I've been ashamed to post because I went on a binge streak and have gained a lot of weight. I think I'm finally over it though. I hope this is the last time I lose control like that. It made me realize that overeating solves nothing plus I regain weight I fought so hard to lose and spend far too much money on food.
I'm at 579 and according to my plan to lose 100 pounds in 2012, I should be at 545. That makes me 34 pounds "behind." I have a lot of work ahead of me. I just hope I can take the weight off as quickly as I put it on. I'm keeping my calories under 2400, drinking my water, and doing my pool exercise.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Holidays Were Unholy
Okay, so I started off okay during the holiday but then got up to 565 for a total of 14 pounds regained. I'm heading back down now though and with luck will be on track for losing 100 pounds in 2012. I tried not tracking my food, but that was a colossal failure so I've committed to entering all my food daily - no matter what - for all of 2012.
My exercise hasn't been consistent either and that needs to change. Mostly it's been out of my control. I spent one evening before I was to go to the pool in ER with stomach pains and the following week there were two pool closures. One while I was actually in the pool! I had gotten about 75% of my routine done when we were told to leave the pool because there had been an "accident." Later in the week, the pool aide called me to say there had been another accident and that the pool was closed for the day. Normally it is months between accidents so this was unusual.
The ER visit was basically a waste of time. They couldn't find anything that was causing the pain and told me to take some Prilosec. I did find out that I will eventually need to get my gall bladder out as I have a good-sized gall stone in there. The tech called it a "boulder." Heh.
My exercise hasn't been consistent either and that needs to change. Mostly it's been out of my control. I spent one evening before I was to go to the pool in ER with stomach pains and the following week there were two pool closures. One while I was actually in the pool! I had gotten about 75% of my routine done when we were told to leave the pool because there had been an "accident." Later in the week, the pool aide called me to say there had been another accident and that the pool was closed for the day. Normally it is months between accidents so this was unusual.
The ER visit was basically a waste of time. They couldn't find anything that was causing the pain and told me to take some Prilosec. I did find out that I will eventually need to get my gall bladder out as I have a good-sized gall stone in there. The tech called it a "boulder." Heh.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Holding Steady for the Holidays
My weight hasn't changed much in the last couple of weeks and I'm okay with that. I've been taking a break from food tracking and it shows on the scale. As long as I don't gain, I'm happy. Come January first, I'll be focused on my single goal of 2012 - losing 100 pounds. Yes, I've lost 120 pounds, but it's been horrendously slow. I need to ramp up my game!
Speaking of ramping up, I met with my pool physical therapist and she was very pleased with me. She gave me an A+ for form and consistency. She said my progress really showed that I have been working hard. I grinned from ear-to-ear the entire appointment! Meanwhile, we've added paddles to my lap walking and when I'm doing my leg exercises to increase resistance, plus when I'm doing my arm exercises, I am to stand on one foot. Oh boy. It needs lots of concentration - rather like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time. Lastly, I'm to move some of my exercises to shallower water, like the squats, to make it more challenging.
Speaking of ramping up, I met with my pool physical therapist and she was very pleased with me. She gave me an A+ for form and consistency. She said my progress really showed that I have been working hard. I grinned from ear-to-ear the entire appointment! Meanwhile, we've added paddles to my lap walking and when I'm doing my leg exercises to increase resistance, plus when I'm doing my arm exercises, I am to stand on one foot. Oh boy. It needs lots of concentration - rather like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time. Lastly, I'm to move some of my exercises to shallower water, like the squats, to make it more challenging.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Seem to Be on a Roll
Everything seems to be coming together now and I'm consistently losing weight. Even if I fall off the wagon for a meal or day, I tend to get right back on again before any damage is done. This is good because I'm tired of the skin infections. Yes, once again I was in the hospital for IV antibiotics with a skin infection.
The worst part this time is that I wasn't able to do my pool exercise until I was done with the oral antibiotics. I didn't realize how much going to the pool has improved my mood until I started having panic and anxiety attacks again. Whether it's the socialization or the physical activity or a combination of both, I don't know, but it acts as mood stabilizer. I went back for the first time yesterday and I already feel the difference. I feel more clear-headed and a smile comes easier to my face.
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I'd like to post more but to be honest, I don't know what to post about. My life is pretty quiet other than my weight loss efforts. I don't want to be constantly whining about things I can't do. It's not how I live my life. I watch my food, go to the pool, take my pills, do crafting, read, take online classes and enjoy time with my husband of 21+ years and my dog. My diet would be boring to most people. It's whatever I can get my husband to make and we tend to have similar things over a month's period. I'm thinking about adding more about books & reading. What might you be interested in reading about?
The worst part this time is that I wasn't able to do my pool exercise until I was done with the oral antibiotics. I didn't realize how much going to the pool has improved my mood until I started having panic and anxiety attacks again. Whether it's the socialization or the physical activity or a combination of both, I don't know, but it acts as mood stabilizer. I went back for the first time yesterday and I already feel the difference. I feel more clear-headed and a smile comes easier to my face.
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I'd like to post more but to be honest, I don't know what to post about. My life is pretty quiet other than my weight loss efforts. I don't want to be constantly whining about things I can't do. It's not how I live my life. I watch my food, go to the pool, take my pills, do crafting, read, take online classes and enjoy time with my husband of 21+ years and my dog. My diet would be boring to most people. It's whatever I can get my husband to make and we tend to have similar things over a month's period. I'm thinking about adding more about books & reading. What might you be interested in reading about?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Average Weight Loss
I've been seriously working on weight loss for about 2.5 years. I'm averaging a loss of 48 pounds per year. Slow, slow, slow. Okay, it's twice as fast as I put in on but at this rate it will be six years before I'm at a decent weight. I really need to concentrate on kicking it in gear. I'd like to lose 100 pounds per year. It's only going to happen if I am more consistent with staying within my allowed calorie count.
My current goal is 500 pounds by mid-May. That will be 10 pounds a month or a little over 2 pounds a week. I can do this!
My current goal is 500 pounds by mid-May. That will be 10 pounds a month or a little over 2 pounds a week. I can do this!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Spam Jerks
So, I've learned my lesson. I received a comment from someone who said they were big like me and asked for my email address to talk. Being the compassionate person I am, I gave it to them. I immediately started getting spam from a company I never heard of and it's getting past my ISPs junk email filter. This is the first spam I've gotten in the years since I've had this email address.
And now I know - never give out my email address to a blog commenter.
If you want to talk to me privately, write a comment and ask that I not publish it.
And now I know - never give out my email address to a blog commenter.
If you want to talk to me privately, write a comment and ask that I not publish it.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Just Keep Swimming
I'm still losing weight. It's a combination of tracking my food daily, staying with my calorie range, one hour of pool exercise twice a week and, probably, adjustments to my thyroid medications.
I slip now and then, sometimes badly, with my calories. But the interval before I get back on track keeps getting shorter. It used to be months or weeks or days before I would "start over." This week, it was just one meal - dinner. I had my husband toss the high-calorie leftovers and take the remaining cake to work. I got it out of the house before I continued the binge on the following day. It feels good.
I'm in new territory now. I haven't been this low in weight in probably a decade. It is encouraging to feel as if I am finally, solidly, on the road to a healthier weight. I'll never be Miss Skinny. However, I can be someone who has a normal life. One where I can grocery shop, walk my dog, clean my house, shower without assistance, and buy clothes from a store. Won't it be nice?
I slip now and then, sometimes badly, with my calories. But the interval before I get back on track keeps getting shorter. It used to be months or weeks or days before I would "start over." This week, it was just one meal - dinner. I had my husband toss the high-calorie leftovers and take the remaining cake to work. I got it out of the house before I continued the binge on the following day. It feels good.
I'm in new territory now. I haven't been this low in weight in probably a decade. It is encouraging to feel as if I am finally, solidly, on the road to a healthier weight. I'll never be Miss Skinny. However, I can be someone who has a normal life. One where I can grocery shop, walk my dog, clean my house, shower without assistance, and buy clothes from a store. Won't it be nice?
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