Here we go again! Month #2 - Whole30. I feel so good, so much better after the first month. I did an update yesterday and today I start anew. The picture I posted above is my breakfast for today. An omelet of sorts with baby spinach, onions and mushrooms (things we prepare in bulk and …
Weigh in…
Today's day 30. I made it. Sitting on my butt most of the month, but eating healthier for sure. And the results are in. They are not grand, but I have lost 6.6 pounds officially this month. I am down to 279. I broke into the 70's. I'm happy about that. I haven't measured myself, …
one more day…
The last day of Whole30 month 1! I am so happy to be at this end of the month. I've definitely had ups and downs this first month. Started out strong...too strong apparently and wound up reinjuring my knee. That recovery is taking a little more out of me than I expected. Then again it …
NSV
So today is a big day. I got to take the dressings off my surgical site. Unwrap the old knee. Relief, let me tell you! That wrap was more like a binding. Especially in the back of the knee. Anyway -- today I unwrapped expecting what you might normally expect. Swelling. But really, there's hardly …
The other side of surgery…
so, it's late. The night after surgery and I'm waiting on my regularly scheduled pain-killer dose. It's been a long day and I figured I would be more tired. The body and brains are funny things. We arrived at the hospital bright and early (6:30a) and got signed in. I went back about 7:30a and …
I need a new birthday activity…
So, I met with my knee surgeon today. Torn cartilage, which I expected. What I didn't expect was that I may have also torn the cartilage "root". Where the cartilage begins and attaches behind the knee. Though still outpatient surgery, it's a little more involved, as is the healing time and process. Ugh. Let me …
Spoke too soon…
So, just yesterday I was saying cravings were all but gone. Today I had mental and physical temptations...but I held strong, and was very thankful that I can enjoy some fruit -- that at least took the edge off. Our sweet neighbor girl had bought a bunch of glazed donuts for her friends, who in …
Day 14…
Here's where I realize this is a marathon, not a sprint. I'm dying to get on the scale, I'm almost rushing through meals thinking that will make the time go faster. I feel good, I feel in control of what I'm putting in my body...now I just want to speed along the results. Normally, this …
Miracle Machine…
My knee has been so swollen it's uncomfortable to walk, sit, stand, etc. Melanie had her ACL repaired a few years ago and still had this amazing icing machine. It literally pumps freezing cold water around the knee. And it doesn't quit like an ice pack will. It's offered me so much relief already! So …
Shrinking Shay 