Saturday is for Shopping

 Weight this am - 154.4

Well...it's not 155.   That's something.  I guess.    I'm feeling very much like I'm in a stall.   sigh.   I am back to walking though, and not drinking, so hopefully that will take effect soon.   I do much better with any sort of progress...even if it's only 0.2lbs.    If I could see 154.0 again that would feel like things are moving along.    

Shopping day today.    I definitely need to get on the salads.   Also need to call the insurance to verify terms of the prior auth, meal prep for the week, and decided what I want to do in terms of dosage.   Stay at 1.7 or move up to 2.4?     

decisions decisions.    

Friday Check-In

 Weight this am - 154.2

First Friday of the New Year and while it's not a new LOW - it is a new number.      And much closer to becoming a new number as long as it keeps trending in THIS direction.   

Trying to get into an exercise routine.   I've eaten and am getting ready to hit the treadmill.   Just want to digest food first.   Then after I walk I think it's time to get decorations put away and start working on getting my clothing put away and clean and organize my crafting area.   I want to get things in order so I can complete projects. 

The year of Get Things Done. 

Exercise: Treadmill -  41 minutes at 2.6 for 2 miles

Headache Thursday

 Weight this am - 154.8

Dammit.    I'm so tired of the up.   Just go DOWN already.   sheesh.   

Headache this morning.   It's going to be interesting today with this.   It's the day after shot day so I'm definitely exhausted.    But the scale not moving is definitely getting challenging.   I REALLY need to see some new bottom numbers.    It's getting close to 2 weeks.    Grrrr.   

I just don't do well with stalls.     Doesn't need to be a lot but I do need to see something happen.   Like seeing 154.0 again.    Or 153.   I'd really love to see a three.   

Yesterday was the first day of Dry Jan.   Definitely easier than last year so far.    Even with Mark having beer right next to me.    Today I should take some time to pack away the alcohol at the bar so it's out of sight.    That and get the dining room done.    The library is pretty much back to normal so I can hit the treadmill again.   

Debating between treadmill and pilates today.   We'll see how it goes. 

Reflections Month 5

Looking Back on Month 5: (weeks 17 - 20) 1.7

Hit Halfway - 154.6 - on 12/20/24  
It's been a month.    Not even close to what I wanted to lose but it's still an average of a pound a week.    We'll see how this week goes with getting diet and exercise back on track.   Then decide if it's time to move up.  All in All considering the holidays...I'm happy.

Weight:

12/01 - 12/10 - 158.6 to 158.0 - 0.6lbs (+2 days)  - 158.0 on Wed 12/4

12/10 - 12/18 - 158.0 to 155.4 - 2.6lbs (+1 day)   - 156.6 on Wed 12/11

12/18 - 12/25 - 155.4 to 156.0 + 0.6lbs  (Lowest Wt - 154.0 12/20)

12/25 - 01/01 - 156.0 to 154.6 - 1.4

Month Total - 4lbs Down

Measurements:

Month Start:  
               Waist  - 37
               Hips   - 43
               Thigh - 21
               Bicep - 12

Month End:                            Change:
                Waist  - 36                        Waist   - 1in
                Hips   - 42.5                      Hips   - 0.5in
                Thigh - 20.75                    Thigh - 0.25in
                Bicep - 11.75                     Bicep - 0.25in

Symptoms/Side Effects:

12/01 - 12/10 - Some nausea.   Much less duration than prior 7 day doses.   

12/10 - 12/18 - Nope - nausea is back.   It's more of a low level queasiness much more frequently with bouts of heavier queasy and very occasionally a full blown nausea.    My body fully rejected food one night because it was apparently too much dairy?   who knows. 

12/18 - 12/25 - nausea specifically the night after the shot.   low level queasiness otherwise.   Thursday is now officially Tired Thursday.   AND I just realized that my sneeze incontinence has mostly resolved itself now that I'm almost halfway to my goal.

12/25 - 01/01 - a bit more constipation, need to up fiber.  No nausea the evening after but gag reflex is hair trigger.   Definitely more hiccups and DRY TONGUE.   It gets super dry overnight.   

Exercise:

12/01 - 12/10 - I'm definitely failing at this.   Really need to tone arms, they are a bit saggy.

12/10 - 12/18 - Just trying to get to Christmas. 

12/18 - 12/25 - Christmas

12/25 - 01/01 - Just making it to January

Happy New Year - Week 21 Day 1

 Weight this am - 154.6

Today we start the New Year.   With all the Joys and Tribulations it will bring.   It's fitting that today is a "Reflections" day as well.   

I'm starting the year off at half my weight gone.   Which is great.   I'm starting month 6 also at halfway to goal.   Which is also awesome.   This week I need to check on the prior auth and confirm it's for all dosages of the med.    Then I need to decide if I stay on 1.7 or go up in dose.    

I also start Dry January today.   And begin my fitness group.    It's going to be a lot of fun.  

My word for 2025 is Accomplishment.   This is the year of "Get Shit Done"

Checking back in.   Walk done.   Water at 64oz so I hit my minimum.   It's a good beginning.