Fat to Forty to Fabulous and Beyond

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:26:00 +0000

Yes, I am still here. I know I don't post much. But, maybe that's good? Maybe I am out doing so much and keeping so busy exercising that I don't have time to blog? Ummmm, no. Wish that was true. But, still plugging along and always trying. Have kept 42 pounds of ugly fat off! Keeping on keeping on!!!

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I'm Back!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Never giving up! Still here, still plugging along, and trying once again to get my healthy ducks in a row! Hopefully I will have time to start posting more. I recently have been counting calories with My Fitness Pal on my iphone. Download on iphone, android or access via the web at http://myfitnesspal.com/

IT IS FREE!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS APP!!!!! I know that when I keep track of my food I lose wei

ght, and this makes it SUPER easy. It has a great preprogrammed food database and you can use your phone to scan bar codes. It immediately pulls up the food and puts it in your diary! I've lost 7 pounds in 2.5 weeks, just by programming in my food and being more aware of what goes in my mouth. Add me as a friend! my username is partygaljen

They have lots of great tools, but one of my favs is a weight loss ticker you can put on your blog, board or webpage! I am a very visual person and having something to see that shows my progress like the ticker below is really helpful to me!

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5 pounds!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:03:00 +0000

YAY! The bodybugg system is really working for me. It's like having a conscience sitting on your arm! The strap isn't enough to irritate me, but it's a gentle reminder that, "Hey, you spent $200 on this thing, do something with it." HA!

It's been a little over 2 weeks now, and I am down five pounds. I am very happy with that! I really am liking the food logging more and more. I had forgotten how good it feels to be back in control of my eating and my life!

I cannot recommend this system enough! I was also reading that since The Biggest Loser started using the bodybugg in season 4, all the winners since then have been the ones who used their bodybugg the most and logged their food the most. The simple science of it is so awesome! Calories in vs calories out.

Ok peeps, have to go up my burn for the day. Off to hit the treadmill. I think I shall celebrate my 5lb victory with a pedicure tonight. Whoop whoop!!!

Love ya!
Jen

bodybugg Update!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:15:00 +0000

OOOOOOOOOOOO! It comes with a free coaching session by phone and I had mine today. Okay, so she sounded like a cross between a lifeguard from Baywatch and a smurf on meth, but she was REALLY smart.

She cleared up and explained all of my technical issues. She showed me several things on the website that I didnt understand before. And she had tons of useful info.

It was AWESOME. I am 10 times more happy with my bodybugg than I was yesterday and would now REALLY recommend it to anyone. If any of you do decide to get one, let me know! I would totally help you use it and show you stuff.

The instructions that come with it aren't the best, but the device itself ROCKS! I would recommend it totally!!!!

Walk, Walk, Walk...

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:08:00 +0000

I did my five miles today - takes me about 90 minutes. Ugh. My everything hurts. I have been trying to do five miles every day I don't have a party gals party. I really wish I had one tomorrow, but I don't, LMAO.

I haven't worked out for over a year, and my body is just shot. Back to square one again? FML.

bodybugg Review - It's Good and Ehh…..

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:04:00 +0000

Okay, let me start by saying that I love and hate it. LOL. I am a techie geek and it has serious issues that irritate me, but it is an awesome tool. The last time I was honestly really on track was 2 years ago before I went to Florida, and then last year for just a couple months before Vegas. After having that foot surgery gone bad last spring, I have been just a mess. Gained back almost everything I'd lost and no motivation to boot.

Just two weeks ago I FINALLY got a clear xray saying the bone is healed. I still am having some issues with nerve problems, but they aren't going to get better, so I fight through it. Oh well.

I needed something to help me out. I was frustrated with my heart rate monitor, because it said I was burning like 4000 calories a day, and I obviously was not. I did a little research on the body bugg. I figured if they use it on Biggest Loser, but NEVER really talk about it, wth? It must be good? But why not sell them by talking about them?

I now know it's because they still have MAJOR technical issues. BUT, still cool.

Here's how it works. You wear the armband all the time except for showering or swimming. It can't get wet. You can take it off when you sleep, but I have been leaving mine on some nights just to get a good baseline. You can tell the nights I wake up with bad dreams! (more on this later) You have to log all of your food. The program keeps track of calories consumed, calories burned (supposedly 90% accurate - best in the industry) steps taken and "activity".

I have the one that hooks with a smart phone. I have a program on my Android phone that I can hook into the arm band via bluetooth. There are some technical issues and it drives me crazy sometimes. Unless you are a total tech geek, you would throw this thing out the window. I have had to pair and unpair it about 50 times, and sometimes the screen updates, sometimes not. UGH. You can also usb it into the computer, and sometimes that works….sometimes not. Some readings are goofy. Like the first day, it said I had 1 hour of activity, and one day it said I had 17 hours of activity?

I am not in love with the food logging system, it's not super user friendly. But, with all that being said, I do like it. It does make me more aware of what I am burning and what I am eating. On average, (I've only had it a week), I burn about 2600-2900 calories a day. I've been a nerd about calorie counting and weighing food in the past, and so I have a good idea of what I take in, and it was way more than that these last few months. Ergo, chubbbbbs! LOL.

So, hopefully this will keep me on track. I am not hard core working out, but I am trying to hit the treadmill for 90 minutes walking on every day that I don't work (party gals). Lost almost 4 lbs in the first week just from being more aware, so I am really happy about that.

Not so happy that you can have one bad night with pizza and gain five, but a week of exercise and good food 4lbs though? HAHAH.

If anyone has any questions just holler!!! I included a link to amazon below with the bugg and a Myotape, which I HIGHLY recommend. It is a wonderful measuring tape for taking your measurements that makes it much easier to do. You need one of these as you do take measurements and weight with the bodybugg system.

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Our Christmas card!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:25:00 +0000

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And here I am again….

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:24:00 +0000

After a long hiatus of foot surgery and months of recuperating and my stupid bones not healing, I am BACK. Determined to lose this weight once and for all! Stay tuned!!!

How Many Times?

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:19:00 +0000

Just how many times can you fall on and off the wagon? Sheesh. Time to kick it back into gear. I just wish it didn't have to be so damn hard all the time....

Plateaus!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:12:00 +0000

I have hit a plateau I guess. :( Oh well, it's all good! I had actually hoped to lose ten pounds before vegas, and I lost closer to 15! I am totally happy. I am going to party like a Rockstar in Vegas, and when I get back, and recover for a couple days, LMAO, then I am back at it, but adding weights. I've just been doing cardio this whole time, but I want to add weight lifting back in. I know that will bust me off my plateau!!! I turn the *GASP* big 4-0 in April, and my goal is to be in the 170's by then. That gives me two months to lose about 25 pounds? pretty ambitious, but I think I can do it if I really keep my nose to the grindstone.

The Bar Test

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:07:00 +0000

So during the last few weeks, I have been so good. No beer, no cheese, no crap. Well, yesterday was sure a test of my strength! Rick wanted to watch the football game at our favorite bar - that has the yummiest greasiest food. Argh! i drank diet pop all day - not a single drop of alcohol. I could have had a couple mixed drinks, but I knew if I did I would say eff it and eat crappy. I ordered a salad. It had turkey, and a little bacon and cheese in it, but not much, mostly lettuce and turkey - no dressing. I did eat a couple of reuben balls, but all things considered, i am pretty proud of myself. We were there for like 8 hours!!!! We played darts most of the time, and while not exactly exercise, I wasn't sitting on my ass the entire time either. It was so hard! The beer smelled so good! UGH! I wish it wasn't so easy to get fat and so hard to get thin.

Taking Cass to the bus stop and then hitting the treadmill! Less than two weeks! WOOHOO!!

Plan For The Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:23:00 +0000

We had a late start for school due to icy roads so I am feeling all refreshed!

Yesterday I only did 1/2 an hour and I feel like I ate a lot. Nothing bad, just more than normal, and that is okay. I know that it's good to do that occasionally. SO, today, I am going to confuse my body and try to stay way on the lower end of calories, and I am aiming for 8 miles on the treadmill.

I had a protein shake for breakfast, will probably have some tuna and tomatoes and blueberries for lunch, then a protein shake after exercising, and I am making turkey breast and green beans for supper.

What's your plan for today? I know I need to drink more water today. I didn't drink enough yesterday and I feel crappy today.

Goal Setting

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:21:00 +0000

I am amazed at how much more motivated I am with a short term goal ahead of me. Vague things like "summer is coming" just don't work for me. Fall of 08 I was super motivated for my Vegas trip then, and then I had Florida in March, and those two really kept me on track. After I got back from Florida and broke my damn foot, I lost all motivation, but I also didn't have a short term goal to look forward to or motivate me.

I have Vegas coming in less than three weeks, and that is keeping me cranked. In April, I hit the 4-0, and I told myself I'd be totally hot by my birthday! Then, Rick and I bought Nickelback tix for the end of May, and I do NOT want to be the fat old 40 year old at the concert. I want to be the hot wife. LOL! Then there is August around the corner, and I want those of you that haven't seen me all year to absolutely not recognize me!

I am also setting up some short term "treat" goals for myself. My one for working so hard before Vegas, is that Rick and I are getting massages at the hotel spa. I cannot wait!!!

I think after I get back, I will set up some short term goals for every 5 pounds I lose!

Checking in!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:15:00 +0000

I didn't work out Thursday or Sunday, but Friday and Monday I really kicked butt. Thursday was a planned skip - rest day, Sunday was a "OMG, I haven't been this hungover in years, I hope I don't throw up in church" kind of day. It was horrible!!! Friday I was a ball of energy and did two workouts! Monday, I did an hour and a half on the treadmill, came upstairs and THEN remembered I do a paper route with Conor on Mondays. LOL! Opps.

As for food, (except for the alcohol Sat night) I was a complete angel. Mostly low carb. I've been eating lean protein, veggies, NO cheese. I haven't had cheese, my favorite thing since I started. That's huge for me. I also haven't had sugar or bad carbs, and I haven't had beer at all... I have been so good about taking all my vitamins lately and that really helps. We are coming up on two weeks into my personal challenge on Thursday, and I am confident I will be able to pass the first guess (Promom I think?) by then. I am really pumped about that.

My plan for today 2 workouts. Treadmill this morning, then while Cassidy is at dance later, I think I will pop in the YMCA and claim a stairmaster for an hour or so.

How is everyone else doing? What's your plan for the day?

Monday Check In

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:53:00 +0000

How is everyone doing? I had a great week fueled by sheer willpower. I want to wear that dress so bad. LOL! I lost 6.6 pounds since Thursday. Gotta love that first week. If only they were all like that! So, what have I been doing?

Vitamins and supplements. A lot. A daily multi, calcium, fish oil supplements, vitamin e, magnesium, vitamin d, extra fiber and a few other things. All recomended in JIllian's book. I take them at three different times during the day. One of these days I will write down in detail everything I take!

Breakfast - either Fage yogurt and honey or Muscle Milk and 2 cups of green tea with Stevia.

Lunch - lean protein (tuna, turkey, crab, shrimp, something like that) and 1 oz of nuts. Unlimited veggies (spinach and cherry tomatoes is my fav - NO DRESSING)

Snack - fruit (berries, apple or orange :) and a little protein shake (like 1/2 cup)

Post workout (depending on time of day - wherever it falls. I have been trying to work out at different times (morning and afternoon) to confuse my body, but right after I work out, I have a bottle of muscle milk)

Supper - VERY LIGHT! Some protein (shrimp, salmon, turkey, etc), a fruit and unlimited veggies.

Gobs of water during the day. I also like Lifewater 0 Calories and Fuze. Decafe tea in the evenings. I like Nighty Night and Throat Coat. I always drink Throat Coat when I am sick, but it tastes too good to save it for that. LOL!

I know, it's very low carb. It's working for me. It's not like I am eating like this forever. No sugar. No cheese. No crap food AT ALL. I even gave up beer. Those of you that REALLY know me know how HUGE that is.

Yesterday I exercised right away in the morning, but today I am doing mid - day (again, effort to confuse my body) and I am doing different things each day too.. Yesterday, I walked on the treadmill, today I am doing stairmaster at the Y and going to swim laps after - hopefully, have to check pool schedule!

Anyway, just checking in! Let me know what's working for you and what your plan is for today!

Back on the Wagon...

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:59:00 +0000

Or treadmill as the case may be. I work well under pressure. Not sure why. I wish I could just live a healthy lifestyle all year round, but I don't. So, now I have a small vacation planned, and like every woman that ever lived, I want to lose a few pounds before I go.

So, I have 28 days. I have a little competition going with my friends to see just how much I can lose at crunch time. If the folks on Biggest Loser can lose 5-10-15-20 or more pounds a week, why can't I? It will just take major dedication and will power. Great, I have neither usually. But, I do have Tadashi. My one indulgence in my closet. It's this wonderful dress that makes me feel like a billion dollars. And right now? It's too tight. So, that's my motivation!

Here's the dress! I wore this in December of 2008 when we went to Vegas. I've gained about 20 lbs since then. (argh). And I am off to the treadmill!

Off the Phen!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:39:00 +0000

I am officially off the phentermine. It was great, gave me a jump start, but that's NOT how I want to lose weight. Being afraid to exercise because my heart rate is too high? Nope, not working for me. So, I talked to the doc, weaned off and I am officially done. I am going to wait a week or so until it's totally out of my system to really crank up the cardio though!

I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but I am still here, still working. I finally broke back into Onederland :) I am hoping for the holidays to at least maintain and then kick it back into high gear after the 1st. Not like a New Years Resolution type thing, but as a "I think Rick and I are going to Vegas in February and I want to fit into that little blue dress I wore last year thing" :)

Cheers!

Beginning to Exercise Again!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Beginning to exercise again. I have a love hate relationship with exercise. Once I "get into it", you know, begin a routine, do it every day, and start to see results, then of course I love it. It's getting to that seeing results part that sucks. Last spring, I was down to my lowest weight in almost 10 years. I was at 177. Then I broke my damn foot. I know, excuses, excuses, blah blah blah. I keep thinking, "Where would I be if I hadn't broken my foot? Where would I be if I still broke my foot but kept my eating on track?" Ah, there is no easy answers, only today that I can move on and keep trying.

I have been a little nervous to start exercising again since I started taking phentermine just because I have heard that so many people have troubles with rapid pulse, etc. I have been feeling great since I took it. I wired up my heart rate monitor and hit the treadmill. I know, treadmills are sort of boring, but I have a special treadmill treat! I am not a huge tv fan, but there are a few shows I like. Most are cop shows I watch with my husband. My guilt pleasure, shhhhh, don't tell anyone, is Desperate Housewhores. I mean Desperate Housewives. HAHAHA! I love that show! Watching those gorgeous skinny women keeps me chugging along like you wouldn't believe! I have the first few seasons on DVD and I am into season 3 now. I NEVER let myself watch it on tv, never seen it once, and I can ONLY watch it on the treadmill.

Anyway, back to starting with phen again! I found that I had to be VERY careful or my heart rate went way too high. According to all the date I put into my heart rate monitor (height, weight, age, and a resting heart rate test) my absolute maximum heart rate should be 181 BPM (beats per minute). To lose weight, I should be exercising a minimum of 6 hours a week. My heart rate monitor works with three zones. Zone 1 is 109-126 BPM, Zone 2 is 127-144 BPM and Zone 3 is 145-163 BPM. I should spend a little more than half of my time in Zone 2, and the rest in Zone 1. Right now, to lose weight, I should avoid Zone 3. Normally, a nice brisk 4.0 MPH (miles per hour) on the treadmill keeps me right at the upper end of Zone 2. Now, with taking the phentermine, I need to stay under 3MPH to keep my heart rate there. Interesting, and concerns me a bit, but I kept it down. I was surprised because I really don't think my pulse had increased with taking the phen, but it's a common side effect that I am keeping a very close eye on! I HIGHLY recommend a heart rate monitor to anyone taking phentermine. Very useful tool to keep a close eye on your health.

So, I walked on my treadmill yesterday, and Conor (my middle son) and I did his paper route this morning. 40 minutes, 404 calories! WOOHOO! I know my heart rate was in Zone 3 for a lot of it because there are a couple big hills on our route. It feels good to be on track again. I am hoping that I will once again start going to the YMCA after Thanksgiving. I know when I get into the routine of going there every day, I succeed so much faster. Anyway, I decided I would start logging in all my HRM stats on a Facebook photo album, and anyone that wants to peek at them can see them here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=139475&id=719202063&l=5899b4df60

I just take a photo with my cell phone and upload it straight to Facebook when I am done exercising. Gives me a nice record of what I did! And keeps me accountable!

I do not want to be on the phentermine forever. I am only using it temporarily to get my eating back under control. I am trying to use this time to work again on portion control and getting back into my good exercise habits! My weight has gone up and down this week, but I really am not sure I lost anything. My friend and I are doing Wednesday weigh ins, so I will try to check in here then!

A Full Week In And.....

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:07:00 +0000

I am feeling great! I was 203.2 today. Not as much of a loss as I'd hoped for in my first week (a total of 3.4 pounds) but I am damn grateful for those 3.4 pounds!

I feel SO empowered to have my eating under control. I feel like I am eating like a normal person. I have a lot of guilt issues surrounding food (mostly overeating then kicking myself for it....I am sure many of you can relate) and it feels SO good to look back at my week and know that I ate the best I could, that I made all over pretty good choices and that I am hopefully building good habits that will carry over when I stop taking my phentermine.

I had a fairly stressful week, and normally when I am stressed, I overeat or don't eat enough. This week though, food wasn't part of the equation. Hard to explain, but it's almost like the emotion has been taken out of food for me. That isn't quite what I mean, but it's the best I can put into words.

More soon!

Just Checking in

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:18:00 +0000

Ah! Sunday mornings! I love them. Everyone at our house is so relaxed and refreshed. We have a crazy busy week ahead of us, but that is the norm when you have a house with three teens!

I have been on the phen since Wednesday, but I started cleaning up my eating before that, and I am really starting to feel the effects. I've been eating SO good. I think the cholesterol screening pretty much scared the shit out of me, and so I've been an angel with my food! I also started taking my vitamins again. I take an obscene amount of vitamins and supplements to be totally honest.

After several years of being on just about every diet, every exercise plan, ever diet pill, I've done a lot of research. I know what makes MY body tick. Yours is different, and I can't advise what you should take, but I know how my body functions best. I know how to lose weight. I know how to be healthy. I just have aforementioned mental issues that hold me back. I have to overcome those.

But, more about supplements. Over the years, I have read a lot of books on medicine, health, weight loss and fitness. I take a lot of things that I have learned I am lacking due to restricted diet and the fact that our soil just doesn't have the minerals and vitamins in it that it used to have. Also, thourgh cooking, freezing, etc food loses a lot. So, I try to put it back as best I can. I take extra fiber because when I do, it really helps my IBS, and fiber is good for you to help clean out your system and lower your cholesterol. I take fish oil supplements. I think everyone has heard how awesome these are for you! Someday I will list everything that I take, but I think most people would be shocked and I don't want to freak you out. LOL! Let's just say that it works for me :)

Anyway, side effects from phenterime. Well, Wednesday was my first day so that makes 4 full days on it. I am quite sure that if anything bad was going to happen, it would have by now. My side effects are actually awesome ones.

I am never hungry. I have to make myself eat. I can see how someone who didn't know anything about food or nutrition would take this and go for days barely getting any food. It's a dangerous thought. I have heard the noise of my stomach grumbling, but felt nothing. It is hard to explain but it was more like I could hear it growling, does that make sense? I felt no hunger pangs and my brain sure wasn't telling me to eat! I have been trying to eat every 4 hours just because, through my research, I know that this is how my body functions best and loses weight.
Speaking of weight, in the four days I have been on it, I have lose 3 pounds. Very nice. Understand though, the medicine itself doesn't make you lose weight, what you do or don't put in your body does. This medicine has given me the control and will power to decide what goes into my body!
I have noticed that I feel colder than normal. This is a joyous thing. Most overweight people would agree with me I am guessing. When you are carrying around an extra 30,50,90 pounds, you are always warm. You have this disgusting laying of blubber insulating you all the time and always feel hot, damp, sweaty. Disgusting. I have noticed that I am acutally chilly and have been losing actually snuggling up with blankets!
I am thirsty for water. Specifically water, not just "thirsty". I am loving this one! I know that I normally don't drink enough, so this is another fabulous benefit.
One weird one, and I am keeping a close eye on it. About once or twice a day, I get a weird sensation in my cheeks like they are numb. It's a minor irritation, and it's not constant, and with the benefits I am seeing, one I will gladly take.

Other than those 5, I really haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary. Blessedly, I haven't had jitters, crankiness, or any of the more serious side effects that other have reported. I am hoping that this will finally be what I need to get control of my weight back once and for all. 40 will be here April 3, and I want to look and feel amazing on that birthday!!!

Happy Sunday and have a great week!

Cleaning Up My Act

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +0000

I know that this phentermine is not a magic pill. Oh, wouldn't that be great if it were? LOL! But, I know it's not. I know that I need to clean up my act. I need to clean up my eating. I need to clean up my alcohol consumption. I need to clean up my refrigerator. I need to clean up my pantry. I am not going to talk about exercise here. Of course I need to do that, but I can't conquer it all in a day or I will fall.

Hell, for all I know, this pill is a placebo, but it's giving me the desire to get it together, and that's huge for me. I don't know why I have been so lazy, helpless, falling into my old habits as I always have. I think I know, but it's too emotional and heart wrenching to even think about, much less write for the world to see, but let me just say, we all have issues, right?

Anyway, this week I cleaned out my fridge. I filled it with a rainbow of things. Lots of berries, fresh veggies, eggs, lean turkey, apples, Fage yogurt and got rid of the junk. You know, junk. Low fat cheese (the low fat stuff is filled with so many preservatives and chemicals that it not only tastes bad, it's horrible for you!) I've been doing a lot of reading on nutrition.... (HERE'S MY SHOUT OUT TO MY AWESOME FRIEND MECHELLE WHO BOUGHT ME THE BOOK "Master Your Metabolism" By Jillian Michaels. This book is a wonderful resource on what not to eat and what to eat. Thanks again, Mechelle for being the wonderful friend and inspiration that you are in my life!!!!)

So, as I was saying, I've been reading a lot about nutrition and it boils down to the stuff that I already know, but I love how simply Jillian Michaels puts it, "If it grows from the ground or has a mother, it's probably good for you." I know that when I cut out processed foods full of chemicals and go back to eating 100% whole grains, organic foods when possible, fresh fruits and veggies and eggs and lean meat, especially lots of fish, I lose weight insanely quick. So here I am again!

I also started taking my vitamins again! When I am "on my game" I take several supplements daily. Trying to get my body back in whack and cutting calories is good, but I will take any help I can. I really hate taking supplements, but I know that when I do, I feel better, sleep better, my skin looks better and they help my over all health. My skin has been just horrible lately. I am almost 40 and I look like a 16 year old boy! UGH! I take a wide range of supplements including a multivitamin, a fish oil supplement, calcium and extra fiber. I have one of those neato pillboxes that you fill up for the week. I feel like my mom, but at least mine is full of vitamins, while hers was full of prescriptions that were all somehow related to her obesity. (Diabetes, heart medicines, etc.)

So, I am feeling good today! I haven't experienced any negative side effects from the phen yet, so that is a big bonus :) I am also logging my food again. I highly recommend the program from http://fitday.com. I love it! It has a wide base of foods, but also lets me add my own custom foods, and keeps track of my weight, measurements, goals and more.

Signing off for now, but as always, there is hope ahead. My wish is that you see that hope, cling to it and make a change for the better for you today!

Phenterimine Day 1!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +0000

Okay, took my first pill about 3 hours ago.

Waited one hour for breakfast then had a bowl of Weight Control Oatmeal made with skim milk and a banana.

I am journaling my food again so that I can keep an eye on my calories and my cholesterol intake. I always lose weight when I journal my food. Why the hell do I ever stop?

Anyway, I feel okay. I feel a bit jittery like I had too much coffee, but it's not entirely unpleasant....

I am a little nervous about everyone telling me that people tend to have anger issues with this. That scares me....

EEEEK! The Importance of Seeing Your Doctor

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:39:00 +0000

I am obese, but I feel good so I never really worry about going to the doctor. Well, the nurse practitioner I saw wanted to run several tests before I started my phentermine. They checked my thyroid, that was fine. They did a blood panel and my white cell count was fine. My kidneys were fine. My EKG was fine. Everything was fine up until we go to my lipids or cholesterol....

My triglycerides........... 96. Should be below 150.

YAY.

My HDL (good cholesterol) 74. Should be above 40.

YAY.

My LDL (bad cholesterol) 151. Should be below 100.

Eff.

Should be below 100. Eff, eff, eff, eff. I am borderline high risk.

*sigh*

My doc called me tonight and told me that she wants to see what happens with the phen and will retest my cholesterol in 3 months...........

So, while all in all, the test results were good, I am upset about this. I have a new worry now, one I've never had before. Bah humbug.

BUT, at least now I know, and it's up to me to change it. I got up this morning and took my first dose of phentermine so I am on the correct road for change I hope! I will let you know how my first day goes. I am starting with the 30 mg dosage...

Getting a Little Help Along the Way....

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Ah blah. Ever feel like that? I have been bouncing back and forth for so many years, I finally decided to ask my doctor for help. Actually, I have asked my doctor twice now about getting some help with my weight, and he has just said, "No, you have to eat less and exercise". Really, ya think? UGH. He did not offer anything beyond that. No nutrition counseling, no offer to run a thyroid test, nothing. Just smiled and said I was on my own.

Look, I know there is no magic pill, but I do know that there are prescriptions that can help some people get jump started and get on the right track. All I have been asking for was some help, no a cure all. So, I called my clinic and asked to speak to someone else. I was given an appointment with a nurse practitioner. Well, after waiting for over 2 hours, I finally got to see the nurse practitioner.

Anyway, this woman was a little more open to it. We talked for a long time about the history of obesity in my family, and my reasons for wanting to change. My BMI is about 33 right now. Eeek, very bad. She was not thrilled about prescribing phenterimine, but ended up doing so.

We talked a lot about nutrition and exercise and how a pill alone wouldn't be my salvation. I think she was a little surprised how much I knew about nutrition. She wanted to run a bunch of tests just to rule out anything before I start.

I have been fasting for 12 hours now, and have to leave soon to go for all my tests. She is doing a complete blood panel, a thyroid test, a lipids (cholesterol) test, and a baseline ekg. Wheee, fun day. If all is well, I will start taking the phenterimine tomorrow.

I will be blogging constantly about my experience with this!!!

Change in Plans....

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. ChildFun) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0000

I am not giving up, not by any means, but I have lost weight before, and I know what works best. Not for you, not for the lady down the street, not for the public at large, but I know what works for ME. Cardio, cardio, cardio, clean eating, cardio, cardio, cardio.

P90X is a fabulous system for people, like my friend Julie, who aren't really looking to lose large amounts of weight, but to get their body in the best shape of their life. It is a fabulous program, and one I will definitely be doing hardcore once I get much closer to my goal weight. I have approximately 70 pounds to lose, and right now, for me, for my body, I need to just walk, do the stairmaster, swim, etc. MINIMUM of 1 hour a day, preferably more.

I did the P90X for almost 3 weeks and it was REALLY hard for someone with so much extra weight to do. There were a lot of things that I just plain couldn't do, and while it was okay at first, it got very frustrating.

I am still working out though! Just doing what I know has worked in the past. I just hate that it has to go so slow!!!!!!!!!!! Luckily, it's fall here in Minnesota and I can walk outside for a little bit longer. The other day, me and Rico the Poolboy, as I affectionately call my husband, went for a little 8 mile jaunt. It was awesome!

Here's a little picture of the trail near our house! The view alone was worth working 8 miles!