At this point, I am really not trying to lose any more weight. I really want to maintain, but I am now down 166 pounds from my highest. I now weigh 157 pounds, so that still is not skinny! I am 5' 7" tall. My personal goal is kind of set for 150 lbs... but will just see if we get there.
I am feeling so healthy! I am able to exercise now. Able to move, to feel alive again!
I am sure enjoying my place at the clinic and hospital here in Park Rapids. Helping with the Bariatric Department! I help out with the nutrition classes, visiting with other bariatric patients, etc. Pretty much where, and as they need me.
Well, I hope this is finding each one of you doing well. We are into November here nicely, and sure have had great weather! It is cold and rainy tonight, but that is ok... at least it's not snow! :-)
You take care everyone... more next time... love you... Eydie
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Nov. 2, 2010 Back On-Line!
Hello My Dear Friends, Family, and My Wonderful Supporters!!!
I have been without my computer for awhile. Thankgoodness for my cell phone, but haven't been able to up-date my blog through that. But I am still on my program! 100%!!!
I am still 2 lbs below my goal that the doctors had recommended (160 lbs)... so I still weigh 158 pounds! I am feeling fabulous, so heatlhy still.
Yes, I perodically check my blood sugars, and they range from 80-95. My A1C is 6, that is down from off the charts over 15. My BMI is now 26, down from off the charts over 55 before! I take NO prescription medications! Just my daily vitamins!
I no longer journal my foods every single day... but again... perodically I will take a day and write every single thing down that I eat... just to see where I stand as far as calorie intake, protein intake, etc. I am always right in the range. I get at least 65 grams of protein a day. Around 1000 calories a day. Fluids are about 80-90 ounces a day.
I no longer weigh and measure every single thing I eat anymore... but again... perodically, I will take what I've set aside to eat. For example... I might dish out a half cup of yogurt, or cottage cheese... or maybe 2 ounces of chicken. Then I will get out the measuring cup, or my trusty scale, and see just where I am at. I am right on... so I am glad I still do that! I want to get what I need... but yet... my portions could gradually grow also, so I need to be careful!
I feel extremely confident that this is where my life is going to be! My eating habits really have NOT changed since I hit goal. I have NOT added any of the foods or drinks that I avoided before. I eat no breads, no pastas, no cakes, candies, or drink pop... caffeine, carbination, etc! These are foods and drinks that did NOT benefit me before, and I just do NOT want to go back to that point either!!!
Some people have re-added items to their diets once they've reached goal, and if they choose to, and are able to handle it... that is fine... but I have chosen not to, I feel SO good... which brings me right back to MY saying....
**Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Healthy Feels**
So.... I am maintainig my 165 pound weight loss!!! This is going to be the biggest part of it. The journey down through the pounds was incredible... but, it is going to be the day in and day out, the long-haul of maintaining that is truly the most important part!!! But again, I am very confident that I WILL be successful in keeping it off. I have a fabulous support system here with each one of you! Thank you... from the very bottom of my heart, it really does mean everything to me!
I have been doing volunteer work with the Bariatric Department at the clinic and the hospital. Working with the nutrition classes, visiting other patients that have gone through the surgery, and anyone that has questions about the journey in general. I have been helped SO much, so I want to do what I can in helping others be successful as well.
I have extremely special news to share... My Dad & Mom have moved back to Minnesota from Prescott Valley, Arizona! They will be living in Bemidji, Minnesota, about 55 miles North of us. (So much better than 2000 miles South) I am SO glad to have them back!
Well everyone, thank you again! Special love from Park Rapids, Minnesota!
Hope you are keeping warm and are enjoying the beautiful crisp days!
Love, Eydie
I have been without my computer for awhile. Thankgoodness for my cell phone, but haven't been able to up-date my blog through that. But I am still on my program! 100%!!!
I am still 2 lbs below my goal that the doctors had recommended (160 lbs)... so I still weigh 158 pounds! I am feeling fabulous, so heatlhy still.
Yes, I perodically check my blood sugars, and they range from 80-95. My A1C is 6, that is down from off the charts over 15. My BMI is now 26, down from off the charts over 55 before! I take NO prescription medications! Just my daily vitamins!
I no longer journal my foods every single day... but again... perodically I will take a day and write every single thing down that I eat... just to see where I stand as far as calorie intake, protein intake, etc. I am always right in the range. I get at least 65 grams of protein a day. Around 1000 calories a day. Fluids are about 80-90 ounces a day.
I no longer weigh and measure every single thing I eat anymore... but again... perodically, I will take what I've set aside to eat. For example... I might dish out a half cup of yogurt, or cottage cheese... or maybe 2 ounces of chicken. Then I will get out the measuring cup, or my trusty scale, and see just where I am at. I am right on... so I am glad I still do that! I want to get what I need... but yet... my portions could gradually grow also, so I need to be careful!
I feel extremely confident that this is where my life is going to be! My eating habits really have NOT changed since I hit goal. I have NOT added any of the foods or drinks that I avoided before. I eat no breads, no pastas, no cakes, candies, or drink pop... caffeine, carbination, etc! These are foods and drinks that did NOT benefit me before, and I just do NOT want to go back to that point either!!!
Some people have re-added items to their diets once they've reached goal, and if they choose to, and are able to handle it... that is fine... but I have chosen not to, I feel SO good... which brings me right back to MY saying....
**Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Healthy Feels**
So.... I am maintainig my 165 pound weight loss!!! This is going to be the biggest part of it. The journey down through the pounds was incredible... but, it is going to be the day in and day out, the long-haul of maintaining that is truly the most important part!!! But again, I am very confident that I WILL be successful in keeping it off. I have a fabulous support system here with each one of you! Thank you... from the very bottom of my heart, it really does mean everything to me!
I have been doing volunteer work with the Bariatric Department at the clinic and the hospital. Working with the nutrition classes, visiting other patients that have gone through the surgery, and anyone that has questions about the journey in general. I have been helped SO much, so I want to do what I can in helping others be successful as well.
I have extremely special news to share... My Dad & Mom have moved back to Minnesota from Prescott Valley, Arizona! They will be living in Bemidji, Minnesota, about 55 miles North of us. (So much better than 2000 miles South) I am SO glad to have them back!
Well everyone, thank you again! Special love from Park Rapids, Minnesota!
Hope you are keeping warm and are enjoying the beautiful crisp days!
Love, Eydie
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