Weight: 217.9 lbs.
Calories in must be less than expenditure. Don’t eat in the evening. Drink plenty of fluids. Get enough sleep. Exercise.
Only some of which I am even reomotely didligent about. I’m sure that I have flunked the “Success Habits of Weight loss Surgery Patients” (book fror sale here by clicking to the right). Laast night I actually may have gotten in enough sleep, as I was exhausted and went to bed before 9:30, and have only recently gotten up. It is 7:00 am…so I’ve managed to sleep pretty soundly for upwards of 8 hours. Lately, for me, this is an extraordinary amount of time, and I do wonder if the scale having crept down some reflects my need for this.
I have also gotten in an abbreviated version of my workout already this morning - 2 laps on 2.5 speed on the treadmill, and 100 reps on the cardio glide. Nothing to write home about, but SOMETHING, just the same. I am pleased that even when I must be to work early like today, I at least usually manage to get a little movement in. But, I have done little to ramp up my program or to investigate new and exciting ways to use the many machines we have or to ensure that I am getting a good mix of both cardio and everything else. I am hoping that some day I will be naturally inspired to learn and do more, but perhaps shouldn’t rely on this to come of its own accord, and should “just do it.” Tomorrow….
Hydration wise, I amaze even myself that I am not peeing liquid gold every time I go. I feel as if I rarely remember to drink enough, and when I do drink, it is often decaf or half and half coffee. Not great, I know, but what I grab for on the way in and out each day. Surprisingly, my pee is usually light or clear, and if the doctor was accurate in saying that this is an acceptable guage of hydration, then perhaps I needn’t be worried. Although I can’t argue with the overall benefits of nice, pure water and lots of it. I must also make a better effort to DRINK! We even installed a nice water cooler and have a good case of bottled water in the fridge to inspire me. Sigh….
As far as calories in (and out) goes, well, if you read here or know me at all, I needn’t say more. My appetite and ability to eat more than I likely should, ebbs and flows, and some days I feel “normal” (pre-bypass) as to what and how much I can consume, and others, I feel like I think most others do - as if I will puke on a simple bite. Mostly, unfortunately for me, its the former. And, I do test limits somewhat, and have consciously and unconsciously rebellious attitudes about eliminating certain foods altogether or sacrificing as if on another dreaded diet. I just can’t and won’t go there again! For good or for bad. I guess the long term results and my overall ability to be successful and to maintain will tell if I am ok with this mentality, or not. I reserve the option to tweak at any time should I need to.
So, there you have “weight loss according to Broad in Buffalo.” Where I am, how I got here, and my current level of commitment. I could do better, but then again, I could be doing worse. I seem to be on a decent roll just as I am, and I am not complaining. This is a doable lifestyle for me at this time, and I don’t feel deprived, alientated or taxed beyond my tolerance or comfort zone. I am content with the balance of my life at the moment (which is actually rare for me), and for the most part, I am not immobilized by self doubt, anxiety or remorse, as I am usually so prone to. At 7 months out, I feel as if I have found my way, at least for now, and the angst, soul searching, upheaval and worry of the earlier days post surgery, has dissipated. I hope that others who have embarked on this journey also find such peace as time progresses. I remember one wise poster at one of the on-line support groups I have relyed heavily on for guidance, telling me early out that the first several months were the hardest, but that it does get easier in time. I couldn’t quite understand this back then, but I now believe that this is exactly what I am referring to throughout today’s post. Although I realize that there is a fine line between complacency and contentment - and I hope not to sound or be actually stuck in the former, and not know it. Challenges, feedback, thoughts about this are welcome here!
Well, I am done being profound and reflective here, and need to run off to work where I can bestow my wisdom (ha ha!) on others, and get paid for it!
December 2nd, 2009 | 
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