dwarfish1's Journal

When Will It End?
Jul 21 2009 05:29

So, it cost over $350 to fix the water leak in the car, & the A/C that got damaged by the leak.  I had a cap fall out last night while I was picking out popcorn kernels from my teeth that I have to run out to get fixed this morning.  The dark cloud appears to still be following closely overhead.  Stress has put my weight up 3 lbs. overnight with some bad food choices last evening.  I have got to get this under control before it snowballs into massive proportions.

I've lived with stress for most of my adult life, but the load is getting ridiculously large at this point.  Some relief would be wonderful.  Just knowing that hubby could get his surgery after waiting for more than a year for it, would be wonderful.  I am praying for some good news from his latest bloodwork.  I want him well NOW.  It's all I ask.  It's all I pray for each day.  Anything more would be icing on the cake.

Physical Therapy
Jul 17 2009 05:33

My PT sessions began the middle of last week.  Verified when I went to the pain management Dr. that I have arthritis in the base of my neck in the spine as well as the last 2 vertebrae, so now they've added PT for my neck into the mix.  She has ordered an MRI of my lower back to get a better look at what's going on.

In PT, the Dr. has added treatment with some electrical stimulator that gives tiny shocks to the muscles around the base of my spine to wear out the muscles that spasm all day long. It really feels good when they use it...almost puts me to sleep! LOL

Weight loss has gone very slowly lately.  I am hoping things will pick up as I'm taught new, safer exercises I can do on a daily basis.  I have lost 30 lbs. since I hit my top weight a couple of years ago, but I have a long way to go yet.  Over 100 to go, if you go by standard weight charts.  Though, I'm not sure I can, or should, try to go quite so low.  I would be more than delighted to reach a weight of 130...or, even 150.  I don't believe getting down to 115 or 120 is a necessity just because the standardized charts say so.  

As I said, I'm not making an awful lot of progress yet on the most recent challenge I've signed up for, but it does help me a huge amount in keeping going towards my goal without any major slip ups.  Each little slip up is quickly followed by a reminder to get back on track & keep going.  It's a wonderful thing.  Eventually, there will be some progress to report.

Can Hardly Wait
Jul 05 2009 15:18

Just thinking about next Sunday.  I will be eating loads of Jell-o, & drinking lots of water, with maybe a dash of coffee.  All this, in preparation for my colonoscopy the following day.  I guess I should be looking on the bright side...I'll probably be losing some weight from the lack of real food!  Can hardly wait 'til the procedure is over & done with.  Doesn't sound like an exciting time to me...maybe for the Gastroenterologist!  LOL

In the meantime, tomorrow, I will be starting PT.  I'm hoping the therapist will be able to teach me a bunch of safe exercises that I can do that can help me strengthen my core & protect my back.  Wouldn't hurt if the exercises could also help in my weight loss efforts as well.  Eh?

Still Feeling Miserable
May 16 2009 05:48

Been dealing with a cold/mild flu for at least 1 1/2 weeks now.  It's an easy way to lose weight, but I'm sure that once I'm well, some of this weight will come pouring back on me. So far I've lost a solid 5 lbs. from my lack of appetite.  Still, I'm thrilled to see 225 again! The plan is to get a new exercise regimen in place as soon as I feel well enough to kick things in gear, now that I have some pain management going in my favor.  My hopes are, that with much more REGULAR exercise, I will steadily see a lower number when I get on the scales each time.  Anyway, that is the plan as it stands so far.  Of course, real life will intrude & muck it all up some how, I'm sure!  LOL  But the trick will be to stick with it, regardless of what life throws my direction.

Busy Busy
Apr 26 2009 20:24

I've been so busy this week with all kinds of Dr. appts, that I've neglected logging in my foods this entire week.  Time to get back on track.  It's no wonder my weigh-ins have suffered terribly.  Back to work on the weight loss, you naughty girl!

Update
Apr 18 2009 07:54

Progress has been going slow but steady, with a few hiccups along the way, which are to be expected.  I am taking the megadoses of vitamin D prescribed by my doctor for my deficiency in D.  I am feeling somewhat better when it comes to sore muscles, but my arthritis is not improved at all by upping the vitamin D.  I am hoping that my adding some low-impact exercise (walking) to my daily activities will have an impact on not only my weight, but also my arthritis.  I am sure it will help, considering how sedentary I was before I began all this.

This morning I am down to 229 lbs.  I have not been this weight since I attempted Atkins a couple of years ago.  Of course, Atkins worked, but was a temporary solution only.  The weight crept back once I stopped following it closely.  I am determined not to follow silly diet fads this time around, but merely learn how to eat correctly & exercise sensibly in order to be a healthy person.  So far, things are going well, though very slowly...but progress is progress, nonetheless, & I'll take it!

Happy Easter!
Apr 12 2009 08:34

Good morning!  Happy Easter!

Checking in before things get busy here.  Unfortunately, I've got water weight in addition to whatever else I weigh today...Great day to have to weigh in, huh?  LOL I'm not discouraged, just trying to keep my sense of humor.

Not much to report aside from the fact that I haven't been committed enough to exercise & good food choices this past week.  Things need some improvement on my part, but I'm determined to continue the struggle.

On the plus side, I did finally get in to the Dr. myself (don't even ask how long it's been!) to be seen, amongst all of my hubby's Dr. appts.  Seems I have a vitamin D deficiency.  So, along with the meds for chronic hip & back problems, I am now being given megadoses of vitamin D until my bloodwork indicates that I'm anywhere near a normal level.

More comments to come whenever I can find the time & the inclination to add them. Happy Easter to all!  

Recapping the Beginning
Apr 05 2009 00:47

Wrote everything out once & had it go bye-bye when it got deleted, so here are the highlights...  My heaviest weight was 253.  That was about a year & a half ago. Since that time, I've slowly managed to lose some lbs. bit by bit.  I re-registered with CC in mid-November of 2008, hitting the scales at 245.  As of today (4/5/09) I am tipping the scales at 232.  

My goal is to eventually make it all the way back down to maybe 125...but I'd be thrilled to reach even 135 or so.  Of course, that's my lofty long-term goal.  Short-term goals are far more easily reached.  I'm sure I'll be making lots & lots of those.

I'm not really good at keeping up with journals.  I will try to make an occasional entry, mainly for my own amusement.  I don't expect many to follow me along on this painfully slow journey.