Anything that has the number 7 is usually a number that I fancy. I usually think 7 is indicative of good things, that is until it became associated with the 270s. I have decided I hate the 270s. Typically I try not to say I hate much of anything, but I literally hate the 270s. It seems when I get there, I can never get out, or if I go under 270 it is only for a day and then it is right back to it. Thus the creation of my hatred.
Needless to say I gained this week. Granted it was only 1.4 pounds and it was Thanksgiving and all, but a gain is a gain, just like a loss is a loss. There were several accomplices that attributed to my weight gain, clearly I cannot and will not be held solely responsible. Exhibit A is red wine, exhibit B the state of Maryland, and exhibit C Arby's. These three aided and abetted my failure. Ultimately I can blame only myself and I knew I would gain because of my choices I just couldn't help myself, I felt like a junkie, perhaps if I had little weight loss tokens symbolizing days "on the wagon" I would be more successful.
Nevertheless I am back on the plan today, AGAIN, and this week I am reintroducing working out into my life...just probably not today or tomorrow for that matter, but I am committing to working out three times a week until the new year and then I will probably have to increase it to four...UGH. I am also trying to eat less carbs and more fruits and vegetables. This is also a challenge.
Huffing and Puffing (times three this week).
XO.
Terra
Monday, November 29, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
An apple a day...
So I went to my much dreaded OBGYN appointment today. Generally I love the doctor, this is because I think the medical world is fascinating and I like to be certain that there is nothing wrong with me. I was very apprehensive about my appointment today for several reasons. The first being I hadn't been to the OBGYN in quite sometime and I hadn't had a pap smear in forever, I know I am a bad girl. The second reason I was apprehensive was because my new OBGYN was a man, A MAN! I realize that this isn't monumental to some women, but it was sort of a big deal to me because for nearly the past decade the only man to venture below this belt line has been my future husband (FH), so having a new man, be it my OBGYN or not, was sort of horrifying. But enough of that, let's get to what went down.
Dr. G. was an intimidating fellow. He was in his mid-50s and was very serious, and there was nothing warm and fuzzy about this guy. This made me start to sweat and made me self-conscious. At this point I was certain I was going to hate him and I wanted to run out of there as fast as I could, but I opted to stay and give him a chance. So we sat there and chatted for a bit, Dr. G. in his scrubs and me in my make shift robe with a giant napkin over my lap. I told him that my hopes were to get pregnant soon after getting married. So we talked about my cycles, pictured right. He seemed concerned at the length of my cycles, which up to this point I thought seemed longer than usual but considered it no bit deal. However, with the average length between my cycles being 35 days, Dr. G. asked me to schedule an appointment to have my progesterone level assessed. So December 8th at 4:30 I have to go in for a blood test to see if I am ovulating, if it comes back positive then great, if it comes back negative then I have to up my dosage of Metformin to "help prepare the grounds" (A direct quote from Dr. G.) and then come see him in August to get on Clomid. And then with a little smirk said, "which you know increases your chances of having twins or triplets."
So at this point I am sort of unsure how I feel. I don't know whether to be happy that I left my appointment excited that my new doctor (who I ended up adoring) is being proactive and helping me prepare for the future or scared to death as to whether or not my FH and I will be able to have babies. I guess that for now I need to focus on losing more weight, and getting off the necessary medications to have a healthy pregnancy.
Normal Cycles and Pap smears.
XO.
Terra
P.S. As he did my pap and examined the region he said that things looked and felt normal, same deal with the ta-tas. Cheers to that.
P.P.S. I got a pedicure, no more athletic socks.
Dr. G. was an intimidating fellow. He was in his mid-50s and was very serious, and there was nothing warm and fuzzy about this guy. This made me start to sweat and made me self-conscious. At this point I was certain I was going to hate him and I wanted to run out of there as fast as I could, but I opted to stay and give him a chance. So we sat there and chatted for a bit, Dr. G. in his scrubs and me in my make shift robe with a giant napkin over my lap. I told him that my hopes were to get pregnant soon after getting married. So we talked about my cycles, pictured right. He seemed concerned at the length of my cycles, which up to this point I thought seemed longer than usual but considered it no bit deal. However, with the average length between my cycles being 35 days, Dr. G. asked me to schedule an appointment to have my progesterone level assessed. So December 8th at 4:30 I have to go in for a blood test to see if I am ovulating, if it comes back positive then great, if it comes back negative then I have to up my dosage of Metformin to "help prepare the grounds" (A direct quote from Dr. G.) and then come see him in August to get on Clomid. And then with a little smirk said, "which you know increases your chances of having twins or triplets."
So at this point I am sort of unsure how I feel. I don't know whether to be happy that I left my appointment excited that my new doctor (who I ended up adoring) is being proactive and helping me prepare for the future or scared to death as to whether or not my FH and I will be able to have babies. I guess that for now I need to focus on losing more weight, and getting off the necessary medications to have a healthy pregnancy.
Normal Cycles and Pap smears.
XO.
Terra
P.S. As he did my pap and examined the region he said that things looked and felt normal, same deal with the ta-tas. Cheers to that.
P.P.S. I got a pedicure, no more athletic socks.
Monday, November 22, 2010
A perfect 10...
I had a remarkable weigh-in today. I am officially down 10 pounds! I am thrilled! Now I have 73 more to go...ugh, that sounds like a lot, it is a lot, perhaps I should rephrase. Hmmmm, let's make a goal between now and Christmas. There is a little more than a month until Christmas Day, let's shoot for a total loss of 15 pounds by Christmas Day. It is definitely going to be a challenge with Thanksgiving, visiting relatives, work parties, and traveling, but what the hell?!
I just have to keep telling myself that if I want to be preggers next year at this time, I MUST lose weight to increase my chances of obtaining that goal. So let's stop calling this a diet, a form of torture, pain and misery, whatever; this will now be called the B2B lifestyle change. B2B stands for "Bride (Bridezilla) to Be AND "Baby to Be". Clearly I am NOT a baby to be, however, I would like for a "baby to be" in my future, so this little play on words shall serve as my motivation.
Carrots and Celery. XO.
Terra
Sweet socks, NOT, but hey I need a pedi! |
Carrots and Celery. XO.
Terra
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Just call me Suzy Sparkle...
This weekend I went to Maryland to conduct some wedding-related business. Translation, I went to hangout with my future cousins and buy jewelry to go with my wedding dress! Woo-hoo! There is this little shop in New Market called The Hunting Doll, it's a crap name, but the girls SWORE by it, and after this weekend I can totally see why. Everything in it was absolutely adorable.
Originally I was only going to purchase a pair of earrings because the bracelet that I liked was only in gold. However, the owner of the store went to the back and found me a similar
(but better of course) bracelet. The sales girl was a little pushy, and perhaps I was a little apprehensive, but in the end, I ended up buying both and leaving the store $92 poorer, but SUPER excited over my purchases. I have included pictures, however, they aren't doing the jewelry justice. Both pieces are crazy sparkle-ly, which I truly felt was necessary due to the simple nature of my dress. I am still not sure if I will do a necklace or not, only the future will tell. A possible update tomorrow, if weigh-in goes well.
Sparkles and bling-bling. XO.
Terra
(but better of course) bracelet. The sales girl was a little pushy, and perhaps I was a little apprehensive, but in the end, I ended up buying both and leaving the store $92 poorer, but SUPER excited over my purchases. I have included pictures, however, they aren't doing the jewelry justice. Both pieces are crazy sparkle-ly, which I truly felt was necessary due to the simple nature of my dress. I am still not sure if I will do a necklace or not, only the future will tell. A possible update tomorrow, if weigh-in goes well.
Sparkles and bling-bling. XO.
Terra
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Bling, bling, I got the ring...and here's a picture of it...
The big day is set for July 23, 2011. I can't wait for it to get here, I literally wish I could fast forward time. I know that I am supposed to relish these moments and enjoy being engaged, but I just want to become a Mrs. and get this baby making show on the road.
The picture to the left is a photo I took during a professional development. It is my engagement ring, which is classic and timeless, and a set of dice. The symbolism represents our wedding day, which is the 23rd, however the irony is that if you look at the dice on an angle, it says 65, and that is future husband's (FH) high school and college football number. Yeah for things with numbers!
This weekend I will be traveling to Maryland and hopefully designing the centerpieces for our wedding reception. If they are any count I will post some pictures. If not, you will just have to wait.
XO.
Bridezilla
Monday, November 15, 2010
The results are in...
Week one has come to a close and the results are in. I am officially down 4.3 pounds. This puts me at about 70 pounds from my goal weight. I think that had I eaten more vegetables and drank less beer I could have had a bigger week, however I will take it. Here is a graph of my progress so far. Not too impressive just yet, but hopefully by Christmas I can be down 15 pounds at least. I will keep my fingers crossed.
In other news, next Wednesday I am going to the OBGYN for the first time in, um, forever. I know, gasp, but between going to the doc for everything else under the sun, I have slacked. After several tongue lashings from those who care about me, and a period that was 11 days overdue, I made an appointment. In addition to getting a pap, I will be treating this as a pre-pregnancy consultation, where inevitably the doc will tell me I am high-risk and MUST lose weight before considering pregnancy. This time I WILL oblige and it use his advice to drive my weight loss. Oh yeah that is the other thing, my new OBGYN is a man, sort of awkward to have him careening that region, but it is what it is.
Cheers to there being less of me next time.
XO.
Terra
Friday, November 12, 2010
And so it begins...AGAIN
So it is 253 days until my wedding. I am as of Wednesday, 75+ pounds from my college/goal weight. Don't get me wrong, I will by no means be a small girl, but I was happy at that weight and felt confident and looked hot. In addition, I was healthier, which is what I am after at this point. 253 days equates to 36 weeks, and only if I lose a MINIMUM of 2 lbs per week will I make my goal. While I know this is doable, it is going to be SUPER hard with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner.
Nevertheless to obtain my goal, I have joined Weight Watchers, AGAIN. I have always found success with this program, HOWEVER I always end up quitting, typically for no good reason. So here I go again, only this I have an agenda. I want to look hot in my wedding dress, I want to get off all unnecessary medications, and most of all I want to get pregnant the minute I am married.
Cheers to there being less of me next time.
XO.
Terra
P.S. This is an obligatory head shot. All big girls opt for these photos, and I am no different.
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