3 posts tagged “weight issues”

Yesterday I went on a mini shopping spree and bought three pairs of new work pants. All in a size smaller than what I have been wearing. I won our office "Biggest Loser" and $155, so ever better -- they were "free" pants!

In February 07, I went to the doctor weighing the most I've ever weighed in my life. Since then, I've lost 19 lbs. It's been a slow process, but I'm glad that not only have I continued to lose, but I've kept off what I've lost. Yay me!

I'm not where I want to be yet. But for the first time in my life, I'm not discouraged because I haven't lost everything "right now." I'm happy that I've continued to plug away at it.

My next goal is 10 more lbs before Africa in June 09.

I read in USA Today this week that "studies show that lonely people tend to react more intensely to life’s problems."

So I guess that’s why I get my feelings hurt when I receive emails like the one I got yesterday from my niece:

Thanks for my booties!

Will you send me grandma's email address?

That's the entire email. No hello, good-bye or kiss my ass.

A picture of said booties was included, which was a nice touch. However, said booties also came with a large quantity of diapers, an outfit, swimsuit and hat, pack of cute t-shirts (western sheriff style with "I’m in charge around here" type sayings) and a music CD.

I had to call and ask mom about the booties because I didn’t recognize/remember them. That’s because she picked them out.

People have been telling me that I shouldn’t let her bother me.

Yes, I know I react more intensely to things than other people do.

I figured that one out a long time ago.

Yes, I know I need to let it go.

Trust me, if I could control what I feel -- if I could "let it go" -- I wouldn’t need to lose 40 lbs.

I know everyone's all a twitter about the new OTC "diet" drug, Alli. Every overweight (and maybe some not so) person I know is at least thinking about it. Me included. I am still undecided and plan to follow a few others as they experience Alli before deciding for myself.

As one who already has digestive tract issues, I'm not really sure I want to introduce a drug that has "treatment effects":

• gas with oily spotting
• loose stools
• more frequent stools that may be hard to control

Here's how they recommend "taking control" of the situation:

• Start trimming fat from your diet now, even before you begin taking alli. Then pick a day to begin taking alli, such as a weekend day so you can stay close to home if you experience a treatment effect. Make the timing work for you. If you're getting ready to travel or attend a social event, hold off on starting with alli until the event is over
• While no one likes experiencing treatment effects, they might help you think twice about eating questionable fat content. If you think of it like that, alli can act like a security guard for your late-night cravings
• You can't "save fat grams" from lunch and "spend them" at dinner. Spread your daily fat gram allowance of 15 grams on average per meal over the whole day
• You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work
• You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens
• You can use a food journal to recognize what foods can lead to treatment effects. For example, writing down what you eat may help you learn that marinara sauce is a better option than Alfredo sauce

Um, just how do you explain that change of clothes mid-day? Oops! Must've had too much fat at lunch!