Day 85

Okay, today should have been weigh in day but last week was rough. Had a lot going on and my husbands grandfather passed away. So, I didn't do that good last week. So, I chose not to weight in.

Had my dr appt last Friday. What a joke! I waited for 2 months for the appt at a clinic where the cost is based on income. This is due to not having insurance and couldn't really afford to pay it all out of pocket.

The appt was so basic and nothing to it. Took my blood pressure, listened to heart and lungs, looked in my ears and throat. That's it, didn't even have to change clothes. They did take blood because I wanted my thyroid checked. The dr did tell me that the weight I had lost was in a good range and he didn't think it was "too little". WHATEVER!

Then I go to check out. Based on our family income, we are almost paying 100% and my total was almost $200. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER (AND FASTER) TO GO TO A REGULAR DR OFFICE! Ugg! I am so frustrated.

They then call me back today with the test results and I do have hypothyroidism. Well, at least I found out something beneficial out of the appt. They want me to schedule a follow up to discuss this with the dr. Of course, I'll have to pay for another appt and they can't even get me in for a week.

I tell the nurse that I already have to pay $200 for the last appt and I am NOT coming back in. So, she is going to talk to the dr tomorrow to see if he can just call in the prescription I need. Are you kidding me? Is it that hard? Why would they even want me to come back in? Hopefully, he'll do it.

Day 78 - Weigh In Day

Okay, so I've lost motivation to blog daily. I'm still counting calories and working out but with the minimal results I'm seeing, I just don't feel like blogging about it.

Another good example...today I weighed in and have lost 1/2 pound in 2 weeks. Nice, huh? What's the point? I have a dr appt this Friday and I am hoping they find something wrong with me...thyroid, something! If not, I am going back to phentermine. I have tried to avoid it. But it worked wonders in the past and that's my only other alternative.

Day 72

I haven't been on in a few days. This past weekend was my birthday and I decided not to count calories. I needed a break. I didn't purposely go out to be "bad", I just didn't punish myself.

Monday should have been a weigh in day but I decided to hold off until next Monday. The last thing I need right now is another disappointment and since I was a little more free over the weekend, I thought it best to wait.

Today was all about housework, no gym. My calories were 1268.

Day 68

Today I did 45 minutes of cardio (running/walking). My calories were 1204.

I most likely will not be on here this weekend. It is my birthday weekend. Since the beginning of the year, I have been working my butt off to lose this weight and I'm not having much luck at all! So, this weekend I am free. If I was having success, it wouldn't be a problem to stay on track this weekend, but, that's not the case. I don't plan to purposely go out and eat/drink more than I should. I'm just not going to stress about it.

12 pounds...2.5 months...1200 calories a day...working out...this is all ridiculous!

Day 67

No gym and my calories were 1186

Day 66

Didn't make it on yesterday. Calories were good and no gym

This morning was a little hectic but did 30 minutes running/walking and about 30 minutes weight training. My calories were 1231.

Day 64 - Weigh In Day

I haven't given up on the blog, just dealing with a yucky nasty cold. Still feeling like hell today. After Viv goes to bed, I'm usually right behind her passing out which is why I haven't been on here.

Just know that I've stayed on track calorie wise. I still worked out last week, just probably not as hard as if I felt good. I didn't make it to the gym today. I thought I was feeling better but wanted another day of rest. Well, I was wrong...I feel worse today than any other day.

But today was weigh in day and I lost another pound. So, a total of 12. Since I feel like hell, I can live with it for now.

Day 58, 59 and 60

Crazy last few days...not feeling the greatest...still bummed about Monday's weigh in. So, 58 and 59 were a little off.

Day 60. Did 60 minutes of a new class, cardio chisel. It was a really good workout. And my calories were 1189.

Day 56 and Day 57 (weigh in day)

Day 56 (Sunday)
Was in Springfield most of the day. But I still packed my lovely shakes and fruit so I could stay on track. And on track, I stayed but no gym.

Day 57 (Monday-Weigh In Day)
UGH!
I am so frustrated.
I lost one pound last week after switching to the shakes.
I didn't need the shakes to lose one pound.
Still only have 11 pounds total.

Today I did 45 minutes of running/walking and my calories were 1117.