During my last trip to the doctor's office, I remember the nutritionist saying the following: "Please eat your protein before eating any of the "extra" food on your plate". I have been trying this week to put that extra thing on my plate. I have gotten so used to eating one cheese stick, or 6 oz of yogurt, an egg, or a glass of milk for a meal that eating more than one thing seems a bit daunting.
Tonight I had a beautiful toddler size meal! I ate one ounce of rotisserie chicken first and then I had a tablespoon of broccoli, a tablespoon of squash/onion, and 2 tablespoons of mashed potatoes. And I ate the whole thing! Eating like this is an adjustment to say the least but it felt sooooo good to finally get in some veggies! Now I just need to make a more conscious decision to eat more things at a setting. I am starting slowly...I will continue with the toddler size dinner and will eventually add something more to lunch and breakfast. It really is baby steps!
I dropped a few more pounds this week. This is my 24th day after surgery and I have so far lost 24 pounds! I am happy with that. I don't have 200 pounds to lose like some people so I know that I will slow down at some point. 5 lbs a month sounds like a nice goal for a while!! But, who knows what is in store. It is just so great to diet and exercise and actually see good results!
I finished painting the master bedroom and bath. I will try to remember to post pictures when I find my camera. Make it a great day!
Blessings,
Heidi
2 comments:
What a nice dinner! I suppose there are people in the world who would consider that a banquet! I think about you dozens of times every day and am silently cheering you on the journey. You will be an encouragement to others. LUV
You go girl!
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