Happy July - Goals and Post-Op Update

Happy July!!!!  A new month with new goals!  I have had a pretty stagnant first half of the year with weight loss, but I have learned a lot about myself.  Attending Fitbloggin was a wonderful thing for me this year and really sparked my enthusiasm for this blog.  I will write a recap or two about my trip soon, but I am still processing everything from the long weekend.

BUT, here are my goals for July:

I had another post-op visit today.  Doctor said I could start walking on it without crutches or the knee scooter for the next two weeks.  He suggested using a cane to kinda help balance myself in the beginning.  I am having a lot of pain on the bottom of my heel on that foot when I step all the way down.  He said it is most likely plantar faciitis.  He said that is very common after this surgery because the foot has been immobile for so long.  He thinks it should go away on it's own, but if not he will give me a steroid shot when I see him again in three weeks.  So hopefully that goes away quickly.  I look like a zombie when I am walking, but with practice it should get easier!

In case you missed it yesterday, here were my goodies from my WW Cheer Buddy for June:

There are still a few days to join Weight Watcher's Cheer Buddies for July. For more information click here! Check it out!

Also, I am still looking for more stories to share for Transformation Tuesday! If you would like a chance to tell your story, click here to fill out the form.  I LOVE seeing all of the inspiration and we have to lift each other up! We are all in this together!

That is it for today! Sending you all love and healthy wishes!

Keep Losing,
Kari

So Much to Share Saturday - Goals and "New to Me" Food Finds

A new month is upon us and hopefully some warmer weather (after the snow/ice storm we are supposed to get tonight).  

Here were my goals for February:

NO EXCUSES - I really want to work on not making excuses for why I don't stay on plan. - I feel like I did a fairly good job with this one!
LOVE ME - I am working on this, but I have struggled the last few weeks with some negative self talk. For February I really want to work on loving myself and feeling good enough for me. - I had a couple days where I felt negative, but I wrote about it and overcame it!
WEIGHT LOSS - I am not going to set a number, but I REALLY want to get under 300 pounds this month!! - DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 oz of these is 5 points+.  They were SO yummy and really satisfied the sweet craving!

I had a coupon for this so I thought I would give it a try. 2 tbsp=6 points+.  It was good but not something I would eat often unless I had extra points to use.

Fiber One has cookies out.  I tried the double chocolate one.  3 points+ and SO yummy!  They also have chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin!

There are 2 of these flatbread pizzas in each box.  1 flatbread is 5 points+.  This was tasty and easy for a quick lunch and I get 2 servings for the price of one.  AND, if you eat Lean Cuisine make sure you sign up for their Delicious Rewards program.  You earn points by entering the code on each box and they have some fantastic things you can get with your points.  Click here to go to their site.

I joined a new challenge for March.  The challenge is to get some kind of activity EVERY day of the month!  I am excited for the motivation this will give me.  If you are interested in joining, click here for info.

1/2 cup quick oats - 5 points+

2 tsp canola oil - 2 points+

1/8 cup sugar free syrup - 0 points+

banana - 0 points+

black coffee - 0 points+

I usually don't have a morning snack, but I was hungry after my workout!

Yoplait Greek tropical yogurt - 2 points+

Lean Cuisine flatbread pizza (mentioned above) - 5 points+

Green Giant Just For One Cauliflower and cheese sauce - 1 point+

strawberries - 0 points+

Fiber One cookie (mentioned above) - 3 points+

Caramel Vanilla latte made with Starbucks caramel coffee and 1 cup light vanilla silk - 2 points+

Subway double chopped chicken salad loaded with veggies, provolone cheese, and red wine vinegar - 

6 points+

Progresso light soup - 5 points+ for the whole can (YUMMY)

apple - 0 points+

Hershey's spread - 6 points+

Coconut almonds - 5 points+

Whew, that was a long post.  Sometimes I just wish I could tell you EVERYTHING in my head all at once, but this will have to do.  I bought some other new things at the store yesterday so I will share as I try them.  Sending you all love and healthy wishes!!

Keep Losing,

Kari