Hmmmm

Well I really don't know how to start this post. I am mostly blogging because I feel like I NEED to, not because I have a lot of things to blog about. There hasn't been a ton of changes in the way that I am feeling or anything. I did face some new challenges though. Last Wednesday we took off on a trip to Arkansas for my grandmothers 80th birthday party. I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be trying to balance my meals and get my protein intake while traveling. The trip is about 8.5 hours, so we were on the road for most of the day. I found it challenging to find the appropriate amount of protein in my meals without adding tons of fat or carbs. I know I deprived myself in the amount of protein that I needed. Next time I will have to plan more carefully. I guess I will have to pack things to take, because gas stations and fast food (the typical places we stop while traveling), didn't make things very easy for me. Just not a lot readily accessible while traveling.
I had a great time visiting with all of my family. I got to see people that I havent seen in years. But I must confess that not one person commented on the weight loss I have accomplished up to this point. I was really disappointed. I thought for sure the ones that havent seen me since my surgery would have noticed right off. NOT ONE compliment or comment. Now I do know its only been a month, but even my family here notices big changes, and the people that see me every day are the ones who usually don't notice it. So I have to admit I was kinda bummed about it. I look at my before pics and my now pics and how couldn't they notice??? Oh well!!!!!!!!! At this point I have lost a total of 31 pounds in 5 weeks. My goal weight is to lose a total of 80 pounds, so now I have 50 more to go. Maybe by the holiday season I will have lost my goal weight. But Lord knows I shouldn't expect my family to notice...haha I mean seriously people.
So really thats it for now. I go for my check up this Wednesday. I should have went last week, but rescheduled for our trip. Guess I will blog my official progress after my appointment.