake and exersize (I use Realizemysucces.com). I measure my food -- if I don't, I eat too much then my sleeve is not happy and lets me know it. I was a volume eater -- old habits die hard.
My meals include:
Breakfast: 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, sugar-free vanilla syrup and cinnamon
Snack: Premeire Protein drink (11oz - 30g protein)
Lunch: 2 low-fat cheese sticks or 1/4-1/3 cup tuna (mixed with mustard and low-fat mayo)
Snack: 1oz natural almonds (if I need something crunchy) or 8oz protein drink (Chike or Syntrax Nectar)
Dinner: whatever I decide to make for the family (protein and veggies) -- 1/3 cup
My calorie intake is around 800, Carbs around 40-50, protein 70-90. My water is still around 50oz -- but I'm pushing it more and more each day.
My goals for the next month: Hit onederland, get at least 64oz of water in daily, increase exersize time and intensity, continue to measure my food and journal everything that goes in my mouth.
NSVs: My blood pressure is good -- no more meds!! And, no more sleep apnea!!!!
Thanks for listening!!
Patty
I've been lurking and not posting much. So glad to see so many of you doing so well -- you are inspirations! For all those on the fence about surgery -- do your homework and choose what works best for you -- this was the best thing I could have done for myself. Wish I could have dones this years ago. Still have a long way to go -- but, boy do I feel great!!
I've been steadily losing, slower now than right after surgery, but I expected that. My biggest issues are getting my water in and exersize. I am conciously working on getting better at both. My routine over the past month hasn't been working (no work-out schedule -- just winging it) so I started switching things up to help move things along. M-W-F: walking 20 min and weights 20 min, Tu-Th: spinning 20-30 min. After just a week, I'm feeling better and sleeping better, too.
I weigh myself weekly on Mondays. I journal all my food intake and exersize (I use Realizemysucces.com). I measure my food -- if I don't, I eat too much then my sleeve is not happy and lets me know it. I was a volume eater -- old habits die hard.
My meals include:
Breakfast: 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, sugar-free vanilla syrup and cinnamon
Snack: Premeire Protein drink (11oz - 30g protein)
Lunch: 2 low-fat cheese sticks or 1/4-1/3 cup tuna (mixed with mustard and low-fat mayo)
Snack: 1oz natural almonds (if I need something crunchy) or 8oz protein drink (Chike or Syntrax Nectar)
Dinner: whatever I decide to make for the family (protein and veggies) -- 1/3 cup
My calorie intake is around 800, Carbs around 40-50, protein 70-90. My water is still around 50oz -- but I'm pushing it more and more each day.
My goals for the next month: Hit onederland, get at least 64oz of water in daily, increase exersize time and intensity, continue to measure my food and journal everything that goes in my mouth.
NSVs: My blood pressure is good -- no more meds!! And, no more sleep apnea!!!!
Thanks for listening!!
Patty
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