tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36638570231152588302024-03-13T11:29:21.748-04:00Don't put that in your mouth!Going from 198 to 135--better living through chemistry.web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-31577484621545136692010-09-22T17:34:00.001-04:002010-09-22T17:38:02.335-04:00Don't put that in your mouth! You're back up to 199 pounds!Well, hello there! Yes, it has been over a year since my last post here. And guess what? In that year I've let myself get back up to 198 pounds. It's a sad, sorry story, filled with stress, too much Miller Lite, and the inability to resist multiple helpings at dinner. So here I am again, getting ready to meet with my doc tomorrow and see if she'll give me, yet again, more drugs to help me control my appetite and increase my metabolism.<br />
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Of course I need to do my share by eating a hell of a lot better, by finding a different way to deal with my stress than popping a Miller Lite, and by making the time to exercise <i>at least 30 minutes every day</i>. <br />
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If I'm going to make changes, they have to be now and they have to be permanent--time is against me since I'm only 358 days away from being 40. <br />
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I don't like being this fat person. I'm NOT this fat person. And I refuse to stay this fat person. Now is the time to start getting rid of this fat person.<br />
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199 today,<br />
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Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-4720665966457571982009-07-20T08:06:00.006-04:002009-07-20T10:05:04.786-04:00Don't put that in your mouth unless you want to weigh 198 pounds again!Holy shit, has it really been 6 months since my last update? Time flies when you're having fun, eh? Well, 6 months later and I'm still down from my "starting" weight of 198, however, I have let a few pounds creep back on. As of this morning I'm at 176 pounds which is still 22 lighter than a year ago, so that's something.<br /><br />It's not enough of something, however. I am disappointed in myself and my complete lack of willpower. Granted, I think 5 or so of these creepy pounds came back a month ago in Vegas where I ate anything and everything, and I enjoyed my share of libations 'round the clock. Hey, it was my 10-year anniversary and I was in Vegas for heaven's sake. That aside, I'm not going to shed any more pounds unless I become a hell of a lot more proactive about it. So, I'm starting again. :) Let's see what I can accomplish when I actually have to do more than just pop a pill.<br /><br />No, I haven't given up on drugs. ;) I'm off the Adipex and am now going to try something else. But this time I'm going to combine pharmaceutical assistance with exercise. And I have to get back to portion control <em>and</em> paying attention to what I put in my mouth. I also need to hold myself accountable--so watch for a flurry of "Don't put that in your mouth!" activity.<br /><br />Here I am not quite a month ago. Not too bad, if I do say so myself. Just think of how hot I'll be 30 pounds from now!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXJFqArQta2l-LiBmd9rwNK30euZOTOS6f2u-dqQiMnebpLBCIx9hr6gaurYrqPLRmIoe_iDWcJEkes4rIWhE2dGBoryuUCzfjqP4lgQ9Ru-xVtO9AeYVBZwsxlh5AAxcJJMNpVowMDRm/s1600-h/me-in-vegas.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXJFqArQta2l-LiBmd9rwNK30euZOTOS6f2u-dqQiMnebpLBCIx9hr6gaurYrqPLRmIoe_iDWcJEkes4rIWhE2dGBoryuUCzfjqP4lgQ9Ru-xVtO9AeYVBZwsxlh5AAxcJJMNpVowMDRm/s400/me-in-vegas.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360540767463686594" /></a><br /><br />Here's to attempting the first 10 pounds!<br /><br />176 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-29490545785658780452009-01-13T07:47:00.013-05:002009-01-13T11:06:05.837-05:00Don't put that in your mouth! You're not really hungry!I'm back! Of course, I don't think anyone is reading anymore, and who can blame them. America said it best:<br /><br /><blockquote>"<em>I've been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find, but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind.</em>"</blockquote><br /><br />It's a new year, but I won't bore you with any resolutions I've made—I didn't make any! Why set myself up for failure? I still have the same goals I had at the end of 2008: be kinder, gentler, and thinner! I did take a wee step backwards on that last one and have gained a few pounds since I stopped taking the Adipex back in October. I figured the body needed a break. The good news is, I can still fit into all of the clothes I did three months ago (if a little tighter). The bad news is, some pounds have definitely crept back on. Since I don't own a scale (crazy, I know) I don't know exactly how many pounds, but I will be weighing myself when I drop The Bear at school. Results to follow. :)<br /><br />This is me, just last week:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93CxwrxSf-qXt7fG_nonaK7KUkkKLVmtNF3mvvxYbgI6_RWxjENDsNAcC72dNkRDv9otcL_7xcU9DLodbn-nbY_gFfXGLYiDus6IBfJOVhHo7vI6MwV9OXJrBC9Ja_UiBYY1QW9jjKpry/s1600-h/me-in-my-prom-dress.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93CxwrxSf-qXt7fG_nonaK7KUkkKLVmtNF3mvvxYbgI6_RWxjENDsNAcC72dNkRDv9otcL_7xcU9DLodbn-nbY_gFfXGLYiDus6IBfJOVhHo7vI6MwV9OXJrBC9Ja_UiBYY1QW9jjKpry/s400/me-in-my-prom-dress.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290766459250744578" /></a><br /><br />I wish 1) my husband new how to use my camera ;) and 2) the shoes showed up better—they're HOT!<br /><br />I <em>have</em> made the <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">resolution</span> decision to NEVER go back to 198 pounds (or even 188 pounds, etc.) My first time on Adipex I changed some of my eating habits for the better, and those changes have stuck with me (like portion control). As of this morning, I'm back on the Adipex and will be making it work even more for me. I have a finish line, after all. I want to lose 40 more pounds before I celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary (yes, John Rykert, that means 10 years!) in <strong>Las Vegas</strong>!<br /><br />To do this, I need more than drugs and portion control. I need <em>exercise</em>. I know, I know, you've heard it all before, LOL. But dammit, this time I mean it. So, dear readers, post your comments and help keep me going! I have 164 days to drop 40 pounds. Crap, I'd better get moving!<br /><br /><strong>UPDATE:</strong> I weighed myself and am not too disappointed—7 pounds are back, but they will soon be history!<br /><br />170 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-35935474079595100212008-11-19T17:11:00.006-05:002008-11-19T17:21:23.872-05:00Don't put that in your mouth! Doughnuts are not a food group!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7rrDEr6bvNUif4IKC6bcGYF0XBYioxDVWzeAOGVFFNJ91XzUlLdrD6R5fD2jQrINoBL2ssB8xAuubqng1MbE_z63H7KSLnTSByDEbZaZgL55lSm6kOR6wFt6RW-yHqaNcgTDlDW2XeL3/s1600-h/doughnuts.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7rrDEr6bvNUif4IKC6bcGYF0XBYioxDVWzeAOGVFFNJ91XzUlLdrD6R5fD2jQrINoBL2ssB8xAuubqng1MbE_z63H7KSLnTSByDEbZaZgL55lSm6kOR6wFt6RW-yHqaNcgTDlDW2XeL3/s400/doughnuts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270496973589373842" /></a><br />I had a doughnut today. Silly thing to have when you're trying to lose weight, I know. But since I haven't had one in probably six months (I don't really like doughnuts that much), I figured what the hell! It didn't taste half bad.<br /><br />Two weeks drug-free, and I still feel good. Somehow I'm managing to keep my energy level up in the afternoons, even without the Adipex. Maybe it's the missing weight. It was literally dragging me down! I haven't weighed myself since my last post so I don't know if pounds have crept back on (or mysteriously disappeared), but the clothes I was wearing two weeks ago still feel the same (some loose, in fact) so I'll take that as a good sign.<br /><br />I'm actually going to the grocery store tonight, so I'll weigh myself and check back in. <strong>THANK YOU</strong> to all of you who have continued to read this blog and follow my journey. I may not post as frequently as I would like, but all of your comments and well-wishes really encourage me!<br /><br />163 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-6861712240552692482008-11-03T08:24:00.011-05:002008-12-09T15:30:47.437-05:00Don't put that in your mouth! You're off your meds!Ok, I know. It's been over a month since my last post, and I'm sure noone is reading this anymore. But just in case there are still readers out there, here's my update. I'm down to 163, which is 35 pounds. Which is pretty great. I'm waffling between a size 14-16 (depends on the designer), and I'm now able to wear clothes in L instead of XL (again depends on the designer). These are 2 huge milestones for me. That's the good news.<br /><br />Here's me now:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf_1-iE2HWWMgA2LmC5V3itW9YP2jmYpTrxd4Q061ypMrsIYyOS_HXS1n1JUj9eyMraV2WiiSNzqBmcPlDZ5sxTkbKnTdCJ9YM93lpNhdO5a37Sa0J5j4HBMHUFv7VsV4g3_Vfuo95ikD/s1600-h/me110308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf_1-iE2HWWMgA2LmC5V3itW9YP2jmYpTrxd4Q061ypMrsIYyOS_HXS1n1JUj9eyMraV2WiiSNzqBmcPlDZ5sxTkbKnTdCJ9YM93lpNhdO5a37Sa0J5j4HBMHUFv7VsV4g3_Vfuo95ikD/s400/me110308.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264466503378237490" /></a><br /><br />Check out what a difference 6 months makes:<br /><p align="center"><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-S6CrRFUpMUP_E8Tf_Bm2xWBGwnHpGuqw41Sb01NEGn5ZPzT4_5nVpR8sB95wiDBI-LPfsZukDW1iNAH85IKrCxgIq1vROKEYuLBmDkfp2iS6cWMedLfRugvnbGO41uEwcbi_rPRzxk8/s400/P1040364.JPG"><br /></p><br />Now the bad news. I finished the last round of Adipex that Ivonne gave me last week, which means I'm now in charge of my weight destiny by myself (until I go back in for more drugs, hee hee). This also means I really have to get my butt in gear. I've been doing some heavy duty "exercising" on Sunday nights but 1 day a week isn't going to cut it. Yeah, you've heard it all before. :) Every new day is a chance to make a new decision. Today I decide to eat bon-bons. Kidding. Depending on how my day shapes up, today I decide to start rollerblading again, so my Sunday night "exercise" doesn't kill me, like it almost did last night.<br /><br />Wish me luck!<br /><br />163 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-3613092919791861652008-10-08T22:43:00.002-04:002008-10-08T22:44:08.767-04:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZYX3VW2Rndv6lPpRekPYDq3smNiQvvrskXvTMMLefVa4sN-tQw7dYJfWND6tR-nWf8ce8QJlEhWM86jzwaQj5aW6F_I5_RupYuXWOqYWUod6zZo4pARzisoinUGDTVFrxVJUtQm7wytm/s1600-h/wordless100808.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZYX3VW2Rndv6lPpRekPYDq3smNiQvvrskXvTMMLefVa4sN-tQw7dYJfWND6tR-nWf8ce8QJlEhWM86jzwaQj5aW6F_I5_RupYuXWOqYWUod6zZo4pARzisoinUGDTVFrxVJUtQm7wytm/s320/wordless100808.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254979415062098818" /></a>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-83486056375268978192008-10-03T09:31:00.004-04:002008-10-03T09:41:07.787-04:00Don't put that in your mouth! Emeril says "kick it up a notch!"Things are a little slow-going right now, but the Adipex still appears to be working (just not as dramatic as in the beginning). I went in to see Ivonne last week, and she's pleased with my progress. Not ecstatic—I could be doing more to help my weight loss along—but still pleased. She did prescribe me another month, so let's see what October brings me.<br /><br />Halloween won't be a big deal since I'm really not much of a candy eater anyway. I'll leave that to the boys. Now that the weather is starting to be more temperate (it's a wonderful 71 right now), the thought of going outside for a power walk is definitely appealing.<br /><br />I weighed myself at the store Tuesday. Down 2 more pounds!! I'm going to try and challenge myself to 2 more pounds by Monday. Let's see if I can "<span style="font-style:italic;">kick it up a notch</span>" as Emeril would say. Hmm, quoting a chef...maybe not the wisest move...<br /><br />166 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-33070643140421601402008-09-18T22:29:00.003-04:002008-09-18T22:37:11.642-04:00Don't put that in your mouth! You still have 38 pounds to go!Wow, has it really been 13 days since my last post? Life has been pretty crazy here. Mom relocating, work gearing up, kids in school. Time does fly.<br /><br />Needless to say, the plan I created on the 5th didn't go quite as scripted. Sure, I fit in more water. I did take a 30-minute walk. But I still had some McDonalds, My portion size, while not the size of a small nation, still could be smaller.<br /><br />In the past week, however, 2 obstacles have been eliminated--less stress and Jonah in daycare full time. I'm hoping this will free up some time to fit in some sweat.<br /><br />I met with Ivonne on Tuesday. BTW, I made the 30-pound mark! Yay. Only 38 pounds to go! :)<br /><br />168 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-2713225045576315542008-09-05T14:03:00.006-04:002008-09-05T15:05:24.848-04:00Don't put that in your mouth! You need to save the calories for beer!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMCNdFkvno4CcMVB2g4AIEwwKTd2iLVO7Q9-cHbzV7i_qjRf3TBSiLR5e9kcKEYwF6Yn7PZShIwEx0_Sqy-vl2zqAjwO821FsuKSR_nAENpV3xT5uV_hg_Qzyr5kIM1KL_cuGUGcNwd51/s1600-h/prayinghand.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMCNdFkvno4CcMVB2g4AIEwwKTd2iLVO7Q9-cHbzV7i_qjRf3TBSiLR5e9kcKEYwF6Yn7PZShIwEx0_Sqy-vl2zqAjwO821FsuKSR_nAENpV3xT5uV_hg_Qzyr5kIM1KL_cuGUGcNwd51/s320/prayinghand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242602990609148914" border="0" /></a><br />Forgive me, Weight Watchers, for I have sinned. It's been 10 days since my last salad. I drink too much beer, don't exercise enough (ok, at all), and still expect the weight to come off...<br /><br />It appears that I am in a holding pattern—holding at 169. The fault, really, is my own. I do drink too much beer (the stress level around here has been pretty high the last couple of weeks). I don't exercise (unless you count picking up countless toys and doing laundry day and night). And it's been a hell of a lot longer than 10 days since I've had a salad!<br /><br />This is going to make it increasingly difficult to reach the goal I just set for myself—lose 10 pounds by my birthday. "P-shaw!" you say. How hard can that be? Well, since it's in 10 days, it might be more difficult than just popping an Adipex and hoping for the best. So, to <span style="font-style:italic;">try</span> and keep myself on track, here's a do's and dont's checklist for myself:<br /><form><br /><input type="checkbox" style="margin-left:25px;"> Drink 8 glasses of water<br><br /><input type="checkbox" style="margin-left:25px;"> Exercise at least 30 minutes<br><br /><input type="checkbox" style="margin-left:25px;"> No greasy, fried food<br><br /><input type="checkbox" style="margin-left:25px;"> Watch the portion size!<br /></form><br />You've probably noticed that "Don't drink beer" is <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> on the list. Everyone needs a vice. At least I'm not chain-smoking on the corner, waiting for my dealer. ;-P<br /><br />Yikes, it's the end of the day and I still have 8 glasses of water to drink and 30 minutes of exercise to fit in! Maybe I'll shoot for 9 pounds...<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:8pt;">praying hands image © <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://flickr.com/photos/chantalk/454158610/" target="_blank">photoseyetook</a></span><br /><hr>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-10891832620998192792008-09-02T18:59:00.000-04:002008-09-02T19:00:12.106-04:00need for technoratiI need this so technorati can confirm who I am. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/claim/jyg6g5nrz6" rel="me">Technorati Profile</a>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-82686738728061071242008-08-28T00:56:00.002-04:002008-08-28T00:58:15.115-04:00Another new (kind of) pair of pants!Today I was able to fit into another pair of pants my mother-in-law bought for me over two years ago. Yep, just pulled the tags off 'em today! :)<br /><br />Down 1 more pound, too. Yay me!<br /><br />Thanks to all who have commented...it really does help!<br /><br />169 today (only 1 more pound to the next milestone--30!!),<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-19742326711985973452008-08-26T08:36:00.003-04:002008-08-26T08:39:05.880-04:00Still losing?Ok, it's been awhile since 1) my last post, and 2) I weighed myself.<br /><br />I still feel like I'm losing weight—my clothes are still loosening. I don't, however, know that I've dropped any actual pounds recently. My own fault, I know. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. This needs to be my mantra.<br /><br />??? today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-13469820278811714492008-08-17T09:19:00.008-04:002008-08-17T10:16:13.446-04:00Checking things off the listThree months ago I posted a few reasons why I wanted to lose weight (the obvious reasons were ommitted—be healthy, look better, feel better, etc.). Three months later, let's revisit this list and see where I'm at:<br /><ol><li>I want my weight to match what's on my driver's license.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 119);">This is still a work in progress.</span></li><br /><li>I want to stop air-drying all of my pants for fear they will shrink and I won't be able to fit into them anymore.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 119);">This is also in progress—I've started putting <em>some</em> clothes in the dryer, but not all of them yet.</span></li><br /><li><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">I want to be able to clean the house and not have my feet and ankles ache at the end of the day.</span></li><br /><li>I want to be able to buy bras at Victoria's Secret (ok, not really since they discriminate against larger chests—but if I WANTED to, I would be able to find a bra in my size).<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 119);">Yep, still in progress. I have been able to send my 40DDs to the Goodwill :) and now my 40Ds are getting lose in the cup size. There will be some bra shopping in my near future!<span></li><br /><li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">I don't want my son to tell me I'm pretty, but fat.</span></li><br /><li>I want to be able to wear all the great clothes (sized 16 through 12) that are hiding in Zachary's closet.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 119);">The clothes have been moved to my closet. All 18s have been donated and I'm now fitting into the 16s, which are starting to be a little loose. I even fit in to a wonderful pair of pants that I've had for 2 years, with the tags still on them!</span></li><br /><li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">I want to be able to shave my bikini line without being a contortionist.</span></li></ol><br />All in all, I'm pleased with the progress of my list. I've also thought of some more things to add:<br /><ol start="8"><br /><li>I want towels to fit around me when I'm getting out of the shower—not beach towels, bath towels.</li><br /><li>I want to be able to wear a fun, trendy bathing suit (even if it still has to be a 1-piece), instead of the frumpy, grandma suits I wear now (no offense Mary :) I know all of my suits have come from you, but you <span style="font-weight:bold;">are</span> a grandma!)</li><br /></ol><br />I'll add more items as they come to me—this list is far from complete.<br /><br />How about you? What's on your "<span style="font-style:italic;">I don't want to be fat because...</span>" list? Comment below:web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-3873283623876763142008-08-12T09:34:00.004-04:002008-08-12T09:51:56.383-04:00Name change<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgVuPQ8gPyt6oDpxvsE6Pq7BF8XD-X0u7nVbz3q2Ro4IjC8xQeCIFMsI28vPISyWkt90XPZ-VyQ3nXfXWLT3TNXKgnfb_NSgdCVhg5T4ke8dhj47-6ZKdv_VvP346ER8yJXdtvp5bqzW_/s1600-h/dont.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgVuPQ8gPyt6oDpxvsE6Pq7BF8XD-X0u7nVbz3q2Ro4IjC8xQeCIFMsI28vPISyWkt90XPZ-VyQ3nXfXWLT3TNXKgnfb_NSgdCVhg5T4ke8dhj47-6ZKdv_VvP346ER8yJXdtvp5bqzW_/s320/dont.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233628209567472290" /></a><br />Ok, I've become addicted to blog directories. :) So far I've spent more of my time off surfing through these than cleaning and exercising (2 things I wanted to accomplish this week).<br /><br />As I'm surfing, I've realized that the blogs I click on have fun, clever names. That got me thinking. "My Weight Loss Journey" is a really B-O-R-I-N-G blog title. I mean, blech! So I decided to change it, and voilá, "Don't put that in your mouth!" was born. This is a more appropriate title anyway. After all, if people would have yelled "Don't put that in your mouth!" every time I was overeating, eating something stupid, drinking yet <span style="font-style:italic;">another </span>Pepsi, etc., I wouldn't need to lose 63 pounds!<br /><br />170 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-80273209811077971512008-08-10T11:32:00.002-04:002008-08-10T11:38:26.516-04:00Almost to 30!I'm almost at another milestone. :) I weighed myself yesterday and have dropped 2 more pounds, for a total of 28 pounds. Let's see if I can get to 30 pounds by next Sunday! That means I need to mix in a lot more activity, which is doable since I'm on vacation. There will be some walking on the beach, some heavy-duty housecleaning (which is always a workout!), some chasing after Jonah, etc. Yep, I think 30 pounds by the end of the week is a possibility.<br /><br />I'll keep you "posted" (pun intended).<br /><br />170 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-83317149984022906432008-08-05T13:37:00.004-04:002008-08-06T14:27:19.389-04:002 more pounds and new pants (kind of)Well, I am down 2 more pounds. Even better than that, yesterday I fit into a wonderfully cute pair of pants that were bought for me 2 years ago—they still had the tags on them because at the time they didn't fit! Woo hoo!<br />172 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-9209097255340130032008-07-24T08:21:00.005-04:002008-12-09T15:30:48.126-05:00Still losing, yay!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdk6eyFN1AqwI__20GaXMIugyVOdRfy31h6E0Wnclh8EZHg0F5QpoOlxSAZrcJQ05HBPVB3kZUBg2vEb3rQRoNaN2xBTVUSP3CcMdH4esytn2TJvLKCHpK1scY_57H8PjtT5yo5iEJT7m/s1600-h/CIMG0281.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdk6eyFN1AqwI__20GaXMIugyVOdRfy31h6E0Wnclh8EZHg0F5QpoOlxSAZrcJQ05HBPVB3kZUBg2vEb3rQRoNaN2xBTVUSP3CcMdH4esytn2TJvLKCHpK1scY_57H8PjtT5yo5iEJT7m/s320/CIMG0281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226559463052890370" border="0" /></a><br />Well, it's been 11 weeks and I've lost 24 pounds. That comes to 2 pounds a week (+ 2)—not too shabby for a desk potato like myself. I'm still struggling to make time to exercise, regardless of the determination I showed in my last post. Nike says "Just Do It!" Yeah, right.<br /><br />The Adipex is still working. I have good, steady energy through the day, I'm not hungry, and some pounds are coming off. I need to really make the most of this pill, though, and MAKE the time for some kind of workout. If I could incorporate exercise, I'd lose more weight, faster. I'll try to start (again) today. Maybe a nice, brisk walk before dinner.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted!<br /><br />174 today,<br /><br />Melissa<br /><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wfhyafn/"><br /><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wfhyafn/blk-weight.png" border="0" /></a></p>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-78112057503733120262008-07-15T09:37:00.002-04:002008-07-15T18:39:14.184-04:00First setbackWell, I weighed myself this morning at Winn-Dixie, and I'm ashamed to report that since my last post (14 days ago), I've only lost 1 more pound. While that's a total of 21 pounds, that's not nearly as much as it should be. I really only have myself to blame. Adipex has given me a great jump start and a chance to make some serious changes, and I haven't taken full advantage. I haven't worked out since coming back home from my Denver trip, I'm still drinking more beer than I should (there's been a lot of stress lately), and I'm not always making the right food choices.<br /><br />So, if I ever want to fit back into the 14's and 12's I have in my closet, I'd better get my ass in gear (literally). Today is day 1 of workout blast! My goal is to exercise a <span style="font-weight: bold;">minimum </span>of 30 minutes <span style="font-style: italic;">every day</span>. Walking, jumping rope, rollerblading, the Total Gym—these are all things at my disposal. Add to that a treadmill at Mary's house and a swimming pool down the road, and there's <span style="font-weight: bold;">NO EXCUSE</span>. I meet with Ivonne again in a week, and while it is a week earlier that it should be since she's out of the office, I still need to show more than a 1-pound loss since my last visit.<br /><br />Ok, off I go—let's see if I can shed at least 3 more pounds before next week. That would mean about 4 pounds, which Ivonne will tell me is not nearly enough, but if I can show that I've re-committed myself, hopefully she'll renew my prescription.<br /><br />Wish me luck!<br /><br />177 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-41896796157955339292008-07-01T07:00:00.001-04:002008-12-09T15:30:48.207-05:00First Milestone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxepEuvm-iqBYIaGTBb77gCAeVDTFiX_9Nfip3HNNSRmu8g5LqAvze-hFO7QNEmjSzf0ykW08bo-d3ZsEU4cI-Ijz5W1IQVmm0h7TqxvWBjgYsrz-1EUJh3GCzgxPNIl9iyAeaSUoWl8kC/s1600-h/CIMG0256b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxepEuvm-iqBYIaGTBb77gCAeVDTFiX_9Nfip3HNNSRmu8g5LqAvze-hFO7QNEmjSzf0ykW08bo-d3ZsEU4cI-Ijz5W1IQVmm0h7TqxvWBjgYsrz-1EUJh3GCzgxPNIl9iyAeaSUoWl8kC/s320/CIMG0256b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218040022959792834" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, I have hit my first milestone. I weighed myself Saturday morning and have dropped 20 pounds! Yay! I have to say I was a little surprised when the scale said 178. My self-image has been waning the last week or so (especially after hanging out at Dave and Ivonne's on Friday night, with all the skinny-minnies in their bikinis). So, it was especially nice to see the scale showing a 20 pound loss. It couldn't come at a better time. Especially since Chris and I went out Sat. night for our 9th anniversary--The Blue Man Group, and then dinner. </div><div> </div><br /><div>Hopefully, Ivonne's scale (the official doctor scale) will show the same results when I go in for my checkup on Wednesday. I took this pic yesterday, and have to say that I don't see much of a difference between this one and the one on the 18th (below), and I think I look better on the 18th. But, that could be because it's outside and I have my hair done, not wearing a baseball cap. The next picture will NOT be taken in the boy's messy room!<br /><br />I have 5 more days of Adipex left. Since it seems to be working, hopefully Ivonne will renew my prescription. We'll know tomorrow.<br /><br />178 today,<br /><br />Melissa<br /></div>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-42463814531168727492008-06-18T18:04:00.002-04:002008-06-18T18:14:23.227-04:00Down 14 poundsWell, I had to get weighed yesterday when I went in to see Ivonne at the doctor because I had done something to my eye Monday night. I was pretty happy that the scale said 184—which means I've lost 14 pounds so far. I know I should be thrilled at that number since I haven't been working out, but you know how it is. We always want more!<br /><br />I am happy with how my clothes have been fitting. They're getting looser and looser and I think I look much trimmer. Now I need to kick things up a notch, as Emeril would say, and get back into the exercise mode I was in before I went to Denver. Then I think I'd start seeing even better results. Next week I'll post a pic and you can be the judge!<br /><br />184 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-36206944222912022462008-06-03T20:35:00.005-04:002008-12-09T15:30:48.378-05:001 Month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejIIF9C2rYWgIFUY4AW6LLbRgl5BxVB3c-dKgmngGUmOINtbwK91MU-bbEIDaLrF_unnvTZyzCVYi07rwti7m3AgbSTBx9K3HK8q29pKdscjrHlnPHv1rhmLdGzFkVpYDF9ZGrlTIPbOg/s1600-h/IMG_0234a.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejIIF9C2rYWgIFUY4AW6LLbRgl5BxVB3c-dKgmngGUmOINtbwK91MU-bbEIDaLrF_unnvTZyzCVYi07rwti7m3AgbSTBx9K3HK8q29pKdscjrHlnPHv1rhmLdGzFkVpYDF9ZGrlTIPbOg/s320/IMG_0234a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207840677674365218" /></a><br />Hello all! I'm sorry I've been out of touch lately. Things have been very crazy-busy here, and while I'm still taking Adipex and working on my weight loss, I just haven't had the time to tell you all about it! Since my last post, I traveled to Denver for a week for work (and fun), went through a little family stress, and have been coming to the end of a very long work project, with some deadlines looming. This will be a short post as I have to go buy a birthday present, but I wanted to catch you all up.<br /><br />First things first--it seems that people at higher altitude weigh less. According to the scale at my hotel in Denver, on May 22 I was down 17 pounds. You can imagine how surprised I was to have my 1-month checkup yesterday, in which my official weight loss is only 11 pounds. While I'm very disappointed, my doctor says that's very good and she's not discouraged. (Of course she's not--she weighs about 90 pounds soaking wet!) I'm sure my time in Denver didn't help my progress. While I still ate very infrequently, I did eat more than I would have had I been home. I also went out more with friends. I did try to walk as much as possible. Guess I'd better start walking faster/harder!<br /><br />There is good news, however. I can <span style="font-weight: bold;">definitely </span>see a change in my body, and in the way my clothes fit. While I may not be down as many pounds as I would like, I have lost almost a full dress size (<span style="font-style: italic;">almost</span>). That's just as important to me. I still have a long way to go, but now I'm back home and more determined than ever!<div><br /></div><div>Thanks to everyone for their support!</div><div><br /></div><div>187 today,</div><div><br /></div><div>Melissa</div>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-11149421377198248172008-05-20T11:58:00.004-04:002008-05-20T12:17:24.594-04:00Days 12 and 13It has been a few days since my last post, as I have had quite a bit going on, with my trip to Denver and all. Thursday and Friday of last week went by like normal: Adipex in the a.m., light snack in the afternoon if I was hungry, and proper portions at dinner. No Pepsi (I miss Pepsi), no sugar, no bread, no white pasta--yay!<br /><br />Saturday morning and it's off to the airport. Had my Adipex, some water, and some coffee on the way. We stopped at Winn-Dixie so I could get some Airborne and weigh myself. Discovered I was <span style="font-weight: bold;">down 10 pounds</span>!!!<br /><br />When I got off the plane in Denver I was a little light-headed, so I went to Quizno's and had one of their new flatbread "sammies." It was the perfect size and only 200 calories. I also downed some water, since dehydration was probably what was wrong with me.<br /><br />I spent Saturday with Niamh. We had a great time at Nallen's, then dinner at Elway's. We shared an 8-oz steak with au gratin potatoes and cauliflower. I only ate a spoonful of the potatoes and 1 serving of cauliflower. Not only was it a fairly healthy meal, it was one of the best steaks I've ever had! I did have too many beers for the "diet," but I knew that was going to happen a few days during my trip. I'm trying to fit in some walking to counteract my beer calories.<br /><br />Sunday was a nice, relaxing day. I went downtown to walk around 16th street mall. I stopped and had lunch at Ship's Tavern in the Brown Palace (I love that place!). I had shrimp cocktail (3 1/2 pieces of large shrimp) and water. In the evening I went to my friend Anna's house. She grilled us a wonderful tenderloin, made a great salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and we started with edamame. YUM! Drank some red wine--I'll have to work that off, too. :-)<br /><br />Stay tuned for more dining adventures in Denver!<br /><br />188 today,<br /><br />Melissaweb-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-64143118417490938472008-05-14T23:29:00.004-04:002008-12-09T15:30:48.551-05:00Day NineNothing special to report today. Still holding steady at a 7-pound loss. No change in appetite (gone) or energy (good).<br /><br />Today's menu:<br /><br /><ul><li>Adipex</li><li>1/2 order Mexican shrimp cocktail (5 small shrimp, not much sauce)</li><li>2 slices mozzarella cheese w/a serving of honey ham deli slices</li><li>1/2 chicken breast with 1/4 cup stuffing, prepared with low-fat <acronym style="padding: .5px; background: silver none repeat scroll 0% 50%; color: navy; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; text-decoration: underline;" title="cream of mushroom">COM</acronym> soup</li></ul>(not all at once, of course).<br /><br />Now that I'm on this mission, every time I do something I think about how losing weight will affect me. Here are some of my additional thoughts on why I want to lose weight:<br /><br /><ul><li>I want my weight to match what's on my driver's license.</li><li>I want to stop air-drying all of my pants for fear they will shrink and I won't be able to fit into them anymore.</li><li>I want to be able to buy bras at Victoria's Secret (ok, not really since they discriminate against larger chests--but if I WANTED to, I would be able to find a bra in my size).<br /></li><li>I don't want my son to tell me I'm pretty, but fat.</li><li>I want to be able to wear all the great clothes that are hiding in Zachary's closet.</li><li>I want to be able to shave my bikini line without being a contortionist.</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1A9G-jf5hcgtP8Uj_1tKTfW0vOLD3cofvk84seE-c3TdaPZsKwsU6sXcrOE3Kt_335JgBbRCtULmbW7WhA6LJZ0_3wXfE06gAuceeH33CwfOcTn0n77vHbj-4cozFBFhlu-HrjnTFmbB/s1600-h/crazy-contortionist.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1A9G-jf5hcgtP8Uj_1tKTfW0vOLD3cofvk84seE-c3TdaPZsKwsU6sXcrOE3Kt_335JgBbRCtULmbW7WhA6LJZ0_3wXfE06gAuceeH33CwfOcTn0n77vHbj-4cozFBFhlu-HrjnTFmbB/s320/crazy-contortionist.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200205436112639378" border="0" /></a>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-27056674421201905292008-05-13T09:43:00.002-04:002008-05-14T08:07:12.854-04:00Day EightWeek 1 is over. 7 days, 7 pounds. Not too shabby! ;-P<br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">8:15</span> Adipex and water (a little late today).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12:00</span> the rest of my Campbell's soup.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7:00</span> a ceviche tostada with some guacamole. Yum!<br /><br />Worked out on the Total Gym for 30 minutes. Once I have a better idea of what I'm doing on the damn thing and can move from exercise to exercise faster, I'll get a much better full-body workout. Right now, it's great for my upper body.<br /><br />An update on jumping rope: my calves are about as tight as banjo strings right now! I definitely can "feel the burn"!<br /><br />191 today,<br /><br />Melissa<br /></div>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663857023115258830.post-54344125129758238052008-05-12T13:54:00.004-04:002008-05-13T09:43:32.852-04:00Day SevenOne week in and I think I'm doing ok. I still need to exercise more--that's one area I'm not excelling in right now.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7:45 </span>Adipex and 32 oz of water.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12:00</span> lunch with Jonah. I had 1.25 servings (half the can) of Campbell's vegetable beef soup. Before starting this program, I would have eaten the entire can, with a turkey or ham sandwich. I felt just right after finishing. Not full, not hungry. :-) I'll enjoy the other half of the can tomorrow for lunch.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">4:45</span> had a light snack. 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and a serving of thin-sliced turkey breast. Yum.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">7:00</span> dinner was 5 oz of ham, 1 serving of scalloped potatoes, and 1 serving of brussel sprouts.<br /><br />Did get my exercise today, too. 30 minutes of jumping rope. You might think that's not much, but it burns 480 calories, and I was sweating my butt off! (Hopefully!)</div><div><br /></div><div>191 today,</div><div><br /></div><div>Melissa</div>web-bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08880728590415893891noreply@blogger.com2