1) I went in on Tuesday to see Sweet Carol about my band. My blood pressure was the best it's been EVER. It was something like 117/74. woop whoop! According to their scale, I had only lost .5 pounds a week for the six week stretch. I explained my frustration and my issues discussed in my previous post. I explained that my biggest problem was when I am cooking and I grab a handful of peanuts while I am waiting on my meal. I talked about my exercise calories that myfitnesspal gives me for exercising. Carol said not to use those calories and to stay within 1,000-1,200 calories a day. After that part of our discussion, I knew I needed a fill. We decided to do a .2 fill.
2) This fill has been absolutely FABULOUS! I feel great, I can go longer stretches without eating, I haven't had any stuck issues, and here's the best part: I am losing again!
3) According to my scale I was 231 on Tuesday, 229.6 on Wednesday, 227.4 on Thursday, 226.2 on Friday, and 225.4 on Saturday! That's right! I OWN the 220's now (but not for long I hope - I don't want to doom myself by making such a comment).
4) How am I losing you ask.... I am using myfitnesspal on my iphone to track every calorie as best as I can. I am going to the gym as often as I can which this week, it was Monday, Wednesday, and today. I wish it was more. When I go, I get on the treadmill and walk/run. I am gradually increasing my running. I typically walk 4.0 mph and when I run I bump it up to 5.0-5.5mph. There is no formula I use to decide when to run. I just go when I feel compelled or when I am close to ending a mile that I want to improve my time. My best time so far has been 4.09 miles in 58.15 minutes. I am really nervous about the 5K Turkey Trot. Running in front of people?! I may just have to walk the whole thing. We will see. I'll be sure to take pictures.
5) I love the gym and all the changes that are happening to my body. I feel so strong, so energetic, and so eager to keep going. There are so many ups and downs on this journey. I like to treasure the ups and really savor them.
6) Speaking of savoring...I've been shopping lately. I bought a new coat. It's an XL. Last year I bought a 3XL. It's amazing the difference a year can make. I'll see if hubby can take a picture for me to post. I've been getting everything XL. It fits! I am totally loving shopping now. I look at things in the store and think there is no way it will fit me but I try it on anyway for fun. Then...it's like magic...it fits! IT FITS IT FITS IT FITS! I tried on a gagillion things today but I came home with one sweater and a pair of jeans. I felt terrible for the ladies working there who had to put away all my stuff. At least they were all hung up - not everyone does that! I currently have one pair of jeans that fit me....so I felt justified in buying them. The sweater was red and sparkly and well, I just had to have it. :)
Love to all! Thanks for reading. :)
Oh Jen! I'm so proud of you!!! I'm glad to hear you're feeling good, energetic, and strong. Do NOT fear the turkey trot! RUN when you can!!! Walk when you can't run ;) NO ONE is judging you except you... so stop. I had a friend who was a big girl and she wanted to go to the gym with me (this was years ago), but she was afraid of what the other gym goers would think... that made me sad. I told her that anyone worth anything would be thrilled to see her there, trying to feel better and get healthy. She FINALLY agreed to go and was shocked to see the diverse range of people at the gym. She felt way more comfortable than she anticipated. Jen, I tell you this because I think you're going to feel that way at the turkey trot. Let go of any anxiety you feel. If you see someone super fit running past you and they glance your way, just look at the "You GO, Girl!" look in their eyes... because I promise you, it's there! Seriously... do you best to let go of any self consciousness and get out there and give it your BEST! I'm so ridiculously proud of you... making life changes and meaning it. NOT an easy battle, but you're winning! <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteYou look so good! Proud of you!
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You are looking great!! I love the coat too. That was a really good choice.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing the difference a good fill can make? Right now I need one desperately. Mine seem to "disappear" after a few weeks. I've got an appt. next Wednesday and I'm trying to hang in there until then. With Thanksgiving coming up, it's hard not to eat more than I should.