For someone who is accustomed to getting sinus infections fairly frequently, I would think that I would be able to recognize the symptoms and derail it from becoming bad. I would think so, but it just didn't happen that way and I'm struck down by one yet again. So I have lost two days of work, have zero energy, and feel lousy. I've not exercised since Tuesday night at Littlefield's when I couldn't figure out why I didn't have any steam while doing my workout. Rather than being rejuvenated and feeling the endorphins kick in, I was dragging my butt out of there that night. I had begun to doubt whether I had what it would take to lose weight and keep up the workouts.
Once I woke up on Wednesday to nausea and a pounding sinus headache, I put two and two together and called in. While I am feeling better now that I've had four days of antibiotics, I know that I will need to go easy on walking or going to the gym until my body has more strength. When I try to do too much, I end up feeling worse.
Eating-wise, sinus infections make me feel sick and not many foods appeal to me; however, the ones that do are the "bad"foods: salty, greasy, etc. Sometimes I feel like I'm Snow White and my evil, seven dwarfs, Salty, Greasy, Crunchy, Nutty, Chocolate, Sweetie, and Carb, follow me into the Healthy Forest. I know I've overeaten a bit this weekend, but I haven't succumbed to any of the dwarfs.
I see the dietitian for PCOS help, Debbie Pepper-Dougherty, in Westbrook on May 22. I saw one of her associates a few years ago and felt that I needed a tune-up for my eating plan. While I like a lot of what she had said, I need more practical advice for how to sustain it. I also have not begun a food journal and I know that this is the first thing I will be asked. I know that food journals work because I've used them before and experienced success. I just can't seem to find one that is easy to use and yes, I've tried the online ones. They're too time-consuming.
On May 9, I am headed to Portland to meet with G. Espabad Dodd, a hypnotherapist recommended by my chiropractor, Kim Bailey. She felt he could be helpful to me because she has a couple patients who have lost sixty pounds after seeing him for weight issues. So far I am impressed with his professionalism and demeanor and looking forward to meeting with him. At times I feel like I am chasing mirages that will not truly help me lose weight, but another part of me has to have hope. I feel I have a wonderful "Village" with me on this journey and I appreciate each and every one of you who has supported me.
As Scarlet O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another day!"
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
New Yahoo! Group
Because of requests, I have begun a Yahoo! Group. It is also called "Live Brave" in order to connect to this blog. The purpose of the group is to share support with each other while we are on our weight loss journey. I will take suggestions and/or answer questions: ellenmaine@gmail.com.
To begin the process to join the group, click on this link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/live_brave/ and then "JOIN" when you see it.
Come join us! :)
To begin the process to join the group, click on this link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/live_brave/ and then "JOIN" when you see it.
Come join us! :)
First Major Accomplishment!
Well, as of today I am down eighteen pounds since January. Woo hoo! Go, me! :) I was 294 in January and now I'm 276 as of today. (I'm using the scale in the nurse's office at school.)
I recognize how great this is, but I know that I need to continue taking each day as it comes so I won't lose sight of the "continuous goals" I have. Along with this weight loss, I have gone down a dress size from a 26/28 to a 22/24; I haven't worn this size since early last summer. My goal size is a 14/16.
My next major goal is to lose eighteen more pounds to get to 258. I am so tempted to set a date of attaining this goal; however, I know myself and that might set me back if I think I have more time to accomplish it or get discouraged if I don't.
Along with a weight loss and dress size achievement, I also am finding that I'm much stronger and more energetic in my daily life. I love walking and going to the gym and I find myself looking for more active pasttimes than watching TV, being on the computer, or reading.
I made up two different main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables last Tuesday and then made my own frozen dinners. I've brought one today with a recipe I'll probably make again: Crockpot Goulash. It has red cabbage, lean pork, onion, garlic, and caraway seed. Just before it's served, light sour cream is added. I included rice and green beans on the side and made sure that half of the dish was green beans rather than the main dish.
I recognize how great this is, but I know that I need to continue taking each day as it comes so I won't lose sight of the "continuous goals" I have. Along with this weight loss, I have gone down a dress size from a 26/28 to a 22/24; I haven't worn this size since early last summer. My goal size is a 14/16.
My next major goal is to lose eighteen more pounds to get to 258. I am so tempted to set a date of attaining this goal; however, I know myself and that might set me back if I think I have more time to accomplish it or get discouraged if I don't.
Along with a weight loss and dress size achievement, I also am finding that I'm much stronger and more energetic in my daily life. I love walking and going to the gym and I find myself looking for more active pasttimes than watching TV, being on the computer, or reading.
I made up two different main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables last Tuesday and then made my own frozen dinners. I've brought one today with a recipe I'll probably make again: Crockpot Goulash. It has red cabbage, lean pork, onion, garlic, and caraway seed. Just before it's served, light sour cream is added. I included rice and green beans on the side and made sure that half of the dish was green beans rather than the main dish.
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