I thought I had it all figured out.
I was well on my way to losing the weight, getting into shape, and feeling great.
Then, I ran into my first stop sign. Blam!
My weight loss stopped.
I have been feeling great, but all of a sudden, I have to go lay down. I am beat. Blam!
I have been following my diet to the letter with a few cheats, but not calories as much as....well, I love chocolate, get the idea? Dark Chocolate, Yummy. I eat one small square.
I've also eased up just a little on my Celiac diet. I don't eat bread, but I did have a piece of pizza. Just one.
So, I wrote an email to my team at Lancaster General Bariatrics, asking them what was up. Was I having a problem, or is this just normal.
I got an answer. I reached my first plateau. It's a normal part of the weight loss process.
I honestly thought that would occur much later in the process, but it caught me off guard.
It got me!
But, with the help of the team, I am back on track.
I made it to 224, but have been all around that number from 226 down to 222. That's OK, I can live with that.
I have been walking. I took to the rail trail this past week. I covered 4 miles, 2 out, 2 back. I kept moving the whole time. I only stopped long enough to take a few sips of my Crystal Light Red.
It felt funny to walk. My legs felt so stiff without all the fat flopping around. I keep hearing my joints popping and adjusting.
I also have been giving my clothes hanger a workout. You know, the one they call "Total Gym"? I found out it was fun if I play some great music on my DJ outfit. As long as I shake the walls, I can go forever! Same thing with the treadmill. I climb hills and actually jog for a few minutes.
I used to run in my dreams and wake up out of breath. Now, I will be able to do it for real.
Wow. Bring it on! I'm ready for it all!
I was well on my way to losing the weight, getting into shape, and feeling great.
Then, I ran into my first stop sign. Blam!
My weight loss stopped.
I have been feeling great, but all of a sudden, I have to go lay down. I am beat. Blam!
I have been following my diet to the letter with a few cheats, but not calories as much as....well, I love chocolate, get the idea? Dark Chocolate, Yummy. I eat one small square.
I've also eased up just a little on my Celiac diet. I don't eat bread, but I did have a piece of pizza. Just one.
So, I wrote an email to my team at Lancaster General Bariatrics, asking them what was up. Was I having a problem, or is this just normal.
I got an answer. I reached my first plateau. It's a normal part of the weight loss process.
I honestly thought that would occur much later in the process, but it caught me off guard.
It got me!
But, with the help of the team, I am back on track.
I made it to 224, but have been all around that number from 226 down to 222. That's OK, I can live with that.
I have been walking. I took to the rail trail this past week. I covered 4 miles, 2 out, 2 back. I kept moving the whole time. I only stopped long enough to take a few sips of my Crystal Light Red.
It felt funny to walk. My legs felt so stiff without all the fat flopping around. I keep hearing my joints popping and adjusting.
I also have been giving my clothes hanger a workout. You know, the one they call "Total Gym"? I found out it was fun if I play some great music on my DJ outfit. As long as I shake the walls, I can go forever! Same thing with the treadmill. I climb hills and actually jog for a few minutes.
I used to run in my dreams and wake up out of breath. Now, I will be able to do it for real.
Wow. Bring it on! I'm ready for it all!
