7 Month Surgiversary

Today is 7 months since my surgery. It feels so awesome! I didn't weight myself this week because I've been too obsessive about it, but I can say that I know I've lost at least 71 lbs and this week I have shed several inches in my stomach/waist area.  I have 4 garbage bags full of clothes or shoes to take to Salvation Army. While that's a good thing, I am sad to see some of my clothes go and I am super sad to see my cute boots go bye-bye. I will have to buy new ones, but I'm waiting on that until I am closer to goal weight. I think I'm a 7 1/2 shoe now, which is weird because in high school I wore a 9 1/2. I don't think that's normal, but it is what it is.

Here's what's new at 7 months:

• I can eat more. I am up to about a 1/2 cup of most foods. Some things are better than others, but I am really trying to get  1/2 cup in , per doctors' orders.
• My hair is hardly falling out at all. Just a few strands a day instead of a few strands every 5 minutes.
• I am eating carbs.  They still don't taste all that great, but I feel good about having a little every now and then. I still do not like anything sweet and want to mainly eat spicy or savory foods. I find myself wanting to add pepper, chili powder or rooster sauce to everything. 
• My energy level is better. I have been staying up super late, which is SO not me, but it's because I find myself working on things around the house and just can't stop. I am making a huge effort to get at least 6 hours of sleep in per night, preferably 7 hours.
• I cannot wear plus size tops anymore. They are too big! 
• I feel amazing about my progress.

So, here I am, 7 months out. I have no regrets. If I keep up my current rate of weight loss, I will be at my goal weight by my 1 year mark. That's what I am hoping for! I am so thankful for God's provision and that He lead me down this path and is leading me on this journey.

Here's to a night filled with love, peace and joy,
Rachel

Latest Milestone: 71 lbs Down

Yesterday I felt like I could see my wrist bones for the first time in a long time...so I weighed myself this morning and I am officially down 71 lbs! Woohoo! I am having to give away my weight loss clothes, as they are now too big for me. More shopping to fit in my budget...........

I feel great and feel like I actually look like I've lost a lot of weight now. I had some issues that prevented me from working out very much over the last couple of weeks. Yesterday I hit the gym and was so glad to see that my heart rate remained stable, in spite of the sweat dripping in my eyes.  I had a great work out and am looking forward to getting 5 more days in this week, toning up and burning fat. I still hate the gym and don't like to exercise, but it's necessary. I think of it being like a prescription that I have to take if I want good health. And  I do want good health, and to prevent saggy skin. Haha! That's the truth! Please, no bat wings!

Tonight, as I wrap up my busy day off and prepare for another week of work, I am grateful--grateful for my family, especially grateful for my husband, grateful for the opportunity I had to go through this surgery, grateful to be alive, grateful for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Here is to another great week!

Peace, Love and Joy,
Rachel