Will I Still Be Classes As Obese?

Sunday, March 04, 2012

On Monday 19th March I have an appointment with the Nurse - pill check - but weight etc. too.
It was at such a visit that I was unceremoniously told I was obese.
This was delivered by a Nurse who was at least twice my size.
I was devastated. Not just to be told this but how it was delivered, with an air of being looked down on and a " you should be ashamed of yourself" attitude.
So, I have two weeks to go before my next appointment.
I intend to walk my treadmill into the ground and watch everything I put into my mouth - but still ensuring I meet my daily quotas.
If she tells me I am still obese I shall be devastated but will know that I am on the right road.
Fingers cross my friends - two weeks of self imposed boot camp has started!

  

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TRUCKERWIFE2 3/4/2012 9:52AM

What you need is a comback. If some nurse treated me that way I'd point out that so is she and at least I'm doing something about it. Several years ago I was grossly obese which means I was 100 lbs over what I should be. That was bad enough. Find out where you should be to be under the "o" word and have that as a long term goal. Be proud of how far you have come. You are more active than when we first visited. You are healthier and your clothes fit better. You've said so yourself. THAT'S WHAT MATTERS. Don't let some mightier than thou so called proffessional make you feel less than what you really are. Maybe you should be ready to give her this web site so she can work on herself. YOU GO GIRL! Report Inappropriate Comment

RIDLEYRIDER 3/4/2012 7:47AM

That nurse was unprofessional in her attitude, to say the least. Regardless, the fact that you are making improvements to your overall health is much more important than what 'category' you are still in. It's what's ahead of you that counts! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

MYDIETROCKS 3/4/2012 7:12AM

i was told by a doctor not to go below 175!!! and according to any charts i will forever be classified as overweight or obese!!!! and it's very frustrating Report Inappropriate Comment

Letter to my Spanx Items ....

Monday, February 20, 2012

Dear Body Crushers
I have been thinking of you recently and following an incident this morning, I felt compelled to write to you.
For several years now you have assisted in the wearing of a number of items in my wardrobe. However, this morning I tried on a pair of trousers for which you have been the only option for some time now. But they went on without you - with space!
Our relationship has never been comfortable.
Since we met you have caused me nothing but humiliation and disgust.
I have even stayed in at night rather than dress up and spend a night out with you.
After much thought I have made a decision about our future.
Please accept this letter as formal notice of redundancy.
Due to our stressful relationship, there will be no consultation period - I do not believe there is any other position in my life that you can assist in.
There will be no severance pay - you have cost me too much already!
At best, your future holds a meeting with the kitchen scissors - they continue to perform well for me.
At worst, following your meeting with the scissors, you may then have a meeting with Mr Match. I know he can be a fiery character but he does have his uses.
I have no doubt that you are feeling low at this point but, not as low as I have felt during our relationship.
Yours sincerely
A slimmer me.

  

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LADYBUG1943 2/28/2012 11:28AM

Love it. Thanks for the laugh! Report Inappropriate Comment

ERINMCGEE 2/24/2012 1:18PM

awesome! i hate those things too. thank you for the smile this morning :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MILLISMA 2/24/2012 9:41AM

This is too funny! Love it. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRUCKERWIFE2 2/24/2012 9:38AM

I love this blog. You have been doing so well. Did your Spanx put up a fight? Did they try to convince you that they are still needed? I hope you showed them no mercy. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULAAUTUMN 2/24/2012 7:25AM

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LYNNWILSON81 2/20/2012 7:15PM

Love this! I have a pair from vendetta that are the most uncomfortable things to put on and am so happy that I fit in a dress on Sunday without using them! Goodbye little pee holes and pokey metal rods! Report Inappropriate Comment

OUBACHE 2/20/2012 12:42PM

Great blog~love it that you're feeling this way. I hope I'm next! Report Inappropriate Comment

JILLSMYTH 2/20/2012 12:18PM

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So Where Am I So Far ......... .?

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Start weight - 158lbs
Current weight - 145.2 lbs
Spark goal - 133 lbs
My goal - 128 lbs


This is the hard part as I love to eat and enjoy a glass of wine. However, I am cutting down and making healthier choices. I've even developed a taste for pumpkin seeds!


November and December were good months for exercise. January was poor - too much shilly shallying and not enough effort. February is going well and I am currently walking 4+ miles a day on the treadmill.
Steps per day at start of this - 3500
Steps per day currently - 12000+


I know I am not going to meet the Spark Goal date - I accept this now and have stopped beating myself up about it.
This is not a race but a change of lifestyle. It took me 48 years to get to the point where I joined the Spark family. I have until mid-May to reach either my Spark Goalmor My Goal (in time for my personal shopper appointment).


Thank you for all of your kind words and support. It is really appreciated.

  

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TAMIPCHICAGO 2/19/2012 12:05PM

You're doing great. Lifestyles, like life tend to be fluid, and you have to roll with the blows, and control as much as you can without making it stressful instead. Hopefully there are more ups than downs. lol Report Inappropriate Comment

TRUCKERWIFE2 2/19/2012 12:02PM

You have been more consistant than I have. You are doing so great. Have a wonderful weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEC2DEC 2/19/2012 11:55AM

I'm not moving as fast as I wanted to either... but I'm okay with it too. It will take the time it takes. I have a life to live that is more than just obsessing about losing weight. Report Inappropriate Comment

Lunches For This Week

Sunday, February 12, 2012

I've just finished making my lunches for work this week. Everyone in the office actually took kindly to the curry smell last week but I did promise them not to do it again this week!
So, what is on the menu this week?
Homemade Veg Ragu -not a Ragu in the true style but store cupboard style!
Ingredients:
Potatoes, carrots, baby broad beans, soya beans, mushrooms, onions, tin of chopped tomatoes, some passata, chilli flakes, veg stock cubes and pepper.
It's smelling good!
Works out at around 300cals a take-away container full. (here in the uk we get our take aways served in really handy plastic containers with air tight lids. Why waste them!!!)
Now to rack my brain as to what to put on the menu for next week........!

  

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YULLABELLE 2/15/2012 4:17PM

Enjoy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNWILSON81 2/13/2012 2:36PM

that sounds so yummy! Would love to know the amounts for each and how you cook it...it sounds like something I need to make Report Inappropriate Comment

Work Day Lunches Prepared

Sunday, February 05, 2012

I've been spending some time thinking about the food I take to work for lunch and how I can improve on it. So today I have prepared :
Wholewheat Pasta in Curried Tomato Sauce.
Under 300 calories per serving.
Filling.
Healthy.
My work colleagues have recently been commenting on the great smell of homemade veg soup that I've taken in. Let's see how they cope with curried pasta!!

  

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YULLABELLE 2/15/2012 4:19PM

I want to try this maybe for dinner this weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEC2DEC 2/5/2012 11:25AM

Yum!! Report Inappropriate Comment