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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Week 6 Workout

Went to Planet Fitness today. Had the trainer at the gym show me how to do the 30 minute circuit training routine. It is good for strength and muscle building. I was glad he went over everything with me as I was too intimidated to use the machines as I didn't want to look stupid doing something wrong and I also didn't want to hurt myself. My session With the trainer made me feel more confident to be able to do it on my own. Afterwards, I did 10 minutes on the elliptical machine and then did one hour on the treadmill. I feel like I got a great workout today!

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Week 6

Today was my first weigh in since starting at the Long Island Weight Loss Center in Westbury. I lost 6.5lbs and weighed in at 230.5lbs!  I am officially down 18.3lbs since the start of the new year!

I did good all week working out 3x this week at the gym.  I did two days 60 minutes on the treadmill and then 1 day I was able to go 70 minutes on the treadmill!  I believe it was about 10 miles in total!!Go me!!  Working out also helps me to drink tons of water.

To eat I had my protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and my snack bars.  They honestly are very filling. I also did very well eating up to 550 calories for dinner.  I even had one night where I had a huge garden salad and two slices of pizza and still lost but they were in my calories for the evening.  I wasn't too hungry but had some times where I can say it was hard. 

To aid with the hunger I did experience, the doctor started me today on an appetite suppressant called Phentermine 30mg.  I only have to take it once a day.  I also started on Lipotropic injections.  They help with energy lots of B-12 something I need as I don't produce enough on my own anyways, and other chemicals to help metabolize the fat in the body.  To save some money, since shots can be $40 each in the doctors office, I found a place online that sells them and I can give the injections to myself twice a week.  The place is called Trim Nutrition.  It ends up costing only $22.60 per shot.   It's a big savings! No prescription is needed.   I ordered them today and should have them by the time I need my next injection on Thursday.  The company was very helpful on the phone and steered me to the right injection for my need.  This is what it is if you are curious.

This TRIM proprietary compound is a great choice for leaning and weight loss, especially for those on strict diets or exercise programs. This injection contains the popular nucleotide Adenosine (ATP or also called Myoden). Adenosine occurs naturally in the body to help with energy and metabolism- Trim Max AC will give you an additional boost! It also contains the same lipotropic amino acids as our Trim Original Injection. Trim Max AC is recommended in conjunction with Trim CALM and Trim Glutathione injections for the added muscle repair and antioxidative qualities.

 

 

Ingredients:
Adenosine-5-Triphosphate 25mg, L-Carnitine 50mg, Choline Chloride 50mg, Inositol 50mg, Methionine 25mg, Methylcobalamin 0.5mg per ml solution.

*** This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or mitigate any disease.

*** Vials have a 2-4 month expiration and are intended for twice weekly use.

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