Something Big is happening for #littlebutfierce

So Friends.... there have been LOTS of exciting things happening for this @littlebutfiercemama! SO June 23rd marked 4 months postop and all of a sudden I have been realizing that when people ask me, "How are you feeling?" for the first time in FOREVER... ;-) my answer is "Great!" How do you like THEM apples?!?!  It has been over a decade since I've been able to HONESTLY respond that I'm feeling GREAT.  Sure, I've had good stretches but never "GREAT" anything!  This is truly something BIG! I posted once that the greatest feeling is watching things fall into place after they've been falling apart for so long.  Well, not to jinx myself, but GOD DOES THAT FEEL GREAT TO SAY!!!!!

Food-wise: Lots of steps forward!  Still continue to focus on eggs, greek yogurt and white fish for my protein.  I tried about an ounce of salmon successfully! Woo hoo!  Bring on the variety! Most poultry still doesn't settle well giving me a very bloated and full feeling from just a few bites. I did, however, enjoy an organic turkey burger patty with relative ease. I ate an organic ultra lean hamburger patty but didn't feel so hot the next day, so likely will steer clear, no pun intended, of beef for now too.  I've had a few bites of fresh fruit here and there with moderate success - few transient gas bubbles and twangs, but still so much better than before! I tried some steamed spinach, few bites of onion and pepper, and even some olives.  I felt crazy full, but no major backlash.  THAT is something BIG let me tell you! I think the takeaway from the food journey is that it's PROGRESSING.  I'm patient, mustering the courage to keep trying new things and stay the course.  I'm riding the wave wherever it takes me and doing my best not to have any expectations other than success - POSITIVE ATTITUDE breeds positive results, right?

Activity-wise: again lots of BIG THINGS brewing!  I've been taking the dog for brisker walks and even "trotted" with her a bit. YIKES I know!  But DAMN did it feel GREAT!  Sadie definitely threw some monkey wrenches into the attempt but for the maybe 5 minutes total of running time - I felt like ME again! I've been doing some light arm workouts, doctor-approved of course, and me being me, struggling with not overdoing it since I so desperately want to tone and build muscle. But, alas, slow and steady ---  sort of. ;-)

Weight-wise: Ok, body... you can stop now!  Certainly much needed weight gain, but I'm back to my pre-baby body weight and would not complain if this were my normal now (hence the previously mentioned brisk walks, slow trots and arm weight work). 

As always, staying positive and trying to be patient are the central tenants of my life right now.  I'm not without my bumps in the road - figurative and literal - but in comparison to where this all started I'll take the bumps.  I do get frustrated and angry at my system and certainly my physical shape, but I have to remember that health is the bottom line! Four months ago I was in a very dangerous place.  The last few years were the most challenging I had to face.  But today, I stand here on the side of success.  Today I stand here on the side of the fence ... looking back at where I leaped from but looking eagerly ahead to where I can go next.  Of course, there are still fears, questions, the unknown, but gosh, am I relieved to stand here on this side finally. I am still a fighter. I am still a warrior. I am #littlebutfierce #iamthestorm #TICDA