Week 3

It's been a week since I last posted. In that time I have been able to start exercising. I still have to be careful not to over do it but its really nice to be able to start really pushing myself to burn the calories. I decided I would just go for long walks for the next few weeks and then after that I think I will start visiting the gym. I mostly walk around my neighborhood because I get tired easily and I don't want to get to far from home when I lose my energy. Aside from my walks though I have noticed that since I started to exercise regularly my energy has increased and I am able to stay awake later into the night.

I've also been able to add more foods to my diet. I made some mild chili early this week and mashed up the beans and added juice and it was really good. I've also got to the point where I can eat something in the morning and it settles fine. Occasionally before I would try to eat something before ten am and it would just sit there making me feel uncomfortable. I am still in the process of exploring the limits of my band. What I can eat, what makes me feel uncomfortable, and what is good for me to eat. Since I got the band, I've found that my self-control for what I can eat is a lot higher. I still want the foods that I know are bad for me but I have more will power to resist them. Perhaps one of the benefits of going under the knife to lose the weight is an increase in the personal responsibility and determination to make the right health choices.