BirdGirl's Journal

birdgirl · 01-19-2009, 05:31 PM

Okay, today is the day...
I am heavier than I have ever been except when I was pregnant with my son...15 years ago. I am tired, my back hurts, my asthma is a mess!! I used to be crazy healthy..then I found myself dealing with Endometriosis, and all sorts of meds that slow down the metabolism, let alone 12 surgeries including a hysterectomy.
I feel like I have lost 10 years of my life to illness, now I am ready to take it back!

I can do this, I will do this. I will recognize the woman in the mirror again.
I am so glad I found this site.
I started Bontril this morning. and have already gone walking and had a yogurt, and a decaf coffee for breakfast..YES I HAD DECAF!!!

This is my journey!!

**plainejayne** · 01-19-2009, 06:54 PM

You can do it BIRDGIRL!!! We're in it to win it!!!!

**mistyc** · 01-19-2009, 11:33 PM

hey there i would like to see you can do it and you will do it because if you want something bad enough you will succeed we all can and i hope you have a great weightloss journey and never give up heck i already lost 30 pounds it feels great i lost 20 in one month so it does not take long when you put your heart in it keep it up and let us know how you are going

birdgirl · 01-20-2009, 11:56 AM

Thank you Both! I think this community here is going to be a fantastic resource!
Bird

birdgirl · 01-20-2009, 10:55 PM

So far so good...I am not sure though if this is suppressing my appetite as I thought it would. Still hungry.

I am eating less but I wonder if it is because I am determined to, or if it is because of the Bontril.

I am taking 70 mg in the morning and 70 mg in the afternoon. Not jittery at all, so that is good!

Bird

**onyxlibra** · 01-21-2009, 03:13 AM

Hey Hey Hey Bird!!! I was reading your journal and I wanted to say that everyday is the day girl. You take it day by day...that's the only way to realize that you can get to your goal. And YOU WILL. I can already tell. We will all do it together. FOR LIFE gurl...make the change for life. And I so understand being tired of being tired and not recognizing who you are ne more...that's why I'm here. So good luck and keep it up! Till later...*SMOOCHES*

**rnred05** · 01-21-2009, 03:46 AM

Congrats on starting your weightloss journal!! I just realized I am following oynx tonight lol!! Every journal I go to she has just replied on!! LOL sounds like you are in the right frame of mind and I think that is awesome!! The med you are taking is bontril? I have never heard of it.....just might have to do some research on it later! Well good luck and hang in there!! God Bless!
Tiff

birdgirl · 01-22-2009, 01:00 AM

Thanks you guys are awsome!! We are going to do this!!
Today was good. I walked for 45 and I will list my calories tomorrow. I am using the daily plate at livestrong.com it makes food diary keeping really easy!
Bird