Beginning

Last Wednesday has my first appointment where I met with the Weight Loss Consultant. My appointment with the dietician and my WL surgeon is scheduled for October 22. Since obesity is a factor in cancer it seems only fitting that I start this journal in October Breast Cancer Awareness month. As a breast cancer survivor I do have to be aware that obesity could lead to a reoccurrence of my breast cancer or another cancer in another part of my body. I have also had a small skin cancer removed from my face.
This weekend I purchase some different protein powders and soy milk to begin my high protein low carb diet that I will have to go on any way. The powders are not the greatest thing but they are not totally unpalatable. I will of course also maintain my food dairy on www.fitday.com which I have done before. I also need to begin exercising at least 3 days a week. Therefore, plan on walking/biking for 30 minutes a day at least 3-4 days a week. This is something I really have to work at. Walking right now is uncomfortable because of my back but think I can manage to make it to the Wellness Center and walking on treadmill and riding the recument bike/ellipical rider. When time permits I can begin to try to walk around the building (or at least half) at work.
I say all of that but then today have not done anything, nor do I plan on doing anything. I have so many things to do around the house so for now am working on these. Will just have to see how this goes.