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[momof2minnies]

Kelly,
Great job!!!!!!! As a nurse I am a little concerned with someone being put on a med with a BS of 126- WHAT????????Normal is 80 -120 .Unless there is underlying issues other than that.

Keep up the great work,
Linda

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Kelly I was thinking of you recently and wondering how you are doing. I'm so happy for you an proud of you that you are making those better food choices. I know it must be easier with your resident cheerleader too.


I saw some posts to your first thread on the WISH main thread too so thought I'd come here and see how you are.

Pretty soon you will have a WISH clippie to claim I see it very near!

Onward and downward!

 

[Blessed99]

Hi Tiger Lily, Hi Linda, Thanks for checking in with me. Tiger Lily, I am not sure about the Glucophage either, as its the only blood test I have taken. My doctor said that since I have a lot of my weight in my belly, and have some abnormal liver test results and high blood pressure, that she was more comfortable starting me on the meds than not to. She seems to think that if I get my sugar level lowered, that it will be easier for me to loose this weight. She didn't really talk about a diet though, so, I am not sure if I am supposed to cut carbs and sugars out or just count calories. I have so much to learn!
Hey Linda, I see those dis wish signs and wondered how they work, are you supposed to loose the amount of weight on them to claim them, or is that for what you are hoping to loose? I am kind of new here, so am not sure. But hopefully after weigh in on Tuesday (usually Monday) it will be a 10 lb loss.

I have had another successful day. Yesterday too. I went to a cookout at my friends house and was able to do very well food wise, and said no to brownies and cake! I was very proud of myself. My daughter was very proud of me too! That always makes me want to try harder, because I have let her down soooo many times and this time I want to succeed.! We both have a dream of going back to Disney World in December 2009 and this time instead of family members, I want to be the one to ride all the rides with her. So that is another goal I am working towards. I hope to be able to accomplish my goals this time. One day at a time and one pound at a time!! Hope everyone reading has a healthy and happy day tomorrow!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hey Kelly,
Iwas the one talking about the blood sugar and Tiger Lily has the Dis weight banner-I have no clue how to do it.

Wow a MD that put you on meds but does not talk about diet control or hook you up with a dietician.Must have a kick back of some kind.With a BS of 126 diet control should be all you need at this point.

Disney xmas of 09 sounds like a great goal.

Keep it up!

Linda

 

[Blessed99]

Hi all, I am sorry to have not checked in for a few days, I just have not had time. Kamryn has been sick with a virus and I have not felt well either. But will hopefully be back on the mend soon!

I have had nothing but good days. I haven't exercised as much as I wanted to, but maybe this week will be different. I weighed in today and was very surprised! I lost 3 lbs this week for a total of 12 lbs!!Whooo Hooo! Go Me!! I am hoping to have another successful week. One day at a time!

Now my family and I have started our own biggest loser. From now to Dec 31, Whoever (there is 7 of us) looses the most weight wins the jackpot. It will be $150. I know that no matter who wins, that we will all be winners in the end!

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy tomorrow!

 

[keenercam]

Kelly -- congratulations on your weight loss, sweetie! You are doing so well.

Now -- go claim your WISH clippie. Here it is:

To put it in your signature, go to user CP, edit signature and copy and paste the following into your signature:
*img]http://www.disboards.com/images/smilies/10wish.gif*/img]

Change both of the asterisks * to a left bracket -- [ and it should show up as your clippie. I hope that makes sense. Can't wait to see you sporting what you've worked so hard to earn.

 

[Blessed99]

Hey Cam! Thanks for the clippie! How does it look?

Today has been a good day except for the fact that I have strep throat!! I guess thats one of the many joys from working in a doctors office. The good news is I haven't been able to swallow so it keeps me from eating!

Overall a good day, hopefully tomorrow the throat pain will be gone and all can resume for me on my journey.

Hope everyone has a healthy and happy tomorrow!

 

[keenercam]

Kelly -- You look fabulous is that blue clippie!! Sorry about the strep throat. I hope you'll feel better really quickly. Congrats on not consoling yourself or "relieving" your sore throat with some high calorie thick drink. LOL!!

 

[Blessed99]

Thanks Cam for the get well wishes! I am finally starting to feel human again!

Today has been another good day. Its really easy to reach your daily calorie target with strep throat. I haven't felt like eating or drinking anything until a couple of hours ago though. My biggest motivator however has been talking to Kamryn about our next Disney trip. She is very excited that we may actually get to do things together without having to worry about my size. I do not want to break her heart again! So I am really trying with all my might not to let her down. Now finding a way to come up with the money for the trip, now that is the hard part!!But hey, I am learning how to save a little at a time!

Have a happy and healthy tomorrow!

PS. Brenda, if you are still reading along, I miss hearing from you!

 

[Blessed99]

Well, I am finally over the strep throat! I do not ever want to have it again. I have had a good few days. Today probably could have been better. For dinner tonight, I had a chicken nugget happy meal from McD's. I shouldn't have, and it wasn't what I really wanted but it was close and cheap, so oh well. But at least it was just the happy meal and not the extra large value meal. So there is a good side to it after all. Have not started my walking back yet, but have not had the energy since being sick. But maybe tomorrow...

 

[Blessed99]

Well, today was an awesome day. Today was weigh in day, and I have lost a whopping total of 16 lbs!!! Yeah! Go me!!! I have been doing very well on this journey to date! I have been able to overcome a lot of sweet treats that keep getting put in front of me! I am so proud of myself.

I hope everyone has a healthy and happy tomorrow!

 

[Blessed99]

Well, today is my one month anniversary! I lost a total of 16 lbs in one month!
I have had a few ups and downs for the past couple of days, nothing major, just haven't been able to walk, until tonight, because of rain, and working late, being sick, etc. But was able to walk 30 mins tonight! Yeah, Go Me! It felt good too! Its amazing how hungry I start feeling when I am not exercising. But at least I stuck to eating good. And now my new philosophy is If you did it last month, you can do it this month!!

 

[dare2dream]

Kelly,

WOW!!! 16 pounds in one month. That just shows how really serious and committed you are. I am so proud of you. Tomorrow I start back on my 11 day program and I will be visiting you more often so some of your success can rub off on me. Keep up the great work.

You are inspiring me to do some walking. I usually just walk in front of the TV. Hey at least it gets me off my fat butt while watching TV. Let's see I will promise Kelly that I will walk 5 times this week, 30 minutes each session. It's a start and in the long hard weight loss journey I have ahead of me every step forward is a step in the right direction.

I'm flying to Utah October 23. With some hard work there will be less of me to squeeze into that airline seat. I am very worried because we are flying SouthWest and I have heard they are not kind to overweight folks that take up extra room. I can do this. I know I can.

You keep working hard Kelly. I bet some things now feel like habits with you. You are doing so well. You can do this. I know you can.

Have a healthy day!

 

[davidsprincess]

Congrats on your weight loss!! I love your mottos of "if I did it yesterday, I can do it today" and "if I did it last month, then I can do it this month". You are an inspiration!

 

[Blessed99]

Hey Brenda! Its great to hear from you again! I hope you are doing well! Did you get your walk in today?

Hey Davidsprincess, thanks for checking in with me and reading along on my journey. Its nice to hear from a new friend. I am glad I can be an inspiration!

Well, today has been another successful day. I walked for 30 mins. It was pretty hard to do, I am having a bad leg day, associated with fibro. I have felt all day like I am walking uphill in the snow, the way that my legs felt. I have beat myself up over one small piece of cake, and a small amount of ice cream. I even counted in the calories for it, but did not have a weight loss today, just stayed the same. And I have been telling myself, if only I did not have that cake and ice cream I might have lost something. Isn't that silly, but that is unfortunately how my mind works! But today, I am feeling really good even without a loss, because I think my body is in shock from losing 17 lbs in just a months time!

Have a happy and healthy tomorrow!

 

[davidsprincess]

Kelly, don't beat yourself up over this. You have lost 17 pounds! In the real world there will be times when you will have small amounts of food to eat that normally you would have passed up. Hey, you had a small amount! Is that less than what you would have normally had? If so, Every little change that you make towards your healthier way of life is a celebration. Be proud of yourself. I know that I am proud of you!

 

[davidsprincess]

Hey Kelly!! Where are you? I hope things are okay . Let us all know how you are doing

 

[Blessed99]

Hey Davidsprincess! Thanks for the encouragement and for checking in with me! Last night, I meant to check in, but after I put Kamryn to bed, I started watching the movie The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and it lasted way longer than I anticipated! So I didn't even turn the computer last night.

I have been doing pretty well, eating wise I have stayed in my calorie target. And I walked for 30 mins this evening. I feel pretty good emotionally. I am a little tired this week as I have been staying up too late. But I had success today, so I am hoping for success tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy tomorrow!

 

[dare2dream]

Kelly,

I have really been doing my exercising and thinking of you as I do it. So far I am at 6 sessions for the week. It's not really walking because I do it in front of the TV. I kind of walk, march in place, sashay around, do the hokey pokey or a Latin twist. I just get on my feet and move. It's not much. I don't break into a sweat or lose my breath. It's not strenuous but at least I am moving. At my weight that is a good thing.

How are things going with you? How's Kamryn cutie? Does she walk with you? Where do you walk? What do you see?

I've wanted to see the Five People You Meet in Heaven. What channel was it on? I DVR movies all the time. I have about 30 stored to watch.

Hey my tummy says it is lunch time. I love that feeling of hunger when I am on program. It tells me I am doing things right and only giving my body what it needs, then it tells me when it is time to refuel. On my off days I graze all day and constantly feel full but I eat anyway. It makes my tummy feel awful. I need to work on that.

Lunch is milk and roast beef.

Have a healthy day!

 

[Blessed99]

Hey Brenda, Its great to hear from you! I am proud of you for doing your walking sessions! You go girl!! I am with you on moving at all is great! I find that truthfully, I hate to move at all if I don't have to, and that is terrible! I think its because I dread the pain afterwards. My dad is my main walking partner. On the nights we are both able to, we walk out to the end of my road and back. Its 1.2 miles. It takes us about 30 mins. Tonight though, my sister Karren and I walked at a local walking park on the river. Its pretty there, but not somewhere I feel safe going alone, there are always strange people lurking there. On my road, there is very little traffic, Its a lot of farm land. There are a few people that have horses and goats, and of course a few dogs. Mostly nice, one of them growls at us, but runs when we get near. I hope he is all bark and no bite! There is a large tomato field at the bottom of my driveway, and just a few houses along the way. Kamryn walks when she has to, but prefers to stay home with someone or go to a friends house. Sometimes, she will walk with no complaint. She is a good girl though and my biggest cheerleader. She wants me to succeed as much as I want to succeed.

Tonight, I have doon pretty good. I did have a moment of weakness though and ate a pop tart that was not within my caloric limit for the day. I could not help it, it was a moment of weakness, I gave in before I thought about it. hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Karren and I walked for 35 mins tonight and that is a big accomplishment for me. It felt good, but my hip is now killing me. Hopefully I will be able to rest tonight though! Kamryn has a birthday party to go to tomorrow, I hope I can resist the birthday cake. I will have to pray for strength to not give in!

Hope everyone has a healthy and happy tomorrow.