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[Darsa]

Hiya I've been actively working on my health/weight since December 5th exactly. So far I have lost 16 pounds, and my mini-goal is to lose 65 pounds. The reason is because my mom currently has an actively failing liver due to NonAlcoholic Steatohepatitis, and she is on the transplant list, but if I can I'd like to be able to donate part of my liver to her. I have applied to do so, but they have informed me that I'm too fat (BMI too high) to be a donor, and that I'd have to lose at least 65 lbs to be able to donate.

I've spoken with my doctor about it, and we went painfully over my whole medical history. It was actually kind of embarrassing to see those high numbers in the weight column So anyway, the doctor suggested trying an appetite suppressant, and prescribed one for me so that she could monitor the effects it has on me. I've never been very big on any kind of medication, so was VERY leery about it, but since I want to do anything I can for my mom I decided to go for it. It works very well for me, I am VERY happy with it and my doctor is impressed with how well it's working for me and without side-effects. I don't intend to take them after 2 months, but am glad that she gave me the "kick-start" I apparently needed!

So, yeah, that's me. And I actually have a question, heh heh! I have been going to the gym, averaging about 5 days a week. The difficulty is that I'm unable to get there for extended lengths of time usually, and wonder if it's wasting my time to get two 1/2 hour sessions in rather than being able to do a full hour at a time? I can get a half hour in at lunch without a problem, but no longer than that; I can get there for about a half an hour AFTER work as long as it's not a minute longer. Is this going to be effective for me? Weekends are better, I'm usually there for a couple of hours lazing my way through the weight machines and gabbing with the employees

Wow, long post, sorry!

 

[LuvBaloo]

I think 2 half hour workouts will still give you benefit. Its still an increase in activity so it should all help.

If you're interested come check out the Biggest Loser 9 Challenge thread, you don't have to watch the show and its a great place to get some ideas

 

[davidsprincess]

Congratulations on your weight loss and that is awesome what you are doing for your mom and ultimitly for yourself.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I believe any movement is good movement. Your during the week movement is of value. Your weekends can be when you push yourself a bit more. As you do tihs I am betting you will see yourself accomplishing more in those 30 minute sessions during the week. When/if time allows for more, jump on it.

Best WISHes for you and your Mom.

 

[Darsa]

I will definitely keep going, as much as I possibly can I feel a lot different, better, it's really cool to *feel* thinner, like (I know this sounds gross) my thighs don't rub together nearly as much
I try to make sure to get as much out of the weekends as possible; I'm usually there WAY before the kid and the hubby are up, so I have lots of time to kill. I'm considering asking my boss if I can come in 15 minutes early in the AM, and taking that extra 15 mins at lunch to give me more time...

My iPod crapped out on me yesterday, it still plays but the click wheel is not working at all, and the volume is veeerrryy low On the up-side, there are TVs at each of the cardio stations so at least I can plug my earbuds into that!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi and welcome to WISH, from one Mainer to another!

Feel free to jump on any one of the active threads here. The group support is HUGE and an important part of weight loss success. It is wonderful to have other people around to support you, ask and answer questions, bounce ideas off, and most importantly--hold you accountable!

So look at the list (usually the threads in the top 4 or 5 positions on this board) and see if you find a group that you want to join. ALL of these groups will welcome you!