A New Journey: DAY 1

Saturday, January 22, 2011

DAY 1

I have a restored excitement. Doesn't that sound silly? I have such a tremendous amount of faith not only in this surgery, but in our team, and in the program . No one was more ready for this surgery then I. I had not one doubt, I still don't.
This "Test" is really not a test at all. It is a little mini plan to bring you back to the beginning. To make you remember why you started this Journey in the first place. How could I forget? It just happens I guess. I've watched people gain weight and wonder why they aren't doing anything about it. We all work so damn hard at this.. Perhaps people do not realize they have gained 5 pounds, then it becomes 10...I'm not a scale person, nor am I obsessive , but I do get on the scale often enough to catch a gain before it becomes a serious problem.
I have been wanting to jump start my body for a while now, just to see if I could lose MORE weight then what I did initially (I want to break the "window of opportunity"). I believe everything happens for a reason and I'm hoping this 5DPT came along at just the right time.
As I've said to Newbies, this is a life time commitment . Yes your tool will help you melt away, but it's only a tool, it's all up to you to make it work for the rest of your life.
Today I will begin at my beginning. When my pouch was new and sensitive. I will have two "healing "days of full liquids. There is some leverage , there are recipes for soups that I would not have eaten right after surgery, but they have a purpose. This "Test" is to break the carb cycle and get back to basics. This is NOT a diet, but rather a drastic measure to get back into control of my tool.
This is my menu for today (should I vary at all, I will list it tomorrow. Honesty is the only way we can all grow and learn together)
Morning: Strawberry smoothie
mid morn snack- High-protein pudding
lunch- Chocolate smoothie
afternoon snack- an orange
Dinner- Soup I made yesterday (pea soup...delicious) recipe is on site.
Evening snack- Unjury high protein pudding
Needless to say I need to also stay hydrated and take supplements as usual

I certainly appreciate all the support I've gotten. Keep it up.....

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In Memory of a Great Lady

You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Tour heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone.
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want;
smile, open your eyes , love and go on....

RAINBOW BRIDGE

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earthIt is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,hills, valleys with lush green grass
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special placeThere is always food and water and warm spring weather
The old and frail are young againThose who are maimed are made whole again
They play all day with each otherThere is only one thing missing
They are not with their special person who loved them on EarthSo each day they run and play until the day comeswhen one suddenly stops playing and looks up !
The nose twitches ! The ears are up !The eyes are staring !And this one suddenly runs from the group !
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,you take him or her into your arms and embraceyour face is kissed again and again,and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated

ONE Can Make a Difference

One song can spark a moment,One flower can wake the dream.One tree can start a forest,One bird can herald spring.One smile begins a friendship,One handclasp lifts a soul.One star can guide a ship at sea,One word can frame the goalOne vote can change a nation,One sunbeam lights a roomOne candle wipes out darkness,One laugh will conquer gloom.One step must start each journey.One word must start each prayer.One hope will raise our spirits,One touch can show you care.One voice can speak with wisdom,One heart can know what's true,One life can make a difference,You see, it's up to you!
K.M.

My Tarot Card symbol

You are The Empress

Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success, luxury, dissipation.

The Empress is associated with Venus, the feminine planet, so it represents, beauty, charm, pleasure, luxury, and delight. You may be good at home decorating, art or anything to do with making things beautiful.

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

He was just a little boy, On a week's first day. Wandering home from Bible school, And dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; He even found a caterpillar. He found a fluffy milkweed pod, And blew out all the 'filler.' A bird's nest in a tree overhead, So wisely placed up so high.. Was just another wonder, That caught his eager eye. A neighbor watched his zig zag course, And hailed him from the lawn; Asked him where he'd been that day And what was going on. 'I've been to Bible School ,' He said and turned a piece of sod. He picked up a wiggly worm replying, 'I've learned a lot about God.' 'M'm very fine way,' the neighbor said, 'for a boy to spend his time.' 'If you'll tell me where God is, I'll give you a brand new dime.' Quick as a flash the answer came! Nor were his accents faint. 'I'll give you a dollar, Mister,If you can tell me where God ain't.'......

A New Journey

My Hidden Treasure

Saturday, January 22, 2011

DAY 1

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