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This morning my weight is 365.8 lbs.  I am very happy with that!  I have been working extremely hard to achieve that, though.  I’ve been exercising 3 to 4 times per day.  Yesterday, for example, I took two walks, once with 1-pound weights on my wrists, each walk about 1 mile/20 minutes.  I also rode the elliptical twice yesterday, once 2.2 miles in 20 minutes, and then the second time 2.4 miles in 20 minutes.  I have been very conscientious to make sure I am getting plenty of protein.

Speaking of protein, I am really starting to dislike the protein supplements I am taking.  I have been using the Nectar protein products.  At first they weren’t so bad, but I’ve slowly developed a strong distaste for them.  Right now I have been using primarily the cappuccino and twisted cherry flavors.  Before my surgery I was mixing them with large quantities of water (about 32oz).  Post-surgery, I simply cannot take down that much water at once, so I’ve been mixing with 8 to 12 oz of water.  It’s sickeningly sweet and leaves a horrible after taste.  I have some Lemon Tea flavor that I haven’t been using; I think I will try it today.  I may have to consider an alternative product.

I am feeling very motivated and good overall.  My body continues to recover very well.  This morning I changed the water tank on the water cooler and had absolutely no pain or discomfort at all lifting that much weight.  I think my exercise regimine in conjunction with the large amounts of protein I’ve been consuming has really helped to speed my recovery along.

On Monday the 14th I will be returning to work, but I will be working from home the first week.  It’s been very easy and convenient to exercise while I’ve been off work, but now I am going to have to start focusing on adhering to a schedule to accomodate my work day.  Shouldn’t be a big issue.

That’s about it for now.