Hello Again

Almost a year since my last post.  Life happened.  My son got ill again though he is currently back on the road towards recovery.   Seeing my son hooked up to various gadgets had me stunned.  I gave up all that had to do with losing weight. The saving grace was a spectacular view from his hospital room.  Watching the magnificence of the Hudson River.  Barges floating, the lights from the mighty George Washington bridge, the view, the sunset; was a reminder to keep my eyes focused...UP.  Did lots of deep Breathing.

Now, I just eat what I want.  But, I no longer crave loads of sugary items.  I can not go on food binges.  My body starts gagging.  Definitely, being on the protocol had a permanent impact.

Stress Eating

Life happens.

Right at this moment my son, an adult, my baby non the-less, is in surgery.  After years of considerable concerns, pain and close calls, he is in very good hands.  Excellent doctors, hospital, surrounded by loved ones... And literally thousands praying.  Everything that could be done has been,  So WE now, Let Go and Let God.

I'm calm.  After months of battling personal dark thoughts, my mind is quiet.  My Faith gives me strength I didn't know I possessed.  The only evidence of underlining concerns is;  I've been stuffing my face.  Everything that is not frozen is gone.  I'm finishing off a box of Cheerios as I blog.  Milk containers...empty.  lol

Breathing deeply and often...it is what it is.  Its time to be compassionate with...myself.

Waiting.

Its taken me days to get back to this post.  My son is in lots of pain (reminds me "I am alive" he giggles) but doing very well. 

As soon as I received word that he had survived surgery and back in his room, I ran a bath.  Soaking a mist the scent of lavender, breathing deeply, allowing the Epsom Salt to assist in releasing all pent up stress held by my body, I gave 'Thanks" over and over.

I laugh over my food binging.  Food was my friend, my companion, during a stressful time.  No, I did not make myself wrong.  Nor did I feel guilty or ashamed.  Nor did my mind reason, justify or rationalize.  I just went back to ...healthy eating.  But I will admit, I am so glad I know where to get my HCG drops, if I need them"  lol

Its Aug. 29th,...My son continues to recover, while in New York City we had an 'earthquake' and days later a 'hurricane'.  Unprecedented.  Stress is definitely a part of life.  The 'earthquake' was an unexpected surprise. But for the hurricane Irene, I took preventive measures, assessed the damage, minimal and now... move forward.

My family and I have been blessed as I hope you have been.  ALL is Very Good!

Laughter!

Have you read your shampoo label? I don't know why I didn't figure this out sooner! When I wash my hair in the shower, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and (duh!) printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning: FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY. No wonder I’ve been gaining weight.

I’m now using Dawn dish soap instead. Their label reads: DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

So if I don't answer the phone . . . I'll be in the shower.

We've all heard it, "Laughter is the Best medicine", so lets not forget to laugh while we are "Melting the Fat Away'.  After all, were getting Healthier too!

Maintaining weight while eating...'Noodles'? YES!

Believe it or not.  Some call them 'Miracle Noodles'.

Below quotes from Shirataki Noodles' website.

What are Shirataki noodles?

Shirataki (shee-rah-TAH-kee) noodles are thin, low carb, chewy, and translucent traditional Japanese noodles. They are also sometimes called konnyaku noodles. Shirataki noodles are thinner than wheat noodles, do not break as easily, and have a different texture. They are mostly composed of a dietary fiber called glucomannan and contain very few calories and carbohydrates (sometimes even zero). They do not have much flavor by themselves, but absorb flavors well from other ingredients you can combine them with. Shirataki noodles are made from Konjac flour, which comes from the roots of the yam-like Konjac plant grown in Japan and China.

How can they help me lose weight?

In addition to the numerous health benefits, eating lots of fiber-rich foods (like shirataki noodles) can help you lose weight. Fiber itself has no calories and is passed through your digestive system intact. However, because fiber absorbs water, it provides a "full" feeling. For example, eating an apple (which is rich in fiber) is more filling than drinking 4 ounces of apple juice, even though both forms contain an identical number of calories. Foods high in fiber also often require more chewing, which makes it more difficult for you to consume a large number of calories in a short period of time.

Go to ShiratakiNoodles.Net where you can read their guide and  how to cook them, where you can buy them and more.

Remember, you can’t get energy from zero calories, so always eat the shirataki noodles with some veggies and protein to make it a nutritious meal.

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Hearty News!

My laptop died...:(  So its been awhile since I've had an opportunity to blog. 

I continue to maintain.  Still enjoying my new talent for beading.  As a matter of fact, because the opportunity to invest in materials, hasn't arrived yet, I have been decluttering my bureau draws.  Found many an earring that needed some TLC.  Voila!  What was once neglected is enjoying a renewed sense of being.  lol.

Took a Pranic Healing Level 1 course.  An early birthday present from a dear friend and her daughters.  Its  acupuncture without the needles. It combines Reiki like methods, to transfer vital energy.  Released loads of energy that no longer served me.  Intend to take more advance courses.  I'll let you know as things unfold.

 How does this fit into my 'weight loss conversation'?  I believe the cause of my gaining was stress related, as well as a way to shield myself and become invisible. Now that I lost the weight, its time to release the energy that called it into place.

Recently was watching Dr. Oz and he said somehing that I want to share.

"A women weighing 200 pounds and less, who losses 10 pounds, reduces her risk of a 'heart attack' by 50%."

Assessing the road

I am on the mend.  Because I was on the HCG drops + 500 calories a day phase before the flu, my kitchen was clean of starches.  Therefore; my intake has been the phase 2 approved foods.  Healthy.  And lots of water. 

I am now 141 lbs, BMI = 122.8.  Six lbs from my goal, which will bring my Body Mass Index to an ideal 121.8.  Oh yeah!  That is exactly in the middle of the 'normal' range.

Once I reach that goal, I'll add resistance training to build up my muscles.  The BMI does NOT distinquish between muscle and fat weight.  So I'll have to come up with a different way to determine 'how I'm doing'.  Its part of the journey...tweaking as I Melt Away the Fat, transmuting into a Healthier, Happier ME!

STOP!

OM!  Got the flu.  All the signs, shivers fever, running nose.  My vehicle is screaming STOP!, while emotionally I feel hum, 'so close and yet so far'.  Ten pounds from goal weight..  Sleep more hours then I care to write about.  Drinking lots of water.  Stopped the protocol.  And I can't help but wonder, 'why?'.  Am I sabotaging myself?  Lots of time to reflect.

I've mentioned it earlier in my blog, this journey is 'much more then a diet'.  Suddenly, even relationships come up for questioning.  For me a childhood friend...couldn't even acknowledge my weight loss.  Your right, it says more about their insecurity then anything about me.  But it makes me sad.  My joy, my health, my greater good being the recipient of jealousy. 

This protocol is available to ALL.  Success, for ALL.  Why be jealous.  There is no secret.  You too can Melt Away the fat too.