After the long trek

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Well, I finished the lakefront walk! 13 miles to downtown, 13 back. Am I tired? Actually, no. My inner thighs for some reason are sore though lol.

A lot of calories expended, though I kept well hydrated with Water and the Protein2O drink (2 of them) on my journey.

Now home, this is my meal- NO I won't eat all of it, and yes, there are a couple of wafer thin Water crackers on my plate- and yes I plan on enjoying each bite.

Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, a small slice of Prairie Breeze cheese, tiny piece of blueberry derby cheese, vanilla Greek yoghurt, a slice of prosciutto and a dollop of cottage cheese.

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Edited September 4, 2016 by LisaMergs

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Well, the dogs got the prosciutto. Decided it was too stringy to eat.

Here's what my tummy was able to consume-

Always go Protein first! And stop when you're just at full- not one bite more.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations on your 26 mile walk.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Thank you! It was simply amazing. I went out today saying "I'm GOING to do this". I had so much fun just watching people, taking in the sights of my city that it was over before I realized it. And then I had to walk back lol! There were a few thoughts of catching an Uber back to my car, but I made the commitment to myself and the only one I would disappoint by not finishing was me- and I'm NOT doing that anymore.

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[higher 966]

Pretty badas s couple of threads from you today! Extremely motivational. Well done.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Pretty badas s couple of threads from you today! Extremely motivational. Well done.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you!!! I'm working it! Sooooo close to the 170's right now I can TASTE it!!

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[higher 966]

Pretty badas s couple of threads from you today! Extremely motivational. Well done.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you!!! I'm working it! Sooooo close to the 170's right now I can TASTE it!!

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You know as long as you keep doing your thing it will soon come.

Seriously though, your thread this morning motivated me to take a long walk on the boardwalk here in Brooklyn. Not even close to the distance you covered but a good reminder that the time to miss out on simple joys like long scenic walks is behind us. We live in two of the greatest cities in the world, right?? No time to feel bad about all that time I spent inside eating...moping...only time for moving forward! Enjoying life.

Pretty badas s couple of threads from you today! Extremely motivational. Well done.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you!!! I'm working it! Sooooo close to the 170's right now I can TASTE it!!

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You know as long as you keep doing your thing it will soon come.

Seriously though, your thread this morning motivated me to take a long walk on the boardwalk here in Brooklyn. Not even close to the distance you covered but a good reminder that the time to miss out on simple joys like long scenic walks is behind us. We live in two of the greatest cities in the world, right?? No time to feel bad about all that time I spent inside eating...moping...only time for moving forward! Enjoying life.

Not sure the 170s will taste as good as that blueberry cheese though..looks good! Just kidding. Seriously though I never heard of blueberry cheese before ????

[LisaMergs 2,854]

I'm so glad I motivated you!!!!! Wow. I mean seriously. That was the sweetest thing I've heard in a while! (Other than the I love you's I get from my kids.)

And you're right! It is time to get out and PARTICIPATE in this world!

As for the blueberry cheese- omg such a treat! Find a good store like a Whole Foods or something similar and check out the cheese department! You will find some there. And they always are willing to cut some to taste before you purchase it. Small wedge will run you around $6-7 dollars, but just eating a small bite at a time as a treat will make it last. ( The ones with apricots are good too, but too much sugar for my taste in dried apricots).

Good cheeses, keeping to the white ones, is one of life's little niceties for me, and I'm so glad I can still enjoy them post op.

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