painful morning

Was planning on going to church this morning, but I am in way too much pain. My leg must seriously be messed up, and my stomach is queasy from all the pain meds. I have to wait til I can get to Iowa City to talk to my Ortho about it. Gonna try spending the day resting. 

tip of the day

My video tip of the day... 

today

Today, I'm just waking up from very little sleep. The pain in my leg is still horrible. I have another Ortho appointment coming up. Praying I don't need more surgery. I really don't want to back to the nursing home. I can't go through that again. If that happens, can I just call Dr Kevorkian? I am so serious, I never want to go back. Feeling kinda bummed and alone. As of last month's weigh-in, I had lost 25 pounds. I know I've lost more since, just not sure how much. Can't wait to be healthy again. Hope you all have a good day. 

the recipe of the day

Healthy Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Calories: 270

Fat: 9g

Carbs: 45g

Fiber: 12.5g

Sugar: 14g

Protein: 20g

 What You'll Need

• 6 oz. organic almond milk (chocolate flavored)
• 2 tablespoons ground chia seeds
• 1/2 organic banana, sliced
• 1 serving Milk Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie

Directions

Add almond milk, chia seeds and Superfood Protein Smoothie in a blender. Mix on the high until you achieve a thick pudding consistency. Place a layer of sliced bananas in a glass and spoon the chocolate pudding mixture over the top, topping it off with a few more banana slices. Chill it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Recipe from Ground-Based Nutrition via Michael Dorn (@akaworf)

Happy Memorial Day

Hope everyone's having a safe and happy Memorial Day. Thanks to all who have or are serving our country.

Didn't get my walk in, but I did get a bit of a workout in. Was very good, I just had a turkey burger and some salad. Hanging out with Chloe.

update

It's been about a month since my last weigh in. At that time, I'd only lost 25 pounds. There is still horrible pain in my leg (from accident). Having trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep... even with the help of Tramidol and Melatonin. 

Going back to Ortho in Iowa City soon. I really hope I don't have to have surgery again. I do not want to go back to the nursing home for rehab. 

Cabin fever is really getting to me. Stuck in this apartment 24/7. 

Chloe's going to spend a couple weeks with my family this summer. Gonna miss her. 

Been controlling my eating better. Got some major munchies right now, but I'm not going to snack now. 

Will try to walk around the little parking lot outside tomorrow. May even try the hill again. Wish me luck.

I am in love

This is awesome!