The Graceful Skinny

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Weekly Update: Where did my week go? November 12, 2010

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Well folks, we have made it to another Friday. If you are like me then you are standing here scratching your head wondering where the heck the week went! My week has been interesting to say the least.

Last Saturday we got a wonderful wake-up call. It was the dealership we have been working with asking if we could make it down because he had finally gotten us an approval for a loan. So after dropping everything I had planned to get done (Sorry closet, I’ll get to you eventually.) we ran out the door and then proceeded to deal with car stuff all day long.  I have found myself surprisingly sad to let go of the beetle.  I knew it was coming and I really do love the new car, but in a way I felt I was officially selling away the last of my youth.

Health wise, I feel like I have been a bit on a roller coaster as far as my thyroid levels go. Did you know it is possible to be both hot and cold at the same time? Or how about this conundrum, your body is suffering from both diarrhea AND constipation AT the SAME time! I mean how does that work out?

Weight wise I found myself spiking up almost a pound at the beginning of the week.  I found a stock pile of jeans and skirts that are size 16s, and I got really excited. That is, until I tried them on. The frustrating thing is, I would have sworn I remembered the New York and Co jeans running slightly larger than the gap ones.  Apparently I was mistaken. Well, no worries. They should fit soon.

On the bright side, my favorite red top that I have been working to get into before the holidays is just a hair’s breath away from fitting! That alone has me so excited you cannot believe. I was devastated last year when I couldn’t wear it.

So what are the stats this week?

  • This Week: 0.2 pounds down.
  • Overall Weight Loss: 22.1 pounds down!

Considering that I had a spike earlier this week and that my thyroid couldn’t decide which direction it wanted to go in I am more than happy with the 0.2lb loss for the week. To be honest, when I stepped on the scale this morning I wasn’t expecting much at all.  I am just pleased that I was able to recover from the backslide so quickly.

How has your week been my wonderful readers?

 

Oh Provera! How I Hate Thee!!!! November 9, 2010

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For those that are fortunate enough to be unaware of what Provera is, let me explain. Provera is a drug that is derived from the female hormone Progesterone. Female hormone imbalance, abnormal uterus bleeding, and contraception are some of the many reasons a doctor might prescribe it to you. In my case however, it is being used to force start my period.  You see, with all of my health issues lately, we have been having a hard time regulating my periods. Apparently, it is unhealthy to go more then 3-4 months without a period. Thus if I hit the magic number of months without a period and I am not pregnant I have to go on Provera.

Let me tell you ladies, if you think Aunt Flo is cranky on a monthly basis, you haven’t seen anything yet. I think the following skit from SNL describes it best.

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I go on this rant about Provera now because unfortunately, it was recently that magical time where I must allow Provera to drag dear Aunt Flo’s royally pissed off butt back over to do her job. So I got the added delight of battling the extra weight Provera can pack on along with the mother of all periods.  Did I mention that a few of the side effects of Provera are Acne, Breast swelling and tenderness, & water retention? Think PMS on steroids. Oh lucky me!

And for all those out there who get to join in my fun; you have my utmost sympathy!

 

Weekly Update: Whew! I made it! November 5, 2010

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So for a week that started out with Halloween and a car that has been falling apart on me, I have to say that I am quite proud of myself.  I started the weekend off last week having to throw all of my wonderful plans out the window so that we could deal with my stupid car.  It’s not easy to follow my diet when there is no food in the house and you are stuck on car lots all day long.  It is days like this that knowing what restaurants are friendlier to your diet come in handy.

What really surprised me this week though was my reaction to sugar. At lunch on Saturday I took a quick sip of my husband’s coke.  I haven’t had any coke since I started my diet back in August. One small sip and I found myself actually gagging on the over sweetness of the drink! Even the Halloween candy is turning too sweet for me. Me, the eternal chocoholic, found candy too sweet for my tastes! To be honest, I don’t know whether to feel sad or proud at that. I guess I feel a bit of both.

So now you ask the big question. How did I do this week weight wise with all the added stress and extra candy lying around?  The answer, not too shabby in my opinion!

  • This Week: Down 1.3 pounds!
  • Total loss over all: 21.9 pounds!

So my wonderful friends, how did your post Halloween weeks go? Any casualties along the way?

 

Weekly update: Good for the weight loss, Bad for the thyroid October 30, 2010

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I had a pretty good week this week weight wise. Hit the first 20 pounds lost mark. Unfortunately the thyroid decided it didn’t want to play nice this week. I have been feeling exhausted and down trodden this week. Life has also kept me insanely busy and I haven’t been able to weigh myself like I need to.  but over all I have lost around 4.4 pounds for the week. not bad at all.

How about you fine folks? How has your week gone?