Home Again

Just popping in to say we are back home now. Had a fantastic time in Alaska. I'll try to get photos uploaded and share more about the trip tomorrow. It's getting late and I work overnight tonight.

Doing fine

So I'm doing just fine with my eating. Weight hasn't changed much since the doctor visit and I'm gearing up for my trip. We leave on Friday afternoon (the 17th) and will be back on the 24th. I am so ready for this and vow to eat healthy. I know I'll get plenty of exercise as Teresa is going to have us all over Alaska. *laughing* Well, we are going to Fairbanks for a couple days and then to Kenai for a day, as well as a couple days in Anchorage. I know we're going to have a great time! I'm not taking my laptop this time. Just don't want to be bothered with one more thing to lug through the airport and get through security. I may check in from the hotel if I find the time. If not, I'll post an update when we get back.

Weigh in at the doctor office

Went to the doctor office today and for the first time was able to step on the scale and be weighed. Yahoo! The only issue is that there was a discrepancy between my scale and the one at the doctor office. Mine weighs me heavier. Think I'll go with the doc's at this point.

That said, I'm now down to 390 pounds. This means since I re-started NS back in June I have dropped 35 pounds. Since starting my journey in 2005, I have lost a total of 140 pounds. I am pleased with my progress, for sure.

My doctor was also happy with the weight loss. She said my blood pressure was good. She was happy with the amount of walking I'm doing which amounts to about 30 minutes 4-5 days per week. She said to keep up my good work and was thrilled that I am now under 400 pounds!

Got a call from the sleep study center. I have to go back to the doctor to discuss my options. Seems whatever they were measuring (the apnea and drops in oxygen levels while I'm sleeping) are slightly elevated (by three points over the normal average). Big deal is my first response. They went on to say that I have options. GREAT!

Option 1: C-pap machine ... NO way!
Option 2: behavior therapy ... In other words, go on a diet. Duh! I have done that, and didn't need them to tell me I need to lose weight. Sheesh!
Option 3: positional therapy ... Don't sleep on my back. Um ... I NEVER do except during this stupid test because you wouldn't let me sleep on my tummy and every time I got comfortable on my side, you'd come in and tell me to roll onto my back. *sigh* Seemed a ridiculous conclusion, in my opinion.
Option 4: orthodontic appliance worn while sleeping ... I'll listen and consider it, but still feel it is totally unnecessary!

So I go to talk about all this at the end of the month, after my trip to Alaska. I will listen, but honestly think it's all a bunch of crap and a scam to get more money from my insurance company.

No movement

Been another week and this one has been a wash. No movement on the scale, but I have been having successes anyway. I've been walking more and more and I no longer use the elevator at work. I'm up to five trips up and down the stairs now. Woo hoo! I'm slow going down, one step at a time as in baby steps, but I'm doing it and will continue to.

Enjoyed family time this weekend. My brother's oldest son was in town so we drove down to visit and attend a BBQ. I didn't do the best with eating at it, but not nearly as bad as it could have been. I'm okay with it all.

Back on track today, though we'll be on the road in a bit. I'm going to stick with my program and see what happens. No planned eating off plan today.