Eating without drinking was one of the things I most dreaded about getting this band. I used to drink A LOT of water with my meals. It's been a real adjustment to not have a glass in front of me while I eat. And I'm having trouble remembering to drink at other times, so sometimes I get to the evening and realize I've had about 10 ounces all day. Not ideal.
But the no-drinking-while-eating seems to be one of the most effective band rules, so I'm taking it seriously and sticking with it. I'm sure I'll get used to it at some point. Eating protein first doesn't seem to be a particular challenge, but for some reason I'm nervous about most vegetables. Avocados are my friends right now and I've had cherry tomatoes a few times. But I haven't ventured out beyond that yet.
In other news, I'm reading Game Change, about the 2008 presidential election. It was a birthday gift, and let me tell you - it's awesome. It reads like a gossipy tabloid (how can it not when we're talking about John Edwards, Bill and Hillary and the Palins?) but it makes the reader look like an intellectual because it's about the election. WIN WIN, people.
I'm also reading Push for my book club. It's the book that the movie Precious (haven't seen it) was based on. You know - illiterate 16-year-old tries to better herself while pregnant with her second baby by her father and then finds out she's HIV positive. Kind of a downer. I was dreading reading it but book club is Sunday night and they always have good wine so I figured I better get moving. It's unbelievable, the abuse in it is so horrible. I'd NEVER read it on my own, which is the whole point of a book club I guess (other than the wine). But it really is compelling. I'm only about 1/3 of the way through it, so I will suspend further judgment until I'm done.
Vanessa over at Dinnerland got my lazy ass on the move with a five-day challenge to walk/move/exercise for at least 20 minutes a day. Anyone want to do another challenge with me? Let me know and I'll set it up. (And by 'set it up,' I mean I'll mention it in the next post.)
Keep up on the water, you will get use to it. I carry a water bottle with me at all times, to ensure I am always sipping on it and getting enough water.
ReplyDeleteJust put the bottle where you walk or sit or do anything for a length of time and sip sip sip. It's a great reminder if its there in front of you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the challenge. I did it too.. and I'm up for the next one! Just say the word :)
Hey Kristin, such a rotten week for me... you've now posted the new challenge. I'll need to get back in swing once I am over the cold I've developed.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well.
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Kristin, I just love your angel on the book reviews.. you provide enough info to intrigue us on whether we might want to read the book.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the water.. that is a hard habit to break.. I have always been a water drinker so increasing was no biggie, but not drinking during meals has required some real discipline. Hmm I am up to the challenge (but will need to do it on a treadmill.. its freaking cold out in my part of the woods)
kristin, I was a huge water drinker with my meals too, i didn't realize it was just allowing me to eat more. I am still struggling to drink between meals too. I try to have a bottle of water with me all day, every day, in my car, at my desk etc.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest fear is not drinking during meals. I have always had two or three glasses with every meal. Guess I didn't realize it just washed things down. I used to tell the waiter to just leave the jug so they didn't have to come back 10 times. Something I have to work on after I'm banded.
ReplyDeleteThe water is the hardest for me! I try but can't ever seem to get enough.. it's wierd b/c pre-band, I was a water drinking machine but since, nada..
ReplyDeleteBring on the challenge! I'm in.