mokupuni's Journal, 10 May 2018

I was sure protein shakes caused me joint pain with weight loss. Well, I learned from my primary physician the pain is related to my joints "adjusting" to less weight. Hmmm, not sure if I agree entirely and wonder about the experience of others like me.

So, planning to eat Atkins shakes in the morning with a sensible lunch and dinner.

I am considering weight loss surgery. Yesterday, my Sweetie and I attended an introductory workshop. (Yes, I am truly blessed to have someone love me even though I am not who I used to be.)

Surgery is scary stuff. What is truly scary is losing my mobility, unable to stand for more than a couple of minutes, out-of-breath after walking maybe ten steps, and the increased risk of stroke/heart attack.

Initially resigned to die young at 55, I decided to be around a little longer, giving myself one more chance to get healthy.

Here I am.

519.0 lb Lost so far: 0 lb.    Still to go: 59.0 lb.    Diet followed N/A.

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2767 kcal

Fat: 159.58g | Prot: 137.00g | Carb: 200.10g.   Breakfast: Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight Shake. Lunch: Trader Joe's Classic Dark Chocolate Bar, In-N-Out Double-Double with Onion & Spread. Dinner: White Rice, Main Dish Instant Pot Beef Stew. Snacks/Other: Trader Joe's Just A Handful of 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews, Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds. more...

6476 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Sleeping - 6 hours, Resting - 11 hours, Sitting - 7 hours. more...