Beginning a Week Off.

 Weight this am 142.4

Grrr....still going up.  I'm really pulling for this to settle back down before Wed.    I know last week was an anomaly so I'm expecting to be up this week.   I do want to have it be as much of an overall loss as possible though.    The minimum that I will find acceptable is 142.6, that puts me down a full pound from 2 weeks ago...which equals a half a pound per week.    I would really love to be at 142 or less though...because that makes my 2 week average better.    If I could see 141.6 this Wednesday that would be ideal.     

Ah well...fingers crossed. 

Show Day Again

 Weight this am - 142.0

Wonder if that was the Chinese food.    I was hoping to not see that number again.   Ah well.   Hopefully we go back down again before weigh-in day.    

Another show today, outside this time.    Then I'm off for a week and need to get things set up outside of shows.   Things like my mammogram appointment.   Looking over other scripts.   Getting ready to work on the house.   All of that. 

Hopefully tomorrow I have a better check-in number. 

Another Opening - Another Show

 Weight this am - 141.2

Still creeping downwards.    Today we open.   I'm just trying to rest as much as possible before it's time to saddle everything up and head over.   Not sure there is much else to say today.   It always seems like the longest, most stretched out wait when a goal is so close.    If I could just see 140.0 I could check it off, do photos and reset my mini-goal.   It's time.   It actually feels like it's past time but you can't rush some things.    Always knew it would slow down as the final goal got closer.   I was just really hoping it would hold off on the slow down until I actually hit the 130's   LOL.  

Final Tech Day

 Weight this am - 141.8

Today was final tech for the show.   We worked some outside and then were moved to our indoor location for a cue to cue run.   Big storms expected tomorrow so it appears we are performing indoors.  It's actually not a bad deal, almost like a soft open.    And it's supposed to be very cool outside on Sunday so that helps too.

Scale is slowly moving on down.   Hopefully it won't bob back up before weigh in day.   We'll see.   I'm really looking forward to that 3.   The 130's are so close I can almost taste them. 

Back to the Grind

 Weight this am - 142.2

Knew it would go back up.   Now I'm just hoping for another dip that actually hits 140 even.   I'd really like to check of that mini-goal.   Still crossing fingers that this is the week.

Back to Rehearsal tonight and then it's a final location tech on Friday before we open Saturday.   It's almost "Another Opening - Another Show"

Holy Shit A New Low - First Day of Week 34

 Weight this am - 140.8

Holy Fuck.   A new low on weigh-in day is one thing but this is quite the drop.   

Wow.

I also have now checked off another box on my chart.   So now it's 0,4 to my next box - 0.8 to my next mini-goal and 1.8 to 50 Pounds Lost.   April is shaping up to be a good month.  Today we get a break and then tomorrow we are back on the grind for the show.   We'll see what the rebound on this one looks like but hopefully I can check off the mini-goal before that happens. 

Fool's Day - Last Day of Week 33

Weight this am - 142.6

A lot went on today.    Rehearsal again...the show is going well.   9 GOP House Reps broke ranks to vote with Dems - disrupting business in the House.    Crawford won the judicial race despite almost 30 million thrown at her opponent by Musk/47.   And Cory Booker filibustered for 25 hours 5 minutes on the Senate floor in opposition to 47's regime and the harm he is causing.   

I also found out my friend from Hawaii has some serious health issues.    A rollercoaster of a day.  

Weight did come back down so hopefully it's even better tomorrow.   

March is Ending

 Weight this am - 143

Back up again.     Per usual.     I'm hoping to get a drop again for Wednesday.     

Doctor appointment tomorrow and my script should be in at CVS.    We'll see.   

Mark got approved for Wegovy as well so his should be coming in soon too.   It will be really good for him to lose the extra around his middle....that's been making me uneasy.  

I'm hoping that this is the week I get to check off my current mini-goal.

Sunday is Prep Day

 Weight this am - 142.0

Yes!   Right back down to the new low.   That's awesome.    I'd love to see this continue the next couple of days.    This is what *should* happen when I'm in a show.    

Today I need to prep all the things.   
Get everything prepped for the week - costume and prop-wise.   
Get Laundry done and put away
Get Meal Planning done for the week

Just in general make sure everything is ready to go so we don't have to think about things. 

This means I'm now off to organize my month 9 reflection post so I can get it ready to start. 

Cue to Cue Day

 Weight this am - 142.6

Cue to Cue today in the Park.   It was hot.    I'm definitely sunburned.   LOL.   Works for Toby.   My friend remarked on my loss today.   He was like..."So, I don't know if this is ok to ask.  But did you lose a lot of weight?"   It was so nice to have it noticed and he was super complimentary.      

It is a lot.   It's coming up on 50 pounds down.   That's an incredible amount of weight that I was carrying around.   

Tomorrow is a day off and so is Wednesday but that's it before the show next weekend. 

New Low

 Weight this am - 142.0

New Low.   Just 2 lbs away from my mini-goal.   And 1.2lbs from my next "prior weight" check box.  Really excited for the 130's.   I've been looking forward to hitting that decade since I started this journey.    I was in the 130's on my last weigh-in before Covid Lockdown happened...and I'm so excited to get back there.   The 130's were also all of my weight journey in 2019.   So once I hit that I can compare apples to apples progress.   

In other news...the run is going well.   Hell week started yesterday and I definitely had a weird run.    But then, a lot of us felt 'off' the other day.    Rather have the screwy runs now.   Get them over with. 

On to another run tonight....after I do lines today and then work on the notes for what I fucked up in run yesterday. 

Hell Week Begins

 Weight this am - 143.0

And so it begins.   The start of Hell Week.   Full runs of the show today, tomorrow, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday...and then we open on Saturday.   This is the week where the magic really happens.  

I'm also creeping closer to only having 20lbs left to lose.   As soon as I hit the next mini-goal I'm grabbing a new pair of goal pants.   I know I have a pair of realisitic ones...but I also have those pants that I never was able to fit into.    I'm going to do those as well.   

Twenty-three pounds left til I hit 120.   Just over 3 pounds until I'm back in the 130's.   It was so far away for so long and it's getting so close.   

First Day of Week 33

 Weight this am - 143.6

It's fitting that week 33 should start off with a 3...a 143 that is.   I was only 0.2 away from hitting my 4lb monthly goal.   Not bad.   Inching closer to the 130's.    Speaking of that, my inches were down by 2 inches overall this month.   

Looking forward to the next mini-goal of 140 so I can do my next progress photos.   I'm thinking it's time to switch outfits but I'll still use the original one so I can get a true comparison.   I just think it's time for smaller bottoms so I can see progress better in my stomach area. 

Show is going well.   I'm ready to start loading the letter.    

I shared a picture from my memories the other day and realized that I currently weigh what I weighed in that photo (2018)    Interesting perspective.   It is definitely time to start toning, I'm overdue for that.  I just haven't had the brain energy with the show going on.    Ah well, Dr appointment next week so I'll have new lab results soon.   

Reflections - Month 8

Looking Back on Month 8 : (weeks 29 - 32)  

Weight:  

2/26 - 3/05 - 147.4 to 146.8 - 0.6

3/05 - 3/12 - 146.8 to 146.0 - 0.8

3/12 - 3/19 - 146.0 to 144.8 - 1.2

3/19 - 3/26 - 144.8 to 143.6 - 1.2

Month Total - 3.8lbs Down

Measurements:

Month Start:  
               Waist  - 35.0
               Hips   - 41.5
               Thigh - 20.0
               Bicep - 11.5

Month End:                            Change:
                Waist  - 34.0                  Waist  - 1.0 
                Hips   - 41.0                   Hips  - 0.5
                Thigh - 19.75                Thigh - 0.25
                Bicep - 11.25                 Bicep - 0.25

NSV 

Hit mini-goal of 145 on March 2

Goal Pants snap and could be worn out. 

Symptoms/Side Effects:

2/26 - 3/05  - dry mouth, light fatigue, light headache 

3/05 - 3/12  - dry mouth, light fatigue

3/12 - 3/19  - dry mouth, light fatigue

3/19 - 3/26  - dry mouth, light fatigue

Exercise:

2/26 - 3/05  - Rehearsal, Helping Arietta move. 

3/05 - 3/12  - Rehearsal

3/12 - 3/19  - Rehearsal, Auditions, Swordplay practice.  

3/19 - 3/26  - Rehearsal, Swordplay

Last Day of Week 32

 Weight this am - 144.0

Oh if I could just get this to drop back down by 0.2 tomorrow I'd have an official weight-in in the 43's.   I DO have rehearsal tonight so one can hope.    Starting the next week on a three would really put me so much closer to the 130's.   I really can't wait for that to happen.   I'm so excited to be closing in on a "normal" BMI    It really has been years since I've been close to that.    Not since probably Jan or Feb of 2020.    

I wasn't a "normal" BMI in all of 2018.   Was in 2019 starting in Feb.  Had some dips in and out in 2015, 16 and 17.     I'm really tired of the ups and downs though.   I want to get my body back and KEEP it back.     It's time.

A Rebound

 Weight this am - 144.4

Damn.   I was hoping it wouldn't go up that much.   Too much to hope it would stay down after that drop.   Hopefully it goes back down by Wednesday.  

Lines are in.   I'm running just the lines at this moment and smoothing anything that is bumpy.    Possibly Wednesday I'll load the letter.   Right now I'm more focused on making sure everything without a paper is really smooth.   The rest will get there. 

Getting Things In Order Before The Chaos

 Weight this am - 143.2

No surprises there.   I'd love to stay in the 143's for weigh-in on Wed.   That would be awesome.    Of course, I'll absolutely take lower....lol.    

My lines are loaded.   This week I'm ironing them in until they are all firmly in.   Once that's done and they are second nature, then I'll look at loading the letter.   But these lines come first and getting them firmly in place is imperative.   

This pollen is hellish.   I won't need to fake a red nose for the drunk...the constant blowing will do it for me 😆

Off Book Day And Another New Low

 Weight this am - 142.8

DUDE!   This is great!  All the way into a 2.   I love it.   I'm so thrilled.    Now if this congestion would stop that would be awesome.    Gotta love Pollen Season.    ugh. 

Off Book Day today.   I'm getting there.   I'm not quite where *I* want to be but I'm in decent shape.    Now off to finish coffee and run lines.    

Oh and go check of another box!

New Low Number Day

Weight this am - 143.4

I'll always take a 'new low number' day.   I'd actually like a couple of those this week.   That would be awesome.   I'm looking forward to the next weight decade a lot.   I've got a lot of data there and the 130's is where I'll finally get out of the "overweight" category.   I'm excited to be closing in on it.   

Rehearsal again tonight and I need to finish loading the final lines.    This role is definitely a bear.   But a really really fun bear.   

Rehearsal Day

 Weight this am - 144.4

Drifting back down.   I'm hoping for more than a dip into 143 this week.   That would be the goal.   Also still working on lines.   Need to get all the way off book.    Toby talks A LOT.   Shakespeare definitely gave his men a lot more to say. 

Memorization Train - Week 32 Day 1

Weight this am 144.8

YES.   I got an official weight in the 144's (even after eating a bit more curry than I should've.   LOL.   This is 1.2 down this week.   If I can get similar next week that will be a respectable loss for the month.   

Part of me wants this to hurry up a bit and another part is happy with the "slow and steady" route.   Again, I think I'd be happier with "slow and steady" if I was out of the 140's.   They are just still to close to 'too heavy' for me and still in the overweight BMI range.  

In other news, I just need to focus on "words, words, words" and get the rest of Toby hammered in.  That's my whole focus now until it's done. 

It's Time to Learn the Lines - Last Day of Week 31

 Weight this am - 144.4

I'm honestly surprised it's up at all after all the vibrating I did yesterday...LOL.   Gotta love audition nerves.    

Auditions are finished so now it's time to buckle down on Twelfth Night and finish those lines.  Everything from both auditions is out of my hands.   

Tomorrow is shot day.  And the start of my final week of this box.   My next appointment comes up April 1st as well.   I'm debating on having the Dr send the script to Amazon Pharmacy instead.   I'll think about it. 

Audition Day (Part 2) and Another New Number

 Weight this am - 143.8

I hit a three.   And got to check off another box on my chart.    This is a good day.    

Auditions for The Alley today as well....which means I'm going to be vibrating all day.   Nerves are an interesting thing.   

I've now got three more boxes in the 140's chart to check off (143, 140.8 and 140.4) before I can shift my focus to the next weight decade.    I'm also now getting very close to a normal BMI (25.9 at last look)   Slow and steady for the long term.

Sunday = Memorization

 Weight this am - 144.0

Awesomesauce.   Although I'm still hoping for that next 0.2 pounds to get into the 143s.    We'll see.   

Today I need to run monologues for tomorrows audition and work on lines for Toby.   I want to add the rest of act 4 then start act 3.  

We'll see how it all goes. 

Beware The Ides Of March

 Weight this am - 144.6

Still in the 44 for audition number 1 day.    All Female Ceasar auditions today.    I'm not unhappy with it.     Got to have lunch with Lise as well.     That was awesome.   

Came home to an email with script cuts.    I hate when they do that AFTER I memorize things.    I am going to argue for one of the cut lines (I'll probably off some alternatives)   I just think it's important and besides, it's my favorite line in the whole play. 

It's Friday - I'm In Love (With A New Number)

 Weight this am - 144.0

It's a new low.  Which was my goal for this week.    Now my ultimate goal was to see 143, a completely new number.   But I'll take any new low.   

This is what I want to see consistently.   My wrist weights came today.   The sword is heavy so I decided to try getting wrist weights to wear around the house.   Two sets of 1lb each.   I figure if I wear them normally they will help subtly build up my wrist and arm strength.   I'll wear them to practice as well...hopefully make it easier over time.   

Tomorrow is auditions for Julius Ceasar so today is all about getting ready for that.   

First Day of Week 31

 Weight this am - 146.0

Dammit.   Just couldn't stay in the 5's could we.    Sigh.    Just one more tick down on the scale and it would be a pound down this week instead of 0.8.    AND I'd be in the 45's.    Grrr.    I'm annoyed.    

It's still a loss though, and just over half a pound (which appears to be where I'm settling in at.   I'd really love it to be a pound a week, at least for a little bit longer, but it's fighting me.   A loss is a loss is a loss though.  So we just need to keep on trucking.   Maybe this week I'll see a new low...that would be awesome and something to look forward to,   

Last Day of Week 30

 Weight this am - 145.6

Still holding.   Maybe it will stay in the 45's for tomorrow!   One can hope.   Rehearsal and fight call today for Twelfth Night.    I get to play with a sword.    I'll have that practice to add to the show.   

Need to prep more for auditions as well.    I look forward to having those done so I can focus on finishing lines.  

Beginning a Busy Week

 Weight this am - 145.0

Still holding.   Two more days til official weight in.   This week I have rehearsal Tues and Thursday, audition Saturday and audition next Monday.   It'll be a bit chaotic.   

Although if the chaos brings down the scale, I'm all for it.

Sunday Time Change

 Weight this am - 145.0

Not down as much as I'd like after my Saturday romp in the Park.    But down is down and that's what matters.   We'll see how things shape up over the next couple of days.   I'm hoping we can hang here this week or even actually touch the 144's for weigh-in day.   We'll see how it all goes.   

Another Saturday in the Sun

 Weight this am - 145.2

Time for another day running around in the park in the sun.   Rehearsal actually went really well.   Was off book for all of Act 2.   I had a decent run of Act 1...kept my script on stage but was able to not look at it for a lot of the scene.   This is shaping up to be a good show.    I'm also enjoying the workout (although my poor face might get a bit too much sun...LOL.   Vitamin D for real 

It's Friday and I Take A Rest

 Weight this am - 144.4  

Last time I was here was on Sunday the 2nd so it's not even a full week between low weights this time.   This is great.     Spent the day mostly resting.     I'm working on memorization for Twelfth Night and I need to review the sides for Julius Ceasar auditions as well as run monologues for auditions at the Alley.   From famine to feast apparently.   

Rehearsal on a Tired Day

 Weight this am - 145.8

Thursday is rehearsal day which works so well for my tired after shot day self.   NOT.   It's ok though.  I am really enjoying the physicality of this role.   It's giving me exercise again which is great.   I need to catch up on some other things for exercise but at least I have this.   

Lunch Date - Week 30 Day 1

 Weight this am - 146.8

Made it into the 6 officially on weight in day.   It's a loss.  Not as much as I'd like but it's definitely down from last week...which is all I can ask for.    I knew it would slow down.    I need to get back to exercising now that the move is done.   I also found out that the Hindu Temple has Yoga so I need to explore that.    

It's going to get more intense during the show too as we get further in as well...so that will help.   

Have a lunch date with Sean today.   Get to go to Blue Lion Pub.   That will be fun too.   

I'm ready for the 130's  I'd like to see a 3 before we open the show.   Let's see if we can get there.      

Final Moving Day - Last Day of Week 29

 Weight this am - 147.2

Up again.   Was hoping to not see a seven again but oh well.   I guess the drop was a bit too much to handle...lol.   

Finished moving Arietta out and cleaning the room.   We've now set up the bed and desk so the moving in has started.  Eventually I'll get the rest of my house back. 

Moving Day Again

 Weight this am - 146.2

Up again as expected but not as much.   Moving out the rest of Arietta's stuff today.   They should be here around 10ish.   We'll get the last of the things out and maybe if there's time Arietta can clean the bathroom.     Then it's over to their house for the great unpacking.      

I have to work on more lines today and make a decision about whether or not I'm emailing about Julius Ceasar auditions.     

Memorization is going well.   We've added Act II Scene III to the mix.   Going to start working on II, V next.   Once that is in I'll have a whole act done.   Then it's just I, III and my first half is finished.   It's going well.    

Hit A Mini-Goal!

 Weight this am - 144.4

Holy Crap!    I was saying after rehearsal that with the trek to the site, plus walking all over for blocking, plus the energetic nature of the role, plus being outside in the sun, that I was definitely going to drop weight during this run.   I just wasn't expecting it to drop so fast!    This is awesome!   

I got to check of another mini-goal and reset.   I did progress photos this morning. And now I get to go check off all those numbers on my charts.    This is awesome.

Rehearsal in the Park

 Weight this am - 146.4

Another dip.    This is great.   Little bits at a time.  It's all about the progress.     0.4 to my next whole number, 0.6 to my next historical weight, 1.6 to my next mini-goal.   

Rehearsal in the park today.    I've also started memorizing.   Two short scenes down.   It Has Begun.

Moving - Day 1

 Weight this am - 146.8

Staying in the 46.   All day boxing and moving today.   Arietta is officially in their new house.    They have they important stuff there.    Monday and Tuesday will be the final move in and move out.   Then it's all about them organizing their stuff in their house.  

I'm sore but it's a good sore. 

Happy Birthday Arietta

 Weight this am - 146.8

A SIX - Yes!    I always love a new number.   It doesn't matter if it's the tiniest of losses...just seeing a new lower number feels great.   

It's also Arietta's Twenty-Third Birthday!   Happiest of Birthdays my Dragon.   Enjoy your next chapter.   

Week 29 - Day 1 - House Closing Day

 Weight this am - 147.4

Not as far down as I wanted this past month but this week was on track.   Just over a pound.    My second week this past month was the stumbling block.   I only lost 0,2 that week.    If I'd been on track with the other 3 weeks I'd be at or almost at my next mini-goal.    I'm expecting to hit that this month. (HOPEfully this week...that would be awesome.)   I do expect to hit at least a six this week.   

Arietta closes on the house today so my car is crammed with stuff.   Once closing is done we can head over and start unpacking.   And I can get pictures of them in the FINISHED house (instead of in front of the under construction house)  

I also need to finish organizing the script and start working lines into my brain.    It's going to be a busy week.   

Reflections - Month 7

Looking Back on Month 7: (weeks 25 - 28 )  

Weight: 

1/29 - 2/05 - 151.0 to 149.8  - 1.2

2/05 - 2/12 - 149.8 to 149.6  - 0.2

2/12 - 2/19 - 149.6 to 148.6  - 1.0 

2/19 - 2/26 - 148.6 to 147.4  - 1.2

Month Total - Down 3.6

Measurements:

Month Start:  
               Waist  - 35.5 
               Hips   - 42.5  
               Thigh - 20.5
               Bicep - 11.5

Month End:                            Change:
                Waist  - 35.0                  Waist  - 0.5
                Hips   - 41.5                  Hips   - 1.0 
                Thigh - 20.0                  Thigh - 0.5
                Bicep - 11.5                   Bicep - 0.0

NSV:

Goal pants snapped - 02/08/25

Symptoms/Side Effects:

1/29 - 2/05   - headache.   

2/05 - 2/12   - light headache, hiccups

2/12 - 2/19   - light headache, fatigue

2/19 - 2/26   - light headache (weather change), fatigue

Exercise:

1/29 - 2/05   - walks outside 

2/05 - 2/12   - walks outside, started "hooping"

2/12 - 2/19   - walks outside, light hooping

2/19 - 2/26   - walks outside, helping Arietta move.

First Read-Through - Last Day of Week 28

 Weight this am - 147.4

More packing.    Closing date got moved up to tomorrow.   OMG.    Lots of stuff shoved into my car.    The read-through for Twelfth Night was amazing.    And I realized that Toby is actually the largest role...LOL.    Somehow I missed that.     Cast is super fun so this should be a great show.  Such a busy week.

Final Walk-Through

 Weight this am - 148.

Not the direction I wanted.   I was hoping to keep it at least in the seven's (although a 6 would be excellent)    

Arietta and Thad had their final walk-through of the house today.    Looks great.    I'm super impressed that all the appliances came with.   That's amazing.   House looks great.    I got video but forgot pictures...LOL.   The rest of the day is just packing.

Sleepy Weekend

 Weight this am - 147.2

I was really hoping for down not up on the scale.   It's been raining this weekend so apparently that makes me exhausted.    Not much to say otherwise.   

A Very Tired Saturday

 Weight this am - 147

That's more like it.    Next it's time for a Six at the end...although I wouldn't argue with a Five.   I'm really ready for that.     It was closer to pm than am for weight in though.    Apparently I was very tired this morning.    I still feel tired.    I think I've been running on anger and adrenaline for weeks now and I just completely crashed.      I need to talk to Lauren and set up the next set of walks...next week may be a full miss though, since she has her foot thing to fix and Arietta closes on the house.   We'll see what happens.   

Tonight it's marinated crispy skin chicken and salad for dinner.    And maybe a bath.   

Friday and a Lunch Date

 Weight this am - 148.0

Another down.    Not as much as I'd like but it's a down.   Now if we can just stop going UP again that would be awesome.   

Lunch date today.    Grabbed a whole pizza so I would have leftovers to bring home.    We had it again for dinner so that worked out really well.    It was nice to meet up with someone. 

Thursday - In A Play

 Weight this am - 148.2

Down again by a bit.   I got cast in Twelfth Night.   Sir Toby Blech.    I also found out that so far the cast list looks excellent.   I'm excited.   This should be a great show.    Now I just need to scale to follow suit. 

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            125/88

Heartrate            67                    79                76

Dr Weight          185.2            166.0              150

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.