So after the full physical I met with the doctor and nutritionist. We designed a program that would have me eating 1200 calories and limiting carbs. My doctor also prescribed me Phentermine to help with my appetite. The first month I believe I lost 15 or more pounds. I was so happy.
I was eating right, although I didn't stay on the exact diet the nutritionist gave me bc it was a little too strict on carb intake. I was making smarter choices and I started exercising 2-3 days a week. I started off just walking. After a few weeks I decided to start Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred.
The first workout, well lets just say I found out how out of shape and weak I was. I couldn't finish the video. I want to say it took my 3 or 4 times before I was able to make it through the DVD. If you are starting any workout plan even if it's hard PUSH yourself. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish. It gets easier, and as it did I would modify and add heavy weights. I was doing great and feeling good. All my clothes were getting loose and I even had to buy a bunch of new stuff.
I feel its important to explain that although I got prescribed a diet pill I did most my weight loss without it. I opted not to get HCG or B12 shots. I wanted this weight loss to be "All ME" as it possible because I didn't want to give all the credit to a "pill". I RARELY take Phentermine. I want to say I MAY take it MAYBE 10 days out of the month. It's normally during the time I PMS. Those 10 days are the worst for me. I want to eat everything! lol It was also important to me I not get hooked on any diet pill, or feel I had to take it I in order to lose.
It has been 7 months and as of last Sunday I have lost 46.7 lbs. I feel a million times better! I still struggle but it has gotten easier for me. I track my calories just about everyday. I use myfitnesspal and my username is ambermhughes87. I try to exercise often but with my life the most I have been able to commit is 3 days a week. I really would like to make it 5 days a week so hopefully I can work my way up to it very soon. My current weight is 168.8 I'm wearing a size 10.
My goal weight changes often. I try and give myself small goals, (about every 10 lbs). Once i meet a goal I always set another. My next goal is 160. Just 8.8 lbs a way. I would like to lose enough to be in a size 6 again. I think size 6 was when I was the healthiest and happiest and it was a manageable size for me. I'm excited to get there but I'm trying to stay focused on where I'm at now. It may take a year, but I don't care. Slow and steady is best. I'd rather take my time and keep the weight off, rather than lose all my weight super fast only to gain it back plus some.
I never want to go back to those days of 200's. I never want to skip hanging out with my friends or going on a date with my husband because my clothes don't fit.
Well I guess that's all I have for now. I'm so sick of writing. I leave you with some before and after pictures. I tried to put them in order from oldest to newest, but some are together so obviously the right side will be the most recent. Enjoy and if you wish leave me a comment .
XOXO
Amber
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