metrogirl Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Well I have some news to report. I called Cedars Sinai today to get the live donor package mailed to me and after a phone interview it was determined by them that my BMI is too high to donate so I have to lose at least 15lbs to get the package mailed to me and she said that I should anticipate needing to lose between 30-40 lbs prior to donation. So, I will be back in the gym starting next week. There is a lady here at work that wants to start walking with me so we will be doing that 3 days a week starting next week as well. I guess I will be back here journaling my progress. I'm excited, I needed to get back in the gym anyway. I was just procrastinating at this point and now I know I have to do it so I can be healthy, look great, and be a potential kidney donor. Everything happens for a reason. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Does this mean you can donate a kidney or they won't consider you until the weight loss? Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Does this mean you can donate a kidney or they won't consider you until the weight loss? Well Jesse and I are not a blood match, we already know that but there is still a chance that they can desensitize his blood to make the donation happen. Of course everything depends on his antibodies and if they will play nice. LOL Since I can't get the blood work done until he's on the list, I have time to lose some weight. I was just trying to get all the paperwork going but Cedars wont' even mail the paperwork out until I meet their bmi requirements. It would probably be like that too at UCLA should I end up getting tested for my friend that also needs a kidney, so either way I would have to lose some weight. YAY, I'm gonna bring sexy back (again) lol Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm glad your getting back into the gym Mama! Both for yourself and a worthy cause. I need to get back into it myself.. L and I both promised to try to get some what healthy after the wedding. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm glad your getting back into the gym Mama! Both for yourself and a worthy cause. I need to get back into it myself.. L and I both promised to try to get some what healthy after the wedding. Well I know you can do it. You were kicking major hiney last time, you'll do it again. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Well I know you can do it. You were kicking major hiney last time, you'll do it again. I hope so. I know once i move over I will lose a ton - between moving stress, getting use to different food, forms of excerise i actually enjoy! Link to comment
renaissancewoman101 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 MG, glad to see that u are doing ok. Good for you about getting back on the exercise cycle. I need to be doing that too, ESP with my broken leg (leg is healing up well). I plan to swim again so I can work out my legs in a non-high impact way. Keep well. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm happy, it needed to happen. The journal section used to buzz with all the weight loss/workout stuff that we all posted, I hope it will be like that again. Well probably not from Bella because she's a vixen now in her size 6. LOL I dont think I can ever be a 6, but I would be content with a 10-12. That is actually more suitable for my body structure. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm happy, it needed to happen. The journal section used to buzz with all the weight loss/workout stuff that we all posted, I hope it will be like that again. Well probably not from Bella because she's a vixen now in her size 6. LOL I dont think I can ever be a 6, but I would be content with a 10-12. That is actually more suitable for my body structure. Yeah, I'm a 18 1/2 now - my goal is like 10-12. In HS I was a 7 and I hate how I looked... Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Yeah, I'm a 18 1/2 now - my goal is like 10-12. In HS I was a 7 and I hate how I looked... I'm an 18 also and hate how I look and feel. I have a turkey neck too. :sad: Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm an 18 also and hate how I look and feel. I have a turkey neck too. I had back fat at my wedding - >. Link to comment
lovetogive Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I think it is awesomet that you are willing to be a live donor! That is a wonderfully selfless act. Best of luck to your weight loss. I've been on that journey for almost a year now and it's really tough. I wish it came off as quickly as it went on! Link to comment
thejigsup Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I lose weight fairly easily, so when I diet and the weight comes off, I start eating unhealthy food again because I know I can lose it easily (everyone in my family has a very fast metabolism). In 4 months I went from and 18 to a 12 and I'm still doing pretty good. I am more health conscious than weight conscious, though. If I'm healthy and feel good I couldn't care less how much weigh or what size I wear. I just want to live a long, healthy, productive, life. Like OG and Metro, I watch my diet for health reasons more than anything else. I wish you guys all the luck in the world! Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 The doctor had me start a second round of the hormone medication. It's just a 10 day course and when I started the second round 2 days ago, I was only spotting but he said I should just take it becuase he really wanted to get the bleeding under control. Today, I am cramping and back to bleeding heavy. I'm so tired of this already. I have to re-do my bloodwork on Monday and I guess I will have to call him then to let him know that the medicine doesn't seem to be working and we really need to figure out what is going on here. On a positive note, I'm still very much looking forward to getting back in the gym and for the last two days I have been eating less food and more healthy. Hooray, my mind is already going there. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm sorry the medication didn't work for you. If your doc can't figure it out you should request that he refer you to a specialist. Even though OB-Gyn's are trained to deal with this sort of thing there are usually specialists within their branch of medicine that focus on specific issues and problems. I've heard them referred to as "OB Medicine" . I'm so gald you are able to get back into the swing of things at the gym because you were so happy when you were going. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 OB Medicine??? That's like when there is a bun baking in there! Mama Met and OB should never be used in the same sentence. LOL I'm calling my doctor on Monday and let him know that this is a big fat fail and at this point he can cut my stuff out, I don't care. Yeah, I'm gonna head to Bally's tomorrow and take care of the membership thing and probably do my workout on Monday. That should be a hoot, I haven't stepped foot in a gym in months, any takers on how long I can go before I am completely winded? LMAO I am looking forward to getting back in the steam room though. I loved just sweating all that water weight off of me plus my skin was really clear. I'm already looking for a good face cream, something that can moisturize and do a little wrinkle control. Here's to more happy days! Thanks everyone. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's been awhile since I have been on my journal and I could have updated sooner but I didn't. There is actually a reason for that. Plain and simple, I was embarrased that I failed to do what I needed to do to start the testing process as a kidney donor. Lord knows I wanted to and was trying to prepare mentally for everything. Right after I posted my last journal entry, a girl that works here went out on the sick list. Her position could not be filled by manpower so I started covering half of her shift in addition to my 8 hour shift. I was doing 12 hours 4 days a week which left zero time to go to the gym. I figured she would come back quickly and I could finally start my whole exercise/diet regime but it didn't quite happen that way. Not only did she stay out, a project that I had my eye on here at work finally came through and the manager literally handed me as much overtime as I wanted to take care of everything. My 12 hour days quickly became 14 hour days and I was working one or both of my days off as well. I didn't care much about my diet, shoot I was eating anything and everything because I was in the office for so darned long each day. Day after day, I wanted to update something but what could I update? That I was eating myself into bigger clothes as the weeks went by and was working myself to death? Looking back, I think I just wasn't ready to start working out, to eat healthy again. I usually know when it's right for me and it didn't feel right back then. Something happened over the weekend, not sure what but it hit me and I felt it. I'm on Day 3 of good eating, no snacking, no sodas, and drinking my water. I'm walking again, started walking here at work. It feels easy, not forced this time. I probably won't be able to hit the gym for awhile, I still have a long work schedule but I am making it a point to walk so hopefully that will get me along for now. I can't tell you how much better my tummy feels since I am not putting all kinds of junk in it. I haven't had a stomach ache in 3 days, not battling crazy acid reflux, and overall feel good. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We all have our down times with eating plans. I fell off the wagon for a bit too around the holidays (all the treats in easy reach makes it hard to resist). I was also stress-eating. I just got back on track myself and I know you will too. It already sounds like you are going to be back in your groove very soon. I'm glad you are feeling better! Link to comment
metrogirl Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm glad you responded, thanks for the kind words by the way. I wanted to ask you if you had any suggestions for yummy healthy snacks. My problem isn't a sweeth tooth, I can do without the sweet stuff. I crave salty crunchy foods that obviously were adding to my waistline. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 So glad to see you back here Mama. I can understand that mindset - I'm currently in a 'I don't care' mindset and I know if I try to force myself into getting back on track, it's just going to end badly. That and I can't exercise with this stupid toe right now. But it will come back, and I'm so happy to see you back with us! Link to comment
metrogirl Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 So glad to see you back here Mama. I can understand that mindset - I'm currently in a 'I don't care' mindset and I know if I try to force myself into getting back on track, it's just going to end badly. That and I can't exercise with this stupid toe right now. But it will come back, and I'm so happy to see you back with us! Thanks OG. That is exactly how I was feeling, I just didn't care. I guess I finally got tired of looking at my huge self in the mirror everyday. I'm bigger now than what I was when I started working out and dieting in early 2010. I don't think I have ever felt more unattractive than I do at this very moment. Changing my eating habits has been a little easier this time around, probably because I know I don't have the gym to fall back on right now. Today's food.... Breakfast~ coffee, cereal Lunch~ oatmeal with cranberries and apples, water. Dinner~ Spinach and Romaine lettuce salad with chicken, tomatoes and red onion with a touch of Greek Vinagarette dressing. More water. Dessert~ single serving lite fruit cocktail. So much nicer than what I have been putting in my stomach day after day. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I def feel better when I watch my portion sizing and how many times I eat a day.. I relaly should work on that at least. My vice is still soda since it's there at home and no one to stop me from drinking it but I guess I really won't be able to kick it until I move to England. Hopefully their soda tastes extremely nasty to me and I'll never drink it again! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 For salty snacks "Lesser Evil Crinkle Sticks" work well for me. Also crunchy celery sticks in lowfat dip. Special K chips taste pretty good too. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I def feel better when I watch my portion sizing and how many times I eat a day.. I relaly should work on that at least. My vice is still soda since it's there at home and no one to stop me from drinking it but I guess I really won't be able to kick it until I move to England. Hopefully their soda tastes extremely nasty to me and I'll never drink it again! I was leary of giving it up because last time I battled a nasty migraine for a few days. This time, no headaches thank goodness. It's weird, I'm not really craving it either and I was a total soda freak. Hopefully I don't cave. Link to comment
thejigsup Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My thing isn't sweets, hate them mostly, or soda (abhor it!). My weakness is rich sauces and pasta. I have been doing pretty good by making homade salsa and putting it on just about everything, baked potatoes, pasta, etc... I use lots of peppers (yellow bell peppers, jalapenos, ect...everything but Scotch Bonnetts actually) and the food just flies through me. I'm eating an awful lot and losing weight. Try it! Link to comment
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