In the immortal words of that famous pooch, Scooby-Doo.....SCOOBY-DOOBIE DOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I am pretty excited. Now this is a biggie for me so don't laugh! Today I went to an appointment with my husband at CMH. For years and years I have always surveyed the waiting area as soon as possible and sought out the chairs with no arms. You know those ugly chairs with the metal or wood arm handles. Once in awhile I would get one of the larger chairs or I would just simply rather suffer standing on my ankle than sitting squished into a chair. I have on occasion pushed and squished my oversized hind end into these very uncomfortable chairs only to have my thighs so squished that my legs would fall asleep and I would have bruises for weeks afterwards. TODAY I did the same survey of a waiting room that I have sat in many many times, but there was only two available chairs and they of course were the ones with the arms. With the place being packed as it was Geoff and I grabbed for the two chairs. Taking a deep breath I started my decent into the chair, only to be shocked and delighted.....the chair and my derriere made friends. YES, my big butt fit in the chair! OH happy day, I not only fit without being squished I sat there for almost an hour without having my legs fall asleep, without having to keep moving to stop the pinching. It was a satisfaction that I am not sure I could explain in words. Only someone that has been overweight and has lost a large amount of weight would completely understand this feeling. This is just one more of the milestones that I will touch on my way to my goal. I have not weighed myself again this week as I have made it my rule to only do it once a week, that way I don't obsess about the weight reduction as much. I am still working out a way to plan my meals at work to fit in with my new way of eating. I was so pleased to read some really good recipes on My Daily Strength yesteday from fellow GBS friends. I have already bought some of the ingredients to prepare some of the new recipes I read. I am excited that there is a huge support group and that they are from all over the world and that everyone is so very kind, helpful and supportive. I am preparing and handling the groceries and meals at home and doing it so far without any problems. I have learned to cook without tasting everything and don't seem to be craving to much. The only huge craving I have had is a Subway flatbread tuna sub. Weird eh? I am able to have tuna next week and I cannot eat flatbread but I can have 1/2 a whole wheat pita or 1/2 a 6in torilla....so my version of a tuna sub is on it's way. I am totaly excited about having a poached egg and some egg salad, of course it is slightly tweeked to fit my diet but that is ok by me. Food sort of has a new approach and excitement for me. My new motto is now "enjoy what you have, not have more to enjoy". If I remember my motto and stick to my instructions from the bariatric clinic I should stay on a good path, plus adding back in my exercise routine will definitely help my goal. Since my caboose is shrinking I should start some toning exercises to keep that on the decline. Monday I see the surgeon, will weigh in at the hospital and will get the "green light" to go back to the gym. Tuesday I am back to work and back to the gym if all goes well. I am certain that everything is going well and I will return to my regular schedule of things and this makes me happy. To my coworkers: see you all on Tuesday!!!!
Steph
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