Making My WISHes come True... Dianna's Journal - Comments Welcome.

[UrsulasMyHero]

I've finally joined the W.I.S.H community. I hope that I'll become a valued member of this family as I have in other "boards".

The last year was a good year for me, and I am hoping that 2007 is just as good, if not better. I am speaking to the universe, my request is Abundance, and I am also making the concerted effort to lose weight. I am working in conjunction with my doctor.

I started off at 300 pounds. That's not a number that I was happy to see. My highest weight ever was 303 back in 2005, so I'll be happy to never see that again. at 5'11, I am fat, I am morbidly obese, and I know it.

Today, I weighed in at 288, I have lost 12 pounds. He gave me phenamatrine. 1/2 of the Phen/fen combo. We'll see how it works. I will make an effort to walk at least a half hour a day, and more. I WILL not be a size 24 any more. I want to be in the teens.

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Dianna! Welcome to WISH journals! You've come to the right place for support and encouragement. The other WISHers have helped me along on my journey and I don't think I would have made it without them.

Keep on journaling through the good and bad days (we all have them). And definitely read and participate in other journals if you have time. You'll get some great ideas and meet some awesome people too.

Take care and good luck!! It sounds like you're on the right path to success!

 

[CaroleD]

Hi Dianna,
I wish you well on your new journey. I'm a walker too. But I started off walking at an ambicious (sp) 4 minutes for my first treadmill experience back in October. I've since worked my way up. I needed to start slow and am glad I did. I increased just a minute each time I went to the gym.
Stay strong on your weight loss program. Its great you have your doctors support. I find when I involve someone other than me it makes me accountable.
I'll check back in and watch your journey to health.

 

[DisDee]

Welcome to the Wish boards! This is a great place to find the support you need. Much success to you on your journey! Denise

 

[hockeygirl]

Hi Dianna-Welcome to the WISH boards!! You will love the support and encouragement you will get here!! I recently started a journal, as I am starting to train to run the 2008 WDW marathon (a dream for many years of mine).....anyhow, everyone here is so supportive, especially on the difficult days!!

I look forward to reading your journal!!!

You are already off to a great start, keep up the good work!!

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

I Just got back from my doctor's office, my update visit for February, and I've officially lost 4 pounds this month. I have actually lost more, but due to my period, and the fact that when he weighed me but I really needed to pee.

I started a new job, I'm working as my school's weekend receptionist, so I've not really had a chance to get in my walking as much as I need to or would like to, but the 12 hours days have been killing me. This week will be the week where things change and slow down, so now I will walk in the evenings, and maybe get the boy off the couch.

Thank you for the encouraging words. I truly appreciate your kindnesses.

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Dianna---Good job on the 4 lb. weight loss, keep up the good work.

Hang in there with the 12 hour days, and try to get as much rest as possible so you don't wear yourself thin. Like you said, hopefully things will die down and you can get back on track.

Keep up the good work!

 

[plgrn]

and the fact that when he weighed me but I really needed to pee.

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks of this! I always pee right before stepping on the scale.

How is the new job going?

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

Wow, it's been a while and I'm terribly sorry about that. I took some time off of the dieting. I had a birthday and I -still- lost weight. Apparently thought, not at a quick enough rate. *laughs* No worries, I'm doing it at a healthy rate, which gives it a better chance of staying off.

PLGRN you asked about the new job. I HATED it, so I gave notice on March 22, and On the same day, I walked into a new place called Zen Massage, and asked if they needed help. They did, now I'm doing exactly what I went to school for and I AM LOVING IT. I can't believe how wonderful I feel imparting healing touch onto people.

I'm making a commitment to myself to start again, taking this eating right and exercising thing serriously.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there and welcome to WISH!!!

Congrats on losing the 12 pounds and then again on the 4 pound loss! That is great!!! It's even better that you didn't gain when you took a break!!!

Glad to hear that you made a change in the work issue and are doing something you enjoy now!!!

Keep up the good work!!

Have a great day

 

[plgrn]

Glad to hear you found an enjoyable job! It makes all the difference in the world doesn't it?

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

Glad to hear you found an enjoyable job! It makes all the difference in the world doesn't it?

You know, it does! It has changed the way I look at things. My world view is different. I look forward to going to "work". It isn't work, it's FUN!

I love to bring healing to people. I love to take away their pain, to bring relaxation to them. Some of my clients talk while I'm manipulating their muscles, some just lie there as I make them into a puddle of goo. *grin*

For me, it's a labour of love, and truly I am in love with my "job". My Ian, he loves his job too. He is a System Administrator for a small (Though growing) company in town and is always on the computer. He made it possible for me to go to school without the encumberance of working. THANK GOD! I love him so much for making it possible to see my dream come to fruition.

This week, I was only able to do 2 days of massage work, and I feel it. I'm tenser. I've had to be at the school doing reception work and I've dreaded every moment of it. That's where I am right now. I know this isn't the best fit, and thankfully tomorrow is my LAST day. AMEN. HOWEVER, I am going to stay on as a contingency employee. One they can count on to come in if they need someone. *shrug* Keeps me in the loop, so to speak.

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

So yesterday I noticed that my doctor upped my phentermine to 37.5 mg. I really hadn't been taking the other pills and was seeing a loss, so I'm going to give these pills a try. I took one yesterday morning and felt all WHEEEEEEEEEEE, and when I tried to go to bed last night, I swear I could not fall asleep. So I'm running on coffee this morning. *sigh*

I took one pill again this morning, at 9:22, along with my oatmeal breakfast and I'm feeling fine. I'm a little dry mouthed, but that's to be expected. I have my 2 liters of water sitting right here with me, and I will drink them down, and I think I'll treat myself to a nice cup of tea in a little bit.

Lunch will be *thinks* Well probably something from Pollo Loco, across the street, maybe a salad. They seem to be low in fat, high in protien and that's good. After that, I'll be visiting with H&R block tonight to finish up my taxes. I probably don't have to file but heh, you never know.

The reason I say that is because I only worked one job for 6 weeks last year. I made $953.56, however I won a trip out to California worth $2,500 and Was a full time student. So I don't know what I have to do. Hence hiring someone to do my taxes.

Hrm, this dosage makes me feel more WHeeeeeeeeeee than usual. *grin* Great, I hope i feel tired when I go to bed.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Dianna, so glad you have found the right job! When you spend your waking hours doing something you hate, it makes all the hours miserable too! I wish you could come and work some of that magic on me right about now. I think it is awesome that you have lost this weight. You can do this and working with a doctor is a wise way to accomplish your goal. Its a long journey for all of us and we are all here to support each other! It really helps, I don't bother much to talk about my weight loss journey with my in life friends, my cyber friends are better for that and I can be more honest since in all truth, none of you know who I am! It makes me feel like I can just be honest with no backlash. So Welcome to Wish and good luck! You can and WILL do this!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Belated Welcome to WISH, Dianna!

It sounds like you're doing really well with your plan.

I'm glad you are now doing the job you LOVE! I have a friend who is a massage therapist and when she talks about her work, she sounds much like you do.

Have a WONDERFUL week this week!!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Just wanted to stop in and say hi Hope all is well!!


Have a great day

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

Goldcupmom, Amy&Dan and Eeyore25.. Thanks for stopping by and giving me the encouragement. I really do appreciate it. Today was my weigh in, and there was no change. No up, no down, and that's good. It's good that there was no up, any way! I'm um... constipated *sorry, TMI, I know* and my doc says I need to get a fiber supliment. The chewable ones i've got absolutely suck. They're disgusting, and well I can't make myself take them, so I'm going to research new ones.

These past two weeks have been interesting. I had my first "odd" client, who obviously thought I was supposed to do more than give him a massage. I had to give him a stern command that I wasn't going to give him his "happy ending". I swear, I guess some people were raised in a barn, or don't understand that massage isn't sexual at all. It is a medical modality. *sigh* I WILL overcome that sterotype. *laughs*

This coming week, I will exercise more, i will drink my water, and I WILL LOSE WEIGHT. for me it's not about being thin, it's about being healthy and not needing blood pressure medicine. I've already seen a reduction in my rate, and that's good. So I KNOW I can do this, I just need to get off my butt and get in gear.

See you soon!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Dianna, that is so incredible your blood pressure is going down. That really says alot about how your efforts are paying off! And that is so disgusting about that client! I hope you never have to see him again! Good job maintaining your weight, that is really a good thing, it means your body is adjusting to the loss of pounds just right. You will have a great week and the scale will be down next week to show for it!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Wow....I can't believe some people and what they think....what was your client thinking?? Maybe he wasn't. Anyway, sounds like you handled it well and hopefully you won't ever have to see him again.

You are doing a great job...keep it up!

Have a great day

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

Hi there,

Wow....I can't believe some people and what they think....what was your client thinking?? Maybe he wasn't. Anyway, sounds like you handled it well and hopefully you won't ever have to see him again.

You are doing a great job...keep it up!

Have a great day

Some people have the wrong idea about massage, and it really doesn't help that there are people who perpetuate that idea in places all over the world, where guys (mostly) can go in and get a "sensual body rub" with a "Happy ending". Apparently he thought thats what our place was. We'll this girl doesn't take that kind of crap from anyone. I'm serious about my business. I didn't go to school to get my license for nothing, and I'm not going to have some jerk try and get his jollies. *chuckles* I know how to handle people pretty well, and I can be intimidating, so I used that to my best advantage. Best thing? He referred his wife to me!

Thanks for the encouragement. Next time that bar will move DOWN!