robiny
So far today, 12 net calories!
Aug 17, 2009
So much going on, it's hard to know where to start. I haven't blogged for a while and really felt the need to put stuff down on virtual paper. I will try not to ramble, but there are no guarantees!Today I started working out with my new trainer, Sandra. She gave me an incredible upper body workout. She didn't want to start with my lower body (we know that we cannot do anything with my knees) but she has specific questions about certain machines. I am seeing my rheumatologist on Wednesday and will ask him about them. I see her for my second session on Thursday. After working out with her, I walked in the pool for 15 minutes. The one thing I hadn't taken into consideration prior to working out with a trainer was all the getting on and off the machines. That really put a strain on my knees. I don't think it's a show stopper, but something I am going to have to watch. Sandra was very helpful and didn't laugh when there were a couple of time it took me 2 or 3 tries to figure out how to actually get on the machine without hurting my knees ... it was very comical at times. I have been going to this gym for 6 years so some of the other members have seen me right from the start, 303 pounds. I happen to run into one of them today. I didn't see him, all of a sudden there was a big splash in the lane next to me, and a big cough, I looked over and squinted (not wearing glasses in the pool) and this man goes, "Excuse me ... you are NOT Robin are you?" I replied that I am and he said he about drown when he saw me. I remember him from when I very first started (83 pounds ago), he said if I hadn't laughed he would have never known it was me. So we made a date to meet every Monday for a sit in the jacuzzi to catch up and encourage each other. He is a recovering quadruple by-pass patient and says that my encouragement to him has really helped him. It was so nice to be able to help each other.
So I get home, around 3:30 and have my lunch and record my food and exercise in daily plate. As it turns out, right now I have net calories of 12 ... how is that possible???? It has been suggested that I need to up my caloric intake as in the last 4 weeks I have only lost 4 ounces. I think it might be a good idea. I just need to figure out how to do it, as I am always full and eating everything I really want. Never thought in my entire life I would ever say that .... I really don't "WANT" anything.
More good news, went to the cardiologist today and he decreased my blood pressure medication. My BP was 100/60 then 90/50. He will recheck my in 6 months and probably be able to take me off completely then. If I get dizzy or in anyway feel "strange" I am to call him immediately! He was so happy with my progress. Also, he feels that the weight loss will also help with my AFIB. Even though there isn't necessarily a correlation between AFIB and obesity, he seems to think there might be. So I am happy about that. It's hard for me to know as I have always been overweight and always had AFIB, even as a child.
Looking for a chili recipe. So we went to this little diner near our house and I ordered their homemade chili. I LOVE IT! I have made my husband go back 3 times. So now I am looking for a good crockpot chili recipe I can make at home. Of course before surgery, I wouldn't ever eat chili or anything with beans in it ... now I crave them, chili, re-fried beans, lentils, black beans, pinto beans ... the list goes on! This surgery really does change your cravings!
OTHER GREAT NEWS ... I feel good ... yes good. I hadn't realized I wasn't feeling good. For the last week or so, every day I have started and completed a project. It's been a while since I have been so productive. I am not sure what changed, but I am so happy it did.
Biggest project right now is getting the house ready for the kittens arrival in September. We went to see them on Saturday but missed them by about 1/2 hour. We are hoping to see them tomorrow. If so, we will take more pictures.
Another great thing that has happened is that the game site I beta test for has asked me to apply to be an alpha tester. I do not know how many people they have asked, but filled out my application. I would love to do this. They actually pay you to alpha test, that would also be nice. I miss my programming/testing days ... just another road that has opened for me that I never even thought of ...
So, to sum up ... not as furious at my doctor for not telling me that there was a possibility that I would stop losing weight so soon ... just moving on and doing everything I can to continue positively on this weight loss journey. This journey which takes on so much more than just a scale and a number ... until next time ...
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Lake Forest, CA
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48.3
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Surgery
05/07/2009
Surgery Date
Mar 08, 2009
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