Busia's weight loss journal

The results of my blood work is forcing me to take a long look at what I am doing to my body. God gave me this wonderful gift to take care of and keep in tiptop shape. I have been very lax in my simple job.
My sugar is ok, but my triglycerides are through the roof. I need to cut down on the carbs etc.

I watch The Biggest Loser and see how these people with a weight loss and exercise get to reduce the number of pills they take and even get rid of their diabetes altogether.

My exercising can't be strenuous for a while, but I will do what I can. We have a treadmill and a stationary bike. I just have to find a place to set them up.

With all of my medical problems I am starting to get a little scared. MY depression medication has been changed and it just may be working. I am able to think and realize some decisions need to be made.

I am depending on all of you to help me out. Tomorrow I will weigh myself and post it, keep a food log and keep a journal of how I am feeling. This will be hard but I have to do it.

I am going to make up menus ahead for the week. There will be no more trying to decide in the morning what we will have that evening.

Please say a few prayers for me. I need all of the help I can get.

I am going to make up menus ahead for the week. There will be no more trying to decide in the morning what we will have that evening.

That makes a HUGE difference for me! I have the RIGHT food in the house to make healthy dinners! So we eat so much better! And if it is planned, it is easier to make low fat / calorie substitutions.

Busia - it is wonderful that you plan on doing this FOR YOURSELF! But also for your family! They want you around a long time too!

You also may find that it will help with the depression! Exercising releases endorphins - natural feel good drugs!

We are here when you need us! Just give a shout!

I weighed in this morning at 187 lbs.. I lost 26 lbs last year!!! That is a great surprise. I knew I had lost some but this is great. We are leaving tomorrow for the weekend and I know I will have a rough time. It is so hard for me when away from home.

Breakfast today - cheerios with 1/2% milk, Lunch - 1 soft shell taco, Dinner- 1 1/2 gyros. Of course, I blew it by having Pepsi with lunch and dinner. It just seems to go so well with these type of meals - especially pizza.

Tomorrow is a brand new day! I am taking a laptop so, hopefully, I can keep in touch.

Best of luck to everyone else that is trying to get healthy.

Another day, another chance to get this thing right. For breakfast I will have one boiled egg, one toast, and apple juice.
That should hold me for an hour or so. lol
I will get the hang of this yet.

I hope everything is well for everyone.

congratulations on your tremendous accomplishment!! keep up the good work!!!

HELLO... yes thats good and a hour later have some fruit and then do that all day grazing have fruit raw vegs or cooked vegs that you like even a cup of soup or broth in between meals along with potion control COME ON WE CAN ALL DO THIS AND FEEL SO GOOD AND HEALTHY Chew gum it works too

I weighed myself this morning, and I still weigh 187. It looks like I don't follow my own advice. Back to the drawing board. I had better get my rear in gear. We are all hoping for spring. If I don't lose this weight, it will be here and I won't have a new bod to show off. Times' awastin'!!

We can do this together! I have made it a week without a pepsi. It's hard but I know you can make it without it too! Set a goal of 1 day without pepsi. After you do that, treat yourself with one. Then the next day make your goal 2 or 3 days.

I have been so stressed and depressed that I have not even thought about trying to lose weight. My new med is helping me feel better and getting a new perspective on things.

I know I have gained weight. I'm afraid to get on the scale. THe first day of spring will also be a new beginning for me. I hope one day to be a petite flower, instead of a huge sunflower.

Today is the day. I will begin again!!!!!!!

Hi Busia,

Have you thought of trying medifast? I started it in January and have lost 23 lbs. I'm not on plan right now because I have been having some medical issues and had back surgery last week, but it's a really good plan. I have a health coach and am on an email support loop with some other ladies and it's great.

The food is kind of expensive, but I like the food and it's so easy to follow.

Anyway, I hope that regardless of what you do, you have tremendous success!

Amy