Day 110 - I'm back!!!

The It's been a long time since I've been with the program. It's only been a month or so but seems like forever. I hope I can get back into the swing of things. Last I left off I was fasting with the church and couldn't exercise because of a kidney stone. Well here's some updates.

I went back to the doctor for my post op appointment and the stone was still there. It didn't even look like it moved or broke up at all since the first procedure. So unfortunately for me, another surgery was scheduled. This time they were going to break it up with a laser and pull as many pieces out as they could. And what I found out afterwards is that they went in 40 times to remove pieces, 4-0!! That's crazy. And it was more painful this time too, but I got through it. Today was my second post op appointment. They removed the stent and now I'm ready to get back with the program! Yesterday I went to the trampoline park with my bestie - but don't tell the doc that - LOL!

The fast had also ended since my last post. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The last three days, where there was no eating at all, was pretty brutal, but I got through it none-the-less. I was really getting tired of people telling me how tired I looked! I hadn't eaten in three days, what do you expect!! My first meal when it ended was of course - Chipotle! And boy was I regrettably full afterwards. I really wanted some cold stone creamery afterwards too but there was just no room! I actually came home and passed out on the couch for a little nap just to settle my stomach. Apparently I looked much better the next day because everyone told me so. I also lost 6 lbs during that journey.

But lazy time is over. I don't have weigh in until the 30th, so idk how much of the fasting weight over gained back since all this free eating and no exercise. But I'm ready to get back on it. I've got a vacation to Tennessee at the end of May and I like to look and feel good when I go out of town. So let's get with this!! Shouldn't be anything standing in the way now!!

I've prepped some fruit into the freezer for some morning protein shakes. I've remade some turkey brats - but still need to make the eggs. Only thing left is to figure out the exercise programs that works best for me and do it. Most likely it'll be back to running after school at the gym until it gets nice outside! Then I may switch to running in the AM and weights at night. Who knows? But I gotta do it. Not only for vacation but gotta train for the 10k in July!! Go me!!

My breakfast shake me prep!

Tacos and rice Krispy treats as a last meal.

The stent installed from my kidney to bladder, and of course the large kidney stone. 

Day 82 - Surgery Day!!

Finally - it happened! Now to get these stones flushed out and me be on my happy drinking water from now on way.

Got up early this morning to prepare myself. I know it's not a huge surgery, but I'm still under anesthesia and still at the doctors mercy, so it can be stressful just the same. I think I've seen Kill Bill too many times that it all is very uncomforting. But my spirits were up and prayers with me so here we go!! Haven't eaten since 1pm the day prior, haven't drank anything since 10pm the night prior, so I was ready to get this done with just so I could eat. So they wheel me into the surgery room, start taking deep breathes of oxygen while they pumped me up and I was OUT!

Next thing I know is I was waking up in recovery. First things first - where's the water!!   Then I had some graham crackers, and u was good to go!! Took it easy the rest of the day!

On a better note - just signed up for the The Tike fun - 10k - so it's official!! And now commence training!!

I have surgery today, but first let me take a selfie

This is a Stent. They are installing of these into my body

Applying the sound waves to break up the stones into passable sizes. 

Day 81 - 11 of 24

Ok well - surgery for these kidney stones is tomorrow. Can't wait for this to be done! 

I was supposed to drink this Magnesium Citrate stuff at 4pm and begin a clear fluid diet until midnight, but because the fast ends at 4 and that's the time I'm scarfing food in my face, I needed to modify the fast. The directions for the citrate stuff said to take it two hours after eating. So now that pushes the fast to end at 2, but I ended it at 1 just for good measure. Just to be sure the food at least had a chance to digest and get in my system before being forced out. And because of my lack for planning - I didn't have anything to eat at work. So I ordered Jimmy Johns. A good tuna sandwich will do the body good. And it tasted good too so that's at least good. And then after that - on to clear fluids. The rest of the night.

I already can't wait until tomorrow afternoon!

I forgot to take a picture of my actual sandwich, but this will work. Mine didn't have as much tuna as this one though. 

Here's a good reason to know how much your eating!! 1 sandwich - so many calories.

And just in case you were wondering what they looked like. Cuz I never did. 

Day 80 - 10 of 24 days

Not much has changed. Still fastinkg. Still only eating once a day. Still not exercising. So I apologize if there isn't a daily post but it's a stale blog when I'm writing the same thing day in and day out. I also find myself repeating meals - which is pretty boring too so I save everyone the hassle of reading and the hassle of me writing and just skip the day. 

Yesterday however I made a tuna melt which was super yummy!! And definitely a change from my scrambled eggs. And with carrots and fruit as my sides I can tell my portions are getting smaller. 

Well that was until today - when there was a pot luck at school. Then I had a feast. Twice. I was super sad to skip out on the homemade German Chocolate cupcakes I made until 12:30am the night before, cuz man those look delicious.  The only thing that keep me going strong is the fact that I made them - which means I can make them anytime - especially two weeks from now when the fast is over! But all the other food I could eat was great! Lots of chicken - it was awesome. 

I can tell this no food fast is getting to my brain though. I'm getting dumber each day. I can't think and even when I do it's all wrong. I see why now that food is an essential part of life and well being. So I can't wait to be regular so I can be smart again.

Yesterday's lunch. And today's is too shameful to post so forget that. 

German Chocolate cake. This is the original - I've since altered the recipe into cupcakes. 

Prayer keeps me together. 

Day 77 - Day 7 of 24

Alright 1 week down!!! Not too much to report today. Have church for two hours helped pass the time. Fast ended at noon but I still didn't eat until 4 because there was so much going on, but I was okay with that - hungry but okay.

Nothing new to eat today. Had another omelet - same as the other day. It was still just as yummy! I gotta think of some things to eat this week though. I feel like I'm going to be too busy to make anything of substance. Guess I'll be eating omletes all week - which I will NOT complain about because they're pretty darn good. 

One thing I will say is that I'm surprised by the results I've gotten in two months though. See below. Definitely is motivating. Results is the best motivator because a lot of the time it feels as though nothing is happening, then next thing you know you look back and BAM! You end up lookin goooood!!

Except my bum, looks like I need to work on the a bit - LOL.

January 6th - March 14th to be exact.

Still have some work but dang I look good!!

Always gotta show the plate!! It's only 1 meal a day sooo!! And for the record - I skipped biscuits yesterday!!

Day 76 - Race Day 2

And it's still day 6 of 24 while this is all happening. And like a lazy bones I didn't get up, like I wanted, before 6 so I could at least get some good water in before the fast time. So I'm off to this Get Lucky 7k probably already dehydrated, but I got God so that's all I need.

I get to the race and take some pictures and then stand around and wait for it to start. I was at least smarter this time by not showing up too early - like the Polar Dash. The race started off fine, jogging and keeping my pace just fine. I went through the normal stuff I do when running, body starts feeling sore, chest burns, mouth waters; but I know I'll get over it so I just keep pressing on. It's a lovely day with Sunshine and a slight brisk air. I got to the 3 mile mark before I was really starting to feel like I needed to walk. I knew if I started walking I would then set it off and I'd be run walking the whole rest of the time.

But hey, I gotta do what I gotta do. I had to walk, my legs were starting to feel like jello and I was wearing down. So I started walking, speed walking, but still not running. So for the rest of the time that's how it went. Run - walk - run - walk. After the 4k flag it was hard to judge how much farther there was to go, but I just kept pressing. My goal was to make it under an hour, and my RunKeeper was telling me I was getting close to my time so I needed to speed it up!

And then I saw it - the finish line!! Yes!! I almost want to pick up pace but I couldn't feel my legs, so that wasn't happening. But I at least kept up my jogging pace - and the finish line was definite motivation. And then - I crossed the finish line!! It was finally over!! Now to just wait for the results!!

Gettin ready for the race!! Lookin good and feeling great!! I love how I'm always so motivated for these things.

Best moment of the whole race. Got to a bridge with these beautiful view and "How Great is Our God" comes on the MP3! Nothing but smiles were on my face. Beautiful moment!!

This was the race. Didn't seem that far on the road:)

And there it is - made it more under my goal than I thought - so happy!! Now onto a new goal - the Tiki Run 10k in July!!

Day 75 - Day 5 of 24

It was anothe pretty easy day - thank the Lord. I will say tho - I was pretty tempted to have Tacos for lunch - which would normally be fine if it wasn't for the Doritos I use as a base! Doritos on the fast are a big no no because chips are a pleasurable item. Then I almost though about cheating with the Dorito shell they sell off the shelf - but that would only make me feel like a cheater and not satisfied, so I just skipped the whole idea. Discipline! Wish I had this much when I wasn't doing extreme diets or on a fast.

I just ate today the same thing as yesterday. And I was thankful that the other have of the omelet I made didn't turn out tasting like leftovers. I hate that! It tasted just as it did yesterday - and that was definitely satisfying. Well except for the point that I wish there had been more of it - LOL. 

Worst part of the day - it's Friday and that means donuts at work. And of coarse they couldn't just make it regular donut day but there also had to be pies. And I didn't look at the table too long, but I believe one was French silk - gulp. Good thing I didn't state too long cuz my stomach probably would start hurting and my mouth salivating like never before. And since the food cube is on the way to the bathroom, I had to take another route the rest of the day. I mean, why torture myself. 

The Get Lucky is tomorrow.... Hope I'm ready. I better pray for some strength!!

Had my pre-op appointment today. (Kidney stone surgery next Friday) And one of the things was to get weighed. I don't want to look because my official weight days are the last day of the month but I couldn't help it. 150.1 lbs!! I had an appointment on Tuesday about the "mass" in my uterus and I was 153.2 - so that's 3 lbs in 3 days! This should get pretty interesting...

Again - if I have to suffer looking at this stuff so do you!!

Different fruit but pretty much the same meal. I know I know - but the biscuits are soooooooo good. Bought 5 more boxes today LOL

If the biscuits weren't in my life I think I'd really be starving!! (It makes me feel better knowing that - okay? Hahahaha)