Today I was diagnosed with SEVERE Hypothyroidism. Which is why I feel like utter crap, why I’m always run-down, exhausted (no matter how much sleep I get), horribly depressed, and FAT.
So I’m officially starting my new medication tonight and the doc said once we get me into the “normal” range I will feel great and start shedding weight like crazy (if I keep up with my new good eating habits).
“Normal” could be a couple month away though…. healthy range is between 0.5-5.5 — mine is at 38. Yeah…. which is why within 20 hours of my blood being drawn the doc’s office called me in a panic to come in and see him. When he sat down with me and looked at my results he got this “OH MY GOD” look on his face and said “OOOOooooooooooo!” You KNOW that’s bad. So normally they start people off at 25mg/day and build up from there if needed. Not me. Oh no…..
75mg/day. Yeah baby! 
Go big or go home, right?
I’m hoping I will start to see results (even in just my energy level) within the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck!
Well I was 287lbs when I gave birth 6 months ago. Today I am 265lbs.
I’d say that’s progress.
I’ve gone down another size in jeans and it feels fantastic. I’m now wearing a 22/23 instead of a 24. I tried on a pair of my old 21’s and they alllmost fit. But I think they are still another 5-10lbs away from being comfortable.
Can you believe that 3 1/2 years ago I was wearing size 12/13?? It makes me sad. But also hopeful.
Because I CAN wear a size 12 again.
And the crazy thing? I was 175lb back then…so it’s not THAT far fetched of an idea that I could be that size.
I. Will. Do. It.
I’m not ignoring you dear blog. I’m simply pushing you into the far corners of my mind so I don’t have to look at you….you with your judging screen. Waiting for my weigh-in numbers to be entered. Well blog, here it is: I’m down 7lbs. Still. But it’s been a rough couple of weeks with my baby boy being so sick. I’ve managed to fight off the cravings for chocolate cake. I’ve managed to stick to my diet.
Yes, I’ve managed.
And because of that, I shrunk. I am officially wearing jeans a whole size smaller than I did before I got pregnant. Hooray!!
I think I’m doing well.
I’m over my sugar cravings and am finding it easier to walk past the cookie jar without feel it pulling me towards it.
I have more energy … imagine: healthy eating = more energy. Hmmm.
I’m down to 266 as of this morning. For those counting, that’s 7lbs lost since I started my new eating habits 10 days ago. I think I’m off to a darn good start!
Week One of my South Beach Lifestyle — I lost 6lbs!!
SIX. POUNDS.
If I weren’t so exhausted I’d be excited. My baby is sick again, we just bought a house (yesterday! OMG….), and I’ve been having night terrors.
….but I lost 6lbs and that really helps!
Day One of my South Beach Diet Lifestyle is over. I made it through all of yesterday without cheating once. I had every meal I was supposed to.
And I lost a pound of water weight. I kid you not. I’m not planning on making a habit of weighing myself every day – but I honestly spent half my day peeing yesterday and just had to confirm my suspicions that I lost weight yesterday.
1lb isn’t much, but it’s 1lb closed to my goal! Wooohooo!
I haven’t been ignoring my weight loss, or this blog.
My baby has been sick and if you’re a parent then you know that everything generally falls to the wayside while you help your sick child.
I did go get a a hair cut yesterday. It’s trendy, short, and young. And it made me realize how god awful fat I am. I said to myself this morning “Self, enough is enough. Get off your fat ass and do something about this situation.”
So I did.
I signed up for South Beach Diet Online….I am pretty active online and figured I would do better with this than with a book.
I have my shopping list ready. I even ate a proper SBD breakfast this morning. I feel skinny! (ok, so that last part was a lie…but hopefully one day I can say it and mean it!)
Onwards and downwards I say!
I didn’t bother weighing in this week. Why? Because I’m bloated, crampy,….well you get the picture. Aunt Flo is here and she’s never good to me at weigh-ins.
I’m still eating healthy. Still walking. I. am. still. trying.
I’m not giving up.
I would blog more, but I’m in the process of starting my own company (from home) and raising my 5 month old son. Suffice to say, life is hectic. But I’m committed to check in here once a week (at least).
Until next time…
Week 2
271.5lbs
GAINED 3lbs!
106.5lbs to go
I honestley don’t have a lot to say for my fat-ass self today. Other than “You disgust me, self!”
I was better off NOT trying to do anything about my weight. Grrrrr.
This week will be better. I will exercise and follow a strict healthy eating plan.
I am determined to lose this god-awful weight.
The roads were dry, and the sun was out today. So I packed up the stroller & baby and went to my mom’s to get her. We all went on a 1.5km walk. It was nice to finally exercise again.
