Hi, my name is Summer. I am 31 years old, mostly happily married, mom of a 10 and almost 2 year old. I am an RN who works night shift which presents it's own special challenges to diet and exercise. I am pre-surgery right now. My surgery is scheduled for April 5th. Yikes!

I have lost 4 whopping pounds so far, but each pound is a victory for me. No longer with that number ever appear on my scale. I will hopefully lose about 160 more. I do not have a specific goal weight in mind yet as I am focusing on being healthy and setting small goals for now. I don't want to fail because I don't weigh 120 lbs, yet when I was 120 pounds in high school I was to skinny.

I am looking for someone to encourage me, keep me accountable, offer advice, and give me hope. I hope someone out there can do that.

If you are local, great! (I live in Menifee, CA) If not, oh well, I still need you.

Thanks!

Summer

Apparently I don't check my updates section enough when I've been working. I just now saw all of this.

Thanks for asking wonderful questions Lovebug, and thanks for answering Smiley!

I still need to go and get my Biotin.

I made a turkey dinner last night and made turkey broth for the stuffing. The extra broth I froze to use on the liquid phase. I'm getting anxious to start on a liquid diet as I've never been able to stick to one. I get dizzy, cranky, and semi lethargic. I'm going to try my hardest though. Who knows, maybe my surgeon won't require a 2 week pre liquid diet..... Yeah right.

Wow I just don't remember 2 week liquid diet, I forgot why Biotin?

Apparently I don't check my updates section enough when I've been working. I just now saw all of this.

Thanks for asking wonderful questions Lovebug, and thanks for answering Smiley!

I still need to go and get my Biotin.

I made a turkey dinner last night and made turkey broth for the stuffing. The extra broth I froze to use on the liquid phase. I'm getting anxious to start on a liquid diet as I've never been able to stick to one. I get dizzy, cranky, and semi lethargic. I'm going to try my hardest though. Who knows, maybe my surgeon won't require a 2 week pre liquid diet..... Yeah right.

Skim the fat off the top of that broth if you haven't already.

Thanks. That's how I was taught anyway.

I've been doing the liquid diet for 3 days, yes it's tough but just keep your eyes on the prize! Keep thinking too that your shrinking your liver which is a GOOD thing. I've got to do 2 wks prior to surgery and 4 wks after.....already looking forward to 6 wks for the mushies! LOL

Spring is coming God Bless you Two! Just keep busy Spring is almost here!! I forget can you do your protein during this phase? One thing good to know this is just a very small phase of your wonderful New Journey- 2 years out 150 pounds less, I can't even remember this part of the stage .. Stay Focused Girls.

Sad thing is I felt so cute in that top, I was at the CMA festival, struggling so much with pain in my knees, back, etc.. huffing and puffing trying to keep up with my family

Spring is coming God Bless you Two! Just keep busy Spring is almost here!! I forget can you do your protein during this phase? One thing good to know this is just a very small phase of your wonderful New Journey- 2 years out 150 pounds less, I can't even remember this part of the stage .. Stay Focused Girls.

Thanks smiley! Yes thank goodness, I can do protein shakes and drinks, I'm stocked up with more on the way! Biotin is for your hair....I've still got to get that too! I don't need my hair to be any thinner for sure! I was down another pound this morning too! Yay!! Have a great day girls....I've got to get ready for work! xo