Don'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.

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.

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 and 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.

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!



Here's to attempting the first 10 pounds!

176 today,

Melissa

Don'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:

"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."

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. :)

This is me, just last week:



I wish 1) my husband new how to use my camera ;) and 2) the shoes showed up better—they're HOT!

I have made the resolution 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 Las Vegas!

To do this, I need more than drugs and portion control. I need exercise. 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!

UPDATE: I weighed myself and am not too disappointed—7 pounds are back, but they will soon be history!

170 today,

Melissa

Don't put that in your mouth! Doughnuts are not a food group!

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.

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.

I'm actually going to the grocery store tonight, so I'll weigh myself and check back in. THANK YOU 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!

163 today,

Melissa

Don'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.

Here's me now:



Check out what a difference 6 months makes:

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.

Wish me luck!

163 today,

Melissa

Don'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.

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.

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 "kick it up a notch" as Emeril would say. Hmm, quoting a chef...maybe not the wisest move...

166 today,

Melissa

Don'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.

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.

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.

I met with Ivonne on Tuesday. BTW, I made the 30-pound mark! Yay. Only 38 pounds to go! :)

168 today,

Melissa

Still losing, yay!

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.

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.

I'll keep you posted!

174 today,

Melissa

First setback

Well, 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.

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 minimum of 30 minutes every day. 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 NO EXCUSE. 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.

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.

Wish me luck!

177 today,

Melissa

First Milestone

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.

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!

I have 5 more days of Adipex left. Since it seems to be working, hopefully Ivonne will renew my prescription. We'll know tomorrow.

178 today,

Melissa