So close!

Good morning! Update: I had my 6 month follow up appointment recently and weighed in at 201lbs. Soooooo close! And I'm kicking myself because I probably would have made it to the 100s if I hadn't just got back from Disney World! Haha :) 

I'm now wearing large and medium tops, size 14-16 pants. Some 14s fit, some don't... Depending on the cut. My next goal is to be to 180lb by my cousins wedding in June! I feel like that is reasonable but it is going to require a lot more exercise. I'm actually going to start adding some jogging today... Looking at joining a running group too. So we'll see how that goes!

I have a ton of products to review, not necessarily related to WLS though. I'm kind of beauty product obsessed lately! My favorite though by far has been the Kiehl's restorative eye cream. It is so thick and moisturizing and perfect for my dry skin. I get really dry under my eyes so this stuff is great for under concealer/foundation or just as an under eye treatment overnight. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up!

Vitamin and protein update: I recently had bloodwork and everything looked good - even though I hadn't been taking my vitamins. However, I did go out and get a new multivitamin and some biotin gummies. I feel like my hair loss has stopped and is growing better but I just want to help it along!

Protein-wise... I struggle. It's nearly impossible for me to eat anything in the morning. I just want to gag even thinking about it. I actually saw a post on Instagram this morning from a post-WLS blogger and she took a picture of her typical breakfast. It was a small egg (gag) omelet with crab (gag). Like I'm literally nauseous just typing that.

But I'm going to try to do more protein shakes and I recently discovered a good protein drink from Isopuke (I mean Isopure) called Cocotein. The fruit punch flavor is actually really good and there is little aftertaste. I mix it with a little seltzer... 20g of protein a bottle and I think it's 0 calories too. Drawback... $4+ a bottle! But 1 bottle lasts me awhile because like I said I mix it.

The rest of the day I generally eat okay... But it is still hard for me to stomach actual meat. I made some crock pot short ribs the other day that I thought would be perfect but I couldn't get down more than a few bites. Too fatty maybe? Idk. I find I eat a lot of nuts and granola/protein bars. Wish I could do "real" food but it is what it is right now!

Super excited that it supposed to be 80 degrees today - I have a new "cold shoulder" dress from Target I'm going to wear (size L). Day off wheeeee! Happy Easter!