So, of course, right as I am trying to lose these last fifteen pounds, I have to go into a surgery to get my hernias fixed. That means weeks of little to no exercise, plus two weeks of forced inactivity with the constant temptation of chocolate pudding at every moment! Sigh. Double sigh.
Here's the kicker...when I went into surgery I was 156, next morning while I was in the Emergency Room for unexpected bleeding, I was 166.5. I almost burst into tears! It took me two months to lose those ten and half pounds, and now! now! now! THEY WERE ALL BACK! Thank goodness my mother was there to talk me off my psychological ledge. My mom assured me that it was all water, yadda, yadda, yadda....however all I felt was this buzzing in my head. However, moms are always right, and the weight came off over the next week.
Despite all the surgery drama, I still managed to lose four pounds since my last weigh in at Kaiser (which is now every two weeks). So, I have officially lost 70 pounds since March, which is pretty darn cool! Now, I am 14.5 pounds away from my goal weight, my fat percentage is in the "acceptable" range, and my BMI is close to normal.
Some interesting things I learned in my weight loss support groups these past few weeks:
Fiber is key. Apparently, if you eat 35 grams of fiber a day, it helps curb hunger and promotes weight loss.
It's really important to take one day at a time. One bad day or bad decision does not negate all your hard work.
It's okay to give yourself a break. It was hard for me to accept that I had to take time to heal. However, beating myself up because I couldn't exercise just makes exercise seem like an obligation, not something fun. Being positive helps you stay focused on what's important, taking care of yourself.
So...here are the numbers:
Starting weight: 224
Current weight: 154.5
Goal weight: 140
Goal time!
Outer goal: A young Ingrid Bergman...okay a middle-aged Ingrid Bergman!
Inner goal: To find the strength to walk my 5K on Halloween....and World Peace!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Maintenance?
So, my official maintenance period starts for my Medical Weight Loss Program! Yay!
However, I still want to lose 18 pounds, so I feel like I am still in my "transition" phase. The good news is that I lost 1/2 a pound since my last weigh in.
I've added 50-100 calories a day into my diet, and I am trying to reach a goal of 35 grams of fiber a day. So, far I am getting in 31-40 grams--yay! A friend turned me on to the Fiber 35 Diet, which I am not following to a "T," but certainly am inspired by. I am primarily adding in whole grains, to up the fiber and calories.
If any of you have tried this diet, let me know! I am curious how it has worked for you.
Okay, I am not complaining here, just commenting. I am seriously shocked at the enormous difference in sizes across different stores. I mean, I am officially still overweight, but I am a "Medium" for most of the discount stores. How can I be an "extra large" if I buy a pattern at the fabric store, but a "medium" at Target? Also, even numbered sizes seem to make no sense. I have size tens that are falling off of me, but 12's and 14's that still fit. It just seems so strange! I have heard of "vanity sizing," but this is ridiculous! I can't just pop into a store and trust that a "large" or 12 or whatever means anything! Okay, I lied...I am complaining! Guys, let's standardize a little, please! It's no fun being a "medium," if just means I am actually a large who has delusions of thinness!
At any rate, I am heading into surgery on Tuesday to fix my hernias (which this whole experience was supposed to help), so I am faced with two weeks of forced inactivity and boredom. Can we say weight loss landmine? Fortunately, my mom is here to help me out, so perhaps she will keep me away from my boredom eating. However, I am hoping to get lots of reading and writing done. It will be a great opportunity to update my recipes and write some poetry!
So, here are the numbers:
Starting weight: 235
Goal weight: 140
Current weight: 158
Goal time!
Inner goal: strength to avoid the fridge while recovering!
Outer goal: to be a true medium!
See you next week!
However, I still want to lose 18 pounds, so I feel like I am still in my "transition" phase. The good news is that I lost 1/2 a pound since my last weigh in.
I've added 50-100 calories a day into my diet, and I am trying to reach a goal of 35 grams of fiber a day. So, far I am getting in 31-40 grams--yay! A friend turned me on to the Fiber 35 Diet, which I am not following to a "T," but certainly am inspired by. I am primarily adding in whole grains, to up the fiber and calories.
If any of you have tried this diet, let me know! I am curious how it has worked for you.
Okay, I am not complaining here, just commenting. I am seriously shocked at the enormous difference in sizes across different stores. I mean, I am officially still overweight, but I am a "Medium" for most of the discount stores. How can I be an "extra large" if I buy a pattern at the fabric store, but a "medium" at Target? Also, even numbered sizes seem to make no sense. I have size tens that are falling off of me, but 12's and 14's that still fit. It just seems so strange! I have heard of "vanity sizing," but this is ridiculous! I can't just pop into a store and trust that a "large" or 12 or whatever means anything! Okay, I lied...I am complaining! Guys, let's standardize a little, please! It's no fun being a "medium," if just means I am actually a large who has delusions of thinness!
At any rate, I am heading into surgery on Tuesday to fix my hernias (which this whole experience was supposed to help), so I am faced with two weeks of forced inactivity and boredom. Can we say weight loss landmine? Fortunately, my mom is here to help me out, so perhaps she will keep me away from my boredom eating. However, I am hoping to get lots of reading and writing done. It will be a great opportunity to update my recipes and write some poetry!
So, here are the numbers:
Starting weight: 235
Goal weight: 140
Current weight: 158
Goal time!
Inner goal: strength to avoid the fridge while recovering!
Outer goal: to be a true medium!
See you next week!
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