So what a day today was. WOW! I was full of anxiety all day long anticipating my doctor appointment. I am nearing the end of this wonderful diet and was just a ball of nerves knowing that today could be the day I start my transition to "real " real food. I say real food because since January 11th..the day I started this little journey, I have eaten only what was on the the plan and a small amount of salad a few times a week. I have lived on protien shakes, soups, pretzels,oatmeals, pancakes and some pastas that are very small and have something in them to resemble beef. I have had protien bars that are actually VERY GOOD! They are like a candy bar for me! :-) way to cure the sweet tooth. There were other different food items I was able to order but these were the main ones I have lived off of! The "transition" , something I have been dreaming about is basically adding a new food each week for 6 weeks and then after the 6 weeks, I meet with a dietician to make a plan for a healthy and calorie suitable diet for maitinence and continued good health. NOw although I have been dreaming of that day as the first food introduced back is MEAT! ahhh a grilled chicken breast..even a lean burger , maybe some shrimp? oh boy.....well that day has indeed arrived TODAY!!!!!! I am a nervous wreck to stop doing what I have been doing. It has worked and I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK. I am nervous about not feeling so good after eating food . I dont know...just nervous..this has become a part of my life now for just 41/2 months.
TODAY WAS MY BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSS IN A 2 WEEK PERIOD EVER! TODAY THE SCALE SMILED AT ME BIG TIME WITH A WEIGHT LOSS OF 10 POUNDS! THIS MADE ME CRY!
This Brings my total weight loss to a wopping 77.5 pounds! UNREAL is all I can say! I am just so happy and feel sooooo good! Today this feels like it all went by so fast. I KNOW that it didnt seem fast as I was going through it! I still have work to do as I go through transition. Exersise is key. That being said, the back is pretty much back to good and I can go back to the treadmill and all the other things I was doing before. I did get some exersises for the back he said I just need to do everyday!
So what can I expect during transition? Well for one I will probably gain a few pounds while re introducing food. These pounds are the water pounds you lose in the beginning so quickly. basically the body is re- hydrating even though it gets over 100 ounces of water today. yes, i do drink that much! It is habit for me now and I just have to have it with me all the time! But after that I can expect to lose around 6 more pounds he thought through out the 6 weeks. I am not gonna quit and maintain tho.. I want to keep going and stick to a low cal diet and maybe shed a bit more..believe me..there is more to go! So I am guessing it will be a 1500 calorie diet for me after the 6 weeks! I googled a 1500 menu plan for a healthy 1500 calorie diet and it looked to be a feast compared to what I have been eating! I am excited!
So today the news was good that this journey is coming to a close so to speak..the ruff stuff is over anyway!
AND ANOTHER BIG NEWS TO REPORT..MAYBE EVEN THE MOST IMPORTANT IS....
AS OF TODAY , AFTER 22 YEARS ON BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION..I AM OVER JOYED TO SAY I NO LONGER AM TAKING ANY BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION! GONE GONE GONE! THE ONLY MED I NOW TAKE IS MY THYROID MED! WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!
So today was pretty darn good ! Life is good! and to honestly think what 77.5 pounds felt like is just crazy to me....just think what might weigh that much ? so next goal ? hmmmmm 100 might be pushing it...but maybe 90 ? I will keep you all posted for sure! Thank you all for your support wether you are a blog follower or my dearest facebook friends! You have no idea the help you have been with all your cheers and well wishes for my success! I truly believe this blog has helped me through! So THANK YOU ALL!!! FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF MY HEART! XOXOXO
~ THE MUCH HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER KRISTI LYNN ROBINSON!
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