The End of Winter - Week 28 - Day 1

 Weight this am - 148.6

At least it's not a nine.   I'm down from last week's official weight as well so that's also good.    By a pound actually.   Not as much as I'd like overall but definitely good for the week.   Now I just need next week's number to be better.   At least my high and low weights are both lower than the prior week again.    I'm really gunning for 145.    I'm looking forward to seeing that number as a low dip even if it's not on official weigh in day because that will mean it's within reach.     I want to touch it and then have it become the new high.   The majority of my tracking starts at 145 so I'll have a lot to check off and a lot of milestones to keep me going.    

Next week we hit the first month on 2.4 as well so I'd like to see that be a real success.    This is the week to drop weight.  

Auditions - Last Day of Week 27

 Weight this am - 149.4

Argh.    I need this to go down not up.    

Did another walk this morning at the botanical gardens.   It's beautiful and I can totally see walking there alone if necessary.   It's not isolated.   I can add that while it's still nice outside (temperature-wise)  I would consider going for Tai-chi but one of the days is Wednesday.   I wish it wasn't on shot day. 😒

Decided to do auditions today.    I'm not fashed either way about getting or not getting into the show but it was good to dip my toe back in.   

Monday = Walking

 Weight this am - 149

I'm doing the hover again.   This is annoying.   I was looking back and my prior loss tended to range between 2-5lbs a month.   I'm under 150 and staying there, which is great.   Now it's just getting the rest of this off.   I just really want it to be closer to 5lbs.   My goal is to get serious after we deal with Arietta's move.   I need to talk to Mark about a tablet/screen for the treadmill.   Something I can cast a show onto while walking.    And I need to get back to other exercises.   No more excuses.

Good Walk this morning.   Longest Yet

Nothing Much Sunday

 Weight this am - 148

Back up again.   Today was pretty blah.   Mark did some groceries when dropping Arietta off.   Was craving subs so we got Jersey Mikes.    

Saturday means a new number

 Weight this am - 147

New Low.    Just 2 pounds from my next mini-goal.   I still can't actually WEAR those awesome pants though.  I really want them to fit properly so I can wear them!    Even if just for a little while.   

Lauren and I are talking about going downtown for a walk/outing day at some point.    I think that would be awesome.   I'm STILL up in the air about auditions but I've had a monologue running through my head so I may just need to firm that up and go for it.   We'll see

I'm absolutely ready for the next mini-goal though.   I can't wait to start being able to check things off on my chart.   

Valentines Day Dinner and Walk

 Weight this am - 149

Gotta love the hover.    Walk this morning.   Even longer than last time.    Then we went out for coffee.    We also met up at Wunche for Valentines dinner.    It was lovely to have an evening out with another couple.    Mark and Adam seemed to get along as well.    

We have 3 walks set up for next week (weather and foot depending)   Now I just need to add in exercises at home.    

Thursday = Yawn Day

 Weight this am - 148.8

Heading back down.    Now it needs to go there and stay there.    I'm very happy it has stayed in the 140's.   That's excellent.    Trying to rope Rowan into a hike this afternoon.   We'll see how that goes.   I also want to get laundry done.    

Tomorrow I have a scheduled walk and then Pat and Peter coming over and then possible dinner out for Valentines.   

Hoping all the walking kicks in.   I could use the boost.    

Week 27 - Day 1

 Weight this am - 149.6

Unfortunately my Pot Pie meal last night did what I thought it would do.   I'm down from last week but no where near where I wanted to be.    It's alright though, I looked at this week vs last week and both my highest and lowest weights are lower than last week.     Hopefully next week will be a better showing on weigh in day.   

We do have a walk scheduled for Friday - weather permitting.     We'll see how it goes.

Rain and Pot Pie - Last Day of Week 26

Weight this am -  149.2

No walk today.   We tried but the rain foiled our plans.    Made Pot Pie tonight.   Homemade with Turkey.   I'm sure this will mess with my weigh in tomorrow but Arietta was home and has been asking for it.    And they will be moving soon.   Sometimes indulgences out weigh necessity.   

Monday is Walk Day

 Weight this am - 149.4

Today we walk.    Started at Johnston and went towards Pundt.    We almost made it too.    I think we'll eventually get there.   I'm still unsure about auditioning.   I just can't wrap my brain around anything right now.    

I Don't Like No AC

 Weight this am - 148.6

And a jog up after a drop.    It seems like my pattern is getting back to normal.   Drop, jog up, hover, hover, drop.   Lather, rinse, repeat.   I'm good with that.   I started 2.4 on the 29th and that's when the pattern started to revert back.   I love it.    The walks help as well...I started dropping on the 1.7 when Rowan and I started hiking in the snow.   I have a walk tomorrow and Tuesday so that should hopefully get this moving back down again.    I'm so ready to be out of the data wasteland and back into having lots of numbers to check off.  

Our AC blower isn't working but Mark is trying to fix it.   Waiting on a part.   I'm so glad we had this little temp jump so we found the problem now and not during a real heatwave.    

Walk tomorrow at Johnston.   Rain just needs to hold off so we can get our stroll on.   

I'm ready. 

Another Box Checked

 Weight this am - 147.8

That is my last post-lockdown weight for 2020.   I now have all of 2020 checked off except for January.    My next recorded past weight is 145.8, just above my next mini-goal of 145.   I'm hoping to keep my loss to at least 5lbs a "month" <per-box>   I don't think that's unobtainable and it's just over a pound a week - which is very reasonable.    Of course, I'll happily take more than that 😉   

I'm still debating auditions for Twelfth Night.    I need to decide that by the end of the weekend.    It's on the agenda to have a discussion with Mark.   

I want to see the weight maintain the "7" until Wednesday.   That would be excellent progress.    

Tried "hooping" a bit the other day as well....and I NEED to add Pilates on my non-walk days.   It's stupid that I haven't since it's only 10 minutes.    

Oh, and I was able to snap my goal pants....they won't STAY closed 😆  The snap pops open if I breathe, but I could close them.   Now I just need them WEARABLE before the cold ends. 

Ah well....giving a little grace since the world is burning right now. 

Walking Day

 Weight this am - 149.4

Walk at Pundt with Lauren this morning.     I needed that.    4.3 miles.    

Set up regular walks on Monday,  Wednesday and Friday.       We set up 3 days so we can guarantee at least 2.

A Little Sleepy

 Weight this am - 149.6

I saw that 148 and I'm ready to see it again.    Honestly I'm really ready to see that 7 and check IT off, but I'm content for the moment.   Normally I'm more motivated in January/February.    I just think I'm in overwhelm. 

My "hooping" belt thing came in.   I need to make sure to add that daily.   See if it helps waist measurement.    I'm sooo ready for the next goal pants to fit.    Hopefully before it's too warm to wear them.   We'll see.    

Another walk scheduled for tomorrow - so long as no one cancels.    Crossing fingers. 

We'll see how the week shakes out.

An Official Four - Week 26 - Day 1

 Weight this am - 149.8

I officially get a four this week...even if just barely.   My next script should be renewed tomorrow so I have it on my calendar to check up on that.   I also have a walk scheduled for Friday (and may persuade Rowan to go out today - although it IS shot day)  Even though my "Offical" weight hasn't hit the 40lbs down mark, it definitely did so UN-officially, so I'm counting it.    

Now to decide if I'm auditioning for Twelfth Night.   We'll see.   

Tuesdays Are For Walking - Last Day of Week 25

 Weight this am - 149.4

It's still a 4!   That makes me happy.    

Went for a walk in Pundt today with a new friend.   It was lovely.   It's so good to get out.    I needed that.    We have another date set up for Friday.    I need to definitely schedule walks at least 3 days a week.   

Saw Arietta and Thad's new house last night.    I'm so happy for them.   

I honestly can't think of anything else to say.   This is the last day of my first week of 2.4.   Tomorrow I get to see what the "official" weight is this week but I'm definitely feeling like moving up was a good choice.     

It's a better day today. 

40 Pounds Down

 Weight this am - 148.4

I'm now just over 40 Pounds down.   That's a huge bag of dog food...which really is very heavy.   It's a lot!    

I have 28.4 left until I hit my official goal.   Less than 1lb left until I can cross off everything in 2020 after Covid.  And when I hit 145.8 I'll be at the beginning of the journey I took from Sept to May of 2018/19.   This time I'm staying vigilant.    This weight doesn't get to come back...ever.   

I have LESS THAN 30 POUNDS LEFT TO LOSE! 

And I think its time for progress photos

FINALLY A FOUR

 Weight this am - 149.8

WOOHOO!    I have not only checked off my next weight (150.2) and hit my next mini-goal (150.0) but I even saw a FOUR on the scale!   

This is a milestone mini-goal because I now get to reset my MFP goals to 5 pound increments instead of 10.   So the next goal is 145.    I don't have many to check off in this 5lb increment.   Just 149 to mark 40lbs lost, 147.8 from Oct of 2020 (and the final Covid lockdown weight), and 145.8 from Sept of 2018.    I have a lot starting at 145 though so I'm looking forward to that one.   

This feels like something to celebrate.   

Saturday - Walk In The Park

 Weight this am - 150.8

Still hanging in the 50's.   Met up with April and Bradley and did a short walk along the Greenway at Pundt.    Was nice to get out in the sun.   Saw a rabbit dash across the trail right behind us followed by a pack of dogs.     Did some grocery shopping.  

While the world goes insane - self-care is finding moments of stillness. 

Friday Sunshine

 Weight this am - 150.6

Still

Although at least we're not still at 154 so that's something.   I think I got used to seeing a 1.5lb drop each week so I'm spoiled.   I'd just really like to leave the 5's behind.   It's been since November, we're creeping up on three months now.   At least the scale moved again so that's something.   Tomorrow will be 11 weeks in the 150's.   It's time.   It's really time for a 4.   

It's also really time for me to exercise.   I'm just in overwhelm right now.    

It's Thursday -

Weight this am 150.6

The sadness over what is happening is sinking in.   I need a self-care day.   I'm overwhelmed by all the horror this overgrown tantrum is inflicting because people thought that voting for hatred and prejudice was ok.   I'm just so tired. 

I'm sure the new dose isn't helping.   I have a headache today.   Still not at 150 either.   I'd really like to get past this weight decade and move forward.    

Week 25 - Day 1 - Starting the Next Chapter

Weight this am - 151

Didn't officially hit the next mini-goal but I came damn close.    Not bad for six months.   38 pounds in 25 weeks - that's an average of 1.5 pounds a week.   Today we start 2.4 and the second half of this journey.  Let's see what the next 6 months bring.    

What I know is that I have to start putting in the work.    I need to exercise.   I need to start moving again.   I have had my holidays and my time of sitting.  I need to start doing again.    It's so hard when the world feels like it's falling apart but if I'm not going to fall apart with it I need to pick myself up.

Just took my 2.4 shot.   That one hurt a bit.   Ow.   My brain is definitely a bit fuzzy.    I'm a little sad that I didn't get to end my 6 months with a final set of photos.    Maybe tomorrow though I'll get to take them and START this new set with photos.    Crossing fingers.     Now I need to go set up my new monthly and quarterly posts.  

Reflections - Half a Year

Weight: 

Month 1 - 08/07 - 09/04  -  189.0 to 177.8    - 11.2

Month 2 - 09/04 - 10/02  -  177.8 to 171.4    - 6.4

Month 3 - 10/02 - 10/30  -  171.4 to 164.2    - 7.2

Quarter Total - Down 24.8lbs

Month 4 - 10/30 - 12/01  -  164.2 to 158.6  - 5.6

Month 5 - 12/01 - 01/01  -  158.6 to 154.6  - 4.0

Month 6 - 01/01 - 01/29  -  154.6 to 151.0  - 3.6

Quarter Total - Down 13.2lbs

Total Lost - 38lbs

Measurements:

Starting Measurements:
        Waist  - 42
        Hips   - 47.5
        Thigh - 26
        Bicep - 14

Quarter 1 End:                        Change:
        Waist  - 37                            Waist    - 5
        Hips   - 44                            Hips     - 3.5
        Thigh - 22                            Thigh   - 4
        Bicep - 12                            Bicep    - 2

Quarter 2 End:                        Change:
        Waist  - 35.5                        Waist  - 1.5
        Hips   - 42.5                        Hips   - 1.5
        Thigh - 20.5                        Thigh - 1.5
        Bicep - 11.5                        Bicep  - 0.5

Six Month Change
        Waist  - 6.5
        Hips   - 5
        Thigh - 5.5
        Bicep - 2.5

Total Inches Overall - 19.5 

Labwork:

Test               Starting Value            Quarter 1            Quarter 2

TPO                    75                            51                       78
Antibody            9.9                            8.6                      10.7
FT4                    1.03                          1.59                    1.12
FT3                    3.7                            4.8                      3.9

        Thyroid Meds - 180 mg/day (90mg 2x) to 135 mg/day (90mg + 45mg)

HDL                    85                            64                        66
Trig                      96                            88                        88
LDL                     71                            66                        81
VLDL                  17                            17                        16
Total Chol            173                          147                      163
Ratio                    2.04                         2.3                        2.47

Glucose                116                          81                        105
A1C                     5.8                           5.4                        5.4

AST                    23                              21                        17        
ALT                    49                              33                        23

Other Measurements

Test                  Start                Q1                Q2

BP                    136/83            114/84            /

Heartrate            67                    79                ?

Dr Weight          185.2            166.0              ?

Reflections Quarterly Summary - Month 4 - 6

Dosage:  1.7 only

Weight: 

Month 4 -  10/30 - 12/01   - 164.2 to 158.6   - 5.6 lbs  (started adjustment for holiday)

Month 5 -  12/01 - 01/01   - 158.6 to 154.6   - 4.0 lbs (finished shot shift - added 1 week leeway)

Month 6 -  01/01 - 01/29   - 154.6 to 150.0   - 4.6lbs  (added Dry January)

Quarterly Total - Down - 13.2

Measurements:

Quarter Start:  
               Waist  - 37 
               Hips   - 44 
               Thigh - 22
               Bicep - 12

Quarter End:                            Change:
                Waist  - 35.5                Waist   - 1.5
                Hips   - 42.5                 Hips   - 1.5
                Thigh - 20.5                 Thigh - 1.5
                Bicep - 11.5                  Bicep - 0.5

Total Inches - 5 inches

Symptoms/Side Effects:

Nausea when starting 1.7 especially the first 24-48 hours.   Took a nausea med for the first time.   This tapered off by the end of the 2nd month of this dosage.   Added hiccups and dry mouth overnight as symptoms.   By the 3rd month of 1.7 no effects from the shot.   Still getting occasional hiccups and dry mouth but nausea is gone.

Exercise:

Very poor showing month 4 and 5 because of the holidays.   Started treadmill back up with month 6 / Jan first.   

NSV:

11/13 - Goal Pants Buttoned
11/28 - Wore Goal Pants for Thanksgiving
12/29 - Boots from Henry V production lace up correctly

Sneeze incontinence resolved itself (noticed end of Month 5)

Labwork:

TPO: 51 to 78
Antibody: 8.6 to 10.7
FT4: 1.59 to 1.12
FT3: 4.8 to 3.9
            (Any thyroid meds change here)

HDL: 64 to 66
Trig: 88 to 88
LDL: 66 to 81
VLDL: 17 to 16
Total Cholesterol: 147 to 163
Ratio - 2.3 to 2.47   <Total Chol divided by HDL>

Glucose: 81 to 105 <elevation but only slight>
A1C: 5.4 to 5.4

AST: 21 to 17
ALT: 33 to 23

Blood Pressure: 114/84 to 121/80 (1/7) ?/88 (1/28)
            (Metoprolol pill cut in half)

Heart Rate: 79 to 76 (1/7) ? (1/28)

Dr Office weight: 166.0 to 154 (1/7)  150.? 1/28

Reflections - Month 6

Looking Back on Month : (weeks 21 - 24 ) 1.7

Did Dry January this month as well as starting a Fitness group.   Added water tracking.  Decreased BP meds to 1/2 pill.  I tried to increase motivation but even in the group I'm in I'm not seeing a major interest in checking in and encouraging each other.    I'm doing what I can but not getting back what I was hoping for. I'll probably re-evaluate next month.    Not as good a month as I would like.   Less than a pound a week this month.   I'm hoping 2.4 kick-starts me back up because I still have 31 pounds to go.

Weight: 

1/01 - 1/08  - 154.6 to 154.0 - 0.6lbs

1/08 - 1/15  - 154.0 to 152.6 - 1.4lbs

1/15 - 1/22  - 152.6 to 152.0 - 0.6lbs

1/22 - 1/29  - 152.0 to 151.0 - 1.0lbs

Month Total - Down 3.6lbs

Measurements:

Month Start:  
               Waist  - 36
               Hips   - 42.5  
               Thigh - 20.75
               Bicep - 11.75

Month End:                            Change:
                Waist  - 35.5                Waist  - 0.5
                Hips   - 42.5                 Hips  - 0.0
                Thigh - 20.5                 Thigh - 0.25
                Bicep - 11.5                  Bicep - 0.25

Symptoms/Side Effects:

1/01 - 1/08  - Dry Mouth, Hiccups (still but only occasionally) 

1/08 - 1/15  - Dry Mouth occasionally, Hiccups occasionally

1/15 - 1/22  - Dry Mouth occasionally

1/22 - 1/29  - Fatigue on Thursdays (that's a constant)

Exercise:

1/01 - 1/08  - Walking/Treadmill

1/08 - 1/15  - Treadmill

1/15 - 1/22  - Hiking Outside - Playing with the indoor Ax Throwing Set

1/22 - 1/29  - Hiking Outside - Axe Throwing (real this time)

Visitors and Labs - Last Day of Week 24

 Weight this am - 151.6

Looks like I'm not going to hit 150 before my 6 months ends.   It's close though, closer than it was just 2 weeks ago.   Tomorrow we start 2.4 and officially end my first 6 months on this.   Looking forward to seeing the progress and the comparisons.     

Today we saw the doctor for my follow up and Mark's annual.   He's starting Wegovy soon, once he gets his 2nd box in case there's a shortage still, although I haven't seen as many posts about that.   

My labs are good.   Cholesterol and Fasting sugar are up, liver tests are down again and now normal.   BP was decent 125/88 but we did recently stop meds.   Weight was 150-something.   I need to check the portal for the stats.   

This afternoon my friend Roderick came over to hang out it was nice getting to spend time with him.   I like him.    Oh and I don't think I mentioned but the job didn't go through.  It's ok though.   I expressed interest in Project work if she has any.   

Tomorrow we start the next chapter. 

Just Another Rainy Monday

 Weight this am - 150.6

It's cloudy and rainy....well drizzly anyway.    Doctor Appointment tomorrow.   We'll discuss meds and go from there.    I'm interest to see what my BP is after Dry January is almost complete.    Although I am adding 2 days to the end to adjust for Jan 20th and 21st     Snow in Houston gets a pass.   

Fast Food = Gain

 Weight this am - 151.0

We had Popeyes last night.    I knew the scale would be going up because fast food is salty food.    So I expected this.    Axe throwing was SO MUCH FUN.   We even came home with a set of throwing knives.  Now we need to build a target.   

It's rainy today so no walking.    I'm going to rest and make up the Turkey for tonight.    My friend may be here on Monday so we'll get the house lightly picked up.   

Saturday is for Axes

 Weight this am - 150.4

Heading out today to go Ax Throwing.   That should be interesting.    And the weight is going in the right direction again.    I see you 150.2.  I can almost check you off.    So close.   

Need to look into cleaning the bones we found as well.   Late this week maybe when it warms up a bit.   

A Walk In The Woods

 Weight this am - 150.8 

Went on a hike this morning and came home with a disarticulated skeleton - as you do.   It's definitely a predator, possibly coyote.     That was fun.   Rowan running into old rusty barbed wire...not so fun.   At least it wasn't bad but we will need to take her for an updated vaccination.   

I'm super happy about the scale this morning.    0.8lbs away from my mini-goal!    It's so close I can taste it.  

Tomorrow we are supposed to go Axe Throwing.    Fun Stuff

Last Thursday on 1.7

 Weight this am 151.2

Well then.   That's nice.   Now if we could keep going down for a bit that would make this last month awesome.   I would love to start my next weight in with a 150.anything.   Maybe tomorrow I can have the 151 without the 0.2 and be able to mark off another number on the list.    The next one on the chart is 150.2 in Oct of 2020....I'm getting close.   

Should have another walk tomorrow with Rowan.    Need to get to be early so we can get up early and go.   I may need to pick up a pair of real jeans (stretch preferred) so I have hiking pants.   Something cheap.   

I'm tired today but that's on par.    Just trying to wake up with some coffee. 

Week 24 Day 1

 Weight this am - 152.0

Last week at 1.7   Next week I start 2.4 .    It's great to check off another notch on my chart.    I would dearly love to see 150 next week but that might be wishful thinking.   We'll see

I'll be finishing up my Summary posts this week with the final data next Wednesday.   

I need to find the joy.   And that may mean stepping back from theatre commitments.  I'm just not sure I can do anything longer term right now because I am getting closer and closer to wanting to leave.   sigh. 

Snow

 Weight this am - 153

Our democracy is in the hands of bullying toddlers.   But it snowed, so I'm getting my joy where I can.    Rowan and I went out on a hike this morning at 6:50am.    It was beautiful.   4 miles through the woods in the snow.    Hopefully I can get them to go with me more often.   

We even made a snow angel.    

Through all this darkness, remember, there is also love in the world.

MLK Day - Stand Up Against Bigotry

 Weight this am - 153

I don't have much to say today.    In honor of the hero whose day is being co-opted by a traitor, I will resist.  I will find my center and my calm.   

Today we mourn.   Tomorrow we Stand.

Last Day of Normal

 Weight this am - 153.0

I prefer the downward swings.    I'm wondering if this will technically be an "up" week since last week my new low weight hit on weigh in day.    LOL.   It loves to be a tease.    Hopefully not though.   I am really really hoping to be able to check off 152 on my lists.   Especially since I was SO CLOSE yesterday.   I've also got just over a week until my final weigh in on this box/month.   I would so like to hit 150 by then and get to check off my mini goal and set a new one.   My last mini-goal was back on Nov 16th.   It's been two months since I got to do progress photos and reset my goal.   I'm really jonesing to do another one.   

I'm not sure how much I'll be mentally up for this week.    We have the winter storm coming and the swearing in of the traitorous felon.  I might need a mental health break.   I'll see how the week plays out.    I've put everything into place that I needed to in order to not have to log on if necessary.    We'll see how it goes.    Self Care is going to be my mantra this week.  

Waiting to see

 Weight this am - 152.2

Another teeny drop.  I'm really good with teeny as long as it keeps going down.   I'm so so ready for a new goal.   Not a fan of limbo.  I'm ready for this to move along.    

The whole world seems to be in limbo right now.   Waiting to see.    

Winter Storm is forecast this week.   We'll be grabbing the rest of the groceries this morning.   Then we're ready.    Finish moving the wood inside and then see what the weather brings.    

Again.    Waiting to see.

Friday Prep

 Weight this am - 152.6

Down again.   At least we are see-sawing with the new number.   Much better thank that 156-154 jog.   I still hope to see it drop lower soon. 

It's looking like there might be a storm next week so today I should be heading out to get some groceries.  Better to have it done early than do it with the whole massive crunch of panicking people.   I'm really looking forward to this.  

Started work on the 6 month comparison.   Debating on whether to add any lab values at that point.    😕  We'll see how it goes.   

Thursday Thoughts

 Weight this am - 153

I'm ok with this.    It's not 54 so it's definitely progress.     Although I still feel like I'm waiting in the 50's limbo right now.  I've been in the 50's longer than any other decade so far and I'm getting tired of the "middle five" on the scale.    I'm overly ready for the 40's.   I've been in the 50's since November 23rd.   The Saturday before Thanksgiving.    It's closing in on two months in the 50's.   Actually one more week and it will be two months - date-wise that is.   It's time for the 40's to be ascendant.    I mean, I know that *I* am in my 50's but that doesn't mean the scale needs to get stuck there.   

It almost feels like going backwards in time as the scale goes backwards.   And I'm ready for that.   Ready to move freely.   Ready to LET GO of things.   Ready to let go.

Love A New Number - Week 23 Day 1

 Weight this am - 152.6

I love a new number on shot day!   Officially down 1.4 this week.   This is great!    Of course the weight loss starts up again after I decide to go up in dose....LOL   But it's fine.   It's been too long without any real movement so I'm still good with my decision.   I should be in the 140's by now anyway if I hadn't stalled so this is just getting me back on track.   

The Creme Brulee was too sweet and I don't know if that was a failure of the recipe or me doing the topping.   Going to taste just the custard later.    It was also way too liquid.   This one will need a major tweaking and a review of different recipes.    Definitely a "trial and error" dessert.    I'll get there.   

One more shot of 1.7 after today and then I'm in a new month AND a new dose.   I'm so ready for things to move forward.   I'm ready for another progress photo.   New NSV clothing.  New mini-goal.    It's the New Year and I'm ready for all the NEW - including being able to check off boxes again.   Just 2.6lbs to the start of all the N.E.W.

Creme Brulee Day - Last Day of Week 22

 Weight this am - 153.0

If I can keep that scale number I'll be down a pound from last week.   Which will put me at one and half so far this month.    Half a pound a week is still a loss, and much better than the alternative, but I'd really like to be back at 1 to 1.5lbs a week.   Especially since I still have over 30 pounds to go.   I really need to kick the exercising into gear - it's just so hard when I'm tired because of interrupted sleep.   

Made Creme Brulee for the first time last night.   It's currently chilling in the fridge and will be dessert tonight.  I'm looking forward to tasting it, especially since I altered the recipe a bit in terms of flavor.   We'll see how it came out and if I need to adjust anything.   

Events in the political arena are starting to get to me again.   I think that's affecting my sleep.   I need to find a way to channel that anger away from myself.   I need to come out the other side of this intact or they win.  

On a winning note - Clothing is all put away.   I still need to review that script and make a decision.   One day at a time right now.  One day at a time. 

A Slight Disappointment

 Weight this am - 154.4

This morning I was supposed to meet up with a walking partner.   I was looking forward to that, not just for the walk but for the motivation.   Unfortunately her kid was ill last night so we didn't go this morning because she was up most of the night.   We will reschedule later.    I should still run out to the store.   Maybe at lunchtime.   Also thinking about hitting the arboretum tomorrow...unless Rowan wants to join me somewhere else.   

I'm feeling like I'm in this odd transition stage and I'm having second thoughts about committing to anything right now.   The world just doesn't feel stable and I'm having a very hard time being excited about anything theatre.   

I don't know.   I'll look over the script this week and make a decision.   

 

Sleepy Sunday

 Weight this am - 154.4

Up again Up again Jiggety jog

While expected, it's annoying.   Especially since I really want to get away from that damn four that's been hanging around for weeks.     I could feel last night that I had eaten too much/too heavy.     We'll see what tomorrow brings.   

Back to the rest of the items on the To Do list

Prep Veggies

Clothing

Treadmill

and adding a new item

Unearth the scaffolding.   Let's see how we do.    I may also work more on the 6 month data comparison post.

Saturday - In The Park?

 Weight this am - 153.4

The up after the drop.   It's weight loss in miniature...LOL.   Hopefully is drops back down again before Wednesday.    Talking about taking a walk in the park today.   We'll see if that happens.   

I missed my goals again except for making dinner so here we go again:

Treadmill - nope

Christmas - Yes

Clothing - Nope

Veggie Prep - Yes

Let's try again today.   

Also got some cleaning done.   Did not make it to the park.

It's Friday - And Chilly

 Weight this am - 153.2

Still in 53...now if I can stay in the 53 range or go down to the 52 range for Wednesday Weigh-In that would be really great.   Hopefully Dry January will help with that.     

Reviewed my labs.   Some things are up but I definitely ate and drank things over the holidays that I normally don't consume.    I'm going to do a "data only" 6 month recap.   I'll probably start putting that together later today.   Do all 6 months and then show the changes overall.   That will be good to have to reference back to later on.   Especially in August when I hit the one year mark.    

This is the year.     This is the year I will achieve the goals I wanted to achieve for my birthday and anniversary.   I want to be comfortable in a swimsuit this summer.    I want to fit into my wedding dress for my anniversary.    I'd love to get some glamour photos done and re-do headshots especially once I hit goal weight.   That means that I DO need to add weight training and Pilates for toning.    

I didn't get to my goals yesterday so I need to just copy them to today.

Treadmill

Christmas

Clothing

Dinner/Veggie Prep

Let's see how much I can get checked off.    It's such a sleepy day.   

Finally - A Shift

 Weight this am - 153

YES!    An actual new number.    Just when things were starting to flatline a bit too much.   Whew.   I've been getting anxious getting on that scale and only seeing variants of 154.   Part of me understands that it's all part of the process but when you've spent several years fighting a scale that is only going up....there's a bit of PTSD involved when the progress stops.    

I was saying the other day to a friend that this would be how I would want to feel when I switch to maintenance mode after hitting my goal...but it's too early for me to want to be there yet.    I'd like to hit the 120s or 130s before stabilization happens again.   Which is not that far away anymore.   In 14-15lbs I'll be at least IN the 130s.   At 2 lbs a week that's 7-8 weeks.     
I was telling her that my 3 remaining weeks on 1.7 I'll be focusing on chipping away as much as I can to reduce the amount needed to reach that goal.    I'm really hoping to hit 150 and be able to check off my next mini-goal and reset.    Especially since this is the last of the larger mini-goals.   My first 3 were 10lb goals <179, 169, 159> this one is a 9lb goal to get me to even numbers <150> and after I finally hit this one I can switch to 5lb increments.   THAT will be a real achievement. 

On to today - I need to make another checklist because that seems to help

Prep Veggies for Upcoming Meals

Prep ingredients for Black Bean and Kale Soup

Start Putting Away Clothing

Treadmill

Put Away Christmas Decorations

That looks like a good list.    I'll check things off as I go and move whatever isn't completed to tomorrow.  

Chilly Weather - Week 22 Day 1

 Weight this am - 154.0

It is lovely and chilly outside.   The only problem with that is my hot drinks don't actually STAY hot so I have to keep getting up to reheat them.   

Weight is at least down this week.   Even though it's only half a pound.  I'd love to get out of this 'mid-150s' slump.   I hit 156 on Dec 12th, 155 on Dec 16th, 154 on Dec 20th.   And then...I just started hovering.   The highs are creeping lower.    I hit 156 for the last time on Dec 25th and my last 155.anything was Dec 29th. But the lows have really slowed down.   I hit 154 on Dec 20th and then didn't hit it again until I popped just under it on Jan 5th.   And I just today touched it again.     Other than the jump up to 155.8 on Dec 29th my weight since Dec 26th has been between 154.8 and 153.8....so I've been hovering in the same pound for two weeks now.     

Looking at the numbers like this I'm even more confident in my decision to ask to move up.   I've gotten used to the swings and it's pretty evident that it's not doing that right now.   

Took my meds.   Two pens left of 1.7.    I also made a note of the week I need to set my next 3 month follow-up.    I really love doing the reflections posts because it gives me a great data overview.      Both monthly and quarterly.       
I'm actually going to go work on migrating data into the newest quarterly post since it's getting close to time to post that one.  

I Am An Idiot - Last Day of Week 21

 Weight this am - 154.4

Had my Doctor appointment this morning and, like an idiot, autopilot took my thyroid pill.   grrr.   Which meant we couldn't draw blood.    I have an appointment with LabCorp tomorrow morning to try again.  THIS TIME, however, I have put a big NO post it on top of my pill container.     This is the first time I screwed that particular thing up. 

BP was 120/80 - decreasing BP meds in half.   We'll see how it looks in 2 weeks when I go in for lab results.   

Waiting to set thyroid meds until we get labs back.   I'm currently at 90mg in the am and 45 in the afternoon for a total of 135mg.   I'm thinking the next step down would be shifting to 60mg twice a day for 120mg but we'll see how labs come back.   That might not be a bad idea for the next script.   

Increased Wegovy to 2.4 since I have definitely plateaued and I don't want to lose momentum now.   Not while I'm still hovering just over my *before Covid* highest weight.    Plateauing in the 130s I can get down with...but not in the 150s.   I expect to have to work harder for the lower weights.   
My script should be filled on the 10th so I need to remember to check online at CVS for the status. 

I'm really starting to feel like myself again.   

Exercise - Treadmill 30 minutes at 2.6 for 2 miles

The Wiggle Continues

 Weight this am - 154.2

Up again but not as much.   Need to do treadmill today.   I'm still dealing with an on again - off again headache.    I'm thinking it's partly insomnia and partly Dry January.   Would be nice if I could sleep through.   Hopefully that kicks in soon.   

Today I need to:

    Call Insurance to Confirm Coverage of ALL Strengths of Wegovy

            *Done - Auth is for 1.7 AND 2.4 good for 1 year. - YAY

    Treadmill

            *Done - 30 minutes at 2.9 for 1.9 miles

    Prep Salmon for Tuesday

            *Done - Salmon filet in a saffron-garlic-honey-lemon marinade

    Start Putting Away Clothing

I'll check those off as they get done.     Then I can feel like I accomplished things. 

Doctor Appointment tomorrow morning.   We can see how my labs are progressing and I get to decide what to do about meds. 

Finally Some Movement

 Weight this am - 153.8

YES.   Finally.   A new number!   Now it just needs to keep going in that direction.   But THIS is what I needed to see.   

Now it can continue to move in that direction and I can start being able to check things off again on my charts.    I am SO READY to check off new boxes and finally hit my next mini-goal.   I'm definitely due for a new goal and a new set of photos.    

Now...do I want to do a treadmill today or do I want to do the Yoga workout.     

I'll see how I feel after I have my coffee.

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. 

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. 

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

GoodBye 2024 it's NYE - Last Day of Week 20

 Weight this am - 154.8

On the eve of the end of the year AND the eve of the end of my 5th 'month' of Wegovy, I'm sitting here in a Limbo of my own making.    Waiting for the year to end, the ball to drop, the scale to move.    I don't know what it is about New Years and why we insist on waiting to start plans on some arbitrary date...but there you have it.     Somehow there is a kind of collective magic in the idea of a fresh slate.    It's like a clean page in a new notebook.   

Beginnings.   We have a love affair with beginnings.    

Tomorrow Cheri and I kick off our new Health and Fitness support group.    I'm off to go write up some posts to set the stage.      Then it's time to pull out the bins and start collecting up Christmas so tomorrow it can all get packed away.   

Time to pack away the year, with all it's highs and lows, and open up the first blank page of 2025.    Let's make this a good story this year. 

Monday Musings

 Weight this am - 154.4

If I can just stay in the 154's for the next 2 days that would be excellent.  I mean, I'd love to start the year off somewhere in the 153's but I'll take a 4.    I just don't want to go up again.    I'm noticing if I keep my heavier meal at or before noon I don't get such a bump in the scale the next morning.   So I'm working on having my main food around brunch/lunch time and just do a salad or fruit in the evening.   

Two days until Dry January starts and I get myself back to exercise.    It's time.   I can feel it.    I really need to start building some muscle and stamina now that a lot of the weight if off my knees/back.    Probably should pick up a sports bra or two as well.   Just the inexpensive kind that I can pull on.   Even if I wear 2 pair it will still be something. 

It's time to organize a new year schedule to get everything in gear.    And time to put my damn laundry away so I can actually FIND my workout stuff!   LOL

Counting Down the Days

 Weight this am - 155.6

And....it's up again.    Aaarrgghhh.    I need this to go Down not Up.   sigh.   I was really hoping I'd see the same as yesterday or a little nudge lower...not another up.   It's making me really question whether I should look into going up in dose.    That will require a call in to the insurance company to verify that the pre-auth is for all doses, not just 1.7.    And I really didn't want to have to think about this again...just wanted to take my meds and be done with it.     urgh.

Today we need to run out to the store and pick up a few things.    Get everything ready for Tuesday.    I think I'll call the insurance on Monday just to check on the pre-auth.    If it needs to be adjusted then I'll have to put a call into the Dr later this week.   Probably Thursday.      

I just want to see the scale move again.   And I REALLY want to see a loss this Wednesday.   Close out the month with some scale movement.    EVERYTHING feels like limbo right now...including my weight.   Hover.  Hover.  Hover.   

Come on 153.   Even if it's just 153.8.   I really need to see you. 

Last Saturday of 2024

 Weight this am - 154.6

Still in the Limbo wobble but at least it's a bit lower.    It's also another very mellow-looking day.   Cloudy.   Probably stormy.   A good day to get things done slowly.   I need to get laundry put away.    I'm not quite ready to go through any clothing but pants yet.   I'd like to see where those are but I'm pretty sure most of those are still in the 'not yet' bunch.    It would probably be better to look into sorting through those when I hit either 150 or 145.    

I really do want to see 153.   That's my highest pregnancy weight and the tipping point for me into familiar territory.    Although, who am I kidding, I want to hit 150, check that weight decade off my chart and get moving into the second half of all this.     I hit halfway almost 10 days ago and I'm just now back to it.   I want to leave that number behind and start the second half of this, rather than hovering.     I'm ready. 

Limbo Week

 Weight this am - 154.8

Same again.  We are sitting here in that limbo week between Christmas and New Years.   Where everything feels the same and you have no idea what day it is or when you are.    It's feeling like that with the scale.    I really want to see a change.   Two weeks ago it felt like a big shift went on, when I first dipped below 156 on the 13th of December.   Then there was a week of good progress culminating in hitting 154 on the 20th.  

Since then, it's been the limbo dance.    With only a jump up to 156 rather than any new dip down.   I know it's part of the normal pattern.   It's exactly what happens over and over again.    And I'm sure I will eventually be ok with it.   But the 150's are still a sensitive area for me.    These weights are above where I was at 9 months pregnant.   They are a territory that I STILL feel like my body shouldn't occupy.   And right now I'm still sitting above my highest pregnancy weight.    My brain is starting to catch up to the body changes too and I'm starting to be able to really see this weight as 'how far I have to go' rather than 'how far I've come.    Which isn't a bad thing.    Since I really do want to regain my vision of myself as I was and not be stuck in not being able to see myself clearly because of the weight.   

Now I need to figure out if I'm staying on 1.7 or moving up to 2.4   And I need to decide that this week.   Time to see what happens. and prepare for what's to come. 

Final Week of 2024

 Weight this am - 154.8

Every time when things stall a bit I get frightened that it's just going to stall out completely.    Not in my brain.   My brain knows how weight loss works and that all of this is normal.    But viscerally after two years of only going up no matter what I did, and prior to that having to stay very strict and vigilant or I'd be right back at 150... it's habitual fear.    I don't want anything to jeopardize this progress. I NEED to not have anything jeopardize it.  

ANYway.    Perfectly reasonable to have seen no loss this week (yesterday) since it was 2.4 the week before.   Yesterday was also my highest weight of the whole week.   Every other weight was 155.4 or under.    It's back there again today so there you have it.   

Just a few days left in 2024 and then it's a whole new year.   Starting Dry January next Wednesday as well.   And I will be jumping back into my workouts again.   I have almost finished my 'rest and reset'   Soon it will be time to get back to work. 

Merry Christmas - Week 20 Day 1

 Weight this am - 156

A little annoying after being down in the 154's yesterday.   But it's kinda typical to have that up-tick on shot/weigh-in day.    

I'm up 0.6 from last week.    

This is the LAST week of 2024 and my last shot of this box.   Next Wednesday will be my first official weigh in of 2025 and close out 2024.   I'm really hoping for a couple of pounds since I didn't register a loss this week.    I would love to see a 153.    That would be awesome.    I'm not going to get my wish of being able to snap those goal pants next week :(   Not unless we have a New Year's miracle.     But they are getting closer.    

Happy Holidays everyone

Christmas Eve Blessings - Last Day of Week 19

 Weight this am - 154.4

I'm noticing that I have days of greater and lesser bowel movements recently.   Today was a day of greater.  LOL.    We have to pick up some things for tomorrow (salad, potato's, OJ, milk, cream, alcohol) and then we're all done.   Just some basic cleaning before my mom and Peter come over tomorrow.   I'm interested to see what weigh-in looks like tomorrow, now that I'm finally back on Wegovy Wednesdays again. 

If anything interesting happens I'll check back - otherwise I wish everyone who celebrates a very gentle and lovely Christmas Eve. 

A New Fence

 Weight this am - 155.2

It's the new wobble, same as the old wobble.    But at least the wobble numbers are lower.   Never thought I'd say it but it feels good to be in the 150's.    But then, I never thought I'd be in the 180's sooooo.    That makes all the difference.    

Tree is lit.   Presents need to be wrapped.   Ham is defrosting.   We need a few groceries.   But other than that I think we're pretty set.   

Today is Fence Day!   Which is why I'm up in the o'dark of the clock.     But after today we will have all new fence on the yard.   No more worries about the dogs.   YES.   That's an awesome Christmas present. 

Simply Sunday

 Weight this am - 154.6

Things to remember.   Side effects definitely include way more hiccups.   If I drink a bit too much white wine I wake up with acid reflux (lying on my left side does actually help with that.  

I'm definitely into the second half of the 150's.  Yay.   Although, give it about a week and I'll be impatient again...LOL.   Which is ok.   It keeps me motivated.    I am just barely starting to fit into my older clothing...before the Lockdown...and I can see all the things I WANT to fit into just sitting there.   So of course I now really want to start seeing some of them actually fit and possibly even become 'too big'.   Man, I can't wait to wear MY clothes again...not the clothing I had to buy because nothing fit. 

Oh man...I'm so excited to hit my 2018 numbers and really see the chart start to turn blue.    <grin< 

It's close.   

Another note (because I'm thinking about it) with the lower doses I could feel the meds wearing off as we got into week 3.   1.7 I'm in my 2nd month and the effects are not really changing at all.   *Go Maintenance Dose*

I just calculated the weight at which I reach a normal (not overweight) BMI.   It's 136.8lbs.   That's when I hit 25.0 BMI and move from overweight to normal.    So I'm about 18lbs from a normal BMI.    Definitely adding that as another goal.     And I updated my ultimate goal date on my tracker.   It originally calculated February 21st but that was based on non-sustainable loss data from month 1...when I lost 9lbs in 2 weeks because of water and inflammation.  Yeah, that doesn't continue.    

I'm good though with all this.   I like having all sorts of data I can play around with.    Just me in the corner with my numbers and charts...LOL

Yuletide Blessings

 Weight this am: 155.2

Up again, as expected.    It's the normal progression.   But it's a thrill to keep seeing new lows, and to see the high number go down.   Obviously I want to get to 150 so I can hit my next mini-goal, and then 149 so I can hit 40 down and actually start to really fit back into clothing, but slow and steady is just the way it needs to be.  

Today we need to get the house in order and decorate the tree.   So much to do and the time is running down in which to accomplish it.   

Time to get shit done

HALFWAY THERE

 Weight this am - 154!!

It Has Happened!   On Week 19 Day 3 of Wegovy I have hit HALFWAY TO MY GOAL WEIGHT!   

Four and a half months (Aug 7th to Dec 20th) is what it took to lose half the weight.   Thirty-five pounds are GONE!  I can officially cross off 2021 now and August of 2020!    Two more weights to go to cross off everything after Covid.  Four more pounds to go until I hit my next mini-goal AND get to check off weights in prior years (150 in 2018 and 2017)   Then I move to 5lb mini-goals.

I could be back to myself before summer!    What a birthday present THAT would be!   

Today is a good good day.

Super Tired

 Weight this am - 155.2  

Wegovy Wednesday is going to start being followed by Tired Thursday.   sheesh   I can also notate that I definitely feel more nausea on the night following my injection.   I was fine yesterday during the day but after I got into bed I definitely felt the nausea.    Glad I have my ginger chews. 

There was something else.   I realized an effect/symptom yesterday or something related and wanted to jot it down today.    Hmmm.   GOT IT!!!   It was an effect.   I just noticed that my sneeze incontinence has drastically reduced with the weight loss.   It still happens occasionally but no where NEAR as much.   This is great.     It was such a gradual thing that it didn't impact my consciousness until yesterday when I sneezed heavily like 7 times in a row and nothing.   Woohoo!    It's the little victories.  

Speaking of.   I did a whim try-on of the next goal pants.    I can zip them and a-l-m-o-s-t get the snaps to touch.    Of course, doing so is ramming the seam into my crotch...but I can get them closer.   I'm thinking 150 should do it.    I'll try them on again later this week and get another progress photo set.   Wouldn't it be so cool if I could wear them on NYE?

Wegovy Wednesday - Week 19 Day 1

 Weight this am - 155.4

Back to Wegovy Wednesday!   Woohoo.   And I'm down 2.6 pounds from my last shot day.   It feels good to be back on track again.    We have two weeks left in 2025 so lets see how close I can get to my next mini-goal before the new year.   It would be so damn awesome to hit that this year but I will be pleased with whatever progress I make, since every step is one step closer to the goal.  

Now that I have nothing else on deck...it's time to finish decorating and make sure we have all our presents done.   That's it.   That's all I have to do.    And enjoy whatever drinks I have that are open and need to be finished because I'm doing Dry January again this year.   

I just looked at my weight chart again and I am REALLY looking forward to closing out 2021.   Now 2020 will take longer because I started the year at 135...but I'm so close to closing out 2021.   Come On 154...let's do this.   

Tuesday - Last Day of Week 18

 Weight this am - 156.0

The last day of the adjusted schedule has arrived.   Tomorrow we are back to Wegovy Wednesday!    Yay.   I'm glad to be done adjusting shots.   Speaking of, my meds came in yesterday so I have my new box of 1.7 in the fridge with 2 shots left in the old one.   This is great.   

Need to go finish the project in a little bit (after coffee) and then send it out.   

Trying to figure out guesses for when I hit my next milestone.    I'm expecting to hit my halfway point and 154 by Christmas (fingers crossed) and I would LOVE to hit the next mini-goal (150) by NYE.   I don't expect that though....but boy would it be nice.    

Monday Milestones

 Weight this am - 155.0

It's official.   I'm back on the check off chart.    One more weight/pound to go before I close out 2021.   Half a pound to go to the halfway poin.   Five pounds left to my next mini-goal....AND....in 5.2lbs I'll be in the 40's!    It's a good day. 

I spent a couple of hours yesterday on the task and got everything off Facebook.    Going to download ChatGPT and try a few things there off the books but I'm not sure if that will help.  I've got about 3 hrs left to spend trying to organize this down further before I need to send it over sometime tomorrow.    I expect to finish that today or tomorrow morning.   

Sunday Musings

 Weight this am - 156.4

It's up but since I hit a new low two days ago that's not really an issue.   I'm still definitely more queasy this week.   Not sure why.    

Interestingly, I can kind of feel my mental picture resetting.   I had a hard time seeing my size unless it was in a mirror or photo, I knew I was overweight but mentally I couldn't see it as more than my prior overweight...which is the number I am ALMOST down to now.    When I first hit the 30 pounds down I felt so much slimmer than at almost 190.   I could see the difference.      The other night while getting ready it was like my brain reset and I could again see how the 150's on my frame is too much.    It's actually a good thing.   

For so long I really felt like I was trapped in a body that wasn't mine.   And I couldn't actually SEE myself. But now I feel like I can really SEE my body again as it IS.   Like I am inside of something I recognize again.    Now I know that I'm not at all where I am comfortable and healthy, but I can see that again.   I can see where I need to work on things, where I need to tone.   I feel like I have clear vision again, not hidden under a blanket of overweight.    

THIS is the beginning of the journey.   I'm just about back to the start now.   And I'm ready to take it on.    

Wonderland Gala Day

 Weight this am - 155.8

Performing a skit/scene in a fundraising gala for a local theatre today.   Should be fun.    Definitely have a higher degree of nausea with the 1.7.   I should actually clarify that because I was trying to explain it to Mark yesterday and I realized I have two distinct types of nausea.    There is a baseline low grade nausea that is more like the feeling when you ate a bit too much and then look at a very bumpy carnival ride.    I'm going to call that one 'queasy'.   My normal side effects on this med is occasional queasiness.   A more low level intermittent reaction.    So far on the 1.7 I've had one day where I was hit with full blown nausea.  Like the stomach flu - gonna throw up for no reason - kinda nausea.   That's when I took the meds.     

So - on the 1.7 I am having more days of low level queasy and queasy in reaction to certain foods.   I also had my one bout of full blown nausea on the 1.7.    Definitely thinking that I'll do at least another 3 months on this dose since I can still feel the effects really strongly.   

Man, I canNOT wait to hit halfway to my goal.    That will feel SOOO GOOD.   It's so close.    As soon as I hit 154.6 I can mark it off.   I'm within 2 lbs now.   TWO.    I know how much lighter I feel now and how much less in pain I am.   My lower back isn't going out on me or twinging because a lot of my stomach is gone.     I can't wait to see how I feel with more of this OFF of me.   Now if the boobs could just shrink some...LOLOL

Friday the Thirteenth is Good

 Weight this am - 155.4

Super close to the next number I can check off on my chart.   There are 2 more weights in the abyss that was 2021 and then I'm into 2020 and beyond.   Once I check off 155 and 154 I'm officially below all recorded 2021 weights.   And when I check off 150.2 and 147.8 I'll will be below any weight after  Covid Lock-down.   

My next Mini mini-goal is to hit the halfway mark.   Then I'm moving to round numbers and doing the 150, 145 etcs.

I did get an hour in on my Task and I'll be getting back to that later today.    

Last night I also had a 1.7 reaction to food.   I **thought** I was hungry when I got home and had some Birds-eye veggie pasta mac-n-cheese.   Obviously Wegovy did NOT like that choice because I did not retain that meal.   LOL.    First time I've had a food choice purge on this med.    I'll make better choices, I promise. 

Finally Broke the Pattern

 Weight this am - 156 <update>

HEY, it's a new note in the tune that is my weight loss journey.     After like 2 weeks of rebounding around the same numbers on the scale, we've finally gotten a new one.    I'm still .2 pounds away from being able to check off a new number on my chart, and 1.2lbs away from matching my next 'old weight', but it's a new low so I'm ready to celebrate it.   

I NEED to get to work on my task for Fen today.    No More Excuses!    

Then I have rehearsal tonight for the Fundraising Gala.    I'm a little disappointed that no one said ANYthing at rehearsal on Monday.   I didn't expect a comment on weight but none of these people (with the exception of Amanda) have seen me since before I started Wegovy.   I'm 30 pounds down for gosh sakes.    I think it's reasonable to have expected just a "you look great".     It would've been nice to have any kind of acknowledgement...even tiny...but I guess it's not time for that.    

***UPDATE***  went to the bathroom and the scale dropped by .2    I can officially claim 156 today!!    This! Is! Awesome!