Well I have made it through my first official week of my low carb diet. It was not easy and I am sure inquiring minds want to know.... Yes I totally cheated! Only on two occasions though. Once with 3 jelly beans( starburst ones.. You all know they are awesome) the second cheat was a bad cheat and I am almost too embarrassed to admit it. I caved in and ate pizza... I am sure none of you are surprised at all.
I went to the consult with my surgeon on Tuesday. I weighed in at 286 lbs. the previous Tuesday I weighed in at 297. So I lost 11 lbs this past week. The surgeon spoke of a few key words that lead to my cheat... He said he did not care if I we gained weight, just as long as we ate low carbs. The key to me cheating was when he said..." This diet of high protein and no carbs is only for a week"... I thought a week? All of the literature we have been given not only suggest a full meal replacement but it be done two weeks in advance! Well heck... I am 9 days out. So that led me to my car and to Old Chicago where I enjoyed a pizza and yes. I blew it out the water with a cookie too! I consumed a total of 230 carbs in one sitting! Now before I would do that daily if not every meal... But this time, I felt so awful afterwards I cried. That pizza and cookie tasted more amazing than I ever remember, but for the first time I felt guilty for eating. So today I have consumed a total of 26 carbs and 131 grams of protein, which is much better. I am hoping that I can hold out without cheating until next Wednesday.
I go for my pre-admin testing on Tuesday, Wednesday I will be on a clear diet and I report at 7am on Thursday for surgery. The next week will be hectic. Trying to get Noah's things together to stay with his Aunt Paula while I recover. Cleaning my house(yuck) and making sure everything is in order.
I am totally ready for this to happen. I am anxious and of course nervous. Just because I don't know what to expect. I am sure the next week will fly by... Please keep praying for us!
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