Putcake's Journal, 18 Jul 12

Had to weigh myself twice again this morning because I didn't believe it! I really feel like I've broken through the plateau that I've been dealing with the last few months.

I'm probably not going to weigh myself again for at least a week if not longer - I'm going to have surgery at the end of August to remove nasal polyps and correct my deviated septum. So the doctor started me on prednisone and antibiotics. I haven't been on prednisone and my friend who has told me water retention can be a big side effect. So I will probably stay away from the scale while I'm on it so I don't get discouraged.

I was a little worried about having surgery, but I've had major breathing issues, so now I'm excited to be able to breathe through my nose again! I'm also hoping I will be able to exercise better because I'll have more stamina.

I'm really focusing on being aware of what I'm eating - that had slipped the last few weeks and now I'm really back on track.

73.5 kg Lost so far: 4.5 kg.    Still to go: 14.5 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1739 kcal

Fat: 58.37g | Prot: 84.19g | Carbs: 236.09g.   Breakfast: splenda, 2% milk, blueberries, better oats, chai tea, sweet and low. Lunch: cucumber, petite carrots, spinach, Homestyle Whole Grain Tortillas, morning star spicy black bean, Origins Classic Hummus. Dinner: boneless skinless chicken breast, green beans, Instant Brown Rice, PATAK JALFRZI COOK SAUCE. Snacks/Other: crystal farms mozzarella, 2% milk, zucchini bread, coconut cake. more...

2464 kcal

Exercise: Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 15 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours, Driving - 1 hour, Resting - 6 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...