ObesityHelp

Wow...I have not done a blog in months - wonder why I haven't had time LOL.  Let's see....new job, training for 5K, and oh yeah....DATING (which is alot of work).  Scale had not moved in weeks and I actually gained a few pounds on that wonderful beach vacay.  Hoping to be under 200 by my 1 year checkup.  Shopping everywhere (and my bank account can tell - lol).  NY&C is my new fav.  Still trying to figure out what's going on with the iron, prealbumin, and liver enzymes so I have switched hematologist and gastro is running a boat load of tests.  Hypoglycemia seems to be under control (havent had anything lower than mid 70s).  Beginning to feel pretty "natural" about me and my lifestyle (it's very routine now).  That's about it in a nutshell --- will update at my 1 year (OMG my 1 year is like 3 weeks away)

 Not sure how I'm feeling about my 9 month checkup -- weight wise I was fine (still 205) BUT my labs are and have been a total unexplainable mess!!!  So I clearly get enough protein but the prealbumin is still low @ 11 (up from 8).  Vitamin A is now low (will take vitamins for 1 month), liver enzymes are still out of whack, and iron is not the best (switching infusions to every 2 weeks).  Colleen & Dr. Steele are worried that I may have an unrelated auto-immune issue and the low blood sugar issues and a high A1C just don't fit.  Still seeing oncologist, gastroenterologist, AND endocrinologist.  I am soooo tired of going to the damn doctors and the lab but I am worried that something is wrong even though I feel wonderful.  Anyway....staying with my current diet but trying to eat every 1 or 2 hours (and how I am suppose to get in the fluids is beyond me).  Ready to start week 4 of couch to 5K, talking to a new friend from NC (no expectations -- just fun), and the new job starts Monday!!!!

Loving life although a little frustrated 

Officially started couch to 5K today.  I am super excited (and so is Julie - my runner friend).  The program's structure is perfect for me...clearly laid out with goals (my M.O. all day).  Going to do a little "shoe" investigation because I want to run properly and not have any injuries.  I do have several pairs of athletic shoes but they were purchased with the gym in mind not running.  AND you know me....gotta have the correct tools.  Plan to do weekly blog on this new journey.  Hope my back tolerates this because I am actually excited.

MUWAH!!! 

Down to 214 which makes me officially overweight.  This is the first time in my entire adult life that I have not been obese or morbidly obese -- WOW!!!!!  This week was a 4 pound loss week and I think it had to do with calories vs exercise.  My exercise routine is modified because of my back so I think my body was not in starvation mode.  When I return to my regular routine I'm going to try and get more calories in because I think my body needs more during those tougher work out weeks.

Kinda strange day today though...went to Wine Festival with my usual crew but I have a friend that makes me feel very self conscious.  She can really do a number on me (I guess I let her though).  I am and have always been wayyyyy over the top on the confidence side BUT this friend can make me feel like a total idiot - especially when it comes to clothes.  Some of my other friends tell me that she may be a "hater" and now I'm competition (although she's looking for a husband and I'm just having fun enjoying my single life ).  Anyway, I am evaluating our "friendship" and gonna just keep on doing me (cute dresses, shoes and all).

Muwah!!!!

My dear friend that is a runner has been trying to get me to run with her BUT I'm not really feeling that (nor is my knee).  So tonight I compromised and went to BOOT CAMP.  OMG -- I knew the exercises and what to do (wow did I really just type that - lol) but the pace was fierce.  I was wringing wet after the 10 min cardio warmup.  I am so proud of myself and happy to say it.  I actually participated in BOOT CAMP!!!  Several people commented and were very supportive which was so nice and made me feel right at home.   My friend had some other gals with her and at one point (while doing wall sits with 1 leg on a step) I was like "OMG... this is hard" and got the most supportive "YOU CAN DO IT...HOLD ON HOLD ON" .  BTW this support came from a teenie tiny runner who was not judging me but supporting me.  Who would have ever thought that I would feel comfortable at Boot Camp.

WOW -- life is truly awesome!!!!!