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Sunday Weigh In - Oct 24, 2010
My how time flies when we are having fun, huh?? At any rate, fun or not, another week has flown by and it's time to "come clean" on how the week has gone for us.
Work wise, my week was extremely difficult - a co-worker who is very hard to work with, came back to work on Monday following a 6 week "vacation" due to a severe fall. This person is hard to work with under the best of circumstances, but even worse when he's not "up to par"......... saying it was "stressful", doesn't quite to justice to it.
Anyway, I did very well most days as far as lunch was concerned; however, I didn't feel like eating breakfast most days - or at least nothing more than a banana or something. Not sure what was up there, but I have a very busy, potentially stressful, week coming up and I'm going to have to make sure I don't let that happen again.
I am up one pound from last week - from 145.6 lbs to 146.6 lbs this morning. Not sure what happened there because I didn't even go out for the "routine" breakfast with my Aunt this weekend. I do have a bit of fluid retention this morning and my stomach isn't "working" quite like it should, so that could account, since earlier in the week, I was actually down to just over 144 lbs. I didn't even have my daily serving of potato chips last week, so that certainly isn't the issue!!
Some of you may have read my "mood" - which says I'm waiting to deliver a grand daughter -- yes, still waiting. I do have to take my Aunt to the doctor tomorrow, so I'm praying the baby doesn't come then. I also have some very important meetings, with preparation coming up. It doesn't look like things will slow down for me until Thurs, if then. Monday, well be taking my Aunt out to lunch following her doctor appt - that never bodes well for my weight..... Tues, will be busy prepping, so that will be whatever I can grab. Wed, I'm not sure about.
Anyway, since I know about these things now, I am going to try to plan ahead a bit -- Monday will be lunch out with my Aunt - I'll make sure I eat a large, healthy breakfast, so I won't be starving for lunch; Tues, I'll plan to take something with me, so I can eat on the go. Wed, will remain "up for grabs" because I won't be working alone and I don't know what the others will want to do; I'll have to "go with the flow" and do the best I can.
Okay, that's me and my "saga"...........lol How about everyone else? Are you staying on track? Have you gotten closer to your goal(s)? Have you completely derailed? Ready to get back into the action? Let's hear from you........ we are here to cheer you on, if you're having success; or help you out, if not.
Remember: there is no such thing a "failure"; only set back............
Wishing everyone a great week.
Work wise, my week was extremely difficult - a co-worker who is very hard to work with, came back to work on Monday following a 6 week "vacation" due to a severe fall. This person is hard to work with under the best of circumstances, but even worse when he's not "up to par"......... saying it was "stressful", doesn't quite to justice to it.
Anyway, I did very well most days as far as lunch was concerned; however, I didn't feel like eating breakfast most days - or at least nothing more than a banana or something. Not sure what was up there, but I have a very busy, potentially stressful, week coming up and I'm going to have to make sure I don't let that happen again.
I am up one pound from last week - from 145.6 lbs to 146.6 lbs this morning. Not sure what happened there because I didn't even go out for the "routine" breakfast with my Aunt this weekend. I do have a bit of fluid retention this morning and my stomach isn't "working" quite like it should, so that could account, since earlier in the week, I was actually down to just over 144 lbs. I didn't even have my daily serving of potato chips last week, so that certainly isn't the issue!!
Some of you may have read my "mood" - which says I'm waiting to deliver a grand daughter -- yes, still waiting. I do have to take my Aunt to the doctor tomorrow, so I'm praying the baby doesn't come then. I also have some very important meetings, with preparation coming up. It doesn't look like things will slow down for me until Thurs, if then. Monday, well be taking my Aunt out to lunch following her doctor appt - that never bodes well for my weight..... Tues, will be busy prepping, so that will be whatever I can grab. Wed, I'm not sure about.
Anyway, since I know about these things now, I am going to try to plan ahead a bit -- Monday will be lunch out with my Aunt - I'll make sure I eat a large, healthy breakfast, so I won't be starving for lunch; Tues, I'll plan to take something with me, so I can eat on the go. Wed, will remain "up for grabs" because I won't be working alone and I don't know what the others will want to do; I'll have to "go with the flow" and do the best I can.
Okay, that's me and my "saga"...........lol How about everyone else? Are you staying on track? Have you gotten closer to your goal(s)? Have you completely derailed? Ready to get back into the action? Let's hear from you........ we are here to cheer you on, if you're having success; or help you out, if not.
Remember: there is no such thing a "failure"; only set back............
Wishing everyone a great week.
hi wafinance, it's so horrible having to deal with someone when they're being obnoxious. You poor thing, it's the last thing you need. I went on a communication course recently and learned something that helped me and might be worth thinkig about.
When someone communicates in a way that doesn't work for us, try and see beyond what they're saying, or how they're saying it. Try and understand what their commitment is in the communication. Most people are actually not horrible inside, they just might not be very good at communicating powerfully to get the results they are aiming for!
For example, is your internist being obnoxious because he/she really cares about you losing weight and being aggressive is the only way they think they can get through to you? Is he actually commited to your welfare but just rubbish at expressing it? How would he feel if you knew you had been really trying and that the impact of him talkking to you that way was that you had stayed away from the clinic?
It might be worth having a chat with someone else at the clinic, a receptionist maybe, to let them know you find the way the internist talks to you really difficult and to see if it's possible for someone to speak to him before you see them to flag up that you would really appreciate him trying a different tack, on order for you to be able to open up to them and have a productive dialogue!
or just tell him yourself at the start of the consultation. ...the other big thing I learned on my course is that the truth is an incredibly powerful thing - when we can express it simply and without blame. Tell the internist the effect his ranting is having on you and tell them how much losing weight means to you and how hard you are trying. try to keep the discussion factual but also don't be afraid to talk about your feelings, feelings are real and important. The thing that will, hopefully make him listen, is if you start by saying you recognise that he has your best interests at heart and that he is doing his best. If you don't cushion your comments by protecting his fragile ego first, the chances are he won't hear you or respond the way you want him to!
i hope that makes some sense, let us know how you get on if you try it - good luck!
YL
When someone communicates in a way that doesn't work for us, try and see beyond what they're saying, or how they're saying it. Try and understand what their commitment is in the communication. Most people are actually not horrible inside, they just might not be very good at communicating powerfully to get the results they are aiming for!
For example, is your internist being obnoxious because he/she really cares about you losing weight and being aggressive is the only way they think they can get through to you? Is he actually commited to your welfare but just rubbish at expressing it? How would he feel if you knew you had been really trying and that the impact of him talkking to you that way was that you had stayed away from the clinic?
It might be worth having a chat with someone else at the clinic, a receptionist maybe, to let them know you find the way the internist talks to you really difficult and to see if it's possible for someone to speak to him before you see them to flag up that you would really appreciate him trying a different tack, on order for you to be able to open up to them and have a productive dialogue!
or just tell him yourself at the start of the consultation. ...the other big thing I learned on my course is that the truth is an incredibly powerful thing - when we can express it simply and without blame. Tell the internist the effect his ranting is having on you and tell them how much losing weight means to you and how hard you are trying. try to keep the discussion factual but also don't be afraid to talk about your feelings, feelings are real and important. The thing that will, hopefully make him listen, is if you start by saying you recognise that he has your best interests at heart and that he is doing his best. If you don't cushion your comments by protecting his fragile ego first, the chances are he won't hear you or respond the way you want him to!
i hope that makes some sense, let us know how you get on if you try it - good luck!
YL
I have really been sticking to my diet and I have actually started to exercise, but I have gained 2.2 lbs this week. I have contacted a dietician that I worked with previously who is an expert in PCOS and diet. I am going to begin working with her tomorrow via phone and internet.
Unfortunately, I have a physical coming up on Sat. My internist is obnoxious when it comes to weight. I do not even know what I am going to say in response to his rants. I have not had a physical in two years because of my weight and not wanting to deal with him concerning this topic. I am open to ideas regarding this matter, so if anyone has any, please let me know.
Unfortunately, I have a physical coming up on Sat. My internist is obnoxious when it comes to weight. I do not even know what I am going to say in response to his rants. I have not had a physical in two years because of my weight and not wanting to deal with him concerning this topic. I am open to ideas regarding this matter, so if anyone has any, please let me know.
apologies I made a typo above, I have only been down to 3 days a week for 2 weeks, not 2 months!
HI Barb, I started T3 meds along with my thyroxine, about 3 months ago. I saw my endo 2 weeks ago and he's advised me to carry on taking them for now, I have more blood tests in a month.
I started having much heavier periods a little while before I was diagnosed hypothyroid (if I remember rightly), I thnk they might now be a tiny bit less heavy than they were then, but still much heavier than they used to be before, if that makes sense, it's difficult to judge, I might just have become more adept at handling them, lol. I'm 43 so I guess I'm at that age when most women's periods get heavier anyway. I've had all my "women's hormones" checked and there's nothing to suggest I'm perimenopausal yet. While they're heavy they are manageable, I've read some posts from people on here who are having a really horrible time with their periods and I'm glad to say I don't feel I'm in that boat.
Since I went down to 3 days a week at work (a couple of months ago) I've been planning to do some yoga, for my tummy and general wellbeing, I havent had the energy yet but perhaps today will be the day. :) At the very least I will go for a walk at some point, definately. The sun is shining this morning and I am not working today, hurrah!
I've given up taking fluctuations of a few pounds seriously. I can be 154lb one day and 160lb the next. I won't feel I've made any progress till I get down to 147lb consistently. However I'm keeping an eye on my shape and funnily enough do look slimmer somehow since I started the T3 meds. Apart from my stomach which is just a balloon. :(
I hope you are able to be with your daughter for the birth, but I'm sure you're right, whatever happens she will do fine although I'm sure she'd much rather you werre with her. At the end of it you will have a lovely grand daughter. How lovely.
yl xx
I started having much heavier periods a little while before I was diagnosed hypothyroid (if I remember rightly), I thnk they might now be a tiny bit less heavy than they were then, but still much heavier than they used to be before, if that makes sense, it's difficult to judge, I might just have become more adept at handling them, lol. I'm 43 so I guess I'm at that age when most women's periods get heavier anyway. I've had all my "women's hormones" checked and there's nothing to suggest I'm perimenopausal yet. While they're heavy they are manageable, I've read some posts from people on here who are having a really horrible time with their periods and I'm glad to say I don't feel I'm in that boat.
Since I went down to 3 days a week at work (a couple of months ago) I've been planning to do some yoga, for my tummy and general wellbeing, I havent had the energy yet but perhaps today will be the day. :) At the very least I will go for a walk at some point, definately. The sun is shining this morning and I am not working today, hurrah!
I've given up taking fluctuations of a few pounds seriously. I can be 154lb one day and 160lb the next. I won't feel I've made any progress till I get down to 147lb consistently. However I'm keeping an eye on my shape and funnily enough do look slimmer somehow since I started the T3 meds. Apart from my stomach which is just a balloon. :(
I hope you are able to be with your daughter for the birth, but I'm sure you're right, whatever happens she will do fine although I'm sure she'd much rather you werre with her. At the end of it you will have a lovely grand daughter. How lovely.
yl xx
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Hi, yallolorry. I'm sorry to hear that you are still having difficulties; did you recently get a change in your thyroid med? Your thyroid could have something to do with your heavy period; I had those for years, before I had my hysterectomy, so I can sympathize with you.
Are you doing any type of workout to help tone your tummy? While you can't "spot reduce", exercise will help you use up excess fat from all over your body. Of course, I also know that when you are tired and having heavy flows, you don't feel like exercising, so let that question go in one ear and out the other..............lol
Yes, I think that "one of these days", we are both going to report progress. Actually, about an hour after I posted this thread this morning, I stepped on the scale just for kicks and giggles and was back to 145.6, which is exactly where I was last week...... figure that one out........ huh??
We are still waiting for that baby; I guess things really slowed down; now I'm not sure that I'll get to be there when she's born because I have to go tomorrow to take my Aunt for a doctor appt, that we can't miss since she needs med. Oh well, I'm sure my daughter will do just fine without me there, but sure is disappointing for me.
Best to you, also.
B
Are you doing any type of workout to help tone your tummy? While you can't "spot reduce", exercise will help you use up excess fat from all over your body. Of course, I also know that when you are tired and having heavy flows, you don't feel like exercising, so let that question go in one ear and out the other..............lol
Yes, I think that "one of these days", we are both going to report progress. Actually, about an hour after I posted this thread this morning, I stepped on the scale just for kicks and giggles and was back to 145.6, which is exactly where I was last week...... figure that one out........ huh??
We are still waiting for that baby; I guess things really slowed down; now I'm not sure that I'll get to be there when she's born because I have to go tomorrow to take my Aunt for a doctor appt, that we can't miss since she needs med. Oh well, I'm sure my daughter will do just fine without me there, but sure is disappointing for me.
Best to you, also.
B
hi Barb, my weight is still stubbornly around the 159lb mark, theoretically a healthy weight for my height but not right for my build and I'm carrying it all round my middle, none of my clothes fit me properly. I have eaten stuff I shouldn't have done again this week though so really I have only myself to blame. Very tired today and my period is very heavy so I have just eaten two bars of chocolate! Just checking in. One of these days I'll have some progress to report. I guess I am relieved at least that I'm not gaining.
Will be thinkig of you this week with your little grand daughter on the way. What a lovely event to look forward to.
all best wishes
yl
Will be thinkig of you this week with your little grand daughter on the way. What a lovely event to look forward to.
all best wishes
yl
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