I didn't get in trouble!

You wouldn't believe how relieved I was when she told me how she completely understands taking care of everyone else and neglecting yourself. I should have know she'd be cool about it...

I mean, she is a woman.

She does the exact same thing!

The appointment went well except that I learned in the last year I've gained 10 lbs.

She's going to keep me on Metformin and took me off of the other medication....

I can't remember it's name.

She gave me a prescription for the rx-strength Ally but when I got to the pharmacy to pick it up I found out that my insurance didn't cover it and I'd have to shell out $395. NO THANK YOU!

Before I found out about PCOS and all it's glory, I had never been on a diet in my life. I was of the mind set that you work your tail off (literally) and eat a very low calorie, low fat diet.

I wasn't good at living up to this standard but that is what I believed to be the key to weight loss: hard work and discipline.

Since my diagnosis, I have been on South Beach, Weight Watchers and a personalized plan developed by a family member who I am sure owns stock in Whole Foods.

Anyway...back to the story...

She gave me two more prescriptions for a gym membership as well as for a professional dietitian. The reason for the script was so that the fees for these two services would be covered by my Federal Spending Account.

I decided to go price some gyms in my area so that we can update our budget next week. This concept is completely foreign to gym salesmen! I was 20 minutes late meeting up with my family because the sales guy got his manager involved when I didn't jump on board and sign up with the club immediately.

I learned my lesson and won't deal with another one in person until I'm ready to put some money down. From here on out, I'm googling!

I've done some research into RDs in my area and have a few on my list to call for consultations.

Hopefully I can find someone soon!

Oh, and the Dr. ordered Hubs to get his "little boys" checked out. I think I actually heard Hubs' jaw hit the floor when I told him she wanted him to get checked out. He's a trooper and (after he composed himself) let me know he'd do whatever it takes.

So that's the update.

By the way, thank you ladies for wanting to know an update! I am SO excited that you all are interested in what's going on in my little corner of the world!

Whoa! I blog?!

Sorry I've been neglecting this thing. I really have no good excuse, I've just been away. It's kind of hard to remember to get on here and spill my guts.


Anyway...what's new?


I've gained back 5 lbs. I'm not working out. I have started eating a little bit better - nothing to write home about, that's for sure. I'm not taking my meds.


But that is all about to change.


See, back in February when my doctor told me about PCOS and weight loss and what not I was super motivated and fell flat on my face - as you well know if you've read my previous posts. Then, in May, she prescribed me two pills...


Metformin (for weight loss) and Spironolactone (for -ahem- excess hair growth...oh the joys of PCOS).


Come to find out, Metformin stimulates the ovaries sometimes helping otherwise infertile women conceive. That's great! I would LOOOOOVE to have a baby. Right now though, my body, I don't think could handle the stress of a pregnancy.


Spiro, while it does help with the extra unwanted hair, causes birth defects. It's usually only prescribed along with birth control.


My doctor put me on these two medications without birth control. So, when I found out what could happen because of these two meds, I stopped taking them.


....and didn't call my doctor.


.....and didn't schedule my three month check up.


......and only scheduled an appointment at six months because of a never ending migraine.


So, today I am going to see her again. I'm sure I'll be put in time out and maybe given a few lashings across my knuckles for my transgressions.

Hopefully though, we'll be able to come up with some kind of plan to help me drop these pounds and get healthy. I'm ready to break this cycle!

I'm in LOVE! and I don't care who knows it!

(J. Crew)

If this is still available after I've drop my lbs. I am SOOOO buying it! I love the overstated henley and the precious ruffled undershirt! Casual yet classy!

I had an excellent weekend! It was busy and full of calories but I am excited to say that I am 1 lb. from losing 10 lbs. this month!! YEA!!!!

I'm making a new rule right now: for every 10lbs. I lose I get to treat myself to a beauty treatment of my choice. This month - PEDICURE! My toes are looking less than ladylike right about now!

Did you reward yourself for meeting weight loss goals? If so, what was your favorite one??

Moving On

Whew!

What a tough weekend for eating healthy and being active!

I spent all weekend celebrating my son's sixth birthday. Since he got to make all of the fun choices (food, movies, where to go...stuff like that) I pretty much knew I was in trouble. The good news is that I only gained 1 pound this weekend! I can work that off this week - no problem!

Here's what I ate over the weekend...

Friday Evening
Salad! (go me! i loathe salad but I actually enjoyed this one.)

Saturday (remember this is all at the little boy's request)
Donuts
Pizza
Fruit Roll Up
Cake
Pizza (leftovers)

Sunday
1 Cup Honey Nut Cheerios with 1/2 cup of 1% milk
Potato Soup
Pizza
....and then for dinner more pizza and cinnamon rolls and more things I shouldn't have

Let me just tell you, by the time I went to sleep last night I was SO miserable! When you've been eating the right portions of the right things and then go back to what you used to do - you're in for trouble!

I'm ready for a fresh start this week!