Why?
Why am I starting this blog?
I had a partial hysterectomy 3 years ago and no one can seem to tell me the truth about the changes in my body. I get the hormone changes but wasn't expecting the distended belly or weight gain. I've asked my doctor and she says it's normal but there's not advice offered on what to do. Don't get me wrong... I have a GREAT doctor so this is not a stab at her but my personal attempt and journey to see if I can figure out what in the heck my body needs to feel like me again... a slimmer, happier me.
Why do I NEED this blog?
First, I like to write and never do so freely. Second, I feel like I need to document my thought process and progress to help me to better digest potential issues that I may not recognize or have been ignoring. The writing process forces me to stop and really think about the external forces that affect me.
Why start this journey now?
Because I gained 30 pounds after surgery and have been struggling to get it off again. I lost approximately 10 - 12 fluctuating pounds with Weight Watchers. (woohoo!) After 10 months I feel like I need a break from tracking though especially since I plateaued 4 or 5 months ago. I need to be freed from tracking and need to just eat what I know is right. I want to incorporate various things that I know to be right to see if I can make some progress on my own. Watch my carbs (but keep the good ones like grains), incorporate the good fats (and avoid the bad ones), continue to exercise (but always with intent), reduce my daily caloric intake (but don't stop it completely) and continue with a mostly plant based diet while avoiding overly processed options.
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Pounds lost: 10 (I'm counting what I've lost this year with Weight Watchers and launching from there because there's no reason to ignore the wins.)
Goal weight loss: I'm not sure yet.
I'd like to lose the 30 I gained because it seems to be my happy place... the clothes fit and feel fit. I think something new I need to add to this journey is to discover how needs to be lost to get back to that comfortable feeling in my own skin again but now in my 40s.
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This is day 1 of not tracking for a long time. I have no idea what the calorie intake was today but I know I did good AND bad. Tracking is becoming a nusance and I just want to figure out how to eat within reason to lose like I used to.
Today's intake:
I had a partial hysterectomy 3 years ago and no one can seem to tell me the truth about the changes in my body. I get the hormone changes but wasn't expecting the distended belly or weight gain. I've asked my doctor and she says it's normal but there's not advice offered on what to do. Don't get me wrong... I have a GREAT doctor so this is not a stab at her but my personal attempt and journey to see if I can figure out what in the heck my body needs to feel like me again... a slimmer, happier me.
Why do I NEED this blog?
First, I like to write and never do so freely. Second, I feel like I need to document my thought process and progress to help me to better digest potential issues that I may not recognize or have been ignoring. The writing process forces me to stop and really think about the external forces that affect me.
Why start this journey now?
Because I gained 30 pounds after surgery and have been struggling to get it off again. I lost approximately 10 - 12 fluctuating pounds with Weight Watchers. (woohoo!) After 10 months I feel like I need a break from tracking though especially since I plateaued 4 or 5 months ago. I need to be freed from tracking and need to just eat what I know is right. I want to incorporate various things that I know to be right to see if I can make some progress on my own. Watch my carbs (but keep the good ones like grains), incorporate the good fats (and avoid the bad ones), continue to exercise (but always with intent), reduce my daily caloric intake (but don't stop it completely) and continue with a mostly plant based diet while avoiding overly processed options.
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Pounds lost: 10 (I'm counting what I've lost this year with Weight Watchers and launching from there because there's no reason to ignore the wins.)
Goal weight loss: I'm not sure yet.
I'd like to lose the 30 I gained because it seems to be my happy place... the clothes fit and feel fit. I think something new I need to add to this journey is to discover how needs to be lost to get back to that comfortable feeling in my own skin again but now in my 40s.
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This is day 1 of not tracking for a long time. I have no idea what the calorie intake was today but I know I did good AND bad. Tracking is becoming a nusance and I just want to figure out how to eat within reason to lose like I used to.
Today's intake:
- 2 scrambled eggs cooked in light margarine with fat free cheddar.
- Small handful of raw nuts.
- 1/4 cup of black forest cake.
It doesn't help that my kid wants to be a pastry chef so there's always yummy goodness around. Goal:Take the left overs to work and throw out what remains at home. - Salmon patty (fresh), lettuce, tomato, miracle whip, coarse mustard, green beans. NO BREAD!! (I haven't eaten yet but I feel like saying it now will help with my will power.)
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