Popping in quick for “Check In”. I’d say that I did pretty good this week with eating slower and making time for my meals. However, I also discovered that I sometimes take too big of a bite and not chewing it enough (especially when eating meats and poultry). So I have begun incorporating this into my meals.

I wish I was a better:

• Habit maker (follow through)
• Not worrying so much about what everyone else thinks of me
• Not always saying yes to everything –learning to say no

I know what you mean Kathy, but think it’s awesome that you are acknowledging your feelings!!! You go girl!!!

Endoscopy went well, he took a couple of biopsies since I had been tested positive in the past for Barrett’s Esophagus. He showed me the pics he took during the procedure of areas biopsied and also a pic that showed that I still had a staple from my WLS!!! I’ll know results in about a week. All of the dinners I had planned for the week didn’t…[Read more]

Off day for me since I had my endoscopy this morning which meant no eating or drinking until after the test (which was about 10:30 this morning). Made myself an egg sandwich around 1:00 (sprouted grain bread, an egg and a little butter) and ate it all over 15 minutes. Had broiled scallops, mac salad and coleslaw (take out) for dinner–ate most of…[Read more]

I forgot to mention that I had my 3 month check up with my primary doctor yesterday. He is very pleased with how I am doing and my blood test was great (not as extensive blood test like my bariatric doctor). In fact several years ago I had an A1C of 7.0 and was on diabetes medications. After my WLS in March 2016, I stopped taking them and my A1C…[Read more]

Lots of good wishes being sent your way!! So glad you checked in Susan!!

Ended up waking up at 2:00 a.m. today, tossed and turned until 4:00 a.m. because I couldn’t get comfortable because for some reason any which way I moved it hurt, felt nauseous and I was shivering like crazy. So at 4:00 a.m. I came downstairs and just for the heck of it, I took my temperature. Low and behold I had 100 degree temperature so this…[Read more]

Well last night I was too tired to make what I had planned for dinner, so regretfully I made a single serving pizza, but did eat it over 30 minutes.

I ended getting up later than I thought and didn’t do my best for planning breakfast. So I had a Premier protein fiber bar on my way to the Dr office. It did take me 20 minutes to eat. I went to…[Read more]

I realize we don’t have to post updates each day on our pledges, but I think it will really help me to stay accountable. In fact, I may even post after each meal just for my accountability so everyone can ignore them if they wish and hopefully I don’t bore/annoy anyone.

I just had lunch, Italian turkey sausage burger and black and white bean…[Read more]

I also just went through and I did post in all days. I really liked this challenge as it made sure I did something just for me each day. I probably won’t go through the challenge again, but am planning make it a habit to incorporate something every day for just me. Thanks Nikki!!!!

Got the jar out yesterday and will work on cutting paper and writing blessings down today.

I spent an hour doing jigsaw puzzles on my kindle and a couple of hours last night sitting in front of a fire, listening to music and great conversation with my husband.

Note (email) sent to one of my biggest supporters!! My mother-in-law!!! I should have also sent one to @nikki-massie as she is always there to support us, and this group has given me for the first time the courage to express myself without feeling I am being judged all the time and afraid to speak up without always feeling I am inadequate. This is…[Read more]

I’m all signed up!! 😊

Thank you for your ideas!!! I think I may have stopped being quite as mindful when eating. I also think that lately I have been busier than before (more active), so only stop long enough just to get some nourishment in because I am losing energy and just “want to get it over with” so I can continue with what I was doing.