Still here..

I'm still here.. still learning about this Lapband around my stomach. I can eat most everything so far, although a few times have worried I over did it. This weekend we went up to the Lake and had company with us all weekend. I was trying to not make a fuss and just eat what everyone was eating. I did fairly well. However on Saturday night I made Guacamole and was snacking away on that with tostito's while cooking dinner and realized that when dinner was ready.. I was already full! I ate one rib. And sat the rest of the night praying it wouldn't come back up. I took some papaya enzyme, and it seemed to help. Next morning I was fine and was able to eat regularly again. I don't think I lost any weight this weekend, but I have not gotten on the scale. I am trying so hard not to weigh myself. I want to base my success on how I feel, rather than a number. I did my Podrunner workout twice this weekend, once with my kids, which was fun. My 9 year old ran along next to me and had a great time, even if he couldn't hear the music, lol. What a trooper! I loved that I was being an "active fun mom" That meant more to me than any number on the scale. :)

Back at home tonight I came home from work and ate a small handfull of potato chips. I know thats not the end of the world, but I wish that I didn't crave salty carbo snacks so much. I guess on a positive note, I did eat some McD's french fries this weekend on the trip and then afterwards, sitting there thirsty as heck(since you you can't drink with meals) I realized that was a stupid move. The next time the family wanted fast eas McDonalds, I didn't have anything! I looked at the fries and thought.. nahhh not worth it. I do find that I am looking at food now and thinking about whether its worth it or not. I think thats normal from what other lapbanders have told me.

I have gotten better about getting my water in, but am still struggling to eat enough protein. Soo.. that's my goal. Talk to you later..Oh.. and welcome new readers. I've never had readers before.. how exciting. :)