I was able to make some new life-long friends. Some that live here and some that I had to leave in Honduras. Funny, I usually don't consider myself out-going at all, but on this trip I feel like I really stepped outside of my comfort zone and approach others to talk. Usually I hang back and let others take the lead, but I was really comfortable meeting new people. I guess I had to be. Before I left I knew no one that was going on the trip. I knew no one that was going to be there when I arrived. I really had no choice...lol.
Thank you to all of you that supported me in going on this trip. I really do appreciate the support and love that was felt.
Health update: I weighed myself when I returned from Honduras and it was as I suspected. I didn't lose any weight on the trip. We were served A LOT of carbs this week. Lots of white rice, potatoes, tortillas, and bread. We were advised not to eat any fresh vegetables (because they are washed in the local water) and we could only eat fruit that could be peeled (like oranges or apples). We didn't want to risk getting sick by drinking the local water. We were given bottled water every day and I drank TONS! There were days that I consumed five or six liters of water and just sweated it out. I never gave my kidneys a chance to filter it...lol.
I am not getting myself down over this though. Everyone said there would be water weight gain from the trip and that we would probably lose it within a week or two, so I'm not even stressing about it. My weight was 199.
My body did well during the trip, but I am having problems adjusting back into the American way of eating. My body is protesting. I'm hoping in the next few days things will even out and I will be back at it with the weight loss.
As for now, I'm catching up on work, sleep, and spending time with my family.
Until the next time.....
Pam
Welcome home. We missed you. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip, and accomplished some of God's work.
ReplyDeleteI think you did great just to maintain your weight considering the diet you were fed. Now that you are home, I have no doubt that you will get back on track and begin losing again. You have always accomplished whatever you set your mind to, and this will be no different. Love you lots!!
Mom