Well that was probably the most interest I've generated in a blog posting at one time. I didn't do it to strike a nerve with anyone, but more to rant something I thought was getting randomly out of control.
Anyhow, I had by trimesterly doctors appointment on Friday. He brings me in because two of the meds I'm on are metabolized in my liver and he wants to check liver function. No big deal. I love my doctor. He's a great guy, takes an active approach to health care and genuinely gives a crap about his patients. He's been my best friend's doctor since he was in high school, so that says something to me. He's a little prescription happy, and I think he gets good kickbacks from his pharmaceutical sales reps, but I'll take that for quality medical care.
However, I've put on quite a bit of weight in the last year. I promised him in December that I would lose weight. I haven't done squat to help that along. So I was primed for the worst. Took the keys and wallet out of my pockets. Took my shoes off. Anything to get an advantage. And then the moment of truth - I got on the scale. When the needle stopped bouncing I thought I was going to vomit. I was a good 10 pounds heavier than the first time I walked into his office 5 years ago. I had gotten myself as low as 165 in 2003 and would be happy with 185.
That's it. Action must be taken. So I took the first step - signed up for Weight Watchers Online. It's free for one week, so I figured I would give it a shot to see if it is any better than SparkPeople (so far, it's not, their database is just bigger). I am going to start walking on days I don't make it to the gym. I can't afford to wait until we are done with trips to LA to start focusing on this. I need to start dropping weight and it needs to happen now. Since we aren't going to LA this weekend I will most likely go to the gym. I need to get exercise back into my routine. Without it, I'm just going to starve and not see any results for it.
Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes on WW online and let you know.
4 comments:
I haven't had any sugar, bread or pasta since December 31 and I am nowhere near where I want to be.
Good luck to you with the WW online!! When you get to the gym, do a little for me too, K? I'm lucky to get a walk in every day.
Well, you know how I feel about SparkPeople.... but I'm having the same issue working a work-out into my day. I'm glad summer is back so the days are longer and I can walk in the evening.
I noticed you had gained some weight and I'm so happy that you're taking the steps you need to in order to get it under control. For you, it's not just how you look in your jeans... you have your health to consider, too. I'm here to cheer you on!
I LOVE SPARKPEOPLE.
That is all.
I'm actually stopping myself from eating anything 5 hours before I go to sleep. Don't know how helpful that has been but it's something. B) Best wishes on the diet change.
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