I am shocked how fast 2011 flew by. It's been 11 months since my surgery. This time last year I was gearing up for a lifetime of change. I am down 188 lbs. I am creeping down slowly now. I only lose about a pound a week. Maybe a 1/2 a pound? It depends on the week. I could have done better, but chose to eat holiday food with everyone else and now that the holidays are over, I am starting to get back on track and only eat regular meals and healthy snacks! I took the last of the candies, cookies and holiday treats into my Grandma Trone for her to enjoy. If they aren't here then I can't walk by and take a nibble of something a few times a day. I realize it was just a nibble, but those nibbles add up and hence the slow weight loss. Not to mention the carb overload for the holidays, starchy soups, mashed taters, noodles, dressings, those carbs don't agree with my surgery. For me to successfully lose the weight I have to stick to high protein and low carb, low fat. Too many carbs will absorb well in my new system. Too much fat and I will get the poops! I try to avoid that at all costs!
People are asking about New Years Resolutions. I've made a few for myself this year.
1. Keep current and more organized with my book work and keep better track even when things get crazy. I have my office all set up since the move, things are now organized and in place and I should be able to pull this one off! Let's hope so!!
2. Show and tell people how much I truly appreciate them more. I usually do try to do this as often as possible, but there's always room for improvement. I just want people to know when the little things they do for me don't go un noticed! I think it's important to let people know how much simple acts of kindness mean to me!
3. Cherish every single moment of this new life and "gift" that has been given to me. I can never even begin to explain how truly grateful I am for this chance at a life I've never dreamed of because I always thought it was just a dream. I am living it now and going to live it up!
Those are my resolutions for 2012. I sure hope I can live up to them this year. I tried to make them totally do-able! Hey, guess what... for the first time in like 25 years LOSING WEIGHT isn't on that list! WOW!!!!
BIG things are in store for this year. I have a couple friends going in for weight loss surgery themselves. I am so excited for them and their new leases on life. I can't wait to help them through with their success.
We are settled into our new home and going to take advantage of my new energy to make it even better than it was last summer! I am feeling so much better now. I can't wait to fully enjoy this place this year. I imagine my back patio will see a lot of me! I can't wait to plant more flowers, do more landscaping and shape this bland place up! I need some vibrant colors out there!!!
Today I fully put my house back in order from the holiday re arrangement. I moved back my kitchen table into the kitchen. It was butted up with the dining room table. I finally got the leaf out of it and put back to where it belongs. I also scrubbed down the kitchen, cleaned out fridge, swept and mopped kitchen and dining room floors. I then did up dishes, and some laundry and gave Brody two baths, he's addicted to water! I cleaned Brodys room, I do a daily sweep where I always once a day pick up all his toys, just so I know once a day they are all picked up. I stripped the boys beds and changed sheets. I then called it quits for the day. My back is aching.
Tomorrow I am going to Keokuk with Mom and Grandma. We are going to Missouri and then Keokuk shopping. I need some stuff from Dollar tree, Wal Mart and Aldis. Should be a fun time with us! I love days like that.
Sunday I am having Chasity and Kyra out for working on the diaper cake for Kyra's shower. Just something fun for us to do to prepare! Fun times.
Well I better get going. Got a ham in oven and working on scalloped taters and green beans. Smelling good in here! Boys are getting hungry so I better get it done!
The Frakes Family
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