With the start of my last work week before my surgery, I have to say that last weekend was not as bad as I thought it would be. Throughout my life, it always seemed that a diet had to start on a Monday, why not live it up until then? Besides there is a wing special going on somewhere. Monday would come, and the diet would start in full force. If the diet lasted through Wednesday night then it showed potential. But then the weekend came. And after 6 months of gorging, I'd be heavier with a six-month old can of Slim Fast.
It got worse with kids. Running too and from sports events and other activities, food is always on the go. Can it be done healthily? Sure. McDonalds sells yogurt and apple slices. The larger mega mall-style gas stations in this region even sell carrot and celery sticks. But the healthiest choices are the least made. And besides, a double quarter pounder tastes too damn good.
But in the last six months, it has been much different. I am much more in tune with my body's wants. Before going on all liquids, my family dined out at least two nights a week. If it was Italian food, it was a grilled chicken salad for me. I would enjoy a slice of pizza after the salad, but was satiated by that one piece and did not end up feeling bloated and needing a nap. A year ago and not in "diet mode" I'd easily eat a half of a pie, take a nap and wake up hungry. Very little protein, no vegetables, no fruit - so the nap was almost a guarantee. Now, I like the way I feel when I'm eating healthy, and I believe this will be why this change will work. I am not dieting, I am changing my methods.
That does not mean I'll never enjoy any of the items that are on the top ten list of foods guaranteed to make you need Rolaids. But they will be few and far between and never in two meals back to back.
But for now, I have six more days of meal replacement shakes, one day of clear liquids and then the big day. I'm feeling good as my body has adjusted to 600-800 calories a day. I am excited about showing up for my "band install." I am looking forward to beginning the new life.
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ooh, only 6 more days! That is exciting! Pretty soon you will be six months out and smokin' all us girls in weight loss and we will cuss you for being a man and "having it easy"....hahah...just kidding....kinda :)
ReplyDeletewhy can't I comment on your blog?
ReplyDeleteWhile I sure hated the liquids, the weight loss was quite welcome and was a great jump start to my losses. Congrats on your decision, good luck with everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well wishes Amy W. but rigt now, 6 months feels like it could be six years. The whole male metabolism vs. female metabolism, yeah, the ladies get the shaft on that. This is actually a future post topic I have been wrestling with . . . stay tuned.
ReplyDeleteTessie - I think I got the post comment thing down right, but I have to figure out how to reply to eveyone's comments individually. This is my first reply, I'll get the hang of it soon, I'm sure.
Thank you Kathy, my weight loss is quickened a bit by the liquid-diet, I have been hesitatnt to get on the scale. But my wife is yelling at me to get new clothes because "I look homeless." I guess that's a compliment.