Third Weigh-In

I weighed in last Thursday but their computers were down and they couldn't tell me my official total weight loss. I finally found out yesterday and I am so excited. My total weight loss as of last Thursday (4/23) is 11.2 lbs. I have decided to start myself a Troll Bead bracelet and add two beads for every 10 lbs. I lose as a non-food reward. They are kind of expensive but I think I am worth it. :) By the time I lose all the weight I want to lose, I should have a full bracelet. When I get it, I will take a picture and post.

So the trainer I was seeing, along with the nurse I really liked, quit the other day. I am really bummed because the main reason I chose this facility was for the entire weight loss program including the exercise. Sylvia, the trainer, took all the equipment with her and now the doctor doesn't know if he is going to continue offering the workouts. I have an appointment with him on Thursday so hopefully he will have more information for me so I can decide what I am going to do. I think Sylvia is now working for a similar facility so maybe that will be an option for me if this doesn't work out. I am trying to stay positive and not let this sabatoge the progress I have made. In the meantime, I am working out at home and trying to keep active. So far, I have reached (or exceeded) my 5,000 a day step goal.

Okay, have a great day and keep moving.

Sometimes What You Say Can Come Back and Bite You

Funny story - at least I think it is funny.

So a few weeks before I decided to get serious about my weight, I was really in a bad funk. I'm sure Clint was tired of hearing me moan and groan so one day he said "if you lose ___ lbs., I will sell my boat and give up fishing." (He did mention an amount but I am keeping that confidential for now, but it is doable.) Well, if you know my husband, you know that is crazy talk coming from him because he is a little obsessive about fishing. Anyway, at that point I just kind of glossed over it because I was trying to figure out what I was going to do to get back on track.

A few weeks later I started this program and Clint saw I was serious. One night he got all quiet and acting kind of funny and I looked at him and he said "do you remember anything I said lately and are you going to hold me to it?" Well, of course I remembered what he said because it has been a major part of our lives for many years and that just wasn't something I was going to forget. Anyway, I said "Yes, I remember you saying you are going to sell your boat and give up fishing after I lose so many pounds. Are you starting to think about who you might sell it to?" I wish you could have seen his face and heard how fast he started back pedaling. He started changing how much I had to lose and then saying he didn't say he was going to give up fishing just the boat. I just laughed and said "no, that is what you said and I am going to hold you to it."

So, my point is, be careful what you say. It does make me feel good that Clint is worried this time and he believes I am going to achieve my goal. It is nice having so much support from everyone. So, what do you all think I should do? Let him off the hook or hold him to it? I think I should hold him to it!

Second Weigh-In

Well, I did better than I thought I was going to do; I lost 2 pounds. My total weight loss for two weeks is almost 8 1/2 pounds. I'm really excited and can't wait to see how I do for the month. The personal trainer sessions are tough but fun and my overall mood has really improved. They have this boxing torso that is so hard but you can really take out some aggression. You wouldn't believe how good it works your entire upper body - arms, waist, back, shoulders - it is a great workout. I may have to look into buying one myself someday. I saw them at Academy and they were $249; maybe I can ask Santa for one. :) Clint could use it too and I bet he would really like it.

I have a funny story to tell so be looking for that over the weekend. Have a good night.

Easter Update

I had a really good weekend. We had Friday off for Good Friday and I did a lot of things for me. I got my eyebrows threaded, worked out with my personal trainer, got a mani/pedi, and went to the scrapbook store - Scrap Etc. After I worked out on Saturday, I ran errands again but not as fun as Friday - went to the drycleaners, returned some things and went to Walmart. I also did a lot of housework which is why I didn't have a chance to update my blog. On Sunday, I woke up early and went for a 2 mile walk before going to church. I am so proud of myself! We went to both sets of parents for Easter and I did really good with eating. My mom had one of my favorite deserts, lemon pie, and I didn't even eat a piece. Katie, my mother-in-law, is being very supportive and had fruit with Ready Whip for my desert.

I am doing great with my daily steps and water in-take. One thing not so good is I weighed myself at home this morning and I haven't lost any more weight. Not sure what is up with that but I am not going to dwell on it. I feel great and my mood is much better than it was a few weeks ago. I still think I am on the right track and the doctor will figure out what is going on if it becomes a problem. Tonight I have another session with my trainer; she really works me out but it is fun.

First Weigh-In

Drum roll please...I lost 6 lbs. and 6 oz. Yea me! Wouldn't it be nice if I lost that much every week? I know that is not realistic; I'm just saying. Anyway, I am so excited and I think I can do this. They gave me some meal examples for the week and there was actually one piece of whole wheat bread on there; that's something to look forward to since I have only been eating protein, vegetables and fruit.

Did you know that hot water with fresh lemon squeezed in it is a natural diuretic? I'll be honest, I have felt a little bloated with all the broccoli I have been eating so I asked what would help. They told me to drink the lemon water twice a day and it should help. I am going to give it a try. She said to use about 1/4 of the lemon with 6 oz of water. I asked but lemon juice will not work the same as a fresh lemon.

Okay, here's wishing me another great week.

Goals

I was given some goals on my first visit with the doctor and I would like to mention a couple of them. They are both daily goals - drink 128 oz of water and walk at least 5,000 steps every day. I thought wow, who can drink that much water every day but the 5,000 steps shouldn't be too hard. So the next day, I put on the pedometer and started drinking my water. By the time I was getting ready to go home from work, I think I had taken in all my water for the day but when I looked at the pedometer I was shocked. I didn't even have 2,000 steps logged and it was 5pm! I guess I shouldn't have been too shocked because I have a desk job, but still, only 2,000 steps. So now I realize why my backside is "kind of big" as my sweet niece told me a while back; I sit on it all day. Now my niece just didn't volunteer her opinion, I asked for it and she was just being honest. Anyway, since I am very good at following instructions, I now have to do some kind of exercise every day to reach my goal of 5,000 steps. Whatever it takes to make positive changes. Everyone should wear a pedometer once and just see how many steps they take in an average day, it is very enlightening. So far, I have met both goals every day since the first day and I plan to keep it up.

Welcome

Okay, this is a blog mainly about my weight loss voyage but I will include other stuff too. Thanks for reading and feel free to comment; I think it will help me be more accountable if I know people are reading.

Last week I decided to get serious and do something about my weight. In the past several months, a couple of my doctors mentioned my blood pressure is on the rise and I need to get control before it turns into a serious health problem. It's not to the point of medication, but still. So now I am serious! I am seeing a doctor who specializes in weight loss and I will also be seeing a personal trainer three times a week. My first weigh will be later this week so keep your fingers crossed it goes well.