August 8, 2008
Fifteen Pounds Gone…
…and look what fits:
I hadn’t been able to wear my wedding ring in almost a year. It fits comfortably again, and this makes me very happy.
I know that 15 pounds in less than three weeks is sort of drastic, but I’m not using drastic measures to lose the weight. I mean, I’ve made big changes….but I’m not starving myself or killing myself.
I’ve cut out soda (the caffeine withdrawals are finally over), no fried foods (this one was easy, I just pictured grease traveling through my veins where blood should be, and the thought grossed me out), lean meats, fresh vegetables whenever possible (although steamed veggies are so damn good) and lots of fruits instead of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (my weakness).
The workout regime is pretty awesome. On Mondays and Fridays I do 45 minutes of cardio (broken down as 15 minutes on the stair stepper and 30 minutes on the elliptical). Tuesdays and Thursdays I do 30 minutes of the elliptical, followed by 30 minutes of weights (that I do at home because the big scary, steroid-user-type guys at the gym scare me). Wednesday is my day off from working out at the gym. On Saturday and Sunday I do 30 minutes of cardio, followed by swimming with Dawson. I can squeeze about five laps in before he freaks out in the shallow end of the pool (thank God for lifeguards who don’t mind watching him when I do this). Add to that a daily walking of Murphy and I’m golden in the fitness department.
I know it sounds like I’m working my ass off (which is the goal), and Doug thinks I might be overdoing it a bit, but the thing is, I feel 1000% better after doing this. If I miss a day I’m a crabby freakin’ bitch and it’s not good. I think I’m addicted to the endorphins, the adrenaline, the sweat. I’ve never felt so good as I do when I’m sweating. Gross, yes, but it makes me feel so damn awesome. And I think this is why the weight is coming off faster in the beginning.
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be working with a personal trainer at the gym. She’s going to hook me up with the weight machines to begin toning. First, I have to get my doctor’s approval because I currently take blood pressure medications. My goal is to get the weight off and lower the flippin’ BP so that I no longer have to take those pills, but my hunch tells me I will always need them. Both my mother and father have chronic hypertension and they were diagnosed in their 30s. It’s just the way the dice roll I suppose.
In other news, my period is now a week late, probably due to the rapid weight loss and exercising. I know what you’re thinking, but this confirms I’m not pregnant (as much as I wish these were positive, I’m thinking I have 40 pounds to lose before I can conceive):
Disappointing, yes, but I vow not to let this control me, or define me. It’ll happen. I have faith.
Fifteen pounds lost and a new outlook gained. And suddenly, I’m sleeping again.
Posted by Dana @ 10:17 PM • Body Image,Health, Wellness, Fitness, Exercise,Infertility,The Mommy Files,Weight Loss
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August 8th, 2008 at 10:55 PM, A Cowboy's Wife Says:
You know Dana, me and you have a lot in common with this whole conceiving and weight issue.
After 10yrs of trying and down to my lowest weight finally, that’s when we conceived. Create a healthy you and return, you will create a healthy someone;)
Thinking about you and congrats on the weightloss!!! Freakin’ awesome!
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August 9th, 2008 at 12:07 AM, Dana Says:
Oh girl…lemme tell ya….this whole road has been rocky and curvy…but I’m determined to smooth it out and get on the straight track to second mommyhood.
I miss you and Jennster so much….can’t wait for BH09
August 9th, 2008 at 8:09 AM, Mrs. Schmitty Says:
You are my hero! You are awesome. Keep up the positive attitude!
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August 10th, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Wisconsin Mommy Says:
Rock ON girl!! I wish you lived closer – we could be workout buddies.
Keep up the great work!!
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August 10th, 2008 at 5:02 PM, PunditMom Says:
Good news and sad news. But, the rings look beautiful and I know this will all work out for you.
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August 19th, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Get Rid Of Man Boobs Says:
Wow – congratulations on your weight loss. I was reading your post and was going to comment about how much better I started to sleep when I lost weight and regularly attended the gym – and then it was as the last line of your post
Hahaha! Keep up the great work!