tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79453063064120325252009-03-25T00:50:27.390-05:00The trials and tribulations of a woman with PCOS on her journey to lose 135+ pounds.Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-51191845445793156622008-11-04T08:30:00.001-06:002008-11-04T08:30:59.970-06:002008-11-04T08:30:59.970-06:00

I just voted! I feel so great! Sadly, though I am 28, this is my very 1st time voting. It won't be my last! I'm not going to be a fool anymore.

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-35114020454596058292008-11-02T14:45:00.003-06:002008-11-02T15:28:34.023-06:002008-11-02T15:28:34.023-06:00

I made it through my first week! I was rewarded greatly for my efforts, too, with a 7.8 lb loss!! It was so very nice to see the scale going down again! The big loss is also very motivating to stick with the plan. I have to admit that I'm finding it quite a bit more challenging, not getting "bored" with my food choices, this time around. The bad thing, which is also really a good thing, is that I

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Ok, I admit it, I am hooked.I went to my family reunion a few weeks ago in California, and while I was there, my cousin told me about this series she's been reading, and promised me that it would become my next obsession. She was right. I can not get enough of the Twilight Saga -I just finished the 1st book "Twilight". I already have "New Moon", and will be starting that tomorrow... if I can hold

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Well, I am happy to finally be able to say that this is getting easier (not *easy*, but easier). I am finally not as hungry anymore, and food is becoming less of an obsession, more of a "thing to do" to sustain life, if that makes sense. I am praying it stays this way. I long to be the kind of person that eats to live, not lives to eat. I really believe that taking the sugar out of my diet really

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Real quick update- don't want anyone to think I have fallen off the wagon or disappeared again! I've been doing great on plan, & today is day 6!

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-60086636329416339872008-10-27T23:13:00.003-05:002008-10-27T23:15:50.381-05:002008-10-27T23:15:50.381-05:00

I knew it was coming, I just hoped I had at least another day or two under my belt to get stronger. My next door cubicle neighbor had not only her usual yummy startbursts (I only eat the Cherry ones of course ), but today she had out all different kinds of fun sized chocolate candy bars. I was so tempted, rationalizing that it was just the small ones, and 1 little one couldn't hurt... but I

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It seems as though I will be making it through day 2. I honestly do not believe I would not have if not for God (always God) and BFF. I was having such a rough moment this evening. I had literally talked myself into some poptarts and a frozen pizza. I could FEEL it. I almost didn't want to call her, because I knew she'd talk me down... and I didn't want to be talked down. That's when God gave me

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I made it through yesterday by the skin of my teeth. I was rewarded by a loss on the scale, thankfully - but I am having a rough day today. So far, I've been good. But I'm starving. As usual. Yesterday's meals (after breakfast):1 1/2 hot dogs w/ mustard1 cup of cauliflower with butter & cheese6 hot wingsTacoless Taco saladCarb Smart rocky road ice creamI know I should be having the carb ice cream

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I'm so sorry I was absent again... and bailing on the Christmas Challenge. I wonder if it's too late? You know, Lit & Pink are right. I am my own worst enemy. Sigh.So, I'm getting back on track. Low carbing again, it just makes sense to me. I weighed in this morning. I am right back where I started on the Easter Challenge on 12/31/07 - 283.6. Down to the ounce. How does that happen? How can I do

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-40202060634958055862008-08-29T05:23:00.004-05:002008-08-29T05:39:25.836-05:002008-08-29T05:39:25.836-05:00

Thanks Heather, Twix, & Chubby Chick, for letting me know about the Christmas Challenge!! It is JUST what I need, and am so excited to participate! Lil - thanks for stopping by! Yes, I do plan to start blogging frequently again. =) I'm sorry I haven't been around much... but I am commited to getting back to my healthy habits - which include frequent blogging! I'll be adding the Christmas

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Does anyone know of any weight loss challenges that are getting ready to start or just recently started? If so, please let me know!Thanks! =)

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-77415025928952120052008-07-29T10:51:00.001-05:002008-07-29T10:51:01.363-05:002008-07-29T10:51:01.363-05:00

OMG! I'm so proud of myself! Not only did I turn down my coworkers for a yummy Mexican restaurant for lunch, they offered to buy! It was so hard!

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My friends, help me... I've gone so out of control. Stepped on the scale this morning, to get back on track; the number was scary. Will post it.

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-29032281855400352872008-06-12T21:55:00.001-05:002008-06-12T21:58:01.110-05:002008-06-12T21:58:01.110-05:00

Tuesday was my co-workers birthday. She is the temp who took over my job as receptionist when I was promoted. She's also the very sweet (and only) one who checked up on me after my surgery and bought me a balloon and candy the day I came back to work afterwards. I found out early last week that Tuesday was her birthday. I emailed our boss on last Thursday to let him know. He replied "thanks".

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Thanks for all your kind words and wishes!! I'm sorry I haven't updated... after the surgery, I was in so much pain, plus a bunch of other stuff I'll get in to later... but honestly, I didn't think I really had any readers left! I've had little to no comments on my last several posts, and I guess between that and my post-surgery pitty party, I just didn't see any reason to post. Of course now I

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Well, it's out. I am now minus a gallbladder. It's a long story, but I just got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I went to the ER Thursday afternoon, after a few hours there, they admitted me. I had the surgery the next morning (Friday), and spent the rest of that day sleeping or throwing up. I guess from the anesthesia. I haven't thrown up since Friday, thankfully, and was finally

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Until our medical insurance kicks in!! Looks like I made it! It definitely has not been easy. I have an appointment scheduled for 8:45 tomorrow morning - I am so ready to have this gallbladder out! I also made an appointment with my endocrinologist for my PCOS/thyroid tomorrow afternoon at 3:20. Yesterday I was subtly guilted into not having my surgery next week by my boss. He rattled off all

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I'm sorry it's been a while since I have posted. For the first two weeks after the BL:WE contest ended, I was pretty much just floundering around - whatever that means. I was depressed that I didn't win first place, I was trying to do a new diet (low cal/low fat) and stopping low carb temporarily do to my gallbladder issues, doing this journey without the push and support of a challenge keeping

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-78959785557703322392008-04-19T07:04:00.003-05:002008-04-19T07:06:55.917-05:002008-04-19T07:06:55.917-05:00

You know what I just realized? My Easter Challenge final weigh in & my BL:WE final weigh in were both exactly the same - 252.6! I didn't realize that until now, when I was updating my BL:WE results on the side bar. Two different scales, two different places and times of day... funny, huh?

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I'm so sorry I left you all hanging for two weeks. It really wasn't my intention. A few things were going on, and I started spiraling. I finally got in control yesterday. I know I need to be getting ready for work, but I wanted to post something quick.I didn't win the BL:WE contest. :( I'm sure that became obvious. The thing that sucked is that I got down to what I thought would have me win for

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-12398450225756695672008-04-15T08:32:00.001-05:002008-04-15T08:32:09.364-05:002008-04-15T08:32:09.364-05:00

Down (or should I say up!) but not out! Update coming soon, trying for tonight, including the BL:WE results! Please don't give up on me!

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Just wanted to remind you all to check in with me tomorrow as it is our Biggest Loser "finale" at work tomorrow! Please keep me in your thoughts, prayers - and think LOWWWW weight/ HIGHHHH percentage!!!

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Weigh in is on Wednesday and lately all I can think about is what I want to eat afterwards. Scary thing is, after the BL:WE is over there is nothing left to keep me "accountable" or to look forward to. The Easter Challenge is over, I'm not supposed to be eating animal fat (which I have to admit I haven't stopped yet), and now this is over. What is going to keep me going on with this long journey?

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-65260361316546285182008-03-29T16:11:00.003-05:002008-03-29T16:20:31.223-05:002008-03-29T16:20:31.223-05:00

I actually lost 1.8 lbs this week. My new scale weighs heavier (probably more accurately) then my old one, and last week I weighed in at 257.6. Today I weighed in at 255.8. So, although my total lost is now less than before, at least we know it isn't because of a gain. Oh, and if you are curious, I weighed in at 250.8 on my old scale - I couldn't help myself!! I'm throwing it away on Monday!

Cherry Dolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091839421886939773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945306306412032525.post-6336482071505740712008-03-27T17:44:00.004-05:002008-03-27T18:38:26.540-05:002008-03-27T18:38:26.540-05:00

First, I want to thank you all for the sweet comments and your concern! It's so nice to have your support and care, especially during a scary time like this. I really appreciate you all!Today I had the opportunity to go to Company A, the company where I originally started and was before they moved me to Company T. This is also where the BL:WE is taking place. Being there for the first time in 5

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