22 September, 2015

Day 6

oh the energy! I feel bouncy!
I was up early yesterday and on the treadmill then did weights. Later, I danced all over my livingroom for 20 minutes. Who am I?
Everything I am eating is gluten free, but I am not on a gluten free diet.
I am eating all processed foods, not because I want to, but because this is what the doctor says is best for me before I have gastric bypass or bariatric surgery.
As to the comments about a healthier diet, don't bother unless you are my doctor. I am  journaling this for me. If you read it and it helps or enlightens you, fine. If you have negative things to say, move on. I don't need it. It took me ten years to get to the point of asking for surgery. Then another year to fight with my insurance company about having it. Obviously I have done my research. You are not me, so do not judge! It is a tool. I still have a lot of hard work in front of me. Anyone who says this is the easy way out of being fat has never been there!
As to day 6, I am feeling so much better than just a week ago. I have found savory choices I can make within the diet and not as many sweets. yesterday I tried the parmasean bites. They calmed my need to crunch while also tasting pretty good.
I have been on my scale. The numbers are going down. I'm not using it as a true weigh in, only a guide. The scale that matters is at the doctors office.
I did have a moment of doubt that I was going down the right path. My wonderful husband, Sarge, talked to me and got my mind back where it should be. He is my support and I am doing this so we can have a long life together that is worth living.
I can do this.
I will do this.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I'm here, cheering you on.

Coggie said...

Thank you Susan.

sally said...

You are very brave and living a longer GOOD life is a marvelous goal! Rock on!!

Shorty said...

You go, girl!!! I'm proud of you for doing this. (Not that you need to know that since we don't know each other, but I think you're an inspiration to many and it's awesome to see someone reach for their goals.) Thanks for sharing your journey!

Unknown said...

Go Girl, you sound like me when I told my sisters, I hesitated to tell you this, but I will only tell you if you will be supportive and not be negative.

This will work for you, you got this.
Maureen

Unknown said...

You ARE exactly right - its only a tool, its almost as if the media has somehow made it in to something it is not, you do know reality, and you do have your mind in the right space - I admire that! Keep it up, and thank you for journaling, I am learning, I think it will help me!

Sandy/aka angelmum3 on Ravelry