Thursday, January 14, 2010
okay so that was wrong
I have been diagnosed with PCOS. My tests were re reviewed and that is what I have. I'm scared, worried and I feel like I'm in a haze. I know it's not something serious, and thank God for that. I have other health issues though and just this fuels the fire. I was told I will probably be a diabetic too, since most people with PCOS develop diabetes. I am now on Metformin to help with ovulation and to slow part of the process down. I will be starting that as of tonight. We will see how this goes. Im scared.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Weight and Tape results for the week!
Well here is my weight and tape results that I promised!
I have lost 18 inches total of my entire body since Decemeber 1st 2009! I have not lost much weight though, but right now inches are what's important. I can feel my clothes feeling looser and it's great! A lot of people don't understand that a scale is not always accurate! As you build muscle, you may not lose weight quickly. But if you measure yourself, you can see those inches melt off!
Also, I finally had a period. Didn't last long, but it was better than none. I go to the Dr on Thursday for a check up to see what she thinks and what else needs to be done, if anything. I feel pretty good right now.
I am currently watching the Biggest Loser...it's so inspiring.
I have lost 18 inches total of my entire body since Decemeber 1st 2009! I have not lost much weight though, but right now inches are what's important. I can feel my clothes feeling looser and it's great! A lot of people don't understand that a scale is not always accurate! As you build muscle, you may not lose weight quickly. But if you measure yourself, you can see those inches melt off!
Also, I finally had a period. Didn't last long, but it was better than none. I go to the Dr on Thursday for a check up to see what she thinks and what else needs to be done, if anything. I feel pretty good right now.
I am currently watching the Biggest Loser...it's so inspiring.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
So...an update and woman issues
I noticed it's been awhile since I have updated. I apologize for that and will be updating regularly again shortly. With the holidays and all that jazz, I have not had a ton of spare time. I have kept up with the gym, not as much as I'd like, but since the chaotic time of the year is over, I am starting back up on a regular basis. I know, shame on me! I have continued to eat healthy. As for weightloss and inchloss, I have not checked that in 2 weeks. I will continue that routine next Tuesday morning, which is when I was doing it previously.
I have also had some women's health issues lately. My period is NEVER late! Since August, I hve been irregular. No period in October, and then none in 2 months. I've had blood work for many things and all was well and I am NOT pregnant. I also had an ultrasound done on my "lady parts" and all is well there too. I do have a lot of "lining" that needs to be shed and do have some very small follicles on my ovaries, BUT not enough to be associated with PCOS and not enough to cause a disturbance in ovulation or menses. I've been prescribed 10 days of Medroxyprogesterone to induce my period. It failed. My tenth day was Dec 31 and I still have no period. I go back to my doctor on the 14th, so I'm sure I will end up on another cycle of Medroxyprogesterone and a referral to both an OBGYN and Endocrinologist. At this point, it does not look like anything serious, but it's a possiblity my hormones are all out of whack! Which is NOT good, but may have something to do with all of my weight gain over the few years and the difficulty to get it off. Eventually if I do not start my period, I will more than likely get an D&C done. So, please keep your fingers crossed for me!!! It's still a slight possiblity this could be serious, but less likely than before.
Thanks Everyone!
I have also had some women's health issues lately. My period is NEVER late! Since August, I hve been irregular. No period in October, and then none in 2 months. I've had blood work for many things and all was well and I am NOT pregnant. I also had an ultrasound done on my "lady parts" and all is well there too. I do have a lot of "lining" that needs to be shed and do have some very small follicles on my ovaries, BUT not enough to be associated with PCOS and not enough to cause a disturbance in ovulation or menses. I've been prescribed 10 days of Medroxyprogesterone to induce my period. It failed. My tenth day was Dec 31 and I still have no period. I go back to my doctor on the 14th, so I'm sure I will end up on another cycle of Medroxyprogesterone and a referral to both an OBGYN and Endocrinologist. At this point, it does not look like anything serious, but it's a possiblity my hormones are all out of whack! Which is NOT good, but may have something to do with all of my weight gain over the few years and the difficulty to get it off. Eventually if I do not start my period, I will more than likely get an D&C done. So, please keep your fingers crossed for me!!! It's still a slight possiblity this could be serious, but less likely than before.
Thanks Everyone!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Day 1 at the Gym!
Today was my first actual visit to the gym. I have been working out on my own at home. I've been running in my neighborhood and doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and some other stuff.
Luckily, my friend Andrea is in the same boat as myself and is my workout partner. Today at the gym we completed a mile on the elliptical, a mile on the treadmill and some work on our legs with the leg press and squat machines. Tomorrow, we will be going back and doing some more cardio and some work on our arms. We are doing our own ab work at home. I'm so proud of the both of us! I'm so excited to see how our bodies change of the next few months.
After the gym, I went grocery shopping. I bought a lot of organic stuff and some other things that are healthy for us, I of course bought some regular stuff and that's okay.
I hope this is a good start!
Luckily, my friend Andrea is in the same boat as myself and is my workout partner. Today at the gym we completed a mile on the elliptical, a mile on the treadmill and some work on our legs with the leg press and squat machines. Tomorrow, we will be going back and doing some more cardio and some work on our arms. We are doing our own ab work at home. I'm so proud of the both of us! I'm so excited to see how our bodies change of the next few months.
After the gym, I went grocery shopping. I bought a lot of organic stuff and some other things that are healthy for us, I of course bought some regular stuff and that's okay.
I hope this is a good start!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Results for Tuesday, Dec 15
Well everyone....
Since my start 2 weeks ago, I have lost 6 pounds and 8 3/4 inches total! I guess that's an okay start. I have decided to change up my workout here and there. I am going to start going to Estep, a gym on Ft Campbell, a few times a week and my friend Andrea, is going to be my work out buddy.
So far, I've been switching off between running a half mile, then walking a half mile and doing some plyos with Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred.
Tonight, I splurged a little and had some ice cream, but I know not to deprive myself totally. Plus, I believe it's that time of the month coming up....I'm 3 weeks late, and no I'm not pregnant...well atleast according to the test I took about a week ago and Monday. I have been having some trouble with my lady parts the past few months. I hope it's nothing.
Anyways, to answer a few of you all's questions, my total weight goal is 40 pounds. Yeah it sounds like a lot, but that's my long term goal. I'd like to get 20 off quickly and go from there. Inch wise, I'm not sure what a goal is...just to be slimmer is all!
Thanks for reading everyone, I'll be updating again soon! Also, thanks for all of you who have given me positive support!
Since my start 2 weeks ago, I have lost 6 pounds and 8 3/4 inches total! I guess that's an okay start. I have decided to change up my workout here and there. I am going to start going to Estep, a gym on Ft Campbell, a few times a week and my friend Andrea, is going to be my work out buddy.
So far, I've been switching off between running a half mile, then walking a half mile and doing some plyos with Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred.
Tonight, I splurged a little and had some ice cream, but I know not to deprive myself totally. Plus, I believe it's that time of the month coming up....I'm 3 weeks late, and no I'm not pregnant...well atleast according to the test I took about a week ago and Monday. I have been having some trouble with my lady parts the past few months. I hope it's nothing.
Anyways, to answer a few of you all's questions, my total weight goal is 40 pounds. Yeah it sounds like a lot, but that's my long term goal. I'd like to get 20 off quickly and go from there. Inch wise, I'm not sure what a goal is...just to be slimmer is all!
Thanks for reading everyone, I'll be updating again soon! Also, thanks for all of you who have given me positive support!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tomorrow I will weigh and tape myself
So, tomorrow is the day...on Tuesday mornings I weigh and tape myself. I hope there is a difference from last week! There was one from the week before!
I've been eating better and working out even harder!
Today I ate:
Breakfast:
French Vanilla Organic Yogurt with Organic Granola Ceral and berries on top
Lunch:
Chicken Tuscany soup with no MSG or salt and high fiber
Dinner:
Tilapia, Corn and Pierogies
Snack:
Sugar Free Applesauce
Drank:
water or crystal light
For a workout I ran .5 a mile, walked .5 a mile, did some plyos and weight traning, and 200 crunches of differnet kinds.
I've been trying to do different work outs, so I don't get bored, but keep them at about the same level.
For all of you that have shown your support so far, thank you so much! Please keep it up and I will update you all tomorrow night!
I've been eating better and working out even harder!
Today I ate:
Breakfast:
French Vanilla Organic Yogurt with Organic Granola Ceral and berries on top
Lunch:
Chicken Tuscany soup with no MSG or salt and high fiber
Dinner:
Tilapia, Corn and Pierogies
Snack:
Sugar Free Applesauce
Drank:
water or crystal light
For a workout I ran .5 a mile, walked .5 a mile, did some plyos and weight traning, and 200 crunches of differnet kinds.
I've been trying to do different work outs, so I don't get bored, but keep them at about the same level.
For all of you that have shown your support so far, thank you so much! Please keep it up and I will update you all tomorrow night!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Beginning! Yes, it's long!
A week ago today, I started a new journey in life...
To get in shape and lose weight...
I really don't have an exact weightloss goal, but I'd like to lose roughly 30 pounds. I'm going to be completely honest in this blog and put at hard facts that I am embarrassed about, but that is part of this journey! Some of this, may come as a shock to a lot of you.
On Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009, I weighed 179 pounds and wore a size Large shirt and 13 jeans and a 36 D bra. For some people this is hard to believe. I get a lot of "OMG" there is NO WAY you weigh that much. I've actually gotten that most of teen year and now early adult years. Even when I weighed 130, nobody believed me.
Now for a moment, I'm going to back away from the present and speak about factors that could have assisted in my weight gain. Four in a half years ago, I was in college at LSSU and weighed 125 pounds and wore a size 3 or 5 jeans, depending on brand and usually a small, or even extra small shirt sometimes and wore a 32 B bra.
For a long time, I struggle with Anxiety issues and Depression, but I never knew it until my first year at college. I did so many things that were NOT who I am. Eventually, I turned to drinking a lot, skipping class and not getting out of bed. I didn't care about much. After my first year, a letter came in the mail stating I had been "Academically Dismissed". Now, for you all that have known me through school years, you know that is not me. I was an A and B student...an occasional C and I did take hard classes and honor classes. When I got home for the Summer, I told my Mom something was not right with me at all. I couldn't put a finger on it, but I wanted to see a Psychologist.
I was nervous to see her, but I went. She was a great person to talk to and she did many tests and came up with a diagnosis she called, Dysthymia. We spoke about my life, from years back when I was a young child to the present, which was then 2006. Everything started to make sense to me and I figured if I continued speaking to someone, all my problems would be solved...WRONG!
When I went back to LSSU the next fall, I continued to speak to someone. Yes, I was accepted back into school because it had been documented that I had a legitimate problem. I know some people don't believe in Mood Disorders, but trust me, they exist and this was only the beginning. Anyways, I decided it was time to see a doctor and discuss medication, which I didn't want, but I was feeling terrible and did not know what to do! I went to see my doctor at LSSU and she prescribed me Prozac. Prozac was a miracle drug. Within just a couple weeks, there was a tremendous difference in myself. I could tell and others could even just hear it in my voice over the phone. I was motivated again and peppy. I was on top of the world. That though, is when the pounds started to add on.
I'd gain 5 here, 5 there and lose some and gain a few more. I was on the cheerleading team, which wasn't the greatest, but we did some good workouts. I was working out on a consistent basis and I never have had a terrible diet, but yes, I do like my sweets and junk every so often. During this time, I also was pledging a sorority. Those girls did more for me than I can explain or even begin to tell them. It was nice for once to be around a bunch of girls who were just like me! They accepted me and for once in my life I felt accepted. Through all my other school years, I never felt accepted, but that's besides the point and I'm starting to get off track. I decided to quit the cheerleading team. There was too much going on and it was conflicting with friendships, school work and my sorority life. But still, I continued to work out with a few friends and kept it up. I started to creep up in weight and pants size and just couldn't understand. I started at that point wondering if it was the Prozac or Birth Control, or a mixture, since I was doing everything else right.
I decided not to return to LSSU after that year. I continued Prozac and moved to South Carolina with my dad and go to school there at either USC of Aiken or Aiken Tech. Well, all of that fell through and is another story as well. In the mean time, my Prozac dosages kept getting adjusted because I felt it wasn't doing anything anymore and by this time, I had put on over 30 pounds in 1 year. I felt DISGUSTING! I finally took myself off the Prozac, which is not advised, but I did it gradually. Still, I felt terrible!
I lived in SC for about 6 months and moved back to Michigan. I was very depressed still and went to see my doctor in Monroe. He said I was just lazy and did not need any medication and that I had no idea what I was talking about. Needless to say, that was the last time I EVER went to see that asshole. Months went by, I worked full time and went to school for my CNA certification. I felt terrible about myself, my boyfriend, who is now my husband, was deployed to Iraq and I had no time for myself. My Anxiety shot through the roof and I was a mess. I gained about another 2o pounds. There were so many times I wanted to purge everything I ate or starve myself, but I knew deep inside, that isn't the way to go. Yet, I just never had time to do ANYTHING! If I wasn't working or in class, I was EXHAUSTED! TOTALLY EXHAUSTED! I saw a doctor soon after and was put on Xanex, which did absolutely NOTHING!
I know a lot of this has nothing to do with my main point, but I just feel like I need to go through it all for my own sake.
In Jan of 2008, I went to a OBGYN for my annual. I had precancerous cells, so that added extra stress and had a biopsy done. We decided to wait it out and see where I was at in 3 months, no more bad cells. I started working out at Curves. It helped me gain confidence and althought I didn't lost much weight the first month, I could feel a difference in my body, but I gave up...not smart! Still, I was working a lot, and John was coming home for R&R soon, so I as incredibly anxious! He came home, we got engaged and he went back. After he went back to Iraq, I decided to get off my birth control, which was HELL! During this time, I was so sick, I lost 15 pounds My doctor and OBGYN decided it was a hormonal withdrawl. My regular doctor also decided to try me on Lexapro and Klonopin. Lexapro made my anxiety worse, so he switched me to Effexor...BIG MISTAKE. Effexor made me very sick again. Once all this was over, I gained the 15 pounds back, plus 5 more. I stayed on Klonopin. John came home in NOV of 2008 and we got married and moved and bought a house....more stress. I'd really hate to see what my Cortisol levels are, which I plan on getting tested in 2 weeks....
In Jan 2009, I arrived in Kentucky. I found a doctor who has tried me on Zoloft, that shit should be taken off the market. Cymbalta came next. When I started Cymbalta, I was also starting a diet and work out regimen. The Cymbalta made me nauseated and I was not able to eat much. I lost quite a few inches and about 15 pounds quickly. I was not working much, so I wasn't too stressed and had the time. All of a sudden, I was working a lot and put my health to the back burner. I am always incredibly stressed out, and I know that does not help!
As time passed, I realized I also had TERRIBLE allergies. I was referred to an Allergist and had a test done. Out of the 60 allergens I was tested for, I was allergic to 53, which made me a prime candidate for Immunotherapy, along with mediciation. My medication list is long and it's not a necessity to put in here, but I'm going to because maybe someone can help me get some answers and I sort of am doing this blog so I can keep up with myself:
Cymbalta-Depression and Anxiety
Klonopin-Anxiety
Certrizine-Allergies
Singulair-Allergies
Astepro-Nasal Antihistimine, Allergies
Omeprazole-Acid Reflux (hmm, does the weight possibly have a factor in this?)
Nasonex-Nasal Steroid, Allergies
Zatidor- Eye Allergies
And weekly Allergy shots (Immunotherapy)
I had been back on birth control also from Dec-Aug. Since then, I have been so irregular and miserable as well, but there's not a dang thing I can do.
I just can't stand the way I look anymore and feel like a fat elephant. I know it could be worse, but compared to what I used to look like, it's just WOW! Now actually, I do not want to go back to my pre college weight. I look at pics of me from highschool and I think I look sickly. I was about 115-120 in high school. I have to do something to get moving and look good again. My husband thinks I'm beautiful and loves me the way I am, and I like my boobs lol. But I want to feel good about myself and I want to be completely healthy again...
So here is how I measured up today....I weighed 176, lost 5.5 total inches(waist, hips, calves, thighs, arms). I am using Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, I've heard great things. It is a tought workout, but totally worth it! If anyone has any tips, advice, comments, or support, PLEASE leave me whatever you have to say, but please try not to be nasty. I know some people can be so hateful, and I don't need that negativity in my life!
Thanks for reading. I weight and measure on Tuesdays, so look for new entries mostly on Tuesdays...although, there my be a few in between.
To get in shape and lose weight...
I really don't have an exact weightloss goal, but I'd like to lose roughly 30 pounds. I'm going to be completely honest in this blog and put at hard facts that I am embarrassed about, but that is part of this journey! Some of this, may come as a shock to a lot of you.
On Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009, I weighed 179 pounds and wore a size Large shirt and 13 jeans and a 36 D bra. For some people this is hard to believe. I get a lot of "OMG" there is NO WAY you weigh that much. I've actually gotten that most of teen year and now early adult years. Even when I weighed 130, nobody believed me.
Now for a moment, I'm going to back away from the present and speak about factors that could have assisted in my weight gain. Four in a half years ago, I was in college at LSSU and weighed 125 pounds and wore a size 3 or 5 jeans, depending on brand and usually a small, or even extra small shirt sometimes and wore a 32 B bra.
For a long time, I struggle with Anxiety issues and Depression, but I never knew it until my first year at college. I did so many things that were NOT who I am. Eventually, I turned to drinking a lot, skipping class and not getting out of bed. I didn't care about much. After my first year, a letter came in the mail stating I had been "Academically Dismissed". Now, for you all that have known me through school years, you know that is not me. I was an A and B student...an occasional C and I did take hard classes and honor classes. When I got home for the Summer, I told my Mom something was not right with me at all. I couldn't put a finger on it, but I wanted to see a Psychologist.
I was nervous to see her, but I went. She was a great person to talk to and she did many tests and came up with a diagnosis she called, Dysthymia. We spoke about my life, from years back when I was a young child to the present, which was then 2006. Everything started to make sense to me and I figured if I continued speaking to someone, all my problems would be solved...WRONG!
When I went back to LSSU the next fall, I continued to speak to someone. Yes, I was accepted back into school because it had been documented that I had a legitimate problem. I know some people don't believe in Mood Disorders, but trust me, they exist and this was only the beginning. Anyways, I decided it was time to see a doctor and discuss medication, which I didn't want, but I was feeling terrible and did not know what to do! I went to see my doctor at LSSU and she prescribed me Prozac. Prozac was a miracle drug. Within just a couple weeks, there was a tremendous difference in myself. I could tell and others could even just hear it in my voice over the phone. I was motivated again and peppy. I was on top of the world. That though, is when the pounds started to add on.
I'd gain 5 here, 5 there and lose some and gain a few more. I was on the cheerleading team, which wasn't the greatest, but we did some good workouts. I was working out on a consistent basis and I never have had a terrible diet, but yes, I do like my sweets and junk every so often. During this time, I also was pledging a sorority. Those girls did more for me than I can explain or even begin to tell them. It was nice for once to be around a bunch of girls who were just like me! They accepted me and for once in my life I felt accepted. Through all my other school years, I never felt accepted, but that's besides the point and I'm starting to get off track. I decided to quit the cheerleading team. There was too much going on and it was conflicting with friendships, school work and my sorority life. But still, I continued to work out with a few friends and kept it up. I started to creep up in weight and pants size and just couldn't understand. I started at that point wondering if it was the Prozac or Birth Control, or a mixture, since I was doing everything else right.
I decided not to return to LSSU after that year. I continued Prozac and moved to South Carolina with my dad and go to school there at either USC of Aiken or Aiken Tech. Well, all of that fell through and is another story as well. In the mean time, my Prozac dosages kept getting adjusted because I felt it wasn't doing anything anymore and by this time, I had put on over 30 pounds in 1 year. I felt DISGUSTING! I finally took myself off the Prozac, which is not advised, but I did it gradually. Still, I felt terrible!
I lived in SC for about 6 months and moved back to Michigan. I was very depressed still and went to see my doctor in Monroe. He said I was just lazy and did not need any medication and that I had no idea what I was talking about. Needless to say, that was the last time I EVER went to see that asshole. Months went by, I worked full time and went to school for my CNA certification. I felt terrible about myself, my boyfriend, who is now my husband, was deployed to Iraq and I had no time for myself. My Anxiety shot through the roof and I was a mess. I gained about another 2o pounds. There were so many times I wanted to purge everything I ate or starve myself, but I knew deep inside, that isn't the way to go. Yet, I just never had time to do ANYTHING! If I wasn't working or in class, I was EXHAUSTED! TOTALLY EXHAUSTED! I saw a doctor soon after and was put on Xanex, which did absolutely NOTHING!
I know a lot of this has nothing to do with my main point, but I just feel like I need to go through it all for my own sake.
In Jan of 2008, I went to a OBGYN for my annual. I had precancerous cells, so that added extra stress and had a biopsy done. We decided to wait it out and see where I was at in 3 months, no more bad cells. I started working out at Curves. It helped me gain confidence and althought I didn't lost much weight the first month, I could feel a difference in my body, but I gave up...not smart! Still, I was working a lot, and John was coming home for R&R soon, so I as incredibly anxious! He came home, we got engaged and he went back. After he went back to Iraq, I decided to get off my birth control, which was HELL! During this time, I was so sick, I lost 15 pounds My doctor and OBGYN decided it was a hormonal withdrawl. My regular doctor also decided to try me on Lexapro and Klonopin. Lexapro made my anxiety worse, so he switched me to Effexor...BIG MISTAKE. Effexor made me very sick again. Once all this was over, I gained the 15 pounds back, plus 5 more. I stayed on Klonopin. John came home in NOV of 2008 and we got married and moved and bought a house....more stress. I'd really hate to see what my Cortisol levels are, which I plan on getting tested in 2 weeks....
In Jan 2009, I arrived in Kentucky. I found a doctor who has tried me on Zoloft, that shit should be taken off the market. Cymbalta came next. When I started Cymbalta, I was also starting a diet and work out regimen. The Cymbalta made me nauseated and I was not able to eat much. I lost quite a few inches and about 15 pounds quickly. I was not working much, so I wasn't too stressed and had the time. All of a sudden, I was working a lot and put my health to the back burner. I am always incredibly stressed out, and I know that does not help!
As time passed, I realized I also had TERRIBLE allergies. I was referred to an Allergist and had a test done. Out of the 60 allergens I was tested for, I was allergic to 53, which made me a prime candidate for Immunotherapy, along with mediciation. My medication list is long and it's not a necessity to put in here, but I'm going to because maybe someone can help me get some answers and I sort of am doing this blog so I can keep up with myself:
Cymbalta-Depression and Anxiety
Klonopin-Anxiety
Certrizine-Allergies
Singulair-Allergies
Astepro-Nasal Antihistimine, Allergies
Omeprazole-Acid Reflux (hmm, does the weight possibly have a factor in this?)
Nasonex-Nasal Steroid, Allergies
Zatidor- Eye Allergies
And weekly Allergy shots (Immunotherapy)
I had been back on birth control also from Dec-Aug. Since then, I have been so irregular and miserable as well, but there's not a dang thing I can do.
I just can't stand the way I look anymore and feel like a fat elephant. I know it could be worse, but compared to what I used to look like, it's just WOW! Now actually, I do not want to go back to my pre college weight. I look at pics of me from highschool and I think I look sickly. I was about 115-120 in high school. I have to do something to get moving and look good again. My husband thinks I'm beautiful and loves me the way I am, and I like my boobs lol. But I want to feel good about myself and I want to be completely healthy again...
So here is how I measured up today....I weighed 176, lost 5.5 total inches(waist, hips, calves, thighs, arms). I am using Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, I've heard great things. It is a tought workout, but totally worth it! If anyone has any tips, advice, comments, or support, PLEASE leave me whatever you have to say, but please try not to be nasty. I know some people can be so hateful, and I don't need that negativity in my life!
Thanks for reading. I weight and measure on Tuesdays, so look for new entries mostly on Tuesdays...although, there my be a few in between.
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