I slogged through the rain last night to get to my HMR class and was richly rewarded with a two pound loss. Pretty good after a 6.5 loss last week. I had been weighing myself every day and the scale didn't budge.
Cari--our fearless leader--talked about water retention and how that will cause fluctuation in our weight loss--especially for women. We even got a worksheet to calculate for water retained or lost. That will be interesting to track.
I noticed a change in the way one pair of my pants fit--subtle, but it's there.
Rode my bike for 30 minutes this morning--invigorating.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Despite illness still on target
A sinus infection has kept me from exercise for the past few days, but I stayed on the program food-wise. Honestly I slept all weekend. Today I got in 30-mins of bicycling. A quick check of the scale this morning shows no decrease. Kari believes this is because of the anti-biotics I'm on. We shall see.
I have had a harder time ignoring other food in the house this week. The first week I was immune to everything; this week I notice that I have to turn away from the foods that might be sitting out on the counter. I have a serious need to crunch on something.
I have had a harder time ignoring other food in the house this week. The first week I was immune to everything; this week I notice that I have to turn away from the foods that might be sitting out on the counter. I have a serious need to crunch on something.
Friday, October 23, 2009
First Week Weigh In
Last night I had my first official weigh in and lost 6.5 pounds. I was thrilled.
During class last night we went over the program in detail again and got to meet everyone. It's a nice group of people all eager to lose weight. We shared some experiences with mixing the shakes with additives and I learned a lot. You would think that mixing up a shake mix is a pretty easy deal, and I guess it is really, but no one tells you that putting soda in a bullet mixer will explode all over your kitchen. At least I didn't know that. I have tried many of the recipes in the book and so far like most of them. A warm shake at night is one of my favorites.
So many of us noted that we were not hungry even though we are eating substantially fewer calories each day. I think it's that the shakes that are so filling. We are supposed to experiment with a double shake today--which I will do later.
I'm interested in what people are doing to get the physical activity in and how they are scheduling it. So far I've walked, rode my stationary bike, gone swimming. Swimming was especially tough--I swam a few laps, then power walked a few laps and then swam some more--the idea was to keep moving for 30 minutes. I did it and it was exhausting. I don't understand people who say that you can't lose weight swimming--I was wiped out. Followed my swim with a 10 minute soak in the jacuzzi--wonderful treat. Today I have not done a thing--mainly because I have a crushing sinus headache.
Having been officially released by my podiatrist yesterday six months after bunion surgery though opens up a lot of possibilities. In November Steinberg opens and I am looking forward to some skating outside--hope my skates fit my new foot! I grew up in Normandy where we had a neighbrohood pond to skate on. They guys all played hockey on the biggest part, and the girls skated near the ends of the lake. It is one of my fondest memories. Today you aren't allowed to skate on the pond--what a shame. Actually we really weren't allowed to skate on it either because it was on a private estate and we just did it anyway. Occassionally the owners would yell at us and we'd have to leave, but most of the time they didn't chase us off. Ironically the land belonged to the owners of the local funeral home--Drehmans on Natural Bridge.
If it gets cold enough this year I'd like to go to the lake we built -- Lake Jasper-- and do some skating. We could build a huge bonfire and have a great time. One of the things on my life's list is to skate at Rockefeller Plaza in New York!
During class last night we went over the program in detail again and got to meet everyone. It's a nice group of people all eager to lose weight. We shared some experiences with mixing the shakes with additives and I learned a lot. You would think that mixing up a shake mix is a pretty easy deal, and I guess it is really, but no one tells you that putting soda in a bullet mixer will explode all over your kitchen. At least I didn't know that. I have tried many of the recipes in the book and so far like most of them. A warm shake at night is one of my favorites.
So many of us noted that we were not hungry even though we are eating substantially fewer calories each day. I think it's that the shakes that are so filling. We are supposed to experiment with a double shake today--which I will do later.
I'm interested in what people are doing to get the physical activity in and how they are scheduling it. So far I've walked, rode my stationary bike, gone swimming. Swimming was especially tough--I swam a few laps, then power walked a few laps and then swam some more--the idea was to keep moving for 30 minutes. I did it and it was exhausting. I don't understand people who say that you can't lose weight swimming--I was wiped out. Followed my swim with a 10 minute soak in the jacuzzi--wonderful treat. Today I have not done a thing--mainly because I have a crushing sinus headache.
Having been officially released by my podiatrist yesterday six months after bunion surgery though opens up a lot of possibilities. In November Steinberg opens and I am looking forward to some skating outside--hope my skates fit my new foot! I grew up in Normandy where we had a neighbrohood pond to skate on. They guys all played hockey on the biggest part, and the girls skated near the ends of the lake. It is one of my fondest memories. Today you aren't allowed to skate on the pond--what a shame. Actually we really weren't allowed to skate on it either because it was on a private estate and we just did it anyway. Occassionally the owners would yell at us and we'd have to leave, but most of the time they didn't chase us off. Ironically the land belonged to the owners of the local funeral home--Drehmans on Natural Bridge.
If it gets cold enough this year I'd like to go to the lake we built -- Lake Jasper-- and do some skating. We could build a huge bonfire and have a great time. One of the things on my life's list is to skate at Rockefeller Plaza in New York!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Day 6 on the HMR program
I would have written a lot sooner, but my laptop had a breakdown Friday and I just got it back today! It's a very fast working program and I've wanted to write about the success I'm having.
Friday was the first day to use the program and I was so hopeful all day. For the first time in ages I had hope and was crazy happy. "I CAN DO THIS."
Well it's the sixth day and I've lost 5 pounds. Yep, 5 pounds. I've followed the program to the T--3 shakes, 2 entrees, 2 vitamins, 2 quarts of water, and 2 cups of coffee (the coffee is my limit.) No other food.
The program stipulates that you burn 2000 calories through physical activity a week. Which is about a 285 calorie minumum a day. I have been doing pretty good with that--averaging about 300+ a day. Saturday I took a "BodyFlow" class at the gym--mixture of Yoga and Pilates--great work out. Anyone who thinks Yoga is easy has never taken a class! I've been walking since the weather is wonderful. I also rode my stationery bike for 30 minutes yesterday. Today I'm going to the gym to swim. (ugh a swimming suit).
Friday was the first day to use the program and I was so hopeful all day. For the first time in ages I had hope and was crazy happy. "I CAN DO THIS."
Well it's the sixth day and I've lost 5 pounds. Yep, 5 pounds. I've followed the program to the T--3 shakes, 2 entrees, 2 vitamins, 2 quarts of water, and 2 cups of coffee (the coffee is my limit.) No other food.
The program stipulates that you burn 2000 calories through physical activity a week. Which is about a 285 calorie minumum a day. I have been doing pretty good with that--averaging about 300+ a day. Saturday I took a "BodyFlow" class at the gym--mixture of Yoga and Pilates--great work out. Anyone who thinks Yoga is easy has never taken a class! I've been walking since the weather is wonderful. I also rode my stationery bike for 30 minutes yesterday. Today I'm going to the gym to swim. (ugh a swimming suit).
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The photo that got my attention
Today I uploaded a photo taken of me a month ago. I knew I had gotten big, but geez, I didn't think I had gotten that big. Yikes, what a heiffer.
Tonight I see a physicarn who will let me know if I qualify for the program -- I think it goes without saying that I will get in. "No, I'm sorry, you're not fat enough! Come back when you've gained some weight."
There is a two - hour class to follow and then I will officially start the program. Got to admit that I'm a bit scared to start. This program is going to be a HUGE change for me, but if I'm going to put in the $ and the time I'm going to do it. I really need to -- as you can see.
I had a "sit down" with my husband and son about a week ago and they seem pretty supportive. My son said that he didn't need the sweets that I was bringing home for him--which is a big deal. I will be eating only the food the program provides which disrupts the family meal cycle. shopping, cooking, cleaning up--all disrupted. I hope my husband will stop asking me "What's for dinner?" every night since I won't be actively participating in the shopping, planning, etc. and the fact that he generally prepares dinner every night.
Tonight I see a physicarn who will let me know if I qualify for the program -- I think it goes without saying that I will get in. "No, I'm sorry, you're not fat enough! Come back when you've gained some weight."
There is a two - hour class to follow and then I will officially start the program. Got to admit that I'm a bit scared to start. This program is going to be a HUGE change for me, but if I'm going to put in the $ and the time I'm going to do it. I really need to -- as you can see.
I had a "sit down" with my husband and son about a week ago and they seem pretty supportive. My son said that he didn't need the sweets that I was bringing home for him--which is a big deal. I will be eating only the food the program provides which disrupts the family meal cycle. shopping, cooking, cleaning up--all disrupted. I hope my husband will stop asking me "What's for dinner?" every night since I won't be actively participating in the shopping, planning, etc. and the fact that he generally prepares dinner every night.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
One last time
Over the past few weeks as I have been leading up to starting the HRM program I've been eating things "for the last time." Yeah, yeah, I know that in the diet world saying "last time," "never again" etc. is supposedly setting myself up to fail because I will feel deprived. Well, sorry. I can't help it. I have willingly read everything that has come my way about dieting and losing weight and there is no stopping the constant stream of dos and don'ts that invades my head.
I've had at least 5 "last time" chocolate shakes, 3 chesseburgers, 1 toast with butter and honey, 1 PBJ sandwich.... Yes, I am living it up, but somehow I beleive that when I start the program I will be ready to make this very big change and begin to lose the many pounds that I've gained.
For me it will be an All or Nothing project.
I've had at least 5 "last time" chocolate shakes, 3 chesseburgers, 1 toast with butter and honey, 1 PBJ sandwich.... Yes, I am living it up, but somehow I beleive that when I start the program I will be ready to make this very big change and begin to lose the many pounds that I've gained.
For me it will be an All or Nothing project.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
How I got here
This past July I asked my doctor about the lapband procedure because I had seen a doc on TV say that if you have 30 or more pounds to lose, this is your best bet. I have 62 pounds to lose, but evidently I'm not fat enough. I don't qualify unless I go to Mexico. I do qualify for the Low Calorie and the Very Low Calorie Diet options in the Health Management Resources Program (HMR) in the United States, so I guess I'll do it the hard way.
To get into the program I had to attend an orientation program -- about 60 minutes--to learn about the options that are available. Then I had to have some blood work done and a 12 point EKG. Today I met with a great nurse named Kathy who spent 90 minutes with me going over my health profile and talking about possible risks, etc. It was thorough and made me really comfortable about signing up. Still I'm not totally cleared to enroll!
Thursday I will meet with a doctor for another health assessment before I can attend the first class. While is all seems like overkill, it has made me think seriously about my weight and the project of losing it.
To get into the program I had to attend an orientation program -- about 60 minutes--to learn about the options that are available. Then I had to have some blood work done and a 12 point EKG. Today I met with a great nurse named Kathy who spent 90 minutes with me going over my health profile and talking about possible risks, etc. It was thorough and made me really comfortable about signing up. Still I'm not totally cleared to enroll!
Thursday I will meet with a doctor for another health assessment before I can attend the first class. While is all seems like overkill, it has made me think seriously about my weight and the project of losing it.
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