Getting back to my old regime is working. Old wounds are starting to heal and I'm getting that itching sensation that signifies healing everywhere- under my arms, groin, breasts, etc. Plus, I've managed to lose two more pounds this week so far. I've lost a total of 12 pounds since Easter- huzaah!
In addition to the old routine, I have upped my water intake to just over 80 oz per day. We'll see if this has any long-term effects on my body. I'll keep you posted.
Also, I did finally order one of those swim miniskirts from Landsend. I'm not sure what I think about it. It runs a little bigger than I thought, and I think I have the wrong size. Anyway, I wore it to the pool for my son's swimming lessons anyway. I felt more confident about walking around the Y in it even though I did get a couple of looks. People assume that you're trying to cover up weight when you wear those and that is frustrating because I don't so much care about the weight (even though I am overweight, but I'm working on losing it!). But then if you tell people you are covering up because of your scars then I guess it defeats the purpose of hiding in the first place, right? Anyway, the scar issue continues to be an internal struggle for me.
One other thing- this weekend I intend on getting some agave nectar as I heard that it is a good, all natural sugar substitute with a low glycemic index. It can even be used in baking. Currently I use spenda, and it's pretty swell, but I'm always looking out for new alternatives. Does anyone have any experience with it?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Hi!
Lands End is the ONLY place I get my little swim skirts...they have such a nice selection of colors and patters :)
I use STEVIA as a sugar substitute. It is all natural and comes from the leaves of the STEVIA plant. I have actually started growing my own and reading up on how to grind it into powder. I stopped eating sugar in January of this year and recently I have committed to exercising AT LEAST 10min a day Monday thru Friday. In the last 6months I have lost 26 pounds and my HS lumps are not as big and they are not staying as long! (KNOCK ON WOOD).
Elizabeth~ (from HS NATURAL HEALING Group)
Wow, Elizabeth, congrats on your success. That's fantastic! I just tried STEVIA at Trader Joe's the other day thanks to the store manager. I was looking for agave nectar, but they didn't have any. I think it is awesome that you are growing your own plant. Best of luck with it and your HS!
Post a Comment