Back to WW

Hello Friends

Tonight I went to WW after a two month hiatus. It was great to be recognized right away and all of the good wishes coming my way. The meeting was really nice as she challenged us to do a Victory Journal to overcome the negative thoughts that come into our minds when we do make bad decisions. I'm going to work on this all week. I've had such a long experience with guilt, shame and negative reinforcement all around me that this time I want to change those thoughts. Anyone else out there struggling with this?

I'm still at the 50lb. loss mark which I'm thankful for considering I've had almost six weeks of no movement. Today I had my five week appointment with one of the surgeons and she thought the incision looked good and when I look I think it also looks better. My hormones are still a concern as I have those deep fears in the back of my head that are legendary in the hysterectomy history books. Weight gain, whiskers, no sex drive and early aging seem to be what the websites post. I can say that I will fight this all of the way.

Let's all keep praying for eachother : ) Go Ladies CHOOSE HEALTH

Hugs
Dawna

Tuesday and three week mark

Hi everyone:
I thought I would make it to WW but no way. I'm going to have to lay low here until I'm stronger. Still tired and working on getting the body back to a state of healing and no pain. I taught at co-op today however feel quite drained. Yesterday I got down on all fours and did a few thigh lifts which felt pretty good. Three more weeks and I should be getting back to myself more and more. It's funny that I'm thinking about how much I want to go and walk at the mall. Ha
I've maintained the weightloss with almost 0 movement and for that I'm quite thankful. Talk with you soon

Hugs
Dawna

Back from Surgery (Kind of)

I'm sure you all want the gory details. Sorry still to gory to show. I'm feeling pretty good and with mom being here to help with recovery it sure has made it easier. I'm really enjoying the slower pace with family and the Lord. I'm certainly getting my appetite back which feels pretty good. I am longing for a lot of healthy cuisine that will assist me in my recovery. Thanks for all of the prayers and good wishes. I'm praying I will get to WW next Monday night.

I'm not exactly sure how much I'm down but I know it's a bit. It's all about habits and creating new and exciting ways to deal with stress and frustration. Food aint it : )

Weighing In After Thanksgiving HAAAAAA

I took off over to WW to see what the damage might be. I was down 1.4 which was quite nice based on last weeks crazy gain. I was responsible however enjoyed the company and the food. I had a nice conversation with family hoping they would join WW as I think it might give them a bit of hope they are looking for right now. I wish I could hug it away but I know it's work we all must do independently. The Lord really brought WW to me and I'm very thankful.

I'm so thankful for my friends who have come alongside me during the ride. I have learned lately that I MUST slow down and stop all activity. The surgery will force me into this lifestyle and I am ready and willing to take the time to heal and spend time with the Lord with no other distractions. I can't believe that surgery will almost seem like a vacation albeit a painful one. UGH

What am I to give my time to? That is my prayer and Lord I'm listening.
God, Husband, Family, Work, Homeschool, Church activities, Social activities on and on and on. My energy is zapped. I look forward to finding it again. Hopefully the surgery will help with that as well.

Thanks for the prayers as I don't have enough typing time to explain it all in too much detail but He knows. Thank you Lord that You know.

Dawna

Big Gain

Okay

3.6 lb. gain and I'm sure I swallowed every bit of it. I don't want to talk about it I just want to begin logging tomorrow and quit being disappointed and turning, as the Lord says, back to my own vomit.

Dawna

Thanks for prayers in advance : )

50.2 Lost

Tonight was a big night. 2.2 down which made the total lost 50.2 lbs. Woo Hoo I still have a way to go but I'm happy with the result. It might be slow but at least it's going in the right direction. I need to get my exercising going again and make time for it as a priority. I'm leaving for FL on Sunday for a three day business trip with Scott. It should be nice and a great time to walk on the beach, eat healthy on someone else's dime and spend some great time with the Lord : )

Sounds good doesn't it???

Dawna

2nd Day of Colon Fast

Well it went pretty well again today. I finally had a poo tonight (Jane) and it was at the swim meet so sorry no pictures. Well, I did have the camera for the kids however just couldn't bring myself to share that part of my life even with my close friends : 0 Let's just say that the pictures on their website are accurate.

Okay I slept so great last night and woke up feeling rested. That is so unusual for me. I have to wonder what causes that, allergies to foods?? Caffeine? I'm just not sure.

Here's the real stinker. I have to go to Michigan for a meeting on Sunday evening for a manager's meeting and I will still be on the colon fast. Can you believe it? Free food and good restaurants purchased by someone else and I will be choking down ginger juice as I sit and try to come up with a better reason than colon cleanse to explain why I'm not enjoying a dinner with everyone else.

Gee Whiz

Later Ladies
Dawna