Dr's....Dr's.. and more Dr's

I had my 3 month EGD on Friday the 26th and everything went good. Of course I almost passed out with the blood work and all that, but the scope itself was a cake walk! I really like Dr. Khaitan and am glad she is the one doing all the scopes and such! I will see her again on July 6th to go over my labs and talk about my progress and all that goodness!!

Then on the 16 of July I see my PCP and talk to him about reducing more meds. I am now currently down to 1/2 a bp pill, my thyroid meds and allergy meds. woo hoo bye bye diabetes meds for every!! No more shots for me!! woo hoo

I am feeling pretty good today, did my mile uphill walk last night, and will again tonight before grocery shopping for the weekend. I am having 25 people descend on my house Friday night for a cookout and then out on the pontoons sat for the 4th! Wednesday is Yoga, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Have a great day!

3 Months

Down 40 lbs to date!

Frustration

Today I am frustrated... I have these four lbs that keep coming and going. I am stuck plain and simple. I started back to walking last night, and even that didn't make me feel better. I want this so bad, and yet I am stuck.

I know this is normal, I read my group and know that I am not alone.. but geesh... it stinks.

Monday Update

Well, today is Monday!! Had a busy weekend, but was able to stick to my diet somewhat! I realized today when my hunger at returned to the non existent self that something was up. I googled progesterone and found out why I was hungry the past 10 days.... grrrrrrr Especially at night, I couldn't stop snacking. Thank goodness I will only have to take it again in three months.
So I have no weight loss to report, but I didn't really gain either, so that is a plus!

I'm seriously going to start bringing food with me wherever I go. It is so frustrating to find things when out that I want to eat. I want to succeed at this, but every where I look there are things tempting me... that is not fun at all. I have a weekend trip coming up and told my friend to be prepared for me to have meals in the room...lol...

Other than working and enjoying the warmer weather, nothing new to report.

40 lbs to date!

Weekly Prep

Tonight is grill night. After the surgery, I realized quickly that cooking for one has just gotten a bit harder. I have portions that I need to eat, but flavors that I like. SO, I have devised a plan for the summer anyway.!! I grill one night a week, and make enough whatever for the week. Tonight it is a package of Chicken Feta and Spinach sausages and 3 chicken breasts marinated in FF Italian Dressing. I will have dinner and lunches for the rest of the week, and only used enough charcoal for one grilling! It is very easy to take the chicken and add other ingredients to make it taste different enough that it won't get boring. As well as different veggies or whatnot to go with!

I have purchased some 1/2 cup glad ware containers and 1 cup Zip lock containers to pack lunches in. Basically it makes it so much easier to just mix and toss into he correct container. I am still eating one cup at a meal, so it's a cinch.

Another helpful tidbit I have found is that the Starkest tuna pouches 2.6oz are about a half cup. So I have that and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for a really good and high protein lunch on the go. That lunch has 170 cal, 3g fat, 5 carbs, 32 proteins. I don't add anything to my tuna but salt and pepper.

40.0 lbs to date!

Me at 35.5 loss!

The Daily Plate

A new website I joined on the first of June to help me track my foods and fitness. I like it a lot and it is very easy to use!! Just type in the food and a whole list comes up with different options and you click on I ate that!!! Tracks exercise as well, it's a very handy reminder during the day of where my nutrition totals are and how I am doing!!

35.5 lbs to date!

Weekend!

I had a great weekend! Did some shopping which really made me happy! I went into a few favorite stores and bought a few things that are a full size smaller or more!! I was wearing size 30/32 shirts and 26 pants. The pants were a tight 26 :) This weekend I bought one size 26 top, a 26/28 and size 24 shorts!! I am very happy. I even went online and ordered a pair of the same shorts in a size 20 and a top in 22/24 to keep me motivated to get my exercise in! I have a cruise in Oct and need to have clothes also for that!!

The weight loss has slowed a lot, and being on prednisone last week and again this week for the poison ivy from hell, I only lost 1 lb, but I'll take it!! I know I am also shrinking in sizes too, so that keeps me motivated!!

35.5 lbs to date!