Chelle 42 yr old Pagan Witch, mom of 4, living in the MidWest
willowraven's Journal
Getting Better :)Jun 26 2007 20:22
I want to thank everyone who commented in my journal, especially the last post. You all made me feel much better. ::HUGS:: to you all.
I am feeling a bit better about myself as well, and have had a talk with myself. I really can't let stuff with my weight "get" to me like it does -- need to stay more rational and focused. If I had looked at the calendar (real "duh" moment for me here) I'd have seen that I was due for TTOM any day now, and true to my word, the day after I did all those measurements, it came. So I'm wondering, can bloating from TTOM affect your measurements?
In better news, I stepped on the scale yesterday and it showed me to be 370.4. That is now my new "official" lowest weight since starting this "lifestyle change". (Notice I didn't say "diet"? Nasty 4-letter word!!) That means I have lost 41.6 lbs since I first started here. I have to tell you though, with SO much to lose, I don't really feel it. I asked my daughter, since she has a digital camera, to take a picture of me some time, so I can update the one I have here. So when I get looking decent (clothes aren't a shambles and my hair isn't sticking up all over the place... doesn't that sound attractive??? lol) then I will have her take it.
Tomorrow I see the nutritionist. Should be interesting. I have taken some of her information to heart and have used it in regards to my food menu. For example, she said to NOT eat back the calories that I burned off, so I have keeping the consumed around 1700-1800 and NOT eating back the burned off calories, so I'm wondering if that is helping. I have also been doing MUCH better with the water intake - getting at least 8 a day for the most part (have had a couple of days when it was around 6, but still, better than the 2-4 I was doing a few weeks ago... UGH.).... and have been trying to scout around for better snack choices (aside from the obvious, like fresh fruit and veggies). Now that summer is coming, fresh produce will be a bit more affordable, so that should help as well. We will be heading to the gym when the appointment is over (went yesterday as well), so I'm hoping getting back in to the routine of it all is going to help me again.
I had not been taking the Byetta while I was sick as it required I have something to eat within 30 minutes of taking it, and I couldn't even keep water down! So I am back to doing that every day again.... also checking my blood glucose every day, which the readings have been awesome. I had been on prozac for quite a few years, had stopped it when I didn't have a doctor. My new doctor has given me a new scrip for it and have started taking it again. I am hoping that it will help with the feelings of hopelessness and depression and, in turn, help me to stay focused. It should also help me with the cycling I have been doing (between being in a manic, then depressive, state). Again, it will take time, however I need to keep at it.
Anyways, just wanted to let you all know I'm doing better. And I don't think I could do it without the friendship and support from you all. It really does help, knowing you all are no more than an email or whatever away. It helps me to feel not alone.
Thank you all again.
I am feeling a bit better about myself as well, and have had a talk with myself. I really can't let stuff with my weight "get" to me like it does -- need to stay more rational and focused. If I had looked at the calendar (real "duh" moment for me here) I'd have seen that I was due for TTOM any day now, and true to my word, the day after I did all those measurements, it came. So I'm wondering, can bloating from TTOM affect your measurements?
In better news, I stepped on the scale yesterday and it showed me to be 370.4. That is now my new "official" lowest weight since starting this "lifestyle change". (Notice I didn't say "diet"? Nasty 4-letter word!!) That means I have lost 41.6 lbs since I first started here. I have to tell you though, with SO much to lose, I don't really feel it. I asked my daughter, since she has a digital camera, to take a picture of me some time, so I can update the one I have here. So when I get looking decent (clothes aren't a shambles and my hair isn't sticking up all over the place... doesn't that sound attractive??? lol) then I will have her take it.
Tomorrow I see the nutritionist. Should be interesting. I have taken some of her information to heart and have used it in regards to my food menu. For example, she said to NOT eat back the calories that I burned off, so I have keeping the consumed around 1700-1800 and NOT eating back the burned off calories, so I'm wondering if that is helping. I have also been doing MUCH better with the water intake - getting at least 8 a day for the most part (have had a couple of days when it was around 6, but still, better than the 2-4 I was doing a few weeks ago... UGH.).... and have been trying to scout around for better snack choices (aside from the obvious, like fresh fruit and veggies). Now that summer is coming, fresh produce will be a bit more affordable, so that should help as well. We will be heading to the gym when the appointment is over (went yesterday as well), so I'm hoping getting back in to the routine of it all is going to help me again.
I had not been taking the Byetta while I was sick as it required I have something to eat within 30 minutes of taking it, and I couldn't even keep water down! So I am back to doing that every day again.... also checking my blood glucose every day, which the readings have been awesome. I had been on prozac for quite a few years, had stopped it when I didn't have a doctor. My new doctor has given me a new scrip for it and have started taking it again. I am hoping that it will help with the feelings of hopelessness and depression and, in turn, help me to stay focused. It should also help me with the cycling I have been doing (between being in a manic, then depressive, state). Again, it will take time, however I need to keep at it.
Anyways, just wanted to let you all know I'm doing better. And I don't think I could do it without the friendship and support from you all. It really does help, knowing you all are no more than an email or whatever away. It helps me to feel not alone.
Thank you all again.
I was wondering where you were. I am so happy for you 42 pounds is such an accomplishment. Good luck tomorrow, knock her socks off! |
{{{hugs}}} glad you're doing better! seems it sneaks up & turns us blue even when we know it's coming ;) hey, i don't buy into the eat back exercise calories... just to eat more if the deficit gets too large so you don't lose weight too rapidly... (not including like the few days after ttom starts when weight can woosh off ~ my favorite time of the month ;) <snags> cy of the thank u... i luv it & purple too :) |
....skids back in... if you don't mind, anyway... and... absolutely think measurements can be effected by ttom bloating! so take em again :) |
Glad you're doing better! |
I am so glad you are feeling better about yourself and focusing on the journey and on what you have accomplished in a much more positive light. *hugs* |
It's a rough, bumpy, frustrating road we're on, and sometimes it's hard not to want to unbuckle that belt and jump off the wagon. Glad you're feeling better. |
I am glad you are feeling better. I always get a little crazy during TTOM. I think its normal. I am glad to hear you are getting your medication straightened out. It's funny, my nutritionist also said not to eat back my calories from exercise. I thought she was nuts at first, but it is working for me. Drink, drink, drink that water. I noticed a huge difference in the weight loss when I started drinking more water. Keep up the good work, you are doing great! CONGRATS on the lowest weight yet!!!! |
Good job, Willow. |
41.6 lbs. is nothing to sneeze at. Way to go!!! Glad to hear you are feling better. |
You seem very artistic and nice. Congrats on your weight loss journey so far. I agree with your comment about it being a "lifestyle" and not the "d" word!! :) |
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