So, last week I hit the 50.5 pounds shed mark!!! It is amazing to think that four short months ago, I was 50 pounds heavier!!!
I had to work this weekend and was sharing my story with some of the other folks. They asked if I had a picture of myself from before I lost weight. I realized I hadone on my work computer that was from April 2009, when I wasn't even at my heaviest. I have to say it was hard for me to look at. It's hard for me to believe I was ever that heavy. I never saw myself as a super fat person, but I was. I don't feel like I look much different from that photo, but I know I do. It's just a little surreal.
I also think that I'll be just below the "Obese" level this week to the 'overweight' classification tomorrow. That is also exciting. It is cool too as I quickly am dropping sizes. It took a while for me to go down in size, but once I started, it dropped like no tomorrow. I am at least 5 sizes smaller than I was on April 5th when this journey started.
I'll post the pic I showed to coworkers along with a newer one soon.
Happy Health!!
~Maureen
Showing posts with label HMR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HMR. Show all posts
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
My Wii Fit said the nicest thing to me today. . . . . . it said "that's overweight"! This is the first time it's EVER told me I'm overweight -- it's always been "That's Obese"; and, if you have a Wii Fit, you know the annoying little voice it says it in. So, woohoo, I hit a milestone!! Of course, the milestone still has to be validated on Monday when I go to class, but I am confident I can hit it this week. Even if I don't hit it this week, I am confident I will hit the 50 lbs. shed this week. . . then it's only another 2 lbs to "overweight" vs. obese. . . . .
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Ok, so I realize how TERRIBLE I've been at keeping my blog up to date. Guess I just didn't have a whole lot to say except 'more of the same'. So, we are on week 14 of HMR. We finished 'Phase 1' and are now on 'Phase 1 on-going', meaning, we are still medically supervised, still only eating HMR products and going to class each week. The one thing that has changed for me is I added vegetables at the beginning of June. The main reason for this was that my department at work decided to have an off-site in mid-June. Everything was fine until I heard it was going to be at a winery, grrrrrr. . . . have I mentioned that alcohol is not allowed in Phase 1 or Phase 1 ongoing? Needless to say I was quite successful that day, stayed well within my box and didn't make a fool out of myself by becoming inebriated. In fact, it was quite fun to be the sober one of the bunch.
Now, that you are caught up on that part, let me share the wonderful success that I have had on the program; 14 weeks in and I've shed 39 pounds, yes, I said 39 pounds!!! I am more than 1/2 way to my ultimate goal and more like 2/3 of the way to my intermediate goal! Gary has shed 67!!! By all accounts, I call both of us a HUGE success!!! We've been shopping in our closet a lot lately, giving many clothes to goodwill and having quite a few good laughs over the items that no longer fit.
You'll notice I said 'shed' vs 'lost'. I am a big believer that you get what you put out there, meaning, if I'm going to 'lose the weight' it implies I will 'find it' some day. I never want to see those 39 pounds again!!! Just as I have never been a big believer in saying I'm 'on a diet' because again, that implies that some day I will go off it. I have never seen the things I do to lose weight as a 'diet', have always seen it as a lifestyle change. And, as long as I have seen it that way I have been successful -- BUT all the other times I did manage to slip back into bad habits.
If someone were to ask me why I believe I have been successful on the program I would say there are many reasons. One is the structure of it, stay in the box and you'll do fine, the other is that it is taught by medical professionals and provide a TRUE education. Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the like are simply sales people or folks who have 'been there before' who talk you through it. In a medically supervised program it is registered dieticians, RNs & MDs that you are working with. The final item that has led to my success is the level of accountability of the program. It is UNBELIEVABLE. Could I cheat, sure I could, could I lie about it, sure I could, but the proof is when you step on the scale each week -- in addition they have this cool thing called 'momentum' to see if you got it or need to rebuild it. It is based upon the amount you have lost over the preceding 4 weeks. I'm glad to report I've been able to stay in "got momentum" area for the entire time.
Okay, enough of my rambling, this became longer than anticipated, but it is because it has been SO long since I've posted AND, I'm just so excited about the success that both Gary & I have had!
So, off to make one last shake for the evening!
Happy Shedding!!!
Mo
PS, just realized I haven't posted my stats since the first night, so, here are a few of my updated stats!
Height (unchanged): 4'10 3/4"
Age: 38.96 :-)
Weight: 159.5
BMI: 32.2 (only 13 pounds away from a BMI of 30, WOOHOO)
Size: 12 - 16 depending upon manufacturer.
Now, that you are caught up on that part, let me share the wonderful success that I have had on the program; 14 weeks in and I've shed 39 pounds, yes, I said 39 pounds!!! I am more than 1/2 way to my ultimate goal and more like 2/3 of the way to my intermediate goal! Gary has shed 67!!! By all accounts, I call both of us a HUGE success!!! We've been shopping in our closet a lot lately, giving many clothes to goodwill and having quite a few good laughs over the items that no longer fit.
You'll notice I said 'shed' vs 'lost'. I am a big believer that you get what you put out there, meaning, if I'm going to 'lose the weight' it implies I will 'find it' some day. I never want to see those 39 pounds again!!! Just as I have never been a big believer in saying I'm 'on a diet' because again, that implies that some day I will go off it. I have never seen the things I do to lose weight as a 'diet', have always seen it as a lifestyle change. And, as long as I have seen it that way I have been successful -- BUT all the other times I did manage to slip back into bad habits.
If someone were to ask me why I believe I have been successful on the program I would say there are many reasons. One is the structure of it, stay in the box and you'll do fine, the other is that it is taught by medical professionals and provide a TRUE education. Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the like are simply sales people or folks who have 'been there before' who talk you through it. In a medically supervised program it is registered dieticians, RNs & MDs that you are working with. The final item that has led to my success is the level of accountability of the program. It is UNBELIEVABLE. Could I cheat, sure I could, could I lie about it, sure I could, but the proof is when you step on the scale each week -- in addition they have this cool thing called 'momentum' to see if you got it or need to rebuild it. It is based upon the amount you have lost over the preceding 4 weeks. I'm glad to report I've been able to stay in "got momentum" area for the entire time.
Okay, enough of my rambling, this became longer than anticipated, but it is because it has been SO long since I've posted AND, I'm just so excited about the success that both Gary & I have had!
So, off to make one last shake for the evening!
Happy Shedding!!!
Mo
PS, just realized I haven't posted my stats since the first night, so, here are a few of my updated stats!
Height (unchanged): 4'10 3/4"
Age: 38.96 :-)
Weight: 159.5
BMI: 32.2 (only 13 pounds away from a BMI of 30, WOOHOO)
Size: 12 - 16 depending upon manufacturer.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Week 5
So the challenge for this week is to get in all my, minimum of 2,000 calories, physical activity (PA). Would really like to do 2,500 to 3,000 calories worth of PA.
That said, I also believe I've been doing more PA than I've given myself credit for. According to the numbers, I should have only lost 2 pounds this week, but the scale said 4!! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm exstatic about the 4 pound loss, but want to figure out why the numbers say less. Oh well!!!
So, here are my numbers for now:
5/10/10
Weight -- 178.2 (~20 lbs!!)
BMI -- 36 (4 points down)
Weeks on program -- 5
So, if you are considering HMR, I say consider it seriously. What have you got to lose . .. . . . . . but weight!!! Again, always consult your physician first, but as I shared tonight in class, I know I've never gained 20 pounds in 5 weeks, but it sure feels good to have lost 20 pounds in that timeframe!!!
That said, I also believe I've been doing more PA than I've given myself credit for. According to the numbers, I should have only lost 2 pounds this week, but the scale said 4!! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm exstatic about the 4 pound loss, but want to figure out why the numbers say less. Oh well!!!
So, here are my numbers for now:
5/10/10
Weight -- 178.2 (~20 lbs!!)
BMI -- 36 (4 points down)
Weeks on program -- 5
So, if you are considering HMR, I say consider it seriously. What have you got to lose . .. . . . . . but weight!!! Again, always consult your physician first, but as I shared tonight in class, I know I've never gained 20 pounds in 5 weeks, but it sure feels good to have lost 20 pounds in that timeframe!!!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
New Experiences . . . . Challenges with PA
This week had new challenges & experiences. My challenges were to get in all the physical activity in. I was to do 2,000 calories worth which is approximately 300 calories per day. I didn't quite make it. Between the rain (yes, rain in April in San Diego -- what's up with that?!?!?!), prior committments in the evenings, and the desire to have a massage one night, impeded my ability to get in all my excersize. One of the challenges we were given this week was to try a new excersize for 10 min. I decided to do the stairs at work as mine, as it was raining out. There are 7 flights of stairs in the building I work in. I went up and down them 4 times -- that's 28 flights of stairs!!!! Needless to say my legs were very sore most of the week.
Other new experience & challenges this week had to do with lunch meetings that I had. Thursday the Program Managers went to a local sandwich shop & have a meeting. The pannini sandwiches smelled delicious, but the real challenge was the mac salad. This sandwich shop has one of THE best mac salads that they serve as a side to the sandwiches. However, I was good and had my vanilla shake with diet coke -- yum!!!!
The second challenge & experience was taking my project team out to Dave & Busters for lunch & an afternoon of fun & games. This time I took an entree as well as a shake. While I would have MUCH prefered to eat the food at Dave & Busters, it was good to have the self-controll (with help of my co-workers knowing what I am doing) not to stray off the diet. This is week 3 and I haven't eaten out of the box, not once!!!!
Yesterday we went to a ballgame in Anaheim which presented its own challenges. The biggest one was stopping at my parents house on the way back. We stayed for 'dinner'. My mother was making liver & onions which is one of my absolute favorites but I don't have it very often, 'cause its something I like mainly when she cooks it. Gary told me I could have a little and he wouldn't tell anyone. I however, said, but I would have to tell on myself and didn't feel it worth it. So I ate my mushroom risoto entree (for those that know me, know I HATE mushrooms. I'm learning to like them, but this entree wasn't too tasty).
We also made cookies & muffins this week with the shakes. Not too bad and they give a nice variety to the week.
I've placed my current stats (as of 4/19/10) below.
-- Mo
Weeks on program: 2
Height: 4'10 3/4"
Weight: 187
Total Lost: 11 lbs
Total to go: 57 - 67 lbs.
Other new experience & challenges this week had to do with lunch meetings that I had. Thursday the Program Managers went to a local sandwich shop & have a meeting. The pannini sandwiches smelled delicious, but the real challenge was the mac salad. This sandwich shop has one of THE best mac salads that they serve as a side to the sandwiches. However, I was good and had my vanilla shake with diet coke -- yum!!!!
The second challenge & experience was taking my project team out to Dave & Busters for lunch & an afternoon of fun & games. This time I took an entree as well as a shake. While I would have MUCH prefered to eat the food at Dave & Busters, it was good to have the self-controll (with help of my co-workers knowing what I am doing) not to stray off the diet. This is week 3 and I haven't eaten out of the box, not once!!!!
Yesterday we went to a ballgame in Anaheim which presented its own challenges. The biggest one was stopping at my parents house on the way back. We stayed for 'dinner'. My mother was making liver & onions which is one of my absolute favorites but I don't have it very often, 'cause its something I like mainly when she cooks it. Gary told me I could have a little and he wouldn't tell anyone. I however, said, but I would have to tell on myself and didn't feel it worth it. So I ate my mushroom risoto entree (for those that know me, know I HATE mushrooms. I'm learning to like them, but this entree wasn't too tasty).
We also made cookies & muffins this week with the shakes. Not too bad and they give a nice variety to the week.
I've placed my current stats (as of 4/19/10) below.
-- Mo
Weeks on program: 2
Height: 4'10 3/4"
Weight: 187
Total Lost: 11 lbs
Total to go: 57 - 67 lbs.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Week 2 -- In the books
Ok, so I decided not to blog everyday this week as there is only so much I can say about "not hungry," "like entrees," etc. However, I didn't mean for it to go a week without posting.
This week was very similar to week one, had my ups and downs, challenges and successes. On Friday I was extremely happy that my husband is doing this program with me. I hadn't done my excersize and was going to write the day off. Gary still needed to do some of his so he got me out and I did 30 min rather than the required 20 min that was a great feeling!!! Then yesterday he came home early from golfing (7:30 AM) as he decided not to play. I was on my "initial wake up" of Saturday morning and ready to get back into bed. He convinced me to stay up, we took the dog for a 30 min walk and then ran errands all day.
On Friday I decided to go to lunch with the 'gang' at work. Good news was they were going somewhere I really didn't like. So, I took my vanilla shake packet with me, ordered a water and diet coke, made a mess trying to make my shake, and then got a bowl to mix the remaining mix & soda in. Needless to say, diet coke mixed with vanilla shake was wonderful and because I was at a place where even the smell of the food is not appealing to me, I had no problem staying with just my shake. Of course the loaf of bread that came with one of the soups looked DELICIOUS. But, my co-workers also kept me honest.
If you are considering ANY type of medically supervised weight-loss program, I highly recommend you tell those around you, even if you are self conscience of the reaction you might get. I was very hesitant at first to tell those I work with, however, as I shared the information I received nothing but support. In addition, they encourage me to stick with it and have expressed happiness that I have chosen to change my life to be more healthy.
Tomorrow is the second weigh in while on the program. I'm expecting a loss of soewhere around 3 lbs, but ANYTHING is acceptable!!! I know I'm living healthier, I feel better, look better, and can't wait to be on the other side of this journey!!!
Ok, enough for now, gotta go find something 'fun' to do.
--Mo
This week was very similar to week one, had my ups and downs, challenges and successes. On Friday I was extremely happy that my husband is doing this program with me. I hadn't done my excersize and was going to write the day off. Gary still needed to do some of his so he got me out and I did 30 min rather than the required 20 min that was a great feeling!!! Then yesterday he came home early from golfing (7:30 AM) as he decided not to play. I was on my "initial wake up" of Saturday morning and ready to get back into bed. He convinced me to stay up, we took the dog for a 30 min walk and then ran errands all day.
On Friday I decided to go to lunch with the 'gang' at work. Good news was they were going somewhere I really didn't like. So, I took my vanilla shake packet with me, ordered a water and diet coke, made a mess trying to make my shake, and then got a bowl to mix the remaining mix & soda in. Needless to say, diet coke mixed with vanilla shake was wonderful and because I was at a place where even the smell of the food is not appealing to me, I had no problem staying with just my shake. Of course the loaf of bread that came with one of the soups looked DELICIOUS. But, my co-workers also kept me honest.
If you are considering ANY type of medically supervised weight-loss program, I highly recommend you tell those around you, even if you are self conscience of the reaction you might get. I was very hesitant at first to tell those I work with, however, as I shared the information I received nothing but support. In addition, they encourage me to stick with it and have expressed happiness that I have chosen to change my life to be more healthy.
Tomorrow is the second weigh in while on the program. I'm expecting a loss of soewhere around 3 lbs, but ANYTHING is acceptable!!! I know I'm living healthier, I feel better, look better, and can't wait to be on the other side of this journey!!!
Ok, enough for now, gotta go find something 'fun' to do.
--Mo
Monday, April 12, 2010
End of Week One
So while today is the 7th day of the program, it is actually the first day of week 2. It is also the first official weigh in of the program.
Great News!!! I'm down 8.5 lbs in the first week! While I know much of that was water, 8.5 lbs is still 8.5 lbs!!! WooHoo!!!
Tonight our instructor shared statistics of about 450 previous people on the program -- the more product you eat, the more weight you lose because the longer people stay on the program. The more product you eat, the more you "eat in the box" and thus are more successful.
So, my goal for this week is to ensure I don't get hungry. Which means, to eat as much product as I need. Not sure I can do more shakes than I did this last week, but, I'll try. Variety will definitely be the key.
My weight goal for this week is to lose 4 lbs. Regardless of what weight loss I have this week, any loss is good and I will be happy for it.
I've noticed I've been happier lately, a little less stressed; all good things.
--Mo
Great News!!! I'm down 8.5 lbs in the first week! While I know much of that was water, 8.5 lbs is still 8.5 lbs!!! WooHoo!!!
Tonight our instructor shared statistics of about 450 previous people on the program -- the more product you eat, the more weight you lose because the longer people stay on the program. The more product you eat, the more you "eat in the box" and thus are more successful.
So, my goal for this week is to ensure I don't get hungry. Which means, to eat as much product as I need. Not sure I can do more shakes than I did this last week, but, I'll try. Variety will definitely be the key.
My weight goal for this week is to lose 4 lbs. Regardless of what weight loss I have this week, any loss is good and I will be happy for it.
I've noticed I've been happier lately, a little less stressed; all good things.
--Mo
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Day 3 -- The Most Challenging So Far
So today was day three of HMR. The day started off well enough, in fact, I wasn't hungry when I woke up this morning. That all quickly changed and I became more hungry than I have been either of the 2 days prior.
On day 1 I pondered if the hunger I was feeling was physical or psychological; I think much of day 1's hunger was psychological. Today definitely felt physical. Also having problems with the vitamins & potassium supplement I am supposed to be taking. My tummy doesn't seem to like the binding agents in most vitamins. The potassium is just a huge horse pill (as is the vitamin), but it sticks in my throat a little and I can't lie down for 30 min. after taking it -- you know how much that freaks me out.
Gary's off tomorrow, which he is a little nervous about. I can totally relate as I am not really looking forward to this weekend. Must find lots of activities to do to keep my mind busy.
I didn't get my physical excersize in today, but that's just how it is sometimes, just didn't feel up to it. However, I MUST do my minimum physical activity tomorrow for sure.
I know everything I've heard and read says the first week to two weeks is the hardest. I am REALLY looking forward to being beyond the 2nd week!
--Mo
On day 1 I pondered if the hunger I was feeling was physical or psychological; I think much of day 1's hunger was psychological. Today definitely felt physical. Also having problems with the vitamins & potassium supplement I am supposed to be taking. My tummy doesn't seem to like the binding agents in most vitamins. The potassium is just a huge horse pill (as is the vitamin), but it sticks in my throat a little and I can't lie down for 30 min. after taking it -- you know how much that freaks me out.
Gary's off tomorrow, which he is a little nervous about. I can totally relate as I am not really looking forward to this weekend. Must find lots of activities to do to keep my mind busy.
I didn't get my physical excersize in today, but that's just how it is sometimes, just didn't feel up to it. However, I MUST do my minimum physical activity tomorrow for sure.
I know everything I've heard and read says the first week to two weeks is the hardest. I am REALLY looking forward to being beyond the 2nd week!
--Mo
Monday, April 5, 2010
The Journey Begins. . . . . .
In this blog I hope to chronicle my weight loss journey, the highs and the lows, the successes and the trials, as my husband and I start the Health Management Resource (HMR) medically supervised weight loss plan.
If you had asked me 10 years ago if I would ever do something like this, I would have said no, if you asked me 5 years ago, the answer still would have been no, even 1 year ago, the answer would have been no. . . . . but here I am, about to start this new adventure.
We decided to the HMR medically supervised program about 1 & 1/2 months ago. Since then its been a process of doctor appointments and waiting for the class to start. Tonight was the first night! Tomorrow will be the first full day of HMR, boy am I nervous!
When we decided to do the program, I looked for blogs on others experience with HMR, their successes and trials and what they found to get them through (in addition to wanting inspirational stories). Needless to say, there wasn't much 'current' stuff out there. So, I decided to blog about my experience. I hope to keep this blog updated weekly, possibly more. To not only inspire myself, but to help provide inspiration to others who are either embarking upon a similar journey, are in the middle of their journey & those who are in the wings waiting for that 'moment'.
I can't believe I am going to post my stats here, as many friends & acquaintances may come across this blog, but if I want to be an inspiration, it is important to know where I started and where I am going, here goes. . . . ..
4/5/2010
Gender: Female
Age: 38
4' 10 3/4"
198.5 lbs (GULP)
BMI = 40
Goal:
1st goal: 135; BMI = 28
2nd goal: 123; BMI = 25
So, if you stumble across my blog and feel inspired by it, please drop me a line, I'd love to know your story.
Mo
If you had asked me 10 years ago if I would ever do something like this, I would have said no, if you asked me 5 years ago, the answer still would have been no, even 1 year ago, the answer would have been no. . . . . but here I am, about to start this new adventure.
We decided to the HMR medically supervised program about 1 & 1/2 months ago. Since then its been a process of doctor appointments and waiting for the class to start. Tonight was the first night! Tomorrow will be the first full day of HMR, boy am I nervous!
When we decided to do the program, I looked for blogs on others experience with HMR, their successes and trials and what they found to get them through (in addition to wanting inspirational stories). Needless to say, there wasn't much 'current' stuff out there. So, I decided to blog about my experience. I hope to keep this blog updated weekly, possibly more. To not only inspire myself, but to help provide inspiration to others who are either embarking upon a similar journey, are in the middle of their journey & those who are in the wings waiting for that 'moment'.
I can't believe I am going to post my stats here, as many friends & acquaintances may come across this blog, but if I want to be an inspiration, it is important to know where I started and where I am going, here goes. . . . ..
4/5/2010
Gender: Female
Age: 38
4' 10 3/4"
198.5 lbs (GULP)
BMI = 40
Goal:
1st goal: 135; BMI = 28
2nd goal: 123; BMI = 25
So, if you stumble across my blog and feel inspired by it, please drop me a line, I'd love to know your story.
Mo
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