Bouncing back?
Shortly after I last posted about my latest diet, I was diagnosed with
a giant hernia right above my belly button. I had to have surgery, and
I was flat on my back for a month, then gimping around for another
month. Now that I'm FINALLY recovered, I'm tackling the weight loss
again. I have so many health problems, and very little money to pay
doctors, so I'm hoping I can improve my condition with the food I put
in my body.
My will to lose has been poor since my daughter was born, to say the
least. I've been angry and frustrated, but that hasn't led to any
sustained weight loss. I get really pissed after a few weeks and quit.
I just don't know how to get the inner fortitude I used to have back.
However, the hernia combined with major joint pain and GI issues have
really compromised my quality of life, and I'm sick of being sick.
I've decided to try something different, maybe just for the challenge.
I'm going vegetarian to see if my body likes it. I've always liked
veggie proteins, like tofu, so this isn't that difficult for me,
food-wise. The hardest part is remembering that vegetarians can still
be fat and unhealthy if they eat a lot of junk. I'm trying to stay away
from the overly-processed carbs as well.
I was going to go vegan, but decided to take it easy on myself at the
start. I am still eating eggs, milk, and yogurt. I'm going to stay away
from the butter and gooey cheese, though. I've been tracking my food
through an iphone app called Lose It. It shows the breakdown on
nutrients at the end of the day, and I have to say that I like what I
see. Without even trying, my protein/carb/fat ratios are right on
target. I'm hoping to see the daily calories trending lower as well.
I'll have to report back on that.
Exercise is minimal at the moment. It's over 100 degrees outside, and I
have no money for gym, pool, or yoga classes. I hate exercising by
myself at home. I'll think about working up to it, but the ankle and
knee pain I have really is a problem. I'm hoping the diet will boost
my energy levels and make me feel more like moving.