Sick – The Shrinking Jeans of Mel

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March 30, 2011 By Mel

Wow, I can’t believe we’re already FOUR weeks into this challenge.  Time has truly just become a big blur for me while I’ve been sick.  I’ve been working from home from the most part, so one day just seems to blend into the next.  Other than trips to the doctor(s) and Target for the medications and groceries, I haven’t really gone anywhere in nearly a month with the exception of darting out to my Weight Watchers meeting a couple of times to weigh in.  I did try to go to the office for a half day on Monday, but it was just too much still.  I’ve been working at home again the past couple of days.  By doing that, I can nap/rest as I need.

Here’s my weigh-in result for Week 4 of the challenge:

Challenge Starting Weight: 260.8
Last Week’s Weight:
262.6
Current Weight: 260.2 Weekly Loss: -2.4 Total Challenge Loss: 0.6

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!  OMG, you guys just can’t imagine how excited I was to see this number this morning.  It’s been WEEKS since I’ve had such a nice loss due to being sick and on so many medications.  As of today, I’m finally down to just two now, so I’m hopeful the scale will continue to cooperate for the rest of the challenge.  Because right now, it’s a little depressing to realize I’ve basically only lost a half pound in the past month.  That having been said, I’m uber excited to be so close to dropping down into a new decade! *insert happy dance*

Until next time …

Mel

March 23, 2011 By Mel

So, this challenge is just not going as I had hoped.  If you can believe it, I’m still sick.  I went back to my regular physician on Tuesday who gave me a couple of new prescriptions and referred me to a pulmonologist.  Her office was in the same medical medical building as my regular physician, so I stopped by on my way out to book the appointment.  Thankfully, they had a cancellation for this morning so they were able to get me in right away.  The bad part, she let me know I have pneumonia and gave me even more prescriptions. Oh joy. So, this is what my bathroom counter looks like right now, well sort of.  I just realized that one of my inhalers isn’t in the photo.  On top of all this, I also have a Ventolin rescue inhaler for use as needed.

Anyway, here was my weigh in for Week 3 of the Spring In2 Action challenge:

Challenge Starting Weight: 260.8
Last Week’s Weight:
261.8
Current Weight: 262.6 Weekly Loss: +0.8 Total Challenge Loss: +1.8

So, the 0.8 I lost last week was back this week.  At this rate, my goal of getting down to 255 before the end of the challenge is probably impossible isn’t looking too good. Honestly though, given the amount of out of control eating I did last week, I’m very surprised it wasn’t a much larger gain. I did manage to get myself back on track though and today marks Day 3 of staying OP and tracking all my food. Go me! Hopefully going back on the Prednisone again won’t have a negative impact on the scale.

Until next time …

Mel

March 10, 2011 By Mel

Week 1 of the new challenge is in the books.  Sadly, I’m not off to a very good start.  I blame the damn Prednisone because my eating has been on track despite still recovering from being sick.  I’ll finish up the last of the Prednisone and antibiotics this weekend, so hopefully the scale will rebound for me next week.

Challenge Starting Weight: 260.8
Last Week’s Weight:
260.8
Current Weight: 262.6 Weekly Loss: +1.8 Total Challenge Loss: +1.8

My apologies for the blurry photo.  I’m not sure what’s up with that.  At least my toes look cute though. LOL

Until next time …

Mel