Let the Depression turn into Determination!

valarie_28 · 09-08-2009, 10:55 PM

I have decided to start a new journal post. The other one i had i posted before i was familiar with the layout of these forums. This will be my permanent 1 from now on.

Recap of my Progress:
Week 1 -3.8 lbs & 1 inch off upper arms
Week 2- 2.6 lbs & 2 inches off stomach, .5 inch off thighs
Week 3- 4.4 lbs & .5 inch off stomach, .5 inch off thighs
Week 4- .2 of a lb

Week 5- .6 of a lb & .5 inch off chest, 1.13 inches off stomach, .6 inch off hips, .6 inch off thighs, .5 inch off arms
Week 6- 5.8 lbs

I didn't quite reach my goal of 20 lbs in 6weeks but i got really close so i am ok with that. I am still happy to see 17.4 lbs gone that fast. I still have a long way to go but maybe i will actually get there for the first time in my life. I know there is a thin person inside me somewhere!

valarie_28 · 10-15-2009, 01:58 AM

Hello Again. I know its been awhile i finally found my journal post thought i had lost it there for a minute. Well I kinda hit some bumps in the road last month. I had to be taken off the phentramine for about 3 weeks because i was sick with some kind of resistant stomach virus that just would not stop. I threw up for 2 weeks straight every single days some days several times. It worsened when i ate. Due to my stomach being in a sensitive state i had to stop taking the phentramine & my vitamins. Turns out i may actually have an adverse reaction to multivitamins...no wonder my body is such a lemon im allergic to vitamins??? Never knew that was possible. Well to update on progress i've lost a total of 21.2 lbs, i am back on my phentramine and seem to be holding them down ok so far. I am 1 lb from my halfway mark. If i really bust my butt i might just make my goal of 44.2 lbs by christmas bringing me down to 160 lbs my weight in high school! Great to be back & to everyone else keep up the great work!

**pigpen065** · 10-15-2009, 02:41 PM

It is so good to see you back, valarie!! I am sorry to hear of your recent illness, though! That doesn NOT sound like it was fun! But I am so glad that you are feeling better...I know you have had a rough time of it, so it is good to see you are feeling better!

You have done a great job with your weight loss!! Way to go!! I bet now that you are feeling better, you will get to your goal in no time!

Welcome back....and have a great day!

valarie_28 · 10-28-2009, 02:21 AM

Alright time for an update. I have FINALLY hit the halfway mark of my goal. 22.6 pounds lost in a little over 3 months. I am still hoping i make it to 44.2 lbs gone by christmas ive got to really work!

**pigpen065** · 10-28-2009, 01:56 PM

Way to go!! Woo Hoo!! Keep up the good work and I bet you will get to your goal! Keep that motivation going!! You are doing awesome!

valarie_28 · 11-03-2009, 12:44 AM

Well not a whole lot to report here this week. This is my 14th week.
My Results:
- 0.2 of a pound
- 0.1 of an inch on stomach
- 0.5 of an inch on hips
- 0.5 of an inch on thighs

Pretty good on measurements but not so great on weigh in..not even a full pound..or half a pound for that matter but i was bad this weekend because me and my boyfriend went on a trip so i am just glad it didnt go back up.

valarie_28 · 11-10-2009, 12:41 AM

End of week #15...Not to bad this week
-1.2 pounds
- 0.1 of an inch on chest
- 0.2 of an inch on stomach

that brings me down to 180.2 from 204.2 maybe by next week ill see the 170s again.

I have a little over 6 weeks left to reach my goal of getting to 160 by christmas.

**pigpen065** · 11-10-2009, 03:22 PM

valarie, it sounds like we have about the same goal. I am trying to lose my last 20 by Christmas also. Don't know if I will get it done, but I sure as heck am going to try!!

Good luck to you!! We can do it!!