So a few days have passed. I hope that someday I can lose weight. After following this liquid protein diet for a week now, and NOT cheating, I have only lost 8 pounds...which is really good, but I was hoping for a lot more! It just makes me feel like am I doing the right thing? Am I just destined to be heavy? I would hate to do this surgery and then not be able to lose weight. At times it seems like just walking by someone eating makes me gain weight. Now I think, am I becoming a fat anorexic? I don't even feel like eating today...but I am forcing myself to take my protein shakes.
I was so happy yesterday when the 7th grade reading teachers gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers to wish me luck on my journey. I am such a lucky person to have such a great reading team...The are truly amazing people and teach me something new every day!!!!
I keep saying that this is not a diet, it is a life change, but when does the diet stop and the life change begin? I hope soon...I hate thinking about food 24/7.
A friend had commented that I should write a book to help me reduce stress...I think I might just do that...what you think? Any ideas for a story line?
Linda, you should compile all of your blogs and make them into a book. And you are doing so great and I am soooo proud of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with nicole! your words are very inspiring:) And losing 8 pounds in less than 10 days is amazing!! you will and can lose the weight! just wait til after your surgery you'll be in skinny jeans and boots before you know it:) Love you!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! Write a book....Dana and I will use it for book club :) but seriously, it would be a great way to reduce stress and motivate others. You are already motivating me to become healthier (and happier).
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great keep up the good work and your spirits. Nicoles idea about comiling your blog into a book sounds like a great idea you could inspire so many more people. You are already inspiring so many. Keep going I know you can do it there will be ups and downs but the end result will be worth it.
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Linda, when I first met you, I thought you were so full of self confidence, maybe it was the stubbornness. Either way, I know that once you set your mind to something, you can do anything! So hang in there and when the hunger gets you down, just remember, why you are doing this. You will be so much healthier and feel so much better, you will wonder what took you so long. Believe me, I lost 55 lbs in 6 months and it was hard but after 10 lbs it got easier, after 20 lbs, i felt so much better and by the time I lost 55 lbs, I was so proud of myself and I would put on my old jeans and watch them fall off. It is very inspiring once the weight starts to go. It was hard not to eat the foods I loved and sometimes I would eat them, but once your stomach shrinks, you feel satisfied with a few bites but oh the taste you love keeps you going. Limited myself to something I loved to eat to only once a week and it helped. Hope this helps a little and I am so very proud of you for taking this step to a happier healthier you!
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