New Years and a New Me

We are totally snowed in here in MA so it looks like me and the computer are going to spend some time together today. Tomorrow I will be seven weeks out and I can see changes happening on the inside and out. I heard that feelings can come out when you can't mask them with food and that is more true than I knew. So after some reflection about the new year coming I think I have found what I am going to have as my resolution. Here it is.

In the new year I am going to accept the compliments and not turn it into a negative(Sheri you look great!(I take it as,what did they think of me before). I think you get what I mean. I also am going to speak my truth and not conform my thoughts to please others.

My hopes for the new year seems to be the same as last. I would hope that 2011 brings family back together, healing and health to all. Happy New Year.

Day of Surgery to Five Weeks Out

Five Weeks Out

What a miserable day here in Massachusetts. It is rainy and cloudy, but I got my hair cut last night and I am feeling pretty hip. I really haven't changed clothing sizes lately but I know it is coming so I am not going to get depressed about it. Those jeans in my closet are my next goal, so hopefully in a few weeks or so you'll hear that I got into them.

This week I started Zumba class, and I absolutely love it. I hope Evan will stay in the child watch so I can get a few classes in this week. All in all I am feel pretty good. Slight nausea at times, but only a few foods have come back up. Tuna and chicken in a can are not my friend.

In a couple months they say I should anticipate losing some hair. Not something that I am looking forward to but it happens with surgery. In the meantime I better get my butt in gear and holiday preparations. Only a few gifts purchased and no tree up yet. I will get it done cause I always do but just not feeling that holiday spirit yet. Anyhow, have a great rest of your weekend.

Red Kidney Bean Soup

This is my go to meal and is high in protein.

a package of dried red kidney beans(soak overnight)

in the morning change the water and add

1 small tomato paste
1 splenda
Two sticks of churrico with the casing removed( you can use turkey sausage if you are worried about the fat)
1 onion diced
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp chili powder

Simmer for 2 hours or until beans are soft

I add greek yogurt and cheese to up the protein. I puree the soup prior to adding the yogurt and cheese.

Three Weeks Post op

Ok so I have been panicking that I have only lost ten pounds since the surgery. The doc was not concerned and said the body is going to catch up so don't worry so much. Anyways I am losing inches which is great.

This morning I am down another 2 pounds so it is finally going down again. Yeah!!!