Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah.... and Blah!
Blah Blah Blah!!! That is exactly what I feel like a lot of people are saying the last few days, especially at work. We have this huge project going on and it is probably going to last until Christmas. I am tired of it already. Nothing like being pulled 20 different directions every day. At least I have a job and (knocking on wood) it is pretty secure.
Nothing like not posting on here for a couple of weeks... but that's life. I don't remember if I mentioned it in an earlier post but my surgeon told me I need to lose 30-35 pounds before he does the surgery. I basically had about 7 months to do it. I'm in the second month and have already lost around 15 pounds. The cool thing is that I can tell those 15 pounds are gone. I'm still not where I should be by a long shot... but it is progress. It is hard to do though. The thing that has made the biggest difference for me has been cutting out sugar and carbs. I have pretty much sworn off sweet tea. It has been rough but I have been substituting the Milo's that is sweetened with artificial sweeteners. Yes, i know those aren't really good for you either but I can't just drop the sweet tea cold turkey. Not eating carbs has been really tough. For years our meals have almost always had a meat, a veggie, and a carb. With the diet guidelines that the nutritionist gave me, even most beans are out. As it turns out, beans have more carbs than protein. I will admit that I have not totally abandoned all carbs. I love pizza; it is somewhat of a weakness. On a more practical note though... we have had some beans and peas with a couple of meals. On football game nights we have also been eating sandwich wraps, simply because they are quick and easy. The good news is that the nutritionist said that it was OK to do that because it isn't practical to cook a meal on those nights. I just have to compensate for that throughout the rest of the week. One thing is for sure though, we have been eating a lot of salads. Don't get me wrong, I like salads. If overdone or if there is a lack of sufficient variety, they can get old and boring really quick. Fortunately, I am able to come up with enough meals of varying variety that I can tolerate a salad once a week.
I really feel like I am rambling tonight. I guess that's what I get for trying to carry on three different chat conversations, write in this blog, and read crap on Facebook. In any event. I guess I have rambled on enough for one night.
Goodnight friends.
Nothing like not posting on here for a couple of weeks... but that's life. I don't remember if I mentioned it in an earlier post but my surgeon told me I need to lose 30-35 pounds before he does the surgery. I basically had about 7 months to do it. I'm in the second month and have already lost around 15 pounds. The cool thing is that I can tell those 15 pounds are gone. I'm still not where I should be by a long shot... but it is progress. It is hard to do though. The thing that has made the biggest difference for me has been cutting out sugar and carbs. I have pretty much sworn off sweet tea. It has been rough but I have been substituting the Milo's that is sweetened with artificial sweeteners. Yes, i know those aren't really good for you either but I can't just drop the sweet tea cold turkey. Not eating carbs has been really tough. For years our meals have almost always had a meat, a veggie, and a carb. With the diet guidelines that the nutritionist gave me, even most beans are out. As it turns out, beans have more carbs than protein. I will admit that I have not totally abandoned all carbs. I love pizza; it is somewhat of a weakness. On a more practical note though... we have had some beans and peas with a couple of meals. On football game nights we have also been eating sandwich wraps, simply because they are quick and easy. The good news is that the nutritionist said that it was OK to do that because it isn't practical to cook a meal on those nights. I just have to compensate for that throughout the rest of the week. One thing is for sure though, we have been eating a lot of salads. Don't get me wrong, I like salads. If overdone or if there is a lack of sufficient variety, they can get old and boring really quick. Fortunately, I am able to come up with enough meals of varying variety that I can tolerate a salad once a week.
I really feel like I am rambling tonight. I guess that's what I get for trying to carry on three different chat conversations, write in this blog, and read crap on Facebook. In any event. I guess I have rambled on enough for one night.
Goodnight friends.
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