First Weigh In!

Yesterday was my first weigh in since starting my diet. I have been checking on my scale but I am not sure how accurate it is. It was actually pretty close. I got there an hour early and hungry but I did would not eat until after the weigh in.

I am proud to announce that I have lost 26 lbs! I am so happy.

Anna

Changes Needed

On my holidays I went to see my doctor for a referral to Dr. Poon.  He specializes in weight loss.  It is also covered under OHIP.  Honestly I did not think I would get in because previous blood work has came back fine with the exception of my iron levels.  When I went to my first appointment they went over my blood test results.  I was rather shocked, I am borderline diabetic, borderline high cholesterol and high triglycerides.  Thankfully it was caught in time.  

I am on a very strict diet.  I thought it would be hard to follow but it has been pretty easy.   The sugar withdrawal has not been so bad.  I have been agitated easily and have experienced body aches.  There where times where I just wanted to give in to the want for McDonald's or the double cheese pizza.  When I stand on my scale at home and see how well I am doing I just can't go back.  I do not want to deal with the health issues of a diabetic.  I need to be healthy for my family.  

Moving Forward to be healthy!

Anna

Giving up

To be honest I have been feeling so discouraged lately. The frustrating thing about this weight loss journey is counting calories, and measuring everything. I try to stop doing that and just being more concious of what I am putting in my mouth. Everytime I fail. The reason why I have to count calories, so I can physically see how much I am consuming. So that is when I decided to go back to the gym. When I go it makes me happy. That is my special me time. I am still taking PGX, using My Fitness Pal and going to the gym.

A good friend of mine posted this picture and it really encouraged me. It is a reminder of why I cannot give up. I am doing this weight loss for my health, so I can be happy about myself. Doing it for my family, I want to be around for Joy. To see her get married and have children. My family needs me to be healthy. 

So here is the picture. Thank you Twyla. 

Anna

Back to the Gym

It has been over a year since going to the gym.  It was not easy to go back when I returned to work. I have been really struggling a lot in my weight loss.  It has been very discouraging.  So today I started back to the gym.  Since I work close to home and the gym I am going to do it again.  I have set up a personal training session so I can go to work out and know what I am doing,  

Anna

Stressful times

It has been a while since I posted.  I have been so busy between so many celebrations happening all at once.  Starting with my birthday, wedding anniversary, Joy's birthday.  So I have been really struggling with staying on track.  On top of that personal stress going on in my life.  Wish I was able to stop stress/emotional eating.  It takes a toll on me so much.  I tried making healthier choices, honestly I hate measuring everything out, calorie counting.  It is a royal pain.  It seems that is my only solution.  I guess, it makes me more conscious of what is going in my mouth.  The struggle to get out to the gym is frustrating.  Really wish I can find my balance.  So hard to balance everything out.  I think I work until this time, I can get to the gym.  At the end of my shift I am so wiped out.  I am like, no way!!!! I will figure out what to do.

This picture of me wearing an outfit I bought and I could not fit into it.  Now I can.

Anna

33 lbs Down

October 19, 2012 was the day I decided to give PGX Daily a try.  I was a stand still and struggling with the sweet cravings.  It was rather discouraging.  Yesterday was my weigh in day and I have lost a total of 33 lbs.  I am so happy.  If you are struggling with the sweet cravings give it a try.  

I posted and update on PGX Facebook page today and they congratulated me on my 33 lbs lost.  That made me so happy to see that!!!

Anna

Struggling

It has been a month since I have returned to work, it has been a struggle to find time to workout.  It is really getting frustrating.  When I have the morning shift at work my plan is to go the gym after work but then I am overcome by tiredness and errands to run as well.  

Easter was a struggle, and I am struggling to get on track with healthy eating.  I really hate it.  

This Sunday is the final weigh in for the competition I am in.  So nervous at this point.  So far my weight loss since taking PGX Daily is 24 lbs! So happy!

Anna