I recently went on a girls vacation and then a servant trip to Haiti.
All the ladies understand the translation of "girls vacation". For those of you unaware of this secret lingo I'll inform you. A "girls vacation" is basically a vacation of drinking and eating. Two things I can do very well. I went to Miami with some girl friends and we had a fantastic time lounging on the beach and dancing the night away! For the first time since surgery I did notice I could eat around my band. By that I mean that if I wait long enough I can eat more than my recommended amount. Plus I broke pretty much every rule. I was eating and drinking at the same time, drinking alcohol, skipping protein drinks, and skipping vitamins. I was a very bad girl...
But I had so much fun!
The view from my hammock......
After a few days in Miami I headed to Haiti for a servant trip. What a change! Haiti was a very rewarding experience. I love the people of Haiti and have an even great appreciation for the gifts and blessings I have as a privileged American. Those of us who live in the privileged world take so much for granted. I will carry these children and people in my heart forever.
I did manage to avoid rice while in Haiti. Overall it was a fantastic experience. I only gained 4 lbs for the 10 days I was gone. That's pretty amazing considering all the stuff I ate!
So now I've been back for 1 week and have lost those 4lbs and 3 more. My grand total is 47 lbs. Only three more pounds to the big 5- 0!
I am noticing I am eating more and more hungry...so you know that means time for a fill. I am not scheduled to go back until June 26 but may go in a little earlier! I want to give it another week or so to see if I can get back to a steady weight loss.
