Cha-Cha-Changes!!!

I have been meaning to post this for a long time but life always seems to get in the way. I wanted to post some of the changes I've noticed and some other non-scale stuff.

Here are some NSV (non-scale victories):
I have been in a size 26/28 or size 3X (unless it's from WalMart - then it's a 4x - thanks for making me feel even worse than before, WalMart). I now wear a size 18 or XL. This was a huge victory for me since they sell some XL in non-plus-size stores. I haven't been able to buy something from a "regular" store anytime in my adult life. I remember shopping in the plus-size stores even when I was in my middle school years.
We went camping this past weekend and I went on the "jumping pillow" with our 2 year old. The "jumping pillow" is a kind of cross between a trampoline and an inflatable jumping thing. Anyway, I went on it and I didn't hear one negative comment. Nobody even looked at me to see why a "big woman" would be on there. During the camping trip I even went swimming too!
I have been wearing make-up and earrings again, almost everyday - even if I'm not going anywhere.
Today, for the first time in way too long, I went and walked for 30 minutes. Guess what I did too...I ran!!! It wasn't pretty and it was only maybe for 30 seconds each time but I ran 4 short times during my walk. Also, I walked over 1.5 miles today and I wasn't even out of breath!

A few problem areas I have identified:
Out of the mouth of babes: we were listening to a Christian radio program the other day in the car. The woman who was speaking talked about Moms eating a diet of whatever is leftover on their kids' plates. She called it the "Leftovers Diet". My son looked at me and said, "Boy Mom that's what you do!" I have been more conscious of it and now I am seeing it too! I usually don't make myself lunch because I pick at whatever I am making for the kids while I make it then proceed to eat whatever my 2 year old leaves on her plate! Or {gasp} I will make something for myself for lunch too!
I am still not exercising. I keep saying I am going to but I never do. I did go walk tonight though. I need to make it a habit.
I find that I have hardly an appetite all morning, I really have to make myself eat something for breakfast. Then I am a little more hungry as the day goes on. By nighttime I am STARVING! It's like "Katie bar the door"!

These are areas I am working on but I thought I'd share with you in case you have been there before and have advice.

God bless!
Becky <><

Homemade Instant Breakfast

I came across this recipe and it looks pretty interesting. Camping - Instant Breakfast

Even though we are going camping for the weekend, I think I'll try tweeking this recipe for home. I'm going to try using the sugar free Wally-world orange drink mix instead of the regular Tang.

Bariatric Eating website

I just found the Bariatric Eating website and I LOVE it - so I had to share! They have a great food journal (free). The journal has some useful guidelines for getting your protein in. Also they have TONS of bariatric-friendly recipes. I can't wait to try the journal and some of the recipes! Before you visit the website, I do need to mention that Bariatric Eating is an online store geared toward bariatric surgery patients. I have never ordered anything from there, nor am I endorsing the website. I just saw it today and I like the info they have on their website.

God bless!
Becky <><

Yummy Chai Recipe

My aunt gave me this recipe. I love it hot or over ice!

Steep a chai tea bag in hot water. I use Lipton Spiced Chai tea bags. After removing the tea bag, add a splash of skim milk and a splash of sugar free vanilla syrup, I use DaVinci brand. Enjoy!

Monday 4/19/10

My weight is now 236.5 pounds...60 pounds gone - WOO-HOO!!! I am feeling much better since I have been able to add regular foods back. For the moment, I have good restriction. I have been eating small meals and staying full for several hours. My favorite thing is that I am not even thinking about food between meals. Before my last fill I felt like I was looking for food all day long.

By the way, I am looking for some ideas of quick foods to keep on hand to either take with me or grab in a hurry. It seems like I go so fast from not even thinking about food to starving. Those are the times I am most apt to grab "junk" to just take the edge off my hunger. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks and God bless!
Becky <><

4/15/10 - 2nd (and last) Day of Full Liquids

Weight this AM was 239.6 pounds. I am feeing a little "washed out" from being on full liquids for the last couple of days. I'll be glad to have some mushie foods tomorrow. Here's what I sipped on today:

1 Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast
Pureed Bean and Bacon soup made with milk (this tasted pretty good)
1 Atkins Carmel Cafe Shake
Pureed homemade chili (with a tiny bit of melted cheese and a small dollop of sour cream stirred in)
Crystal Light
A popscicle
Coffee with cream

God bless!
Becky <><

Update for 4/14/10

I am still on full liquids today. Here's what I sipped on throughout the day:

Unjury Chicken Soup
Click brand Vanilla Latte - this was great over ice and also wonderful hot
Cream of Mushroom soup - made with milk and put in the blender
Sonic unsweetened peach tea
Atkins Cafe Carmel Shake

The scale was at 242.2 pounds this morning. I never did get to exercise today :-(

Becky <><