Shelly25's Journal

Shelly25's Profile |Send a Message | Weight History

showing entries 61 to 65 of 338

Page: Prev ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ... Next

09 September 2020

Hey everybody, how are you? I am brewing over with excitement. We are taking a family trip to Ocean City, Maryland!!! We are going to stay for 4 nights in lodging located directly on the boardwalk and steps away from the beach. I cannot wait to feel some normalcy as a result of being at the beach for a couple of days. I am going to take all safety measures. I am not meeting with friends for a huge bonfire/kegger of 1,000 people (Ha ha).

With a vacation coming up, it does bring about some anxious feelings. I know that I will be eating and drinking until my heart's content. I will stop when I feel satisfied and had my fill. I have concerns about gaining weight every time I go on vacation though. I am going to talk myself down throughout this week though. I think what will also help is if I make it to the gym regularly this week and watch my diet as well (being consistent to the lead up). We leave for the beach this Sunday.

I have to let things go and enjoy. At the same time I must grab the reins and continue with the journey and not allow the indulgences of vacation seep into my regular daily lifestyle of keeping focus on my goals. I truly am excited!!!!

(1 comment)

07 September 2020

I am just coming back from a 3.3-mile walk throughout my neighborhood. I want to work my way up to a 4.5-5.0. I am proud of myself. It is a gorgeous morning to take in the fresh air and sunshine! 🏃 Have a wonderful day, everybody!

(1 comment)

16 August 2020

A small loss but still a loss. I ate pizza over the weekend too. I am happy to report that the shorts that barely fit are getting loose on me. I actually had to use the drawstring today before I left for the gym. ;)

Weigh-in: 288.6 lb

lost so far: 41.4 lb

still to go: 13.6 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

add comment losing 0.4 lb a week

08 August 2020

I broke the 290's! I am so excited!!!! Come on, 275! I just have to leave the 280's now! Celebrating in the meantime though! ;) I almost forgot to mention that my doctor called me yesterday with my lab results. My sugar is wayyyy down from what it was last time! I am taking all forms of success as it comes! Tell me all about your successes. Everything that we are doing is a success. Every change we are making is a success. It doesn't only become a success when you reach your goal weight. Continue to celebrate through this journey. 🏃‍♀🌟✨🤸‍♀

Weigh-in: 289.0 lb

lost so far: 41.0 lb

still to go: 14.0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(8 comments) losing 1.0 lb a week

07 August 2020

Good evening or very early morning, everybody! As you may know, I went to my doctor's appt yesterday. I thought that it went pretty well. My blood pressure was a little high (149/??), 291 pounds with a BMI of 51.56 (Side Note: I am also on my period. I could weigh less). Yes, I certainly have some work to do. I started my journey at 327 pounds (Maybe even higher). The nurse seemed pleased with my drop. I remembered to bring my blood pressure monitor from home. I wanted to show the doctor that I have been watching and storing my readings during the pandemic. The nurse sent me out to the waiting room and then the doctor called my name. She asked me how I was doing, discussed what was going on with my health, etc. I felt that she was initially a little judgmental by the way she addressed my slight weight loss from the time I last saw her to now. I believe that I was 304-305 when I last saw her pre-Covid taking off. I was honest with her. I told her, "I admit that I went a little out of control at the start of this pandemic. I was able to get it under control about 2-3 months ago and jumped back on the wagon." I ordered food delivery most nights. "What have you been doing since I last saw you? What are you doing for exercise? You really need to lose weight to get your conditions under control," she told me. I replied, "I know that." I really do. Am I ignorant to that fact? Does she see me as a lazy sloth? Maybe I was for some time. I continued, "My gym has been closed for the past few months. I decided to start walking around my neighborhood several times a week. I have also been running up and down the steps in my apartment building. My gym is currently open, and I am there 3-4 times per week right now."

The doctor realized right then that I lost 36+ pounds since January. Suddenly, she was absolutely excited over the cumulative amount. She exclaimed, "I am so proud of you! I know that it's hard!" I told her, "I can't wait to be 200 or less again!" She replied, "Just take your time. One day at a time. It's going to take some time. It's extremely hard." Yup, no shit. Why did she sound so judgmental when she was looking at the loss between the time that I saw her until now and all of a sudden was incredibly happy and astounded when she counted the total since January?! This is why people avoid going to the doctor! I don't think they realize how they come across sometimes. It can be defeating when you feel like you are so far gone but trying to grab hold of what you can be. I know that they mean well, of course. They are only being honest. I just feel like there is a lot of doctor-patient discrimination against overweight and obese women across the board. Maybe I am sensitive - I've always been and I've always taken things to heart even though I don't admit this most of the time (I am getting better at expressing myself. I am gaining that confidence as I age). I am much better now than what I was. I don't take things to heart much anymore. I am progressing on being objective when it comes to this matter and asserting honesty within myself. I KNOW that the doctor is only being honest and trying to help. I am happy that she finished the session by recognizing my hard work.

You know, maybe I could have lost more. The fact is that I lost though. I didn't GAIN especially during the damn pandemic when people are losing or gaining. I had some setbacks like my pizza delivery nights, true. I am still -36 pounds. I still have a very long way to go. My doctor wants to see me in 2 months. She also ordered bloodwork which I had taken on site. Has anybody ever had experiences like this? It can be rough but try to roll it off your back and keep on moving! Keep plowing forward, everybody, no matter what anybody says or thinks!!!! :) Rise above!

(8 comments)

Shelly25's weight history

view complete history