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I'm On a Mission...

Here is the update. I won't go into much detail here, but I have had several concerning symptoms the last few months and recently an extreme lack of energy has been added to that. This is severe lethargy and like nothing I've ever dealt with before, so I thought it best to switch doctors. I have thoroughly enjoyed going to a D.O. that is now our Family Physician, so I thought I would try an Ob/Gyn that was also a D.O. And she is B-L-U-N-T...and I love her! :)




When I went in today, I took my results from my latest rash of tests - the ones that I called my last doctor up in July for and told her to find out what in the world was going on. (I was tired of asking...) Guess what? They are all normal. There is nothing wrong with any of my levels - but my new doc did draw for a B-12 check just to be safe, so hopefully we'll hear back about that pretty soon.




Anyway...you wanna hear why I'm tired and can't get pregnant?




I'm fat.




Yep. Not a newsflash or anything, but since I have none of the complications that typically go with being morbidly obese (which at 318.6 pounds, I am) it is very easy for the doctors to sugar-coat it and tell me that I can lose weight if I want to...not that I have to. However, this doctor explained to me that we she does surgery on women who are as overweight as I am it is obvious where the damage lies. My organs are being entirely coated in fat.
I have no energy because I am suffocating in my own body!




Why didn't anyone tell me before? (I'm not stupid, though. I know that it isn't good to be overweight...but no one explained how I can be dying from obesity even with good cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. They all told me I was healthy - just overweight.)




The plan of action?




Lose weight.




Sounds simple enough, huh? Well, my weekly goal is 1-2 pounds...my total goal is more like 140 pounds. I'm going to do this right. Slowly. With exercise (30 minutes at least 3x a week) and portion control and eating the right foods as much as I can. (I'm not going to go crazy, here! :)




~Check out what I made last week for lunch! (It could have been half of that...but it all looked so pretty, I just couldn't stop. Unfortunately much of it was wasted because neither of the boys in this house will touch the good stuff! :)~



And okay, drinking more water.....



And today, this is what my recumbent said (it's not a great pic but you get the idea):

~Thirty minutes, 4.3 miles and 114 calories burned!~


So there you have it. I'm on a mission...and it will be ongoing for some time - but by the grace of God I will make it. I believe. Do you want to know how we got the recumbent exercise bike? A friend needed space in her office/workout room and she already had a treadmill - she gave it to us. I love it! God provided it for me because He knew I would need it. It takes the pressure off of my achy joints and gives me a great place to start. God is so good!


Be blessed this week...and it's only going to get better!

Comments

Stacy said…
Dear Misty,
Thank you so much for your comment on my last post. I'm so thankful that it resonated with you and that you shared that, too!

May God give you the strength and perseverance to meet each and every goal you set!

Blessings to you in *your* journey!

~S
September 11, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Lisa said…
You go girl! Keep your eye on the prize of good health. I need to join you in this adventure, but lack motivation. Isn't that pathetic. Praying for you!
Blessings ~ Lisa
September 14, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Yolanda said…
Misty,

I am going to come right along side you with prayers. I once was fat, now I'm a little chunky in places as to not doing enough excercise. When I graduated from college and moved to the town I currently live in, I weighed in at 211 pounds. I share that to say that in my own little way, I understand the struggles, the desire and I will be praying WITH you. Lovingly, Yolanda
September 14, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Liz said…
Misty,
I saw your comment on someone else's blog & ended up coming over to read your blog. I know you don't know me, but I'm adding you to my list of blogs to check in on. I'll be cheering for you as I am on a mission to lose weight myself!
September 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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