There isn't too much new to write about, so it's been awhile.
I'm back in Fort Lauderdale with EJ, not staying at Mom's anymore. It's good to be home but at the same time it feels kind of meh getting back into my "old" surroundings. It is a little harder being here because I know my routine is starting up again tomorrow with work, etc. so that depresses me. Even though I had surgery and recoup, it was nice not having work :) (yes I am obviously a lazybutt).
I am doing well food-wise. We went to the tattoo shop for EJ the other night and by the time we were done it was 11pm, which meant most of the food places open were fast-food. I figured I might as well test something out, so I got the grilled chicken snack wrap from Wendy's, took the chicken out, and ate about half of it. It settled fine, so I know that in an emergency I can eat that. Other than that, I've been living off of eggs for breakfast, lots of chicken and shrimp, and sashimi. Eating so much protein is a change for me, I'm not really into meat, but I'm getting a bit more used to it.
Something funny I've been noticing is how servers react when I order. Last week, I went to Mexican dinner with EJ and our friend Lori (hi Lori!). I ordered an appetizer of grilled shrimp with a garlic sauce (on the side). The waiter immediately seemed surprised that was all I ordered ("you mean fat people don't get the burrito combo?") It came with 6 shrimp and I ate about 3 before getting full, so I asked for a box. He looked at me like I was literally insane, counted the shrimp remaining, looked at me again, and brought me a to-go soup container. It was kind of funny, although somewhat offensive. Or am I too sensitive?
The Wendy's girl was equally as shocked when I just ordered the snack wrap. She says, "Girl, that ain't gonna fill you up." I was somewhat offended, then decided to run with my instinct, so I said, "Nah, it will. I have half a stomach." Her eyes opened all wide and that was that. I left cracking up to myself.
Some positives:
- My clothes are fitting different, particularly my tshirts in the area under my breasts and also my feet, which is funny (my flip flops are loose on top now).
- The weight is still coming off at about a pound a day.
- I saved over $300 on food last month (so I bought an XBox 360 - comment with your gamertag!)
And negatives:
- I keep trying to fill the void of not eating food. I am hoping the gym will help me stop feeling like something is missing all the time.
- My leg is still numb on the upper thigh and I wake up with shooting sciatic pain at least twice per night. I'm going to my general doctor Wednesday.
So that's what is going on with me. How are all of you wonderful people?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Back to work I go
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Hi Dara! :) I am still reading your blog. Sounds like you're doing great.Woot! I'll email you my tag. Definitely add me. <3
Sounds like you're doing great! People are weird with their assumptions! Also you'll be sensitive to what the reactions are until you get used to it and aren't so much on red alert anymore.
If you find a way to fill that emotional hole, I'd love to hear about it. :)
*hugs*
ROCK BAND!!!!!! is some time this week good for you?
This is so interesting. I'm glad you decided to do the blog. The assumptions of those people remind me of when I was mid-transition and was like, yep, my name is Nick and it used to be Melissa, so change it in your computer, ok?? And then although I felt offended, I ended up laughing at how much I just shocked them. People are ig'nant. I'll keep reading!
I'm doing quite well and am happy to have an update from you!
How has getting back into your old routine been? Not too rough, I hope... specially energy wise. I'm sure going to the gym will not only help you fill a void, but it will help increase your energy and stamina.
Question about eating: Do you get full immediately or do you eat slowly and wait for it to hit your stomach?
I don't think you're too sensitive about the food ordering thing. Personally, I don't see why strangers would take it upon themselves to overreact about or comment on your eating habits. I think you handled the Wendy's situation better than I would have... which probably would have been: "BITCH, you don't KNOW ME!" while snatching the bag and speeding off.
I think you're only going to continue to notice things like this as you travel further down this road. People will look at, talk to, and (in general) treat you differently as you lose weight...and by differently I mean better. While the outside attention is always obvious, I'm curious to learn about how you're dealing with/ going to feel about it inside. Like a few months from now you will be drastically transformed. You're going to look like the way you feel you should / know you can. Looking into a mirror is going to feel SO UNREAL!
It's all scary and exciting!
I'm happy for you and I'm glad I can (in a way, through your blog) experience this with you.
Wishing you strength and energy'
Christy
Oh and yeah, PS: Totally sucks about the pain in your leg. Let us know more if you learn more!
Hurray! I'm glad everything is going so well. I definitely support rewarding yourself with new toys :)
OMG! You need to get Rock Band! You loved it at my house.
The Wendy's situation had me absolutely cracking up! You're such a trip. I'm sure that girl was so confused.
Congrats on everything so far... I am so rootin' you on.
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