For me I have to start the day on a good foot so I can workout and not feel like I screwed up the day diet wise. This morning and most others it begins with 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1-2 tablespoons of Kashi GO LEAN, and a handful of blueberries. I add a little splenda on top to sweeten it. It is important to eat with a smaller container and utensil (baby spoon) to feel like visually I have a good portion and slow down and enjoy the food I have before me. I have to be careful to actually eat it and not walk away because I lose interest in eating after a few bites. Courtesy of the RNY. But I know I need to eat for energy to get the most out my new lifestyle. By the way this lifestyle can be shared by anyone not just WLS patients.
The plans for the morning are off since I have to take Alex for his allergy shots, but right after I am heading to the gym. It is funny how two years ago I had to drag my ass to the Y and I really hated the elliptical machine. Still I wouldn't say that running on the treadmill is a highlight for me, but I need it now. The feeling of accomplishment when I am done(even if I have to talk to myself the entire time of just get it done and stop bitching) is amazing.
The other fact of eating food that I never would have in the past is another great victory. Cottage cheese, greek yogurt, twig type of cereal, and fruits and veggies are cravings now. So yes, I have come along way since surgery and I don't regret it a minute.
The plans for the morning are off since I have to take Alex for his allergy shots, but right after I am heading to the gym. It is funny how two years ago I had to drag my ass to the Y and I really hated the elliptical machine. Still I wouldn't say that running on the treadmill is a highlight for me, but I need it now. The feeling of accomplishment when I am done(even if I have to talk to myself the entire time of just get it done and stop bitching) is amazing. The other fact of eating food that I never would have in the past is another great victory. Cottage cheese, greek yogurt, twig type of cereal, and fruits and veggies are cravings now. So yes, I have come along way since surgery and I don't regret it a minute.
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