Monday, August 17, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

My apologies for not writing the follow-up blog on August 12, 2009. I was in the process of leaving for California and Yosemite National Park and ran out of time.

At any rate, as of last Wednesday, August 12, 2009, I have lost 45 pounds. As I told Kevin, there is no way I could have or would have lost that 45 pounds without going to India and experiencing Ayurveda treatment. So, I thank you all for that and for all the support you have given me around this endeavor.

Things I have learned since returning to the States: It is very difficult to travel without including my own food provisions in my planning. When I went to the family reunion in West Virginia, I stopped several places for breaks or gas. I was able to walk into a plaza which had Cinnebonn and Pizza Hut without any problem at all. (I was just thinking that in my most recent trip through airports that I didn't even notice Cinnebonn. Amazing!) Stopping at Starvin' Marvin or any other convenience store looking for something healthy turned out to be an exercise in futility. Usually I can find apples or bananas, but no such luck on the West Virginia trip. No wonder there are so many of us overweight folks. Not only is our food supply pretty much deficient in nutrition, but so much of it is pure junk. Even the 'natural' stuff is full of sugar, fats and additives. I have been following the "If it has more than 5 ingredients, don't buy it." rule. (If you've heard this stuff before, the blog says I posted on 7/28, but I can't find it. Indulge me and read this stuff, too, please.)
This past weekend I went to see Kevin, and we stocked up on fruits and veggies to take with us to Yosemite. There was a breakfast buffet where we stayed, but we still had to pick and choose. I had a great time with Kevin and at Yosemite. Yosemite itself is absolutely awesome. I would like to go back sometime in the Spring. BTW: On the return flight, there was still snow on some of the Rocky peaks. When my batteries recharge, I will put pictures on Picasa. Probably tomorrow.
Almost forgot to mention that I still haven't had any chocolate except the one piece in Dubai and three chocolate-covered almonds. Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!! My weight is where I hoped to be by Christmas so I am still keepin' on.
Thanks again for all the caring and support.

Love,
Mom/Granny/Peggy