I haven’t had much to say lately, since I’m on almost a 3 month plateau :rant:

Between end of the school year (busy), my health (ew), and my meds (AHHHH), it all equals one big holding pattern.  I wound up having a reaction to my latest headache med, so I’m having to slowly wean off of it (and withdrawal is a PITA)–but the silver lining is that I’m pretty sure it was causing me to gain weight/retain fluid, not to mention making me more tired than I already am.

But, to focus on the positives, I’ve lost a total of 46 pounds (23 pounds since January), and have walked 155 miles this year (compared to 140 miles for the entire year in 2005). 

So I’m still here, and I have 139 P2G.

Yesterday was my day 1 and I didn’t quite manage to be as good as I’d hoped. However I did manage to be a lot better with my eating and drinking than I had been so I’m calling it progress and trying to be pleased. So far, today is going great.

I had a couple of questions, first yesterday I used the calculation given here to work out my Basic Metabolic Rate which was 1722.75. I was thinking that if I aimed to keep my calories around that level that because that’s what I need at total rest I should lose weight with a little exercise. Anyone know if that theory is right? Or is it totally flawed? I have a feeling I’m missing something major here.

Also yesterday, I wrote that I am intending to recommitment for 12 weeks to change my body/life as it were. Now, that’s a long time to commit too but I was wondering whether anyone else wanted to do a kind of challenge?

Maybe we could do a daily check in for June where the idea is to drink the right amount of water daily and exercise five times a week for X amount of time and leave a comment saying if you did or not? It would probably be a good idea to add five portions of fruit/veg as a daily goal too.

Just an idea, let me know!

In a few weeks, I should have met my goal. I had until June 21 to lose nearly 50 lbs, and as of today, I’m STILL holding at 23.5 lbs. lost.

Not too shabby. I’m not where I want to be, but I haven’t gained it all back. For that I’m grateful.

The changes I’ve made have become permanent little alterations in my life now. Black coffee, pop a bag of raspberry green tea into it for flavor and antioxidants. Protein & good carb combo for breakfast, add half a ruby red grapefruit if they’re in season (they haven’t been, and I am pout!). Lunch has been a quick bite, a protein, or a protein and little carb. Dinner is whatever I can come up with, but I do notice I am drawn more to proteins like fish and chicken or beef hot dogs (low sodium pure beef, I’m picky about that now). I don’t drink soda – but then again I haven’t had soda in so long I cant remember.

I’ve added two supplements to my diet. I’m already on levotyroxine (50mcg) for life, I have taken a women’s daily multivitamin for years. I added an enteric coated triple omega complex (3-6-9) and CO Q-10 (50 mg daily). I can feel a difference from both of them, my “rolls” are slowly but surely burning away, and I’m maintaining a good energy level. Here’s more info on Co Q-10 if you’d like to see what it is.

I told my hubby during all of our landscaping and all of my sweating that I’m surprised, still, that as much as I do that I’m still so “big”. Really, honestly, I’m not as big as I was.

We were at Target lastnight and I picked up a pair of drawstring capris, in a size XL, and held them up to me. They went beyond my waistline by nearly a foot. Back in late December (just 5 months ago), they would have been just right. I know I’m better than I was – I also know I’m not where I want to be yet. It’s just so slow going, what the heck am I going to write about?

I also have had some folks wanting to become members that I haven’t processed yet. It’s nothing personal, but I’d like to check in here and find out how many current active members and readers we have? I would like to be sure we have the means and community support to encourage new members. Otherwise I’ll pull down the membership application, I don’t want to discourage folks from meeting their goals if activity is low – especially over the summer months.

So, I’m still hangin in, just dangling my legs off the back of this wagon – you know it’s grillin’ season. I found some awesome teriyaki chicken breasts at Sam’s Club and WOOOOWIE they’re GOOD! Toss some sauteed/grilled zucchini in the mix and what a great summer dish – followed by a cup of ice cream, of course.

I hope you’re all doing well, check in and let me know if you’re still around!

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