Back from a Hiatus

I have not posted since my post surgery last Wednesday. I just have not been inspired but, rather, depressed. It is not easy being bed ridden for nearly a week. I know many face that in much longer stints.

I found myself craving fat foods to console my depression. Luckily I did not have any enablers nor did I really have much of an appetite.

But I find myself encouraged and re-inspired as I have lost 5.8 lbs since my last weigh in pre surgery. I weighed in at 228. A weight I sped by many  moons ago.

Today I worked out in an Aqua Aerobics class which was harder than I thought. It really is all about resistance, I can put as much pressure agains the water as I feel comfortable to do. Plus the water is warm so the heart rate heats up pretty good. I have started walking too and while it takes much longer to burn calories than jogging, I find that this may too be enjoyable. This week I plan to take my running shoes and walk at lunch. I walked on Friday in dress shoes and regretted it...blisters. Being diabetic I cannot wound my feet.

This morning I brought out my slacks that have eluded me for many months. Stubborn they are to not have stretched with me. But I have shrunk back to fit into them. This is inspiring. I have a new suit that I have only worn a handful of times that I can wear again. I cannot wait. It is snappy suit, black with faint pin stripes. Snazzy. I have a few dress shirts that can come out from hiding as well. This is all very moving for me.

So how is the diet going? Well it is going well as far as results go. I do find myself having food out side of the plan. But not totally. I am having vegetables here and there. Which is part of the less restrictive plan that others are on. The "Phase 2" plan. I find that helps me keep my sanity.

I am feeling better, my incision points still hurt. Last night Ava pushed on one and oh boy! I felt like I had been shanked by "Baby Face" Torresluna. Good heavens. I cannot wait for full healing and recovery