It's been a busy couple of weeks since my last post because of Christmas, my birthday and New Years, but I've done extremely very well in the weight loss department. Let me brag right off the bat. I've lost another 12 pounds since my last blog on Dec. 17, which is a total of 64 pounds. I can hardly believe it, but the scales don't lie! I've learned a lot about what does not agree with my new stomach because I've been cooking more and trying new foods. I'm so excited about the weight loss, but I was afraid that I had gained because I felt like I was eating more food, when in fact I was just eating some different foods.
I went to my dear friends and adopted family, the Clark's, on Dec. 22 for their family celebration. There was lots of great foods but I tried to stay true to my diet. I did have roasted beets that where in a salad (I didn't eat the salad but picked out the beets) and they were delicious. I had a taste of a carrot souffle that was very good. I also had ham, brussle sprouts and asparagus. Sounds like a lot of food, but I only had a taste of all of them. Nothing sweet, but I did have some coffee with creamer which was also very good. I'm sure it was not fat free, but it did not upset my stomach. Next was Christmas day at my sister's house. I had ham again, a small amount of scalloped potatoes (again not fat free), baked beans and roasted califlower. No desserts again. Good for me! I felt like I ate too much, but I really think I was eating too fast because I had that stuck feeling in my chest. It goes away after a few minutes, but reminds me that I don't take enough time inbetween bites. I think I chew enough, but probably should be chewing more and swallowing less at a time. Anyway, survived the day and didn't eat supper that evening. I certainly didn't feel deprived in eating. The desserts didn't even appeal to me, because I don't want to get nauseated or have dumping syndrome (massive stomach cramps and diarrhea). Lastly, my friend Edel came on the 27th and stayed through New Years day. I cooked a lot more than I normally do and also different foods. One night I cooked baked chicken with fresh mushrooms and 98% fat free chicken cream soup. That was terrific. I also made brussle sprouts with onions and little pieces of ham. Delicious, but I could only have a couple of brussle sprouts and about 1/2 of a small chicken breast. I was stuffed. I also made turkey sausage with onions and pepers. I did alright with about 1/2 of a sausage link, but the onions and peppers did not go down so well. Bell peppers have always given me indigestion, but I love them. I believe they are going to be on the "don't eat" list. Didn't agree with me at all. Edel enjoyed hers and mine as well. I also made a 13 bean soup with ham, tomatoes and onions. I made cornbread to go with the soup. While this also tasted so good, I could not eat it. Maybe too spicy. Edel also ate hers and most of mine and I sent the rest home with her. I made Edel a doctored up protein shake every morning while she was here. Chocolate protein powder, skim milk, banana, peanut butter and ice to make it thick. It was so good, but I couldn't drink it, I think because of the milk. I made my stomach hurt after only a couple of swallows. I think skim milk does not agree with me. I also tried some sugar free ice cream that made my stomach hurt, too. I love dairy products, but I think they are going on the "don't eat" list, too. Also, coffee with cream (even sugar free or fat free) didn't agree with me. I started using a protein powder that mixes well with water and it goes down better than the one I used skim milk. Isopure seems to be the protein powder that does best for me now.
So, after all that, my new years resolutions are to continue to eat good foods, drink more water (lots more) and go to the gym 3 times a week. Also, to be a kinder, more loving and forgiving person. Always less judgemental. Every day is a new learning experience as far as my new eating is concerned. I just have to do the work everyday.
I'll go into more detail next time about my fear of trying on new sizes. Seems silly, but it's real. I'd rather just wear baggy clothes that don't show off anything.
Happy New Year. This is going to be a great year for me and my new body. The issues that go along with getting smaller are going to be challenging, but I'll make it. I will.
Until next time,
woof, meow and xoxo from Bonnie
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