Mistakes
I finally had a little cry about this whole gallbladder and surgery thing on Friday when I was told that even if my insurance approval came through that afternoon (Even if? It’d been 10 days since I met with the surgeon for what I thought was approval…), the earliest day the surgery could be scheduled would be the end of November. End of November? By that time, it will have been 3 months since I went to the emergency room, which was by no means the first time I experienced the severe abdominal pain signalling pancreatitis and gallbladder malfunction. The pain I can handle. But...
Read MoreNaked Saturday: 290.6 (-64.0)
Celebrating: new clothes shopping! Grateful for: REALLY having my computer back this time (I hope). Starting weight: 354.6 pounds Last week: 288.8 This week: 290.6 Change this week: +1.8 Total change: -64.0 Next milestone: 70 pounds gone Current goal: 275 by Valentine’s Day This week’s mantra: Use your energy to deal with the present — the future will come in due time.
Read MoreNaked Saturday: 288.8 (-65.8)
Celebrating: 65 pounds gone! Not to mention crossing the 289-pound mark, which now means that I have less than 100 pounds to lose and, most importantly, I no longer qualify for free weight-loss surgery! The option is off the table! Important note: I now understand how dangerous it is to achieve goals without having a new goal. It’s like telling the universe, “Thanks for all the help — but I feel like stalling out now.” So, my next goal will be to weigh under 275 by Valentine’s Day. This makes me seem like a real under-achiever, but consider this. Sometime in the...
Read MoreNaked Saturday: 291.4 (-63.2)
Celebrating: new reserves of knowledge, tenacity, and perseverence. It’s what I needed to get back on track after an awesome birthday week! Grateful for: learning how to roll with the punches. This post is being back-dated, because my computer died and I wasn’t able to post on Saturday. Fortunately, I was able to weigh-in. What will I do if my Tanita dies? KNOCK ON WOOD! Starting weight: 354.6 pounds Last week: 293.2 This week: 291.4 Change this week: -1.8 Total change: -63.2 Next milestone: 65 pounds gone This week’s mantra: Roll with it, and then let it roll off your...
Read MoreNaked Saturday: 293.2 (-61.4)
Celebrating: My birthday today! (I was hoping to maintain this week, since it’s my birthday and I’m allowing for some celebrations. Also — I had a very late, sodium-heavy meal last night, so I’m not too ruffled about the slight gain. Stay tuned for next week! Shoot, I might lose 6 ounces of internal organ alone!) Grateful for: my mom’s birthday gift — that she was willing to take time out of a business trip to come to my apartment and help me tailor and alter my 11 pairs of suits and work pants. I have invested in some nice business clothes over the years...
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