Day One

Aug 28, 2011

 Today is Day One of my 5 Day Pouch Test.  I want to preface this by saying a few words- I do NOT think that my pouch is broke, stretched, needs repair, or is damaged.  I am doing this more to retrain my brain more than my pouch.  I am a constant overeater.  I literally over eat at least once a day to the point of being in pain and or being physically sick.  I believe that my surgery was done accurately and I know that my tool is amazing.  I just have to get my brain back to understanding when I am full and not pushing the envelope to the point that I am miserable.  I also would like to say that for me doing these 5 days is NOT about losing weight.  Of course it would be a nice added bonus, but I honestly want a lifestyle change.  I want to get back in touch with my body and knowing when enough is enough.  I want to be able to go to lunch and know that after 6 bites that I am done.  I want to SLOW DOWN and really be aware of how I feel and when to stop eating.  I also want to up my water intake which is HUGE with this plan, especially these first 2 days when all you are getting is liquids.  Adding the water is going to help keep me full and hopefully somewhat satisified.
With that being said today is Day One of my Pouch Test.  Day one and two are liquid only days....LOL I laugh because I HATED the 2 weeks that I had to do an all liquid diet before surgery but I was actually never hungry and lost a lot of weight.  I am hoping that this all will help me get back to basics.  They say that you lose weight for the first 12-18 months.  I am 9 months out today.  The Maintenance phase is going to be life long.  It is a sink or swim type of thing.  I don't want to be one that reverts back to my old unhealthy ways or that adds the pounds back on in excess.  I know that a lot of people don't believe in these types of things but I believe in whatever works for the individual.  I am a very structured individual.  If I am on a "plan" I do well.  When I just leave it up in the air...I do very bad.  So I am hoping that these week goes smooth and I am actually very excited to try it out and challenge myself.

Breakfast- chocolate protein shake...haven't had one of these in months, tasted pretty darn good.
Morning snack- McDonalds iced coffee
Lunch- Portabello mushroom soup
Afternoon snack- creamy tomato and parmesan bisque
Dinner- probably the lentil soup...straining out most of the chunks
And water, water, water, water, water and more water....did I mention water?  LOL

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