Tomorrow....

Well, I made it til my rescheduled Dr appointment.  I am excited to see what he has in store for me tomorrow.  If my insurance says I have to do the 3 month diet deal, I will be disappointed  but I will do as Im told!!  Just to get the ball rolling is a good thing, I feel like i have been at a stand still!!
I have already had a small victory in this journey...I have all but given up coffee.  Just a recap, I drink anywhere from 8 to 10 cups of creamy coffee goodness a day.  Since seeing Dr. Chang, I have tried to cut my coffee habit now, instead of trying to make alternatives for it later.  I  now have 1 cup a day (some days none)!!  i only make a cups worth and unplug the coffee pot and walk away after I make that one cup.  Only fat-free creamer and sweetener.  I have really noticed a difference too!   I will only have more if I am traveling or shopping...got have the coffee while skimming the shelves in Barnes and Nobles.haha!  Well I will be back tomorrow with what is hopefully only good news!!  Later my weight loss buddies!!

Oh how I hate to wait!

Darnit, having to move my appointment is tormenting me...I do this silly countdown to things, and all but drive myself nuts!!!  Well, next Friday isnt THAT long I guess.  I sure hope he gives me a date..or at least a general estimate of when I can do this.  I am ready, I have tried to prepare myself both mentally and physically.  He said to start exercising..I have been using my stationary bike, and have been watching what I eat.  I have all but done away with coffee, only a few cups here and there(fat free creamer)..and I have gotten good at following with water. So hopefully I will be weened off coffee completely soon!
Though I haven't completely gotten rid of the colas, I have dropped it to one every other day or so...coffee is more my crutch that cola!

I have also been following the "101" plan he gave me.  i thought I would share it with you incase anyone would like to spruce  up their diet plans. Even if you are not doing the surgery, these are some good tips for weight loss  (I am summarizing this)
"Eating 101"
*eat three meals per day...never less
* dont SKIP meals
*no snacking in between meals~~this can be the number 1 reason people dont lose or regain
*eat more of your calories earlier in the day (bigger breakfast and smaller lunch)
*chew your food well
*each bite should be the size of a nickel
*keep meals about 20-30 minutes
(for those pre-surgery only)----eat fruit or veggies first

And something I learned about exercise that I didnt know...you do NOT burn calories until you have done at least 30 minutes of exercise!!!!

The first 20 minutes of exercise uses other energy sources, after the 20 minutes you will begin to burn the fat!!!

Hope you guys have a great day!!!
 

Stock that pantry...

A friend of mine posted this link on my facebook this morning, and it is perfect because I am already trying to prepare new ways to cook for both me and my family.  If you are just dieting, or preparing for WLS, or already out...there is a good list of healthy foods.  I figure if I empty out my pantry and fill it with these, I will only be helping myself to prepare now, and ween myself off of those bad foods that have gotten me to where I am today!!!
Thanks for the info Celia!!!!
http://www.bariatriceating.com/BEhealthnutrition/postoppantry.php

For every thing is a process......

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, 

but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

~~Mary Angelou

non-scale goals!

Ok I know all those out there whoa re struggling with weight or have lost the weight...I know you will be able to relate to one or all of what I am going to list in a minute!
These are personal goals of mine, some funny (though honestly sad)  Be kind for they are real goals other than to see the numbers drop on the scale.
Ok I mentioned before I am now addicted to the WLS community and videos on you tube, and a day of surfing through vidoes, I found several people talking about their "non-scale" victories.  they were  things they never thought they would be able to enjoy.  I found myself relating to ALL  of them!!!  i decided to write down my own.  They were for my eyes only but I figured it would make it more real for me if I let my friends know about them too!
So here we go...keep all giggling to a minimum!! :)
**to be able to wear my high heels again.....i have heels I have never even worn because my knees hurt now to walk in them!
**to be able to wear calf high boots....you know to zip or buckle them all the way up ;)
**to sit in a restaurant booth comfortably....not feel like I am a sardine!!!!
**to ride though darn go cart cars thingies in the valley...I have missed out on that racetrack too many times haha
**to get up from a plastic lawn chair and not have it stuck to your but...stop laughing!!!
**to finally be rid of those itchy marks on your gut from pants that are too tight
**to dress my age and in the style I want..not just what is available in my size
**to chase my kids around without getting out of breath or tired after a few steps
**Have a photo session with my husband and not throw all the pictures out!!
**okay to shop in victoria secret...damn i want lacy panties too!!!!
**to be able to shop in the mall other than at lane byrant for once!
**oh crap...to get on a horse with out having to climb on the back of a truck first...mind you I wont get on  horse at all anymore at this weight
**to dance freely without worrying about whats jiggling..hahahahaha
**to be able to buy a piece of clothing out of the "womens" section
**to be able to crawl around on the floor with my kids without crying cu my knees hurt
**to hop up into a trailer or the back of a truck with ease
OK so these are just a few things, and I am sure many more will present themselves to me as this journey continues! And I know one of those related to you in one way or another!!!  i am being honest with myself because hiding behind myself just isnt working anymore!!!
love you guys and take care