Well Well Well...what the heck is going on! Don't understand it for the life of me. Can go a whole week and not budge much and then whamo, 2 lbs fall off. Will be interesting to see what tomorrow brings.
I am feeling good, energy wise and my blood sugars are staying stable. I go to the clinic in the morning for a weigh in and will talk to them about this. Will see if they are seeing any other patients with this kind of pattern. Or if they have any other diabetics on their roll call and how they are doing. Oh, Biz I will not forget to ask about the extra protein they have me eating.
I am get a newsletter from Dr. Joe Pendergast and he had a video talking about Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress. I guess a new paper came out on that, so I want to find it and see what that has to say. I thought losing 25 lbs would help that, but so far it hasn't. My body is stubborn! I keep telling it that it is not going to win! I need to get back in the research mode.
Had one of the older ladies in the office come up to me today and whisper in my ear do keep doing whatever I was doing cuz she can really tell it in my face! She was so sweet!
Biz - I will send you an email tomorrow after I meet with the clinic. Let you know what they
say.
Amy - I think my other hormones are okay, but you never know. I wonder if low progesterone
effects weight loss. I will have to look that up too. And I think I will put a post out to the
group too. See if I there are any more diabetics out there. See if they have ran into
anything.
cb9094 - Thanks for your vibes!!! I will take all I can get! I will STOP second guessing myself
and just let the protocol do what it is supposed to do.
You gals are the greatest and I am very lucky to have found you all! Don't know if I could have done this without you all. Well I might have, but it sure would have been very lonely!!!! I just have to go along for the ride and see where this takes me! The ride maybe bumpy...but the end of the trip will be well worth it!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
December 16, 2007 SLOW!!!!!
Well everyone, sorry for no posts in a few days. Well I am still slow! The scale has only moved down .5 lbs! But in thinking these past few days. I am trying hard not to get frustrated and doing a lot of self talk. What every you want to call it! The one thought that I have to keep putting it out of my head is that this is not going to work for me. Be like all the rest, hit a certain point and then it peters out! (had some of them too...Oh that is for another blog! LOL) It has to work..that is all there is to it. But I may have been sabotaging myself. I have been forgetting to take my night dose of Hcg! What a pre menopausal woman I am! LOL (Just took my night time dose!) So I have not had the full amount, that doesn't help! And I looked back on old info and I did really slow losing at the same time, last round. I remember on my 2 week weigh in telling the lady about this and she advised not to weigh everyday. So it could be that also. Or it could just be that at one point in my life this was a comfortable weight! Yeah like 2 weeks! LOL I can't remember hanging around in the 250's before. But it could have been when I was first married.
So everyone please send your vibes that this gnawing feeling will leave me and the scales move more! When my doctor told me that with diabetes your body doesn't like to lose weight...he was sure right! When I see people losing weight on the here or my diabetes groups, I am so happy for them and then a little disappointed that I have to haul this road. Why can some people just have the weight fly off and others it takes forever? But it was mine in the making for not getting my weight under control sooner. Now the damage is done and I have to deal with all that comes with it.
But I am going to stay on plan and keep with protocol with the food. If this diet is soooo sensative that I can't use lotion on my aligator skin. Well it can just suck a big toe! LOL I can't live my life second guessing everything I do. I just don't do well going down that road. If I keep eating the way I am supposed too, it will have to come off, right??????? Tell me I am right!!!!
Love you all and be blessed!
Tracey
So everyone please send your vibes that this gnawing feeling will leave me and the scales move more! When my doctor told me that with diabetes your body doesn't like to lose weight...he was sure right! When I see people losing weight on the here or my diabetes groups, I am so happy for them and then a little disappointed that I have to haul this road. Why can some people just have the weight fly off and others it takes forever? But it was mine in the making for not getting my weight under control sooner. Now the damage is done and I have to deal with all that comes with it.
But I am going to stay on plan and keep with protocol with the food. If this diet is soooo sensative that I can't use lotion on my aligator skin. Well it can just suck a big toe! LOL I can't live my life second guessing everything I do. I just don't do well going down that road. If I keep eating the way I am supposed too, it will have to come off, right??????? Tell me I am right!!!!
Love you all and be blessed!
Tracey
Friday, December 14, 2007
December 13 2007 Still the same!
Well I am still hanging in there at 259. I am thinking about what is going on and have to check something out. Hate to keep everyone in suspense, but I am whipped to day. Mood has lifted and the yearning seems to be lifting a little, not as bad as it was. Didn't feel like I had to have something to munch on all day.
Everyone have a great day!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Everyone have a great day!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Thursday, December 13, 2007
December 12, 2007 Blah's
Weight 259
Still the same! So I thought, I will measure, that will lift my spirits! Well I lost 5 inches. That didn't help! But at least 3 inches came of my upper stomach. I do 2 measurements of my stomach as I am long waisted. My other waist measurement stayed the same. Lost an inch in my hips. So now my hips are smaller then my waist! Everyone at work is saying that they can really see a difference, but I am not at that spot yet. The other inch came from my bicep and thigh. It is progress, I know that, but just in a funky mood today. It will pass!!! Have stayed on plan, but still having that yearning for something, can't put my finger on it. It is not hunger per say, but something that I must be missing or needing.
Tomorrow is another day and hope this cloud passes soon.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Still the same! So I thought, I will measure, that will lift my spirits! Well I lost 5 inches. That didn't help! But at least 3 inches came of my upper stomach. I do 2 measurements of my stomach as I am long waisted. My other waist measurement stayed the same. Lost an inch in my hips. So now my hips are smaller then my waist! Everyone at work is saying that they can really see a difference, but I am not at that spot yet. The other inch came from my bicep and thigh. It is progress, I know that, but just in a funky mood today. It will pass!!! Have stayed on plan, but still having that yearning for something, can't put my finger on it. It is not hunger per say, but something that I must be missing or needing.
Tomorrow is another day and hope this cloud passes soon.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
R2P2 270
yesterday 259
today 259
loss/gain 0
total this round 11 lbs.
Well I am happy with no weight gone, it could have been a gain. I just have to remember...Run from the sample ladies at the grocery store! LOL But today I did good on protocol. Everything within the plan for P2. Ate my apple around noon and didn't get to lunch until 2:30. Had supper at 9:00. Made a kung pao chicken...not to bad, still have to play around with the seasonings.
Biz..I don't know why the clinic told me to increase my protein. I go in on the 17th for weigh in, so I will ask them. Maybe it was because of my diabetes. Because the printed instructions they have printed for everyone does show the 3.5 oz for protein at meals.
I forgot to measure....Grrrrr. Will have to do that tomorrow night.
Well the ice storm has cometh, so I better keep this short and sweet and get to bed, will have to get up early in the morning and try and make it into work. I hate the ice!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
yesterday 259
today 259
loss/gain 0
total this round 11 lbs.
Well I am happy with no weight gone, it could have been a gain. I just have to remember...Run from the sample ladies at the grocery store! LOL But today I did good on protocol. Everything within the plan for P2. Ate my apple around noon and didn't get to lunch until 2:30. Had supper at 9:00. Made a kung pao chicken...not to bad, still have to play around with the seasonings.
Biz..I don't know why the clinic told me to increase my protein. I go in on the 17th for weigh in, so I will ask them. Maybe it was because of my diabetes. Because the printed instructions they have printed for everyone does show the 3.5 oz for protein at meals.
I forgot to measure....Grrrrr. Will have to do that tomorrow night.
Well the ice storm has cometh, so I better keep this short and sweet and get to bed, will have to get up early in the morning and try and make it into work. I hate the ice!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Sunday, December 9, 2007
December 9, 2007
R2P2 starting weight 270
yesterday 260
today 259
loss/gain -1.0 lbs
Happy Dance Time!!!! Now tomorrow it might all catch up with me. But I will take the 1 lb loss today. Last night or should I say middle of the night my IBS kicked in. Don't know why, haven't had alot of greens. Mine usually hits me sporadically, just hits me whenever. But thank goodness it is not a major issue in my life. So today I just ate my protein and cucumbers. Didn't have my fruit. Kinda felt woozy through out the day. Think I am having my morning sickness again. Had that last round too. But I least I know what it is and know it will pass in a couple days.
Biz - You had asked about the clinic I am going to. My internal med doctor also has a weightloss clinic. He used to do it in his office, but insurance doesn't pay for it. So it was better for him to set up a separate office. That way he doesn't have to fight with patients when their insurance company doesn't pay for an office visit. They know up front going to the weightloss clinic that the insurance company will not pay for most of the services. When it was in his office, he had a nurse practioner seeing those patients. At that time he offered the Medifast, HMR type diet. The shakes and replacement meals. Well that is not for me. I need to chew food, not drink it!!! LOL. We still couldn't get my triglycerides down. So he wanted me to check them out again, said they had something new. I went and visited them and they told me about Releana. I got the info and told them I would make a decision and call them back. I had to do my research first. I was a little skeptical at first. But then found the yahoo groups and read and read. When I just considered the diet, at first it was no way, but read how most people didn't have hunger pains. So I decided that time was a wasting and took the plunge. They use Dr. S's protocol. The only difference is that they said I could eat 5 - 6 oz of protein instead of the 3.5 oz of protein. So I am getting more calories than the 500 per day. So I knew that I might not lose as fast as you all doing it by yourselves. But I am fine with that. I have lost more than my past history of 15 lbs and then stalls. So WOOHOO!!!
Well it is time to crawl into bed.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Saturday, December 8, 2007
December 8, 2007 Day 6 R2 VLCD
Pre load weight 262
12/4 After Load 270
12/5 1 VLCD 266
12/6 2 VLCD 261.5
12/7 3 VLCD 261
12/8 4 VLCD 260
2 lb loss from R1P3. Yippee!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tracey and I am a massage addict! There I have said it! I do truly enjoy my massage Saturdays. And as I am typing I am hearing a faint call from the bathroom. It is beckoning me to come soak in a nice warm tub! I think I will take my water jug and soak for awhile, but after I get my thoughts down on paper....well make that a laptop!
But back to this weight...I am very glad to see that 1 lb gone. Had an interesting day yesterday. I couldn't get satisfied at all. Even to the point where my mouth would salivate like you waived a nice piece of pepperoni, mushroom and extra cheese pizza under my nose! I wasn't craving any foods in specific, just the feeling of being empty. Like I needed something, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Still feeling a little bit like that today...even as I am typing my mouth is watering. LOL So I am going to have some extra protein for supper and see if that helps. But yesterday I did imbibe in off limit foods. Ladies and Gents...when you are feeling this way, take my advice and don't go grocery shopping when they ladies are their with their samples! I am not going to beat myself up over it either. I have enough issues in my life, don't need to add that on to it. This is a journey to love myself, so that is what I am going to do. Just give myself a hug, look in the mirror and say "Hey girl, a bump in the road, so shake it off and let's move forward. No time to look back and dwell on it. It is done and over. Capice!" So if the extra protein doesn't help tomorrow, I might have a couple ounces of cheese with my apple. See if that helps. But it could be hormone related too, I am feeling a zit rising up on my chin. Who knows I may get a period. With my PCOS I am never regular and have had only 2 this year. So I might end the year with a bang! Doctor did a FSH test for menopause on me in October. I am no where near menopause so that rules that out! On a scale of 3 - 13, over 13 is post menopausal I am a 4.9. But I hope this feeling passes. It will. It may effect the loss, but we have to learn to deal with the bumps in the road. Like I have read on all you veterans blogs, each round does seem to take on its own twists and turns. I guess that is to keep this journey interesting and intriguing. Makes use think and ponder, but one thing that is nice is if we stay on protocol it will work. And if it takes me a little longer, I guess I will stop and smell the roses too!
Now about Biz's revelation today! How nice and special that was for her. To look into a mirror and see the new and improved staring back at you! I have not had that revelation yet. I am so happy for her and all of you out there that have that experience. But I am having "AHA" moments! They are small, but I relish in them. Like this week I have really noticed my ankles, feeling the tendons, muscles and bones. Rubbing your hand over the skin..your brain firing off...H'mmmm Is that bone or is it a tendon? Haven't felt that for awhile. And then a nice smile comes over my face. Today during my massage I really noticed it in my back too. Feeling more of my bones as the massage went on. Also noticed that I was thinner on my sides around the waist and hips. And my fat! Well, let me tell you about my fat! ha ha I can feel it breaking down!!! Getting a little jiggly here. Which is a good thing. My fat around my stomach is solid, so the jiggling is relished. It is breaking down. So right now I guess I am noticing my parts! Hey, Parts is Parts! God I am old! LOL And that day is coming soon, when all the parts become one and have that wonderful revelation of that hot mamma staring back at me! WOOHOO!!! Party Time!
Well that tub is a calling...so off to take a nice soak, even going to dim the lights, get some candles going and turn on some mood music! Watch out world!!!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
12/4 After Load 270
12/5 1 VLCD 266
12/6 2 VLCD 261.5
12/7 3 VLCD 261
12/8 4 VLCD 260
2 lb loss from R1P3. Yippee!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tracey and I am a massage addict! There I have said it! I do truly enjoy my massage Saturdays. And as I am typing I am hearing a faint call from the bathroom. It is beckoning me to come soak in a nice warm tub! I think I will take my water jug and soak for awhile, but after I get my thoughts down on paper....well make that a laptop!
But back to this weight...I am very glad to see that 1 lb gone. Had an interesting day yesterday. I couldn't get satisfied at all. Even to the point where my mouth would salivate like you waived a nice piece of pepperoni, mushroom and extra cheese pizza under my nose! I wasn't craving any foods in specific, just the feeling of being empty. Like I needed something, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Still feeling a little bit like that today...even as I am typing my mouth is watering. LOL So I am going to have some extra protein for supper and see if that helps. But yesterday I did imbibe in off limit foods. Ladies and Gents...when you are feeling this way, take my advice and don't go grocery shopping when they ladies are their with their samples! I am not going to beat myself up over it either. I have enough issues in my life, don't need to add that on to it. This is a journey to love myself, so that is what I am going to do. Just give myself a hug, look in the mirror and say "Hey girl, a bump in the road, so shake it off and let's move forward. No time to look back and dwell on it. It is done and over. Capice!" So if the extra protein doesn't help tomorrow, I might have a couple ounces of cheese with my apple. See if that helps. But it could be hormone related too, I am feeling a zit rising up on my chin. Who knows I may get a period. With my PCOS I am never regular and have had only 2 this year. So I might end the year with a bang! Doctor did a FSH test for menopause on me in October. I am no where near menopause so that rules that out! On a scale of 3 - 13, over 13 is post menopausal I am a 4.9. But I hope this feeling passes. It will. It may effect the loss, but we have to learn to deal with the bumps in the road. Like I have read on all you veterans blogs, each round does seem to take on its own twists and turns. I guess that is to keep this journey interesting and intriguing. Makes use think and ponder, but one thing that is nice is if we stay on protocol it will work. And if it takes me a little longer, I guess I will stop and smell the roses too!
Now about Biz's revelation today! How nice and special that was for her. To look into a mirror and see the new and improved staring back at you! I have not had that revelation yet. I am so happy for her and all of you out there that have that experience. But I am having "AHA" moments! They are small, but I relish in them. Like this week I have really noticed my ankles, feeling the tendons, muscles and bones. Rubbing your hand over the skin..your brain firing off...H'mmmm Is that bone or is it a tendon? Haven't felt that for awhile. And then a nice smile comes over my face. Today during my massage I really noticed it in my back too. Feeling more of my bones as the massage went on. Also noticed that I was thinner on my sides around the waist and hips. And my fat! Well, let me tell you about my fat! ha ha I can feel it breaking down!!! Getting a little jiggly here. Which is a good thing. My fat around my stomach is solid, so the jiggling is relished. It is breaking down. So right now I guess I am noticing my parts! Hey, Parts is Parts! God I am old! LOL And that day is coming soon, when all the parts become one and have that wonderful revelation of that hot mamma staring back at me! WOOHOO!!! Party Time!
Well that tub is a calling...so off to take a nice soak, even going to dim the lights, get some candles going and turn on some mood music! Watch out world!!!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
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