Just got back from my nine-month checkup at Barix this morning. According to their scales, I'm down a total of 93 pounds since my surgery on April 30th. I'm happy with that, but as I discussed with my doctor today, my eventual goal is 160 pounds -- another 18 pounds to lose. I'm not in any rush. I'm quite pleased with how I look and *feel* right now. For the most part, it's just toning and some refining that needs to be done.
The weight loss has substantially slowed down -- if not stopped -- so I know that exercise is what I need to focus on now. I got on the treadmill last night for the first time in weeks (I know, bad Shelly). I do enjoy walking and jogging on the treadmill, and I really do enjoy going to the YMCA -- when I can get there. I am trying to get up 3-4 mornings a week at least 30 minutes early, just so I can get down on the treadmill. I'm going to rely on my husband (c'mon, Gary) to help me with this as I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON and would sleep until the last possible second, if left to me!
Anyway, back to my checkup appointment today. My bloodwork was all excellent, with the exception of a slight iron deficiency. I have always had a problem with my iron levels, so this wasn't a shock to me. According to my doctor and the nutritionist, the only change I need to implement is to take my iron pills more consistently and every day (I was only taking every other day). I'm going to try a new chewable iron supplement from Barix -- one that doesn't have the typical side effects from iron intake. We'll see how that goes! :)
My doctor was very pleased with my progress and with how I look. He commented that I don't look "hollow" like some patients he's seen that have lost almost 100 pounds. That made me smile inside.
Oh, I received another positive comment yesterday that I thought I'd share. I had an appointment at Cabrini College to talk about finishing my Master's Degree. (I only need four classes to finish, so I'm going to start this summer back at graduate school -- something else to look forward to!). Anyway, while meeting with the Dean of Graduate Studies, he commented on how "well-polished" of a woman that I was. I had a class with him three years ago, and he noted how different I look. It made me feel *very* good inside and made me think about the person that I've become -- and also about the person that I used to be.
With this *new* me has come a definite sense of confidence. Not an overbearing "look at me" type of confidence (at least, I hope it doesn't come off that way). Rather, one that I feel comfortable with myself and being in any situation. I'm more confident at work -- in my personal life -- and around my family. It really is a great feeling and one that I hope will continue for a while, if not forever.
Enough of my rambling. I wish you alla wonderful week. Until next time, peace out!
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