A Quick Update

I continue to make progress even with the stress and continuous pressure of graduate school and having two jobs. But that will soon change. I will be resigning from one job so that I have more time to focus on my studies because DAMN, graduate school is intense! This is a positive change and will allow me to also focus more on making physical progress. However, I have been doing very well all things considered.

Brief Check-in:

Highest Weight: 270 lbs.

Sleeve Weight: 263 lbs.

Current Weight: 216 lbs.

On the left, this picture was taken a few months before surgery. The right was taken a couple weeks ago. I've lost some weight since then but I've been so busy I have been neglecting taking pictures of myself!

I also bought a couple cases of isopure. It's one of the best ways to get extra protein during the day. However, the taste and texture leave a lot to be desired so I mix them with zero cal vitamin water or G2. The dilution makes it absolutely perfect and I can get 20-40 extra grams of protein a day.

And they come in pretty colors and different flavors! The only ones at Super Supplements is the Blue Raspberry, Fruit Punch, and Grape. This multipack includes those three plus Mango Peach, Banana Orange Pineapple, and Apple Melon. This wide range of flavors make for some interesting combos but it makes a nice change up from the Premier Protein shakes. I still drink one chocolate shake every morning but it gets quite stale after a while.

I've also been dealing with severe popcorn and chocolate cravings lately. This is partly because I am ramping up to Aunt Flow time but I've never experienced cravings this severe before. I wonder if it indicates something missing in my diet but probably not. The popcorn has also been really helping with the severe constipation I've experienced since surgery. I think I will need to incorporate a miralax or something into my daily intake because that has been an ongoing issue.

Well, off to watch the premiere of The Knick! Updates again soon!