Motivation is addictive........

Thank Megan for the compliment. You can do it. You have done it before. Once you cross that first "bump" it gets easier.

I haven't been on here in awhile. A lot has changed since my last entry. I discovered through a few doctor visits that I am hypoglycemic (spelling). This means that my body produces too much insulin, hence sugar. Because my insulin level was so high my body wasn't burning fat the natural way. I was tired and uncomfortable and pretty much depressed. It's sad that weight can make you feel that way. The doctor told me I would be an excellent candidate for this diet called PSFD (Protein Sparing Fasting Diet). Long story short, it is very similar to Adkins yet different. I stick to chicken, fish, and low fat meats. You can't eat as much as you want as Adkins preached. I am limited to so many ounces or protein a day per meal. Besides the meats I can have vegetables (no carrots or corn) and low fat cheese in limited quantity. No bread, sugars, fruit, etc. After leaving the Dr. office that day I pondered if this was something I wanted to do. This was before the holidays and it didn't sound easy. Since the scale had tipped 210, I decided I would go ahead and schedule the appointment with the nutritionist. I met with her on November 3rd. On that day I also had the stomach flu. I remember because I was going out to eat with Megan and some other friends and I wanted to enjoy my final martini and a good dinner and start the diet the following day. Well, long story short...I hardly ate anything due to the flu. I met the nutritionist and had a 102 temp so I hardly remember anything she said. I took her packet and left. She told me to wait to start until I felt better so no last hurrah:) Well, two days later I started and stuck to it. Two months later I am down 31 pounds. I weighed in at the doctors office yesterday at 179. My energy level is through the roof, I am down a size in pants (I shopped at the limited the other day and bought a pair of pants), and people have been making comments. It gives you a real ego boost. I didn't cheat at all through the holidays (Thanksgiving or Christmas). Not one cookie.

I've also become an obsessive exerciser. I signed up to do a sprint triathlon down at Miami of Ohio in April. This is a 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike, and a 5K run. Back in Oct when I started swimming I couldn't even do a lap. Now I can swim 20 laps without stopping (I only need to do 8 for the race). I get up every morning at 5am and get to the gym by 5:40am. If I miss this, I feel guilty. Heck, tomorrow I am getting up to do my run in the morning and then I am doing a 15 mile bike ride at 6pm. A few months ago I never would have done this. I am motivated now and feeling great!

Eventually I will be phased back into carbs, fruits, etc. It's called the re feeding phase. I have 19 more pounds to go to weigh less than my husband (he is 160) and then I would like to lose another 10-15. My goal is to get to 145-150. I know now that I can do it. My weight loss has slowed down which is good. I was told if I keep my current regiment I would lost between 2-3 a week. I know that I am gaining some muscle as well. Our Disney trip is planned for June and I should easily be at my goal weight by then and be back to eating a variety of food. Our trip to Lake Michigan is planned for mid July. New swimsuit? Now that exercise has become a part of my life, I know that all I have to do it not over indulge and keep with the routine. If I can do it, anyone can!