4 More Down!!!!

Here's an update from my doc appointment yesterday:

First off, this was my first official weigh in and...drumroll please...I'm down another 4 pounds totaling 16 pounds. I'm half-way there to my pre-weight loss requirement! Whoot Whoot! It's cool if you want to celebrate with me.

I met with exercise first. My excercise specialist is really nice. I've been following his plan except for one thing: The stretches. I am supposed to do them every day; however, I only do them on gym days. And I'm not going to lie, I feel like a freaking idiot when I do them because I'm in the middle of the gym... Anyways, he's pretty happy with my 4 days a week at the gym. Mostly, I just walk on the treadmill, but I've been trying to go evenly to treadmill and to water aerobics because you know I love water aerobics. I also tried cycling. I got about 10 minutes in and gave up. My legs were on FIRE! But i got on the treadmill for another 30 and went about my day. I've come to love my time at the gym. It's a time to de-compress and de-stress. It's a time for me, music and a good book (or Pinterest). Anyways, I just have to continue what I'm doing!

Then I met with the dietician. I've been doing everything that she said to do and guess what it's working. I was honest with her about what I'm eating and told her about my breakdown. The other day, I was picking up dinner up for Michael, Megan and Rylee at KFC. I was pretty pumped because they have grilled chicken and green beans. But of course, they were out. So, I got them dinner (chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy & Mac & Cheese). It smelled so good and wanted sooooo bad. I cried all the way from KFC to Wendy's (where I got a cup of chili and a grilled chicken sandwich, sans bread). I didn't give in. Will power prevailed! Score! Anyways, I'm doing pretty good here too!

Next was the appointment with the PA. I was honest about my little ER visit. Last Monday, I went to the ER and was one point away from needing a blood transfusion. It was embarrassing and scary; but I'm okay. No cause for worry. Also, my BP was 145/89 which is high. We are guessing that my BP is up because of the birth control. I've made an appointment with my GYN to discuss other BC options: I'm mainly looking at the patch. If anybody has any experience with the patch, PM me and we'll talk. Anyways, the PA was extremly happy with my results! I showed her my jeans (which have a gap in the back and the side) and she was quick to point out that even though the scale may start to now drop as fast, there will be signs such as bigger clothes, loose rings, and people noticing. I can't see it yet, but other people have said things.

Finally, we had support group. Group isn't a ball of fun, but I get a little out of it. There were two women that day that had babies. What more of a sign do I need??? There was also a woman who lost 185 pounds in 14 months! I want to be the one that gets to say that at group one! They also mentioned before and after photos and I am seriously considering it. Again, any comments on this questions is welcome. Should I or no? I don't know, I'll think about it.

So, in short, things are going GREAT! I'm working hard and making life choices that are going to change everything. It's not easy. Tonight, we went to see Catching Fire (Amazing, by the way) and that Popcorn and Nachos smelled sooooo freaking good. But I got a pickle, some jerky and some water and enjoyed the movie. Little by little the cravings are getting better. I have noticed I'm a little more emotional now-a-days. I'm crying at every little thing. I'm sleeping better and have more energy. I can't wait to get this thing going!