I might as well just come out and be brave about it. Back in August, I weighed 318lbs at the doctors office. Not only that, but my blood sugar was higher than ever, meaning I was dangerously close to becoming diabetic. Then there was my cholesterol and potential liver disease from it. I also have PCOS (duh) so I don’t get my periods. So yeah, it’s been hard but I started doing fasting even though it went every little excuse I made for myself. It got even more rough when I sprained my ankle, got ghosted by my ex asshole - yet again - and 2020 has been a fucking hell of a year in regards to family but anyways....
Uhh I started walking again. I even bought some 5 pound weights. I do incorporate some running with my walking to make HIIT. My ankle still hasn’t healed 100% (so I’m going to try to take it easy for now after this week) but I get out there anyway. I can now comfortably fit into my old jeans and it even feels a little bit loose. I’ve learned not to take slip up’s as shameful or me becoming defeated and then slipping back into old habits.
I will admit I had cake for my birthday. I had a lot of pizza. I had some honey BBQ wings, white pasta and Mac and cheese. BUT on the other hand I’ve had fish, asparagus, zucchini, some squash and broccoli. I ate a sandwich with no bun. I’ve had coffee with only half & half or plain (I did give myself pumpkin spice once tho), I did as much fasting as I could during the week even if only 13-16 hours. I drank LOTS of water, I went for walks and I’ve managed to maintain and lose thanks to fasting. Incorporating exercise, however, and drinking water with electrolytes has been a godsend. I’m almost to the 50lb loss mark and I’m super excited. So far: - It’s no longer tiring or exhausting for me to walk like it was when I was 318 pounds. - My resting heart rate when from high 70s-upper 90s to mid 50s - upper 70s - I feel more confident and okay with myself - The sandals I bought in July now aren’t a hassle to zip up. - Obviously my clothes feel loose. - I can easily shop for bras now. Some of the ones I bought months ago that felt too tight are still a little bit tight but I surely feel waaaay more comfortable in them than before - My blood sugar isn’t going crazy. - I’ve been avoiding take out. - I’ve been able to have my moments of eating cookies, pizza and whatnot in moderation. Now I know I can have these things and it’s okay to do so sometimes — not all the time, but just a few moments. - I’m close to being the lowest I’ve been in years, and I hope to keep continuing down that path.
I found exercise really does seem to be key for me in expediting weight loss, probably cause my dad was quite athletic so maybe it’s a gene thing? Who knows... but now I’ve seen what works for me and I do keep my metabolism guessing so I guess it’s a good thing I do allow myself to eat junk so long as I control my portions and whatnot. I even had a banana this week! I was able to taste the sugar in it big time but it made for a good treat.
I’m still a long ways away from one-derland but I’m one pound closer with every pound I drop. Yes I love my scale and my Fitbit. I’m glad I was fearless enough to buy a home scale and weigh myself back in July. It pretty much started my entire journey.
I do have another three months before I’m set to go in to the doctors and get my blood sugar and blood levels checked out again. I also had high platelet count which freaks me out so hopefully that’s managed to correct itself too.
Female: 5’7” SW: 315 HW: 318 CW: 271 GW: 260!
I like to break up my weight loss goals into small little dragons... so far, I’ve conquered 300, 285 and now 270 (almost there!)
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