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Should have done this four weeks ago....

I have been journaling on OH, but I think I will start blogging here to and more frequently. Today marks four weeks since surgery. I am down 18 pounds and a total of 34 since the beginning of my preop diet on December 1. I'm happy, and I'll be thrilled as long as the loss continues.   I started walking outside again yesterday, and I logged two miles and 15 minutes on the elliptical. My plan is to increase to 3.2 miles daily and 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'm going to add strength training in a couple of weeks.   My calories average between 650-800. I've been getting all my protein from food, but I'm trying to up my protein from 65-75 to more like 90-100. So, I may add back a Premier drink daily. It's 160 calories and 30 grams of protein. I'll need to modify some of my eating to keep calories in check.   I think going back to work next week will help a lot with the aforementioned as I won't be so focused on my daily "menu." HA! I will still track religiously on myfitnesspal.com as it helps me keep everything in check to actually see what I'm ingesting.
twobluecats

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Five weeks and one day down....

...and I've decided that there is too much drama on OH, so I'm gonna have to bail from that forum for a while. Why all the venom when folks are just looking for a place to garner support for a healthier life? Crazy! Anyway......I'm down 38.5 pounds since December 1, including my 16 pounds from preop. I think I'll stop dividing the two weigh losses and just claim it all! I have my six week followup next week, and I just realized it is at the same time as I will generally have major PMS and weight gain...delightful! Things are going well, and I'm averaging about 650-800 calories daily, 25-45 carbs, and 65-100 grams of protein. I feel good about tracking and making healthy food choices. And, I'm getting in a two mile walk and a little on the elliptical each day. I hope to add some light weights next week to help with the flabby arms!   I'm a little annoyed with my clothing right now. As always, I'm losing all upstairs, so seven people could live in the top half of my shirts, but the bottoms are still fitting. I have a closet of either too big and sloppy or still too snug around the ol' hips and booty. Sigh.....
twobluecats

twobluecats

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Six weeks today!

I'm down 24 pounds since surgery day and a total of 40 since my December 1 preop date. I think I'm gonna be a slower loser than some, but as long as I lose, I'll take it. It could be that I started mushies and regular food sooner (according to docs plans) than some others do. I am still averaging 750 calories daily, 30-40 carbs, and now about 70-90 grams of protein. I only include a protein drink about three days a week, but it does take quite a bit of planning, which I don't mind, to get in my protein via food.   It's PMS week, and my followup appointment is Thursday. Bummer. I know I will be higher in weight that I would have been otherwise, but it's LIFE.   I am getting in exercise of some sort every day. Generally, we are walking two miles in 30 minutes, and I'm also on the elliptical for 15-30 minutes daily.   I decided on surgery for the long-term health benefits of a slimmer me, and if it takes longer term versus shorter term to shed the wait, then "thems the brakes."
twobluecats

twobluecats

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Two month anniversary!

Well, I'm down 50.2 pounds since December 1 when I started my preop diet and 34.2 since my December 14 surgery date. I'm very pleased with my progress and ready to cross another milestone. I'm at 248.8 today, and I don't want to EVER see 250 again!!!:w00t:
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