Losing Weight Without Surgury

Weekly Visit 8

weightworthy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:04 +0000

My stats on 11/17/09:

weight: 219.2 lbs (-2.2 / -21.9)
Body fat: 44.9 (+0.8/ -4.5)
waist: 41.5″
hips: 51.5″

Weekly Visit #7

weightworthy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:40 +0000

This last week I did the diet double-whammy: First, I had guests over and we ate a LOT of food; second, we drank wine coolers, mudslides, and a couple bottles of Smirnoff. Despite this, I lost weight! I’m so shocked …

My stats on 11/10/09:

weight: 221.4 lbs (-3.6 / -19.7)
Body fat: 44.1 (+0.9/ -5.3)
waist: 43″
hips: 53″

Now, my body fat went up, presumably, the nurse says, because of the alcohol. Yes, I told my nurse I drank this week. Another week coming up!

Weekly Visit #6

weightworthy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:38:19 +0000

Well folks, it’s been six weeks. That’s probably the longest I’ve every stayed on a diet. It helps that my appetite has diminished (except for the aforementioned PMS cravings I’ve been having) and the fact that it doesn’t really feel like I’m dieting – I eat all the time. Funny I eat more now than I did 15 lbs heavier.

My stats on 10/27/09:

weight: 225 lbs (-1.6 / -16.1)
Body fat: 43.2 (-2.4/ -6.2)
waist: 43″
hips: 53″

I’m glad I’m losing weight, but I really wanted to have lost twice as much as I actually have. Baby steps, I know. My doctor (and most doctors) recommend losing no more than 1-2 pounds per week, and that’s what I’ve been doing. Not willingly though!

PMS Cravings?

weightworthy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:02:34 +0000

I am SO hungry. My daughter has two buckets of chocolate and other candies from trick-or-treating yesterday, and I’m being taunted by them. It’s killing me! I just had an omelet and I’m STILL hungry! Of course, I know it’s all in my mind. Is it PMS related?

I found this article on WebMD regarding my question:

Do you find yourself successfully dieting for three weeks at a time, only to succumb to an uncontrollable urge to scarf down a few calorie-laden hot fudge sundaes as that time of the month rolls around? You’re not alone.

As many as 85% of women experience at least one symptom of PMS, the disruptive physical and emotional changes that can strike anytime in the last 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. And as many as 70% of these women suffer from PMS-related food cravings, bloating, fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and irritability — any of which have the potential to sabotage your diet, says Judith Wurtman, PhD, director of the women’s health program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.

Fortunately, a better understanding of PMS in general and food cravings specifically can keep women from getting caught in a diet-destroying cycle.

Diet Double Whammy

PMS packs a double whammy against a diet, Wurtman says. “First, you have food cravings, usually for sweet, starchy foods with an underlay of fat, like chocolate ice cream. And then, your bad mood makes you say, ‘To hell with it!’ You lose your willpower to exercise any control over what you are eating.”

The bloating that often goes with PMS also sabotages a diet, says Stephen Goldstein, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist at New York University. “A woman steps on the scale and freaks out. And some people’s response to being bloated and having to loosen their belt is to drown themselves in an ice cream sundae.”

And what do we break down and eat when those cravings hit? Chocolate is No. 1 on the hit parade, followed generally by other sweets, Goldstein says. Salty foods, particularly chips, are a distant third.

“You never find anything nutritious on the A-list,” agrees Wurtman, noting that women rarely come in complaining of cravings for fish, fruits, and vegetables. “If it’s a dieting no-no, you can bet the PMS mind is saying, ‘Yes, yes,’” she says.

So there I have it … PMS … a couple more days to go.

I .. can … do … it …

Can I do it without Phentermine?

weightworthy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:37:49 +0000

So I got up this morning to prepare my weekly packs of pills, only to realize that I left the doctor’s office yesterday without my weekly supply of Phentermine! Big oops! Now i’ll have to call there and hope they don’t think I’m trying to pull a fast one and double up on the doses … can I stick to my diet and keep up the energy on my own until I can make it out there tomorrow to pick up the pills? Stay tuned …

Weekly visit #5

weightworthy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:02:22 +0000

This week was the first time in over a month I added carbs to my diet. Apples. I love apples. I’ve had three. I also had more vegetables. I was very leery at first because I lost so little weight last week, but my body needed the carbs. I did, however, increase my exercise – walking or biking twice a day, did the ab-lounger thing – all in all, I felt energetic enough to WANT to do more. It was great.

My stats on 10/27/09:

weight: 226.2 lbs (-4.4 / -14.5)
Body fat: 45.6 (-1.3/ -3.8)
waist: 45″
hips: 54.5″

Today when I went in for my weekly appointment, I weighed in at 226.2 with a body fat of 45.6. Lost a little over 4lbs, and 1% body fat. That’s awesome! Let’s hope I can maintain the momentum…

Phew! I’m losing again!

weightworthy — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:40:59 +0000

I was a little worried after last weeks’ doctor visit; finding I’d only lost half a pound after a week of keeping on my diet was a little more distressing than I let on to. Last night though, I stepped on the scale to find I was down to 229!

I’m feeling fit too – before, my knees and ankles ached just as I started walking, and soon became winded. I was always looking for the shortest walk between two points. Now, I’ve been biking every morning with the dog and this weekend I walked as well – I had planned to walk just around the block but I was listening to the headphones, bouncing along in my new gym shorts, and decided to go farther. It felt great!

My legs look muscular now, my arm flab has tightened up a bit … overall, I can tell the difference. Now I’m waiting for other people to notice!

Weekly Weigh-In 4

weightworthy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:02:44 +0000

My stats on 10/20/09:

weight: 230.6 lbs (-0.6 / -10.1)
Body fat: 46.9 (-0.7/ -2.5)
waist: 45″
hips: 54.5″

I’ve been sick the latter part this week so I haven’t been eating much at all, but I did not cheat. The nurse told me to expect that I won’t lose weight some weeks. I knew that, and I knew that I didn’t lose weight before I went to my appointment. I’m okay with not losing anything, but it’s still a little disappointing!

Restocked on my Cell Press, Vitamins, Calcium, Potassium, and Phentermine.

Fun exercise – Trampolining!

weightworthy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:46:33 +0000

So my daughter skipped school today – we both woke up late after staying up late – and decided this afternoon to have some fun: We went to Rebounderz, where you can literally jump off the walls! When we first went here, I was a little concerned because as a big girl, I didn’t want to ruin anyone’s trampoline but in all honesty, I shouldn’t have worried at all. The tramps are sturdy and can easily accommodate me!

When I go, I alternate between five minutes of jumping, a few minutes of break. An hours’ time is more than enough to get a good workout; whenever I go here, I feel great after, then sore for the next two days. It’s awesome!

If your trampoline can handle it, go for height. Jump as high as you can and use your arms to propel you as high as you can go, sort of like jumping jacks except you’re landing with both feet together. Surprisingly, my arms get an awesome workout (who knew that trampolining was good for your arms?) and my thighs get especially tight. Don’t lock your knees when you land – keeping them flexible will help tone your thighs and butt.

A word of caution though: If your joints feel like they need a break, take one. I took a friend who, after a half hour of intermittent jumping, mentioned her knee felt weak. She didn’t heed the warning and continued jumping, at which point a tendon in her knee slipped. Two weeks later, many doctor visits, and a lot of pain later, she’s still in a wheelchair. Listen to your body and don’t lock those knees!

Expect to sweat and have fun!

Weekly Weigh-in 3

weightworthy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:19:07 +0000

My visit today was very brief; I’m down to 231.2 and my body fat was a little higher than last week.

My stats on 10/13/09:

weight: 231.2 lbs (-4.0 / -9.5)
Body fat: 47.6 (-0.2/ -1.8)
waist: 46″
hips: 55″

I bought a 3lb canister of the American Whey protein supplement (retail $29) from the doctor’s office; it states it carries 20g of protein per serving, which is less than the 26g the Six Star Muscle I bought at Walmart; you also have to mix the American Whey with 8oz of water, not just the 4oz the store brand required, so I’m drinking more and getting less protein. Go figure. The stats:

High Quality, Predigested Protein. Bio-available Great Natural Source of High Potency Essential Amino Acids, including BCAA’s. The muscles in your body are over 80% protein in dry weight if your goal is an increase of muscle then do it with American Whey. The ion-exchanged whey protein in this product is the most bio-available for your body. This means your body can utilize the supplementation of American Whey better than other types of protein. American Whey is also low in calories, tastes great, and mixes easily in juice, milk, or water.

Ingredients: 100% Cold Filtered Whey Isolate, Ion-Exchanged Whey, Natural Flavors,Cocoa, Acesulfame Potassium, Digestive Enzyme Blend (Bromelain, Papain, Protease, Peptizyme). Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1oz. Servings Per Container (48 Amount Per Serving) Calories 104, Calories from Fat (0) Total Fat Less than .5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30g, Sodium Trace, Total Carbohydrates 6g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugar 1g, Protein 20g, Digestive Enzyme Blend 25mg, (Bromelain, Papain, Protease, Peptizyme)

Six Star Professional Strength Whey Protein is a clinically proven anabolic protein formula that’s scientifically engineered to force massive muscle growth from your very first serving. The Professional Strength Whey Protein formula is built on a foundation of regular whey protein – the most bioavailable form of protein in the world. But it doesn’t stop there. Professional Strength Whey Protein is much more than regular whey protein.

As powerful as it is, regular whey protein has limitations. Using the latest advancements in protein supplement science, Professional Strength Whey Protein overcomes the limiting factors of regular protein supplements. The trouble with regular whey protein is that it may not be absorbed by your muscles as efficiently when it is needed most. The fact is bodybuilders don’t have time to wait for amino acids if they are going to get huge. Professional Strength Whey Protein is packed with clinically proven musclebuilding accelerators to quickly spike your blood amino acid levels and shuttle protein into your muscles. Each maximum dose serving contains a whopping 50 grams of protein. The result of this accelerated amino acid transport and uptake is rapid gains in muscle size and strength. The Six Star Professional Strength Whey Protein key ingredients are proven in university, gold-standard human clinical studies to be superior to regular whey protein for building muscle and increasing strength. The proof is in the science – Professional Strength Whey Protein is the muscle building solution bodybuilders need for fast, extreme results.