diary: Yes! I am a looser!
- 08/17/07 05:33 AM
Here it is.... a moment I can be called a looser and SMILE about it! Yes! I have lost 5 long awaited pounds this week! After fighting with a thyroid problem, I am finally gaining some ground.... instead of another pound. I am so excited I just had to cheer myself on a bit... GO ME! I have worked hard for these 5 pounds, that is for sure. A week of eating salads, fruit, veggies, more salads.. oh yea and water. Lots of water. I am so glad it paid off. Can't wait to see where I am next week! I (20 comments)
diary: My name is Melissa- I admit it...I am a little "poofy"... PART 2 UPDATE
- 08/05/07 02:59 PM
Ok, I have struggled over the last couple of weeks. I had hoped to loose two pounds my first week at my weight loss endeavor, but alas I gained 1! I kept asking myself how can this be! Maybe, I have found the answer. I had a visit with my Dr. this week as well as a nutritionist. Turns out my nagging fatigue, low body temp., sensitivity to temperatures may be more than my lack of sleep. I have discovered I have a problem with my thyroid... Now, armed with some new medicine...maybe just maybe I will soon make some progress. (8 comments)
diary: Hi! My name is Melissa and I admit it- I am a little "poofy"...
- 07/22/07 01:27 PM
I am new to Active Rain and love hanging out here, learning and talking to others! I was so excited to find this group! My family and I are on a journey to loose some weight and regain our health and fitness. We have been through a lot of stress this year and even my 13 year old son has developed a bulging middle! He has a saying, "I'm not really fat, it's just the clothes... they make me look poofy". Hmmm, I wish that were all that was making me look like I have doughnuts plastered to my thighs! Of (11 comments)