We just got back from 2 weeks away. We left June 28 and got back July 13. I'm thrilled to report I weighed in at 175! Woo hoo! I totally thought I would have gained. I'm fairly comfortably in a size 14 shorts. I'm hoping to trim down more this fall.
I've been getting some muscle balance work done with the kinesiologist and thus haven't been doing any strength training. Ok, and honestly, I haven't been working out either (work pretty much does that for me). The water park is going to weekends only soon and I'll be cutting back my hours again. Great timing for a work out routine to start.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Still alive...
I know, I haven't posted in forever. I'm doing well, still losing weight, just not on Smart for Life anymore. I have a summer job (a bit of a change from my current) that I need to be conditioned for and it was time to condition.
I'm still using metformin and have continued to chip away. Only 3 pounds, ok a little more, since I did go out of town and pick up a couple pounds. Once I went back down though, it's been pretty steady. Not nearly as dramatic as SFL, just ounces at a time now. I'm also doing the SFL concept of steady blood sugar with eating frequently. I'm just smarter (than I was) about the calories I put in.
I actually had to go out and buy new underwear. You know you've done some serious weight loss when your drawers are falling down all the time. I'm also needing to do some clothes shopping. Yeah!
Ok, I'm not trying to be dramatic but...Smart for Life really did change my life. Following the diet changed my mental eating patterns. I'm quite certain it also helped my body to figure out that my set point doesn't need to be so high.
Last big change...I'm seeing a kinesiologist (basically a chiropractor that works with muscles). I'm wondering if seeing him is changing my shape? I know my posture's getting better. I've had quite a few people in the last week ask me about my weightloss. My dramatic loss all stopped early last month (and I've seen them all since then). I'm not complaining or anything, just an odd coincidence. :)
I'll now be updating as I work on exercise and toning. If I get through the summer and still haven't reached goal (which as more to do with BMI than actual weight), I plan to go back on SFL. :)
I'm still using metformin and have continued to chip away. Only 3 pounds, ok a little more, since I did go out of town and pick up a couple pounds. Once I went back down though, it's been pretty steady. Not nearly as dramatic as SFL, just ounces at a time now. I'm also doing the SFL concept of steady blood sugar with eating frequently. I'm just smarter (than I was) about the calories I put in.
I actually had to go out and buy new underwear. You know you've done some serious weight loss when your drawers are falling down all the time. I'm also needing to do some clothes shopping. Yeah!
Ok, I'm not trying to be dramatic but...Smart for Life really did change my life. Following the diet changed my mental eating patterns. I'm quite certain it also helped my body to figure out that my set point doesn't need to be so high.
Last big change...I'm seeing a kinesiologist (basically a chiropractor that works with muscles). I'm wondering if seeing him is changing my shape? I know my posture's getting better. I've had quite a few people in the last week ask me about my weightloss. My dramatic loss all stopped early last month (and I've seen them all since then). I'm not complaining or anything, just an odd coincidence. :)
I'll now be updating as I work on exercise and toning. If I get through the summer and still haven't reached goal (which as more to do with BMI than actual weight), I plan to go back on SFL. :)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Missing box!
I've somehow misplaced the box containing my skinny tops. I put on a new pair of capris tonight that MIL gave me. Kind of bittersweet. They're really cute, but already too big. Who knew?
I really need to get orgainzed and dejunk.
As it is, at this very moment, almost midnight, I'm playing muffin catch up. I went in for a fasting lab this morning that turned out to be a misunderstanding with the doc as to when I was supposed to go in. I ofcourse had no appetite at that point and popped on over the the grocery store. When I finally did eat, it was about noon. BAD! Definately not good for the metabolism. I only went from bad to worse though. DD had a school thing tonight and I had a hair appointment right before it. I didn't end up eating dinner until after 9. I had planned to munch a muffin and sip on Crystal Light during, but there were signs up prohibiting food/drink. So much for that idea.
Tomorrow's a new day. :)
I really need to get orgainzed and dejunk.
As it is, at this very moment, almost midnight, I'm playing muffin catch up. I went in for a fasting lab this morning that turned out to be a misunderstanding with the doc as to when I was supposed to go in. I ofcourse had no appetite at that point and popped on over the the grocery store. When I finally did eat, it was about noon. BAD! Definately not good for the metabolism. I only went from bad to worse though. DD had a school thing tonight and I had a hair appointment right before it. I didn't end up eating dinner until after 9. I had planned to munch a muffin and sip on Crystal Light during, but there were signs up prohibiting food/drink. So much for that idea.
Tomorrow's a new day. :)
Thursday, March 6, 2008
3 more down!
I'm at a total of 43.8 now. I'm feeling really crappy though. I think I nailed it down to the cause though- magnesium. I started it the day after I went full strength on the metformin. Tomorrow morning, I'm skipping the magnesium.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Getting out the skinny clothes!
I was a little shocked this morning. Out of curiousity, I pulled out a couple pairs of my "skinny" pants. Oh, MY. They fit. The jeans I wore on my 30th birthday (when I had lost a lot of weight) not only fit, but are a little on the baggy side. And again, there was much rejoicing. :D
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Do the happy dance with me!
I lost track of what week I'm on, but I lost 5.8 pounds this week! That makes a total of 40.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
IV Caffeine?
Ok, so seriously, I'm dragging. I've had sick kids and started working part time. Uhm, yeah...oh and throw into that doing something nasty to my back and I've really hit the trifecta. I tried to get my back fixed yesterday and ended up walking out after waiting an hour. The oh so thoughtful "assistant" didn't think it was any big deal. She could have at least faked it...not to mention, I was nice, instead of the grump I wanted to be.
If the scale is accurate (in comparison with the Smart for Life office), I'm cruising on the loss this week. As of last night, it was about 4 and a half pounds- that's with cheating on Friday for my birthday dinner! As of tomorrow, I'll be full dose on the metformin as well. I hate to say it, but I really think it's helping. Now, hopefully, it will kick in for what I'm actually taking it for.
Better run...need to get me and the kiddos ready for work.
If the scale is accurate (in comparison with the Smart for Life office), I'm cruising on the loss this week. As of last night, it was about 4 and a half pounds- that's with cheating on Friday for my birthday dinner! As of tomorrow, I'll be full dose on the metformin as well. I hate to say it, but I really think it's helping. Now, hopefully, it will kick in for what I'm actually taking it for.
Better run...need to get me and the kiddos ready for work.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Brief check in...
I had an inservice this morning. Not so bright and way too early (seriously, it was dark when I got up). It ended with swimming 500. Thankfully, after swimming part, my boss pulled me out. She knows about Smart for Life...smart move on my part. ;) I'm tellin' ya, I'm the total geezer lifeguard and it's the perfect mom job.
I did in fact lose this week. Not a huge loss. It was either .4 or .6. I'm actually really ok with that. I didn't make good food choices and was just hoping not to have gained. Last night, we went out for my birthday so again, I was non-compliant. I'm getting back on track.
I started metformin...think I already mentioned that. I'm up to 2 pills/day now and doing rather well. I totally expected it not to go as smoothly- my doc told me it's typically hard on the stomach. I'm really excited about what it might do for me. If you're wondering, no, it's not to help with the weightloss and I'm not insulin resistant. It's to treat PCOS, which probably contributes to my weight issues.
At any rate...I need to go work on a project. My client has been more than patient and I'd like to hand it over on Monday. :)
I did in fact lose this week. Not a huge loss. It was either .4 or .6. I'm actually really ok with that. I didn't make good food choices and was just hoping not to have gained. Last night, we went out for my birthday so again, I was non-compliant. I'm getting back on track.
I started metformin...think I already mentioned that. I'm up to 2 pills/day now and doing rather well. I totally expected it not to go as smoothly- my doc told me it's typically hard on the stomach. I'm really excited about what it might do for me. If you're wondering, no, it's not to help with the weightloss and I'm not insulin resistant. It's to treat PCOS, which probably contributes to my weight issues.
At any rate...I need to go work on a project. My client has been more than patient and I'd like to hand it over on Monday. :)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Temptation struck...
I was an idiot. +3 pounds worth.
I've got to get back on track. Tomorrow is the follow up with the endocrinologist. Should be interesting to finally get my hormones in line (I know, don't expect it all at once)...
I'm starting my job on Wednesday. :D
I've got to get back on track. Tomorrow is the follow up with the endocrinologist. Should be interesting to finally get my hormones in line (I know, don't expect it all at once)...
I'm starting my job on Wednesday. :D
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Beyond not smart...
I derailed myself this weekend. Bad. More than stupid. We had a date night on Friday. Then, MIL came into town and we went to PEI WEI on Saturday for lunch- which I was in fact reasonable. But, I had a migraine. With pain, I crave sugar. I caved. Then, this evening, we celebrated my 2 year old's birthday...cake. I could kick myself, but it wouldn't do any good.
Well, back in the saddle again tomorrow.
Well, back in the saddle again tomorrow.
Friday, February 15, 2008
blerg.
It happened....plateau week. I lost .2. Darn hormones! I'm pretty sure they are the cause.
I was bad today. I decided that I would enjoy a small token of Valentine's Day. Chocolate....sugar. A nice little break.
Next week will be better.
I was bad today. I decided that I would enjoy a small token of Valentine's Day. Chocolate....sugar. A nice little break.
Next week will be better.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Exercise...
OMG, I totally get why they don't want you to work out. I did. I was working on lifeguard certification. Stop laughing. It wasn't that funny. I know I'm not typically who you'd expect to go after that, but I think it's going to be a great job. I'm really excited to start.
So, after swimming what felt like a hundred miles (which my awesome new boss swam with me), and all the other physical things you do, I was shaking. In serious need of protein. So, I called the Smart for Life office to pose a "hypothetical situation" and ask for "hypothetical advice." ;) Yes, I was in deed correct, supplement some protein. So, I had 120 cal soy protein shake. When I was still shaking 25 minutes later, I had a small handful of nuts. I know, they aren't on the list. I wasn't all about to make anything that took effort and they were on the counter (thank you DH who also btw, had me drive his car last night which had a stash of hershey kisses with toffee on the passenger seat- cruel).
Oh, the other interesting part of my week...I'm apparently allergic to the adhesive in bandaids. I've tried a few brands. It hurts.
So, after swimming what felt like a hundred miles (which my awesome new boss swam with me), and all the other physical things you do, I was shaking. In serious need of protein. So, I called the Smart for Life office to pose a "hypothetical situation" and ask for "hypothetical advice." ;) Yes, I was in deed correct, supplement some protein. So, I had 120 cal soy protein shake. When I was still shaking 25 minutes later, I had a small handful of nuts. I know, they aren't on the list. I wasn't all about to make anything that took effort and they were on the counter (thank you DH who also btw, had me drive his car last night which had a stash of hershey kisses with toffee on the passenger seat- cruel).
Oh, the other interesting part of my week...I'm apparently allergic to the adhesive in bandaids. I've tried a few brands. It hurts.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Confession is good for the soul?
I totally blew it tonight. I went to Bunko. I had chocolate. It was SOOOO good. I know, will power. But, it was one of those "ya gotta live" moments. I'm sure I'll work it off tomorrow. I'm going to certify for, are you ready for this, lifeguarding. :D
Monday, February 11, 2008
Really, I'm not getting paid to say this...
but I totally love our George Foreman grill. DH did chicken breasts on it tonight. For the psychological effect, he splits them with a filet knife- looks like so much more on your plate. Thanks to the Foreman, they're nice and juicy without the effort of brining them. Nice. :) I had some of the Gates BBQ sauce with mine. Not too bad, but a little too zippy for me.
On an "oh how sad" note...I really like canned greenbeans. I know, it's a sickness. The texture and the salt....I dunno. My kids love them too. Most veggies, I prefer fresh. Hmmm.
I went back to the dermatologist today (who btw is wonderful). The real culprit to the pain is the fact that I'm allergic to the bandaids/adhesive. The incisions still look wonderful. Where the bandaging has been OTOH is nearly raw and was almost bleeding tonight. Yes, there is such a thing as almost. But no, I'm not photographing it. ;)
Busy busy day between appointments and kidlets and getting a job completed. Oh, not to mention, pending I pass certification, looks like I have myself an ongoing PT job. Yes, I'm excited. :) Maybe more on that later. ;)
On an "oh how sad" note...I really like canned greenbeans. I know, it's a sickness. The texture and the salt....I dunno. My kids love them too. Most veggies, I prefer fresh. Hmmm.
I went back to the dermatologist today (who btw is wonderful). The real culprit to the pain is the fact that I'm allergic to the bandaids/adhesive. The incisions still look wonderful. Where the bandaging has been OTOH is nearly raw and was almost bleeding tonight. Yes, there is such a thing as almost. But no, I'm not photographing it. ;)
Busy busy day between appointments and kidlets and getting a job completed. Oh, not to mention, pending I pass certification, looks like I have myself an ongoing PT job. Yes, I'm excited. :) Maybe more on that later. ;)
Saturday, February 9, 2008
unbelievable...
Ok, so I was in the salad dressing aisle the other day at the store and looked up at bacon bits. No, I don't really care for them...now real bacon chunks on salad, oh yeah...anyhow....I do occasionally miss pork flavor. Y'all know I'm a sucker for good seasoning/spices. Well check this out: Bacon Seasoning! I had no clue it existed. I'm seriously tempted to order some. And to those making their first visit to that website, totally check out her books- lol funny.
Ok, back to me. ;)
Today was again, a little harder. Not really temptation wise, but pain wise. I don't recall if I wrote about it or not (thank you pain meds), but I had moles removed last week. 2 of the 3 haven't formed a scab yet. Apparently that's what makes them not hurt so much. Who knew?!?! My whole body hurt when I woke up this morning. Taxing. That said, I totally didn't cheat today. I so could have too. Score one for will power. ;)
I'm off to read me some more of that book, SPQ Guide to Raising Children for fun and profit.
Ok, back to me. ;)
Today was again, a little harder. Not really temptation wise, but pain wise. I don't recall if I wrote about it or not (thank you pain meds), but I had moles removed last week. 2 of the 3 haven't formed a scab yet. Apparently that's what makes them not hurt so much. Who knew?!?! My whole body hurt when I woke up this morning. Taxing. That said, I totally didn't cheat today. I so could have too. Score one for will power. ;)
I'm off to read me some more of that book, SPQ Guide to Raising Children for fun and profit.
Comments...
OMG, insert red face here. I was just looking over settings and realized that I didn't have it set to let me know if I had comments. Seriously, I haven't intentionally been ignoring anyone.
I'm always happy to answer questions. Always want to encourage anyone else on the journey.
Smart for Life has been life changing for me...this ofcourse is not to be dramatic, it really has. 34.6 pounds since December 1.
I'm always happy to answer questions. Always want to encourage anyone else on the journey.
Smart for Life has been life changing for me...this ofcourse is not to be dramatic, it really has. 34.6 pounds since December 1.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Rock on!
I weighed in today...a day earlier than normal because I needed to see the doc for a check up. I'm down 4.2 more!!! I love seeing the scale do that.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
41 days?
Ok, I know it's silly, but I track my weight daily. It's fun to watch trends (even if it does occasionally go up instead of down). DH has a lovely little spread sheet he keeps for me. He just projected it out to 170 (a reasonable goal) and at my current rate of loss, it should take about 41 days! I'm a little stoked.
I think I can...I think I can...
Ok, I'm feeling like the Little Engine that Could. See, my body wants to cheat...I'm having some pain from biopsies yesterday and my body thinks that chocolate would be the perfect solution. Really, like a pound of chocolate. My brain on the other hand is smart enough to remind me that I do in fact have a weigh in tomorrow and I do in fact have a goal that I'm sure as heck not gonna meet if I eat the chocolate I think I want. So, please, someone, will the pain relievers to work, ok?
I've having an Egg Custard shake at the moment. I have to admit, it's really not bad. In fact, it's tasting good. Nice, sweet little fix. I didn't even monkey with it today. Yesterday, I threw a spoon of orange marmalade into a vanilla, man was it good. :)
I've having an Egg Custard shake at the moment. I have to admit, it's really not bad. In fact, it's tasting good. Nice, sweet little fix. I didn't even monkey with it today. Yesterday, I threw a spoon of orange marmalade into a vanilla, man was it good. :)
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