Another Weight Loss Update
Well it seems that eating at around my BMR seems to be working. I keep eating around 100 net carbs a day as well. I keep saying, it's got to be a fluke or something, right??
I lost 1-1/2 to 2lbs every week for 3 weeks and the Dummm, dummm, dummmmmm
Ok a bit of background. I'm on the BC Pill. My doc tells me it doesn't work quite as effectively for women over 200lbs and it was made for women under 200lbs. This makes sense to me as fat holds onto estrogen. But I'm on it as it controls bleeding and with the PCOS I tend to do a LOT of that without the pill.
I started noticing about 6-12 months ago, getting what I call mini hot flashes and RAGING PMS on my third week of my pack. Now remember, the BC Pill doesn't work as well for me. I also noticed weirder TOM. I can't totally describe it but different. I mentioned this to my GYN last time I saw her. BTW - I should add that she "felt something", that she doesn't think is cancer but possibly could be fibroids. She wants me to come in for an ultrasound and of course I've dragged my heels about that.
Anyways, she told me that there is "no way" I could be having peri-menopausal symptoms because I'm on the pill and yet she tells me that it's not as effective for me because of my weight and the PCOS AND I have PMS symptoms and shouldn't have that either.
OK, so fast forward to about a week ago. I wake up on Monday morning (the 1st full day on Week 3 of my pill pack) - and I'm "gushing" and I don't mean as in "happiness", IYKWIM. I'm like "what the heck". But the worst part...I GAIN 5LBS!!!!!!! I was devastated. I mean it. I've finally got the scale moving and I lost about 6lbs and gain 5lbs back in ONE DAY???? Now the scale has slid down to more of a 2.5lb gain in the last few days, but STILL!!!!
I was talking to my DH, and honestly he gets tired of all the weight loss and lack thereof talk and I just told him how depressed I was and couldn't help but cry. He was pretty sweet about it and tried to console me.
Anyways, here I am with my "mini-period" before the big period. Lucky me huh?? Still up about 2lbs from my lowest weight. On many occasions I have a nice big weight loss WHOOSH on the week of my period, so I'm hoping that will happen.
I will tell you this. I DIDN'T get derailed. I've kept it up. So hopefull I'll be rewarded with BIG loss this week! Keep your fingers crossed for me, will ya!
4 comments:
My fingers are crossed................:)
Personally, I think you'll do it. From the sound of it, you've got the determination and drive.
Hi Yvonne...thanks for stopping by my blog. I've spent about an hour going through yours and just want to say that you broke my heart. I do so wish losing weight was easier for you...
My suggestion for you: try to obsess less about your weight. It appears to me that your daughter and husband love you and although they want you to be healthy, you are the one that strives to be thinner.
You have alot going on with your hormones and metabolism and sometimes we can spend so much time 'trying to fix it', we can actually make it worse.
Keep up the good work with healthy, moderate eating with some food from all food groups and although exercise is difficult for you, even a small amount of movement is better than nothing.
Try taking your mind and constant attention off your weight...let other opportunities in. You just may find that something else will fill that 'weight space' that will soon have you feeling better about yourself.
Don't let your father's cruel words make the rest of your life be all about being thinner.
I am rooting for you!
Always, Sara
I'm crossing my fingers for you sweetie X X
I know you can do it. You're so lucky to have such a wonderful support system. I have a good one too, and am so thankful for that.
I have been stuck myself as you know so it's nice to meet someone who is going through a lot of the same stuff. We can do it!!! Look at how for we've come already :)
Sending you love and hugs,
Niki~
My doc has me on 60 mg of progesterone a day, and I'm lucky that I haven't sprouted a beard...yet. Hormones do such weird things to us, and affect our weight second only to sugar. Sounds to me like you're doing all the right things. Maybe use a tape measure instead of the @$%&*! scale? By the by, I'm also a low-carb bandster. Great combination, I think.
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