I really don't even know where to start. I haven't been on the blogs in so long, I feel lost. I don't know if anyone will read this, but I guess that's not really important.
At my doctor's appointment back in May(?), I had still lost weight, but the phen-whatever wasn't as effective as when I started it. I told the doc that I thought I either needed to come off the medicine, or have the dose increased. We decided to discontinue the prescription. I was to come back in August for a check up to see how I was doing on my own, as far as the weight management. August came around, and I rescheduled my appointment for September because I knew I hadn't done very well. I told myself I would really step it up and have a positive outcome at my appointment. September got here, and I found that I had gained 20 of those lost pounds back. TWENTY. Geez.
After discussing my options with the doctor (who keeps bringing up surgery, which isn't an option because my insurance will not pay anything for treatment of obesity), it was decided that I would join Weight Watchers. I had done this a few years ago, and had been successful while on the program, so I'm giving it another shot.
I re-joined WW that very evening. My starting weight was 321.6. I lost 3 pounds the first week, and 2 pounds the second week. I've had a hard time getting with the program and counting my points as I need to, but even with the non-compliance, I'm still having losses, so I know it will work. I just have to focus, and really commit to the program.

3 comments:
I just told someone this morning that sometimes you approach this day by day, sometimes hour by hour. There is no shame in starting over.
*hugs*
Boo is wise. Go slow, think of every meal, every snack, every workout opportunity as a small step. Eventually they add up!
I'm just getting back on the workout wagon, and made HORRIBLE choices in food while on the road yesterday. I lost yesterday's breakfast and lunch battle, so ate a tiny, healthy dinner and worked out extra hard. This morning, I feel back on track!
Please keep updating. It will help you focus.
I'm happy to see an update! The Dr. Oz show usually has a useful segment on weight loss. My one bit of advice is to write down what you eat and know that if you messed up, there's another day to start over. Good luck and keep on blogging!
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