Like I've said before, I weight myself once a week on tuesday mornings - and as of yesterday morning I have lost a total of 58 lbs. Sounds like a good number, but I'm about 3 months post op and I continually compare myself to others I see on Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups - who have lost more, sooner. I know if you start out bigger - you lose faster. I know everyone's body types are different therefore everyone loses differently and at different speeds. But it's still hard not to compare. When I put it into perspective, however, I have lost an average of 20lbs a month - and that sounds pretty good.
I'm still struggling with eating - I think the biggest thing holding me back is that I'm not eating enough. I drink oodles and oodles of water, as I'm supposed to, however I eat basically one meal a day, at supper-time. For lunch, I eat a slice of deli roast beef, rolled around a small slice of cheese. Doesn't sound like much but boy does it fill me up. I'm loving my vegetables and fruits - but that won't make sure I get the adequate amount of protein in.... so I've got to focus on my meats and protein shakes. Shakes - - ugh - - I have not been good at keeping up with those. When your body doesn't get enough calories it goes into starvation mode and saves up your food.... instead of burning it as fuel, like we hope. So - I need to eat a little more to lose a little more - - which is SO hard for me to wrap my head around.
I have yet to take a full body updated picture... so I can do 'side by sides'.... but I have a new face shot, that's the best I can do for now, to document my journey. I feel a bit different, I look a bit different and I'm still losing. So I'll say on average.... I'm doing well!
Much love, all!!
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