I hope everyone is managing to stay cool and hydrated this summer. I am in Texas where the outdoor temperatures have consistently hovered in the high 90s for the past few weeks.
Anyhow, my three-year surgiversary was on April 20 of this year. My weight has remained stable in spite of my current bout of inactivity triggered by a back injury on May 8th. Prior to that day, I was used to running 3+ miles daily, but I've been sedentary lately since running is too painful with sciatic nerve pain that constantly shoots down one leg.
Both of my parents died at fairly young ages within the past year and a half, so I haven't visited these forums as much as I once did. My mother died in January of last year two weeks prior to her 59th birthday and my father died this past February at age 61. I miss them and am trying to navigate life as an adult orphan at age 37.
To prevent weight gain during this sedentary phase in my life, I've focused on protein first. The sciatica flare-up has prevented me from cooking because standing for prolonged periods is painful. Therefore, I've eaten one large high-protein takeout meal per day such as street tacos, Korean spicy beef with vegetables, or chicken strips.
Attached is a recent picture of me that was taken in late April at Pacific Beach in San Diego. I was in California for my father's memorial service, which consisted of scattering his cremated remains at sea. After the service my friend and I drove to San Diego for some relaxation and vacationing.
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