Starting Over...Again!

Well got really sick with pneumonia exasperated by Asthma back in September 2013 and had to go on steroids for about 3 months.  Unfortunately, that came with weight gain.  I was so off program.  Didn't pay attention to food intake and exercise was non existent.  Tomorrow I am starting back at the Center for Medical Weight Loss where I had a huge success.  Want to feel good about myself again.  I was doing so well.  So here's to a new start and new losses.

U-Turn Made

Well I did really good for my first day back on program.  I was even more surprised when I got on the scale this morning and found out I lost 5.2lbs.  I am sure some water too but hey it is back in the right direction.  

Been Off Program - Restart

Been off program...I really can't say what happened and what caused me to loose my way.  I was doing so well and was down to 195lbs at the middle of May.  I just stopped journaling and slowly just started eating whatever I wanted.  I stopped taking my Phentermine and Metformin.  All not good.  I was also working out at least 3 times a week and stopped doing that as well. I have been doing this since the end of May and now we are at the beginning of August and I am back to 220lbs.  Can't believe I let all that hard work go too waste.

Yesterday, I just hit my breaking point and realized it had to stop so today is my first day back on my Metformin for the metabolic syndrome, my Phentermine 37.5mg and I am using MyFitnessPal.com to journal my 800 calories a day.  I am also taking my Lipotropic Injections to help with weight loss called Trim Max AC (Trim Max is a great choice for losing weight and helps make your body lean. It compliments those who are on a strict diet or exercise program and works well with other Trim products such as Trim Calm and Glutathione injections.) It also helps with keeping my energy up and getting me through workouts.

Hopefully by the next time I post I will be going back in the right direction.

Right Direction

As a result of being sick for the last three weeks sick and being off program and medication, I sadly gained weight back. Though I am finally happy to say past week I am down to 217.4lbs. Which is just 3lbs from where I was before being sick. Happy the weight I gained in those three weeks is coming back off. I am feeling much better.

Trying to Move Forward

I am so down and dissapointed over gaining back almost 15lbs in total in just over 3 weeks time.  Stinks that this setback of having the kidney stone was in the beginning of my weight loss when I was doing so well. 

Anyways, I have been really trying the past week to get back on program with my diet.  I started taking my Phentermine 30mg again as of yesterday and I am going back on the Metformin as of today.  I was glad to see after this week that I lost 2 lbs that I had gained.  It's a start.  I just have to get back some more of that determination I had...it just feels like I lost some of it.  I won't give up and will give it my best.  The weight didn't come on overnight so it will take time for it to come off.

Setback...

Well had a bit of a setback the past couple of weeks. I started out with nausea and vomiting and it went on for a few days then ended up in an ambulance on my way to the hospital with severe back pain which ended up being a kidney stone....OUCH!! I was admitted to the hospital overnight and was finally stable to go home the next evening. Then after a few days I ended up in pain all over again and went to my doctor who ended up calling an ambulance for me and another evening spent in the emergency room. I was released on some pain meds and I am finally doing better. I unfortunately have gained back some weight but I am not going to let that get me down as I have worked too hard. I am hoping to start back on my diet and exercise with my doctors permission when I go to the doctor but not until March 25th. I realize it is just a minor setback which I am sure will happen for what ever reason but I know I can do this and won't give up!

Week 7

Well I did amazing this week. I lost another 8.9lbs. So a total loss of 27.2lbs!! Worked out 3 times this week but added the strength training for 30 minutes, exercise bike for 10 minutes then 60 minutes on the treadmill. So I am making the most of my workouts. It has also been a big help being on the Phentermine 30mg. It really helps me not to have the urges of hunger. Especially when my 14 year old decided to take up baking....there have been sugar cookies, brownies, cupcakes....ugh! It sure smells good though. I didn't have any though, so I am proud of myself. I want to be thinner and healthier. We are going out to dinner for Valentine's Day at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. I have already searched the menu and know exactly what I will be eating and what to ask for to be put on the side. I want to enjoy my night out but not blow it by eating something that will set me back.

The doctor also told me this week I have metabolic syndrome and started me on a medication called Metformin 500mg which I am to take once a day. Metformin stops the liver from metabolising fats and sugars (carbs) so less fat is created in the body. It also keeps the body from producing too much insulin which makes people hungry all the time and leads to obesity especially belly fat. The bottom line is that Metformin makes you lose weight and curbs hunger. For obese people this weight loss can be significant and life changing. So far I haven't had any side effects from taking it which is good as she told me she may increase the dosage following another blood test.

I am feeling good and I really am happy watching the scale move in the right direction. I have the determination and motivation to keep on trying.

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