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and 18 lbs down! I’m determined to get past my 20 lbs hurdle.  I would weigh -12 lbs for as many times as I’ve lost that same 20 lbs lol. I definately have my work cut out for me the next two weeks. I will be in Dallas finalizing my relocation and then the following week making the move from Tampa. That’s a whole lot of not being able to eat at home and living out of boxes. I’m up for the challenge!

i indulged myself…  Had a big slice of pizza friday and cheese fries i split with a friend. Saturday I had two tacos from taco bell. On top of that I drank on Friday. Vodka and Sprite Zero - i did refrain from eating afterwards and guzzled water water water. I feel like I got it out of my system and did it wasn’t a binge because i did it in moderation and didn’t go over 1200 cals. This was the first time since taking my new medication that i had a craving and felt I wanted a specific food. Who knew I was human? I lost a pound over the weekend too! So close to the 180’s I can taste it — nope it doesnt taste like pizza or tacos! gotta get my booty moving this week Cheers friends

Weighed in at 194 this morning! I’m finally far enough away from the 200’s to say good-bye forever!!!! Lost 3 lbs last week with aunt flo in town and ready for a weekend of good decisions! 3rd week completed with phentermine and eating plan - i’m down 14 lbs and 6.8% body fat. Next stop 180’s!

this past week has been so stressful at work — im one memo away from setting the place on fire and driving away in a huge uhaul! I think my sick thoughts validate my “sick day” so i’m playin hooky lol. I am going to see The Help. I read the book and loved it! I’m picking up some licorice on my way to movie to stay away from the popcorn. Afterwards I plan on using the rest of the afternoon to get in a good workout. So far I’ve really only walked - it’s time to start pushing myself and working in some strength training.  My next weigh in is on Thursday. I’m half way to my four lbs loss this week but wont be disappointed with aunt flo visiting and the stress if I don’t meet it. Time to just breathe and relax. I’m off to enjoy Me day!

My tennis shoes are still drying out from the rain we had here yesterday so needless to say my outdoor workouts were cursed. I was able to get in 40 minutes yesteday and 20 today — a vast improvement especially considering any other weekend id be hungover!

Last week’s visit to the clinic went really well. Week 2 is done and I’ve lost a total of 12 lbs and 2.8% body fat! I showed up for the wrong appointment time and didnt get to see the dr. so i still havent gotten to see my blood results. I really fell away from logging what I ate last week so my goal is to track my foods better this next week and to walk 30 mins at least four times this week. Weight wise I’m setting a goal of 4 lbs putting me at 193.

 I booked a flight back home to Iowa from for the beginning of October. Which falls on my 26th birthday! Iowa is not necessarily anyones idea of a destination vacation lol but thats where I grew up. My parents retired and no longer live there so I haven’t seen my friends in nearly 4 years or 30 lbs ago lol. I know if I work hard I can melt off at least 20 lbs of it before I go back. I changed my profile picture to one of me when I was last home for a little motivation. Despite purging my closet I have managed to still hold on to the pink satin shirt — I can’t wait to wear it again! I’m going to look fantastic when I go home!

 I’ve lost the weight before. It’s just been a lot harder the last couple of years to get past the a 20 lbs loss. I have reached out for help and am now taking Phentermine under a doctor’s supervision. I’m a realist. A pill definately wont fix everything it still takes hardwork and commitment. There’s no fairy fat mother with a magic wand to take me to the end of my journey and I cant expect weight to fall off without changing habits.

 Along with the medication they’ve placed me on a really strict low carb diet. I honestly haven’t had many cravings and my hunger has all but diminished. Don’t get me wrong, my food still tastes goods. But it kind of kicks your body into “survival mode”. It feels good to eat to live instead of living to eat which is what I’m learning. I’m also getting b12 shots.

 This definatley isnt for everyone and I really did my research before jumping into it. I haven’t had any side effects except constipation (gross i know lol). And I haven’t had any problems sleeping like some people. A coworker of mine actually suggested the program, She lost 98 lbs and has kept it off for 2+ years! It’s amazing to look at someone and never imagine that they’ve ever had a weight problem!  

I am currently on day 12 and have lost 11 lbs so far. This is my first time using Keytone strips to check my body’s fat burning. Really a neat tool for people doing a low carb diet (you can buy them at Walgreens). I go in for my 2nd appointment this Thursday and they will be going over my blood results. Kind of nervous about cholestoral.

*CHEERS

I got my jog on yesterday and it felt great to push myself out of that comfort zone! I am signing up for the Gasparilla 5K here in Tampa. It’s not until February so that gives me plenty of time to condition and train. I’ve never been athletic but I’m really excited about this. Haven’t lost a single ounce this week - hoping this extra umph helps. No challenges this weekend so crossing my finger for -.5 loss on monday.

Have a great weekend everyone!

The scale has stopped moving this week. I knew the plateau would come sooner or later… I read some tips on getting past this but would like to hear how you did.

I started excercising week 4 (last week) and am kicking it up this week. I am making an honest attempt at jogging with my walking. found a great trail by my house that has excercise equipment off to the sides like leg lifts, squats and other things that I can do in between huffing and puffing. Really excited about this new find.

I’ve been religious with my eating for the past 5 weeks and am treating myself to pizza today. I already looked up the point values and logged it. Taking a day from my new found eating habits was suggested in some of the articles that I found. It’s not about binge eating though so my break today will be about eating until I am satisfied and not just because it’s in front of me like the past. I had my healthy breakfast this morning despite my break.

 I understand that it’s not just going to fall off and that I have more riding on this more than ever now. Im doing this for my health firstly instead of physical appearances being the most important. I’m doing this for my family in hopes to light a fire for them. And I’m doing this for my best friends mom who lost her life from complications to obesity. Love you Marcell <3

Thanks everyone for your help and motivation to stick with it. You inspire me more than you’ll ever know!

14 lbs down in my first month. I’ve always been able to lose the first 15 but getting past that has been the challenge without falling off. Not this time! I’ve got my WW meeting tonight and am celebrating with a stop to The Yogurt Spot - kind of like TCBY but you serve yourself and they charge you by the ounce which is cool so then I know exactly how much I’m getting.

 My fitness goal is to get four hours of excercising in this next week. I would like to incorporate some jogging in with my running. I’m feeling so much more energetic!

Cant wait for biggest loser tom nite! It’s only a couple episodes away before they’re weighing in around the same weight. That’s always a wake-up call to see  your weight on national television.

 Have a great week everyone! Healthy for the Holidays — more like HOT for the Holidays!

My cramps woke me out of my sleep last night … I’ve actually lost a pound while Aunt Flows been in town. My salty cravings got to me the other night but instead of going on an all out binge I had two portions of my baked snack chips with the asparagus dip I made from WW and one peice of Halloween candy. I was able to stop at one peice… and I logged all my points! The start of week 4 has really brought about some habitual changes I’ve made. I’ve knocked out half of my fitness goal this week. starting small with a goal of four hours which i’ve spent walking. Looking forward to getting under 195 this week!