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Thintopia
Morning ladies & happy Friday!
I am -1.8 this week & magically lost ALL of the weight I gained while I was away last week (literally to the oz) so I'm a very happy camper today!
I cancelled my WW membership yesterday. I'll finish out this month that I've paid for & then that's that. I've been doing the online program for a while & I'm not seeing results so I've kind of given up on it & see the $20 a month as a waste.
How did everyone else do this week?
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Re: Thintopia
[QUOTE]I stayed the same this week. I had a big loss last week, but I'm disappointed in no change this week because I worked really hard in three training sessions and worked out both weekend days. I think that disappointment is compounded by the fact I saw my primary care doc yesterday to change my antidepressants (mine came out with some awesome new black box warnings, and I didn't feel comfortable staying on them), and she was like, "Wow, they have you on Depakote when you've been struggling with your weight? I'm shocked." Apparently, at least anecdotally, all her patients at my dosage of Depakote (for migraines, not for seizures, which is a different therapeutic level and different kettle of fish) have ALL had significant issues with their weight directly related to the Depakote. I know that a large part of my weight issue is Cushings-related, but now my cortisol levels are swinging DOWN and the weight -- in theory, according to science -- should be falling off. So basically...FML. I emailed my neurologist this morning to ask about it and see if there is something similar to Depakote that may have less severe side effects surrounding weight if that is indeed true. It bothers me that treating one thing harms another. Anyway, sorry for that rant. On to accountability. B: Chobani (3), blueberries (0), banana (0), honey (2) L: Homemade pizza (5), grapes (0) D: Unsure. I'm going to get takeout of some sort. Mo is leaving this afternoon for a bachelor party and I want to eat something awesome. E: I am going to be a lazy load and sit on the couch.
Posted by LivLeighton[/QUOTE]
<div>Ugh I'm so sorry, Liv, that's really frustrating. I took something a couple years ago for migraines (I don't usually have pain, just the weird eye stuff so the neurologist I was seeing gave me something for it) & it was also used to treat seizures. It's going to kill me if I can't think of the name. I will come back when I remember it. I had to stop taking it because it literally made me insane (I would be in tears one minute & the next I would be furious & ready to kill someone -- I felt like the Hulk), but I know everyone has different side effects.</div><div>
</div><div>ETA: I knew it'd come to me: Topamax. Maybe you could look into that? </div>
[QUOTE]I just resumed my diet this week. I really slacked off after our honeymoon, so I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. Rdr, I used WW a few times in the past and had a lot of success. Ever since they changed to points plus it has done nothing for me. I was honestly getting way more points than I could even eat. I've been using the old WW method and more than anything keeping track of every little thing I eat.
Posted by jaycee7389[/QUOTE]
<div>I did great on it the first time around (I lost 26lbs) when I went to the meetings (also before they switched to Points+). I've been thinking it's because I'm doing it online but maybe it's because of the new program. I'm going to try on my own for a bit. I have the knowledge down, I just have to make the good choices to go with it. </div>
Last week was super easy, FI and I both made a big push to eat healthier and work out more. This week was more difficult. Monday was my grandma's funeral, followed by a huge luncheon. Tuesday was an ice cream social at work. Plus it was my TOM so every day has felt like "more chocolate now!" I haven't been doing the accountability thread because I knew I wouldn't really be sticking to a strict plan. I'll try to get back into it today.
B: berry smoothie
S: Mike and Ikes
L: steamed veggies, cucumber slices, protein bar
S: fruit
[QUOTE]RDR, I'm ALSO on Topamax, haha. But yes, there are some fun mood things that come along with that. It's actually why I'm on the antidepressants in the first place, to stabilize the Topamax, which does seem to help somewhat with the migraines. Obviously meds are a huge issue and it sucks that you have to use one to counteract the other. I'm wondering if they'd be willing to try me going off Depakote altogether and just trying the Topamax and (now) Lexapro. I haven't been off Depakote in a long time so I'm not sure what it's actually doing for me. I'm sorry you had such a terrible reaction to the Topamax. It's not a fun drug. What weird eye stuff do you get? I get the fun you-can't-see-peripherally-anymore thing, and spots, where it looks like life is polkadotted.
Posted by LivLeighton[/QUOTE]
<div>That really sucks. Meds are crazy, the way they work. </div><div>
</div><div>I usually will get like squiggly colored lines right in front & can't see peripherally after a few minutes of the squiggles. I think I'm really fortunate, though, that I don't get the pain along with it. Only once have I had a painful migraine.</div><div>
</div><div>I was having this weird thing also that's really hard to explain, it was like I would look at something & my eyeballs would have a delayed reaction in actually getting there to see it. The doctors had no idea WTF it was, they ran all kinds of tests & shiitt, & ended up putting me on Topamax. I think I've become used to it & don't notice anymore or it's pretty rare now. It wasn't painful or anything, just annoying & creepy. </div>
[QUOTE]I am down 1 lb this week for a grand total of 5 lbs lost. I'm pretty freakin pleased with that! Last week was super easy, FI and I both made a big push to eat healthier and work out more. This week was more difficult. Monday was my grandma's funeral, followed by a huge luncheon. Tuesday was an ice cream social at work. Plus it was my TOM so every day has felt like "more chocolate now!" I haven't been doing the accountability thread because I knew I wouldn't really be sticking to a strict plan. I'll try to get back into it today. B: berry smoothie S: Mike and Ikes L: steamed veggies, cucumber slices, protein bar S: fruit D: 6 inch veggie sub from Subway
Posted by lovelyheather[/QUOTE]
<div>Way to go on the weight loss!</div><div>
</div><div>I'm really sorry about your grandmom. :::hugs:::</div>
anyway, on to a new day. I forgot to weigh in. I overslept and was running late. I'll weigh in first thing tomorrow.
BF: egg + egg white (96), english muffin (120), 1/2 TBS PB (48), 1/2 small banana (55)
S: apple (60) with TBS almond butter (100)
L: Archer Farms California salad (565), 2 c. watermelon (100)
S: raspberry chobani (140)
early-D: a few bites of leftover pork and beans from last night's Mexican dinner (no idea cals)
late-D: something small if I'm hungry
E: none. I'm getting caught up on sleep if it's the last thing I do.
ETA: I'm finding different stats for the salad, so who knows what it really is. I think ~500 is probably accurate.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Thintopia : Way to go on the weight loss! I'm really sorry about your grandmom. :::hugs:::
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]
Thanks, RDR!
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