I have not done a great job updating as my journey continues.. Let’s see where to start.. Things are going well. I am down to…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was really hard, I knew it would be but I under estimated the emotional impact of not participating in food traditions. I mean like…
Here we go
I am all set for surgery tomorrow. I have dotted all the my “i”s and crossed all my “t”s… I am excited and anxious. Finally…
Coming in for landing
Started my meal replacement diet, talked to my church about the up coming changes, been practicing hard all the things I have learned, become more…
It’s Coming
In the midst of a pandemic I am scheduled for Gastric Sleeve Surgery on 11/18/2021 I am excited and terrified Lot’s of appointments, lots of…
Thinking about a New Story
There is an old story that I tell about myself that I am sick and tired of telling. I am sick and tired of knowing…
It is time
Just Scheduled my surgery date. I am exited and terrified all in the same breath. I have been working so hard to get to this,…
Home Scale
Home scale say 366, which if accurate (which is has seemed to be in the past) means I am doing well again! It was those…
Mindful Eating
Ok, not a bad class but not great either as I have been exposed to the practice of being Mindful many times. That does not…
Surgical Weight Loss
Well my 3 hour appointment took over 4.5 hours but it was good. I have ton of appointments scheduled, Liver -ultrasound, Sleep Apnea test, blood…
Fresh Start not Start Over
So I made an appointment with Lahey surgical weight loss rather than the medical I have be doing. I am afraid of surgery simple because…
Identity Crisis
I was talking with Ara the Wise yesterday…..I have been really down (sad / melancholy) the last 2 weeks, my creativity has been very hard…
Charlie Brown is not so smart
I think…… I think Charlie Brown is not a super clever kinda guy, sure he is smart in his own way but he is no…
That Little Fat Kid or Killing Charlie Brown
I know that there are different parts of me, One part that loves to be the hero and get all the attention for being the…
Dr Jennifer Schwartz
I got to meet with my new weight loss doc today, I like her.. We talked about changing up the medications and when I might…
Change of Plans
Ok time to change strategies, I am gaining weight again and as my stress increases I find myself making very less wise choices. A few…
My numbers
Well a little discouraging, but I will talk with Dr Cundiff at my next appointment…..
Struggling
I have been struggling the last few weeks, Eating unhealthy things and eating before bed. Its a complicated, but its all about a new relationship…
Moving Forward
Well its been forever since I left a post here, my goal of weekly did not pan out…. At the bottom is the slip from…
Doc & Nutritionist
Had a good check in… down another 10 pounds! Doc says I can use the Saxenda up to 3.0, but at my discretion, or rather…
Rough Week
Rough Week and lots of demands of my time, but I have been able to stick to the diet. In general the exact food log…
Another Ride
My mileage tacker was not working, looks like about 2.5 maybe 3 miles yesterday. Took the Dogs in the trailer, that was interesting. This added…
Better Mileage
Rode 2.9 miles today and I did not hate it, I was more patient with myself and better attuned to the bike. I need to…
Meet with my Nutritionist
Down in to 394! Yippee Total Lost is 26# Good Conversation about good snack foods. Popcorn with nuts Edamane 2 TBS of Peanut butter Hummus…
Food Log Wednesday week before WA
I have missed a few days of food log, but overall those days were good. Yesterday was the first stress eating in a long time,…
Scan and Dr 7/18
Of course got the body Scan ( see below) Also good talk with Dr. No meds at this time, which is not what I expected,…
Wednesday 7.18.18
Breakfast 1 cup yogurt, blueberries, walnuts crushed Lunch Protein Shake Dinner Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach, Garlic, and Parmesan cheese / Cauliflower, broccoli, squash,…
1st full 1×1 / Nutritionist
Had my first 1 on 1 with the Nutritionist, I like her she is very personable, and was very helpful, She liked the blog and…
Body Scan II
I case you can’t read that it says 410! BMI = 57.18 Still moving in the right direction
I missed a week
I missed a week of food log after camp, rather than try to recreate it I am going to write about how I feel about…
Mon-Thursday
Thursday – Doctor Day 2 Yogurts Wednesday 2 Yogurts 30GP Sardines 5 whole wheat crackers 20GP Chicken / Cauliflower / Cheese casserole Tuesday…
Saturday before Camp
Breakfast Pancakes with Blueberries 2 eggs 3 Sausage link 12+11 23gp Lunch Dinner
Wedneday 6/21
June 21st Breakfast 2 x 3Zero Yougurt Lunch 2 slices of chesse and Protein bar Dinner Califlower with pepper jack Artichokes / Brate
Tuesday June before camp
Breakfast 8:30am 3eggs, 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese, handfull of spianch omlet Lunch 12:30 Out with Bill……. Grilled chicken, hummus, 3 1/4 pitas. Salad….
Monday Monday!
Busy Week, lots of Stress……and its HOT / Humid Breakfast 8:30am That oatmeal thing Jennifer makes, blackberries / BlueBerries Lunch 1pm 2 slices of cheese…
Sunday Food Log
Breakfast 6:45 AM 2 bacon 3 eggs Lunch Wrap ( see past) 20+go Dinner 10 shrimp ( 16gp) 1 artichoke (4gp) Snack Yogurt 3Zero 15gp…
Food (away)
Breakfast 8am Starbucks egg/sausage coffee Lunch 2 (1/2) tuna wraps salad / feta cheese, dressing, water. Dinner Looks like I missed yesterday… Bfast 9:15 am…
Food Log 6/14/2018
Breakfast 8am 2x Tripe Zero 30 gp (Grams of Protein) Lunch 12 Sandwhich with low carb whole wheat wrap Turkey. Cheese. Spinch 28 GP Dinner…
Appointment Day & Log
Have an appointment latter today with the Nutritionist (( nope Doctor apt! )) New Goal 30 grams of protein per Meal. Breakfast 8:30 Coffee //…
Have to?!?
I think I need to add to this post the before pictures so you can see the dramatic change. I need to put it hear…
I have Questions
Things I want to ask my Nutritionist Oatmeal is on this list, but its all carbs? Can I use oats to make SF granola? My…
Lahey Medical Center
5/30/2018 First group appointment, meet with the Nutritionist and got a orientation to their program, next appointment with Doctor. It begins today, Low Carb and…
