Weekly Weigh-In & Hoppy Easter!

Another update on my weight-loss journey! This is probably the proudest I have felt/been since starting this journey. 

So yesterday I went to an easter picnic as my family does every year. As I was sifting through my closet for something to wear, I tried on a romper that I had bought last summer. Much to my dismay, it didn't fit! At first I was disappointed b/c I was so keen on wearing it, then the little light bulb clicked on and i'm like "ohhh...it doesn't fit because I've lost weight!!" (enter big smile on my face here!) I actually felt like I was swimming in it! And, it was no longer fitted around my thighs!! 

Check it out:

No longer fits!

I've got a lot of room to move around in this! Lol

Soo...here's a picture of me (hard to find a full body shot by myself) back in August 2010

August 2010...150 lbs

And here's a picture of me from yesterday at the Easter picnic! I can definitely notice a change! :)

April 2010 136 lbs

and here's my results!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Easter with their family!♥  

Weekly Weigh-In!

It's Time Again!!

Here are the results!

I suppose it's time to spill the beans now. I haven't lost the weight completely all on my own with diet and exercise. I've been using drugs...

Legal of course :)

I started Phentermine back on March 27th (around week 4 i believe), and can honestly say that it has helped me overcome that hump of not being able to lose anything thanks to my hypothyroidism. It's not a long term thing, mind you. It's only a 3 month therapy, but it helps to train your body and stomach to eat less. Appetite suppressant it is. And I know all about people who go on fad diets and what not and lose weight only to gain it all back once they go off the diet. Don't worry, that won't be me! 

And if it sounds familiar, well that's because phentermine was part of the Fen-Phen drug back in the day that got banned by the FDA. Phentermine is still approved by the FDA though :)

It hasn't even been a month yet since I've been on the pills, and already I see great results! To be down in the 130's...well I haven't seen that happen in a loooooong time!

And although it costs me a pretty penny and I had to be medically cleared by my endocrinologist, I'm very happy that I chose to start these pills. Yes, I'm somewhat of a cheater, but with my condition, I can't lose the weight as well as other people who are completely healthy (this is not an excuse, it's the truth!).

 I still do my daily exercising and eat right. I've cut out soda and drink water only (every once-in-a-blue-moon,  I will throw in a juice or something but try not to since I can easily rack up calories drinking things other than water). It's been a month-and-a-half since I've given up fast food and I don't regret it! It would be so nice to be one of those people who don't have to count calories and constantly watch what they eat. But I just don't have that luxury. I've minimized myself to an 800 calories/day diet. It doesn't seem like much, but I assure you it's quite normal for people with Hypothyroidism who have to manage a low-cal diet for the rest of their lives. And i figure it's better to start now anyway since I didn't have much discipline before. 

Not to mention, it's nice having a partner who puts your eating habits first. He always thinks about me first before buying groceries for dinner or going somewhere out to eat (hey...i gave up fast food, not restaurants tho! hehe). If we do eat at restaurants, I stay away from anything fried and always carry around my Calorie King book! 

Hopefully I can get down in to the 120 range which is my goal. I'm only 18 lbs away! Nothing would please me more than to be able to fit into a wedding dress whose size doesn't consist of double numbers. Not to mention, it would be nice to look back at wedding pictures one day and be proud of the way I looked in my dress!! :)

That's all for my random ramblings! Have a wonderful weekend bloggies!!

Keeping Jessica In Your Thoughts

Today I learned that Jessica @ {Mis}adventures Of An Army Wife attempted suicide. Luckily for the people who love and care about her, it was unsuccessful. I know it had been a while since she last posted (I remember her asking people's advice about going to Korea a month or so ago) and I know she was always involved with military things at her post. 

It was pretty shocking. I've never known anybody who has or attempted to commit suicide. And even though I didn't know Jessica personally, it still saddens my heart hearing this. I've read through other bloggers that Jessica was unsuccessful in her suicide attempt and I hope that through this ordeal, she realizes just how many people care and love her. 

Please keep Jessica in your thoughts. 

I found some "warning" signs through WebMD about suicide. I know not everyone may exhibit these signs, especially those who are good about putting on a happy face, but it's good to be knowledgeable!

• Always talking or thinking about death
• Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse
• Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death such as driving fast or running red lights
• Losing interest in things one used to care about
• Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
• Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will
• Saying things like "it would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"
• Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
• Talking about suicide or killing one's self 
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye 

♥

Tag...you're it! :)

I've been in a blogging slump, but Lovely Lydia tagged me to participate in 10 Things I Love! My first time doing this :)

10 Things I Love

The rules are as follows:

1. State who tagged you.

Lydia @ WithLovelyLydia

2.State 10 things you love.

1. RonBon...he makes my world go 'round!

2. My family 

3. My pups

4. My Nikon D5000

5. Rompers

6. Naps

7. Just Dance 2 on Wii

8. Flip-Flops

9. True Blood

10. Makeup

3. Tag ten friends at the end of the post and notify them through a comment.

1. Angie @ Oh How Delightful!

2. Pamela @ A Sheltering Tree

3. Elizabeth @ City Lights and Camo Nights

4. Darlene @ Creative, Crazy, and Camouflauge

5. Nicole @ Flip Flops & Combat Boots

6. Ariel @ Hugs & Loves, Ariel

7. Angie @ Living Aloha

8. Mrs McDancer @ McDancing Through Life

9. Mary @ The Edge of Blue

10. KY @ Travel Babbles: Living The (Hockey) Life

I dunno how long this has been circulating, so hopefully the people i linked up haven't already done it :)

Govt Shutdown...

AVERTED! 

I kind of figured it would be, but it still made me take a hard look at some things. I'm completely naive when it comes to politics and need most issues explained to me. Why? Because it bores me and I have no interest in following. Until I heard that my airman might not be getting paid for a while! Pretty sure I had to pick my heart up off the floor. After all, we live off of his income alone while I'm working my way through nursing school. A mortgage, two cars, electricity, gas, and the list keeps going on of bills!

All this hub-bub opened my eyes up a bit. Not to politics, but to money saving! So with my airman intact, off we went today to lower our Cox bill (saves us about 60-70 dollars a month)! As well as canceling a few other un-necessities we have. 

I also have been watching Extreme Couponing on TLC! Amazing how much these ladies can save when they really dedicate time to couponing. I think I will try it this weekend starting with the Sunday paper for some clippings I can get my hands on. I doubt I will ever get as extreme as the ladies in the tv series, after all I don't have 5 or 6 mouths to feed and definetely don't have the extra space to store food like they do. (buying in bulk!)

But alas, I'm quite relieved to know I won't have to be living off ramen noodles anytime soon! And I've come up with some money saving ideas to help us save $200 a month so far. Not to mention, Ron paid off the Jared's bill (engagement ring), so there's an extra $250 a month as well, for a total extra $450 a month! yay!

Weekly Weigh-In!

I feel like I've had NO time for blogging this past week or so. With lectures, tests, and 12 hour clinical days, it's hard to find time for anything sometimes!

To keep on track of my fitness journey, I would like to stay on top of my weekly weigh-ins if anything else. :) So here's this weeks (week 5) results!

Almost 4 lbs down from last week! Yay!

Friday Weigh-In!

My poor bloggie...I'm sorry I've neglected you! 

I started nursing clinicals this week and have been so busy! For a teaching hospital, the RN and LPN i shadowed weren't very teachy-like. In fact, the only time they talked to me was when I asked them something or asked if they had anything for me to do. I know they're busy but at least acknowledge my presence! SO annoying, but oh well. I will have new people next week for clinicals, so I'm looking forward to that! And I did get to see a bone marrow biopsy done right in a patient's room. Pretty sweet!! After all, who wouldn't love these giant needles perforating their bones?!

Last night was the end of my clinicals for the week, so as soon as I came home and sat down on the couch, I passed out! For a solid 12 hours. Much needed rest :)

aaaand...today is my weekly weigh-in! Finally, some poundage lost! 

Happy Friday!! Time to go get my dance on! (Just Dance 2. teehee)