Weigh-in #25

I'm down another three pounds! I have not been at this weight since before I was pregnant with Chloe. That's 11 years. I was so excited to see the number on the scale this morning. Wahoo! I hope I can keep it off.


I went to the doctor this morning to review lab results from a couple weeks ago. My thyroid is low, so I'm going on medication for that, and I have some kind of metabolic issue, so I'm going on medication for that. Apparently my body isn't digesting carbs correctly. So both will help with weight loss. The glucophage (for metabolic issue) is temporary. I have to get my BMI to a certain level and then I won't need that anymore. Plus, getting rid of the weight is preventative for diabetes (have a family history) in the future. Other than that all my blood work is great!

Because of the new pills. I have to really limit my carbohydrates (right at pumpkin cookie season!). In addition to the pills I now have to take my measurements at my weekly weigh-ins, and count my calories. She wants me on 1500 cal./day. This is the part that is going to kill me. Just keeping a food journal was so time consuming. Partly because I ended up staying on the computer waaaay longer than necessary. Calorie counting sounds overwhelming. I don't even know where to begin, but I guess I'd better give it a shot.

Breakfast (320):
frosted mini wheats (270)
1% milk (50)

Snack (144):
two bites of low-fat, vanilla yogurt (???)
2 slices turkey (44)
1 slice Gouda cheese (100)

Lunch (455):
a big salad
lettuce (16)
spinach (14)
plum tomatoes (66)
egg (77)
carrot (25)
turkey (44)
cheddar (113)
blush wine vinaigrette dressing (100)
water

snack(161):
apple (116)
6 almonds (45?)

This calorie counting thing takes forever! I'm hungry and only have 420 calories left. I might not make it this evening. It's my twin mom's night out. We're going out for dessert.

another snack because dinner was going to be late:
1 slice ham (45)
1 slice colby jack cheese (110)
banana (90)

This 1500 calorie thing is proving to be tricky.

dinner out:
grilled teriyaki salmon
steamed vegetables
shared a caramel apple cobbler a la mode

I have no idea how many calories it was. I realized after I went home that I should have asked for the sauce on the side, but I didn't get the rice, or eat the bread they brought me. It's a learning process I guess. I feel guilty and fat over the dessert. I'm sure I'm over 1500.