I got on the scale yesterday morning and I am very happy to announce that I have now lost a total of 20 pounds!
I'm thinking this calls for a happy dance of sorts.
That always makes me laugh and get in a good mood! Ah yes, I'm a teenager of the '80s and I worshipped at the altar of Molly Ringwald. Respect, yo.
I consider this a milestone since it's been ages that I actually tracked my weight loss and could say, out loud, "I've lost 20 pounds." Several years ago when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I lost quite a bit of weight but I have no idea how much. I just know that people noticed and I could tell my clothes were looser. So I figure it was about 50 pounds. Then I went back to work, got all stressed out and gained it back, pronto. Right now, losing only 20, I can't tell in a physical-appearance way at all. And there is no one coming up to me asking "Have you lost weight?" It takes a bit of time for that to come when you're as heavy as me. But it's all good. I feel better and more energetic.
I gotta tell ya, I have discovered broccoli crowns and steam bags. OMG! I love broccoli and the crown part is the only part worth eating anyway, in my opinion! I buy those, fresh, cut them up and put them in those new vegetable steaming bags. Five minutes and completely delish. I need quick. I'm not one to follow some long drawn-out recipe. I ain't spending an hour in the kitchen, especially on a weeknight. I can cook, but I don't really like to. It's a chore, like laundry or anything else. So those bags are genius to me.
Yogurt, fruit, skinless chicken breast, fat-free turkey and low-sodium soup has replaced double bacon cheeseburgers, pizza, fries loaded with bacon and Velveeta, breaded and deep-fried...pretty much everything. How can I go wrong, dude? I find myself getting restless, wanting to move around more. If I sit too long I get jumpy. So I walk, swim, do chores or whatever. I'm still online more than I probably should be, but I can feel a shift. It's hard to explain but I told Erich the other day that "something is clicking". And it only took 39 years. I don't know what the future holds but I can't help feeling pretty damn good about the present.
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You can't see me now but I'm standing and applauding. LOL. You go girl! Oh and I love broccoli too. Did you put anything on them before shoving them inside the steamer bag? Like spices?
ReplyDeleteI love steamed broccoli, too! My parents steam it and put a little lemon juice on it for added flavor. Keep up the good work, Cindy! Congratulations on the first milestone.
ReplyDeleteAnd doesn't this mean you're halfway to your goal?
Marianne - Thanks sweetie! Nope, I didn't put any spices or anything on the crowns before I steamed them. Just plain. They were great! I've been using a lot of Mrs. Dash spices when cooking, though. They are salt-free and really good.
ReplyDeleteLaura - YES, that means I'm halfway to my goal of losing 40 pounds before my next visit with my surgeon on April 24. :))) I'm doing ok, if I do say so myself.
*WOOT* Congrats Cindy! You ARE half way home! You should be feeling really proud of yourself, I know I'm feeling very proud of you. Who would have thought that fat free anything would replace pizza and deep fried everything?!!! WTG! I have to say I'm actually a little jealous of your new found energy level. Gosh, I wish I had even just a little motivation to get moving. Got any for me? LOL
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete20 pounds...WOW!!! Outstanding!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat really is wonderful Cindi. Attitude is everything, and I can tell you are well on your way to success.
ReplyDeleteAnon from DOOL
20lbs?? That's FANTASTIC... good for you Cindy!
ReplyDeleteGO CINDY, GO CINDY, GO CINDY!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewow half way there. i always new you were an amazing person. and now you have proved it. i am just too happy for you to come up with the right words. Just keep it up.