7.13.10



I went to my regular doctor today to get the results of my lab work. My lab came back great, including my thyroid, except my good cholesterol or HDL. It was 30 and should be greater than 50. Basically, it should get higher as I am exercising and eating well. My OBGYN has told me in the last year that I have PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I am just now researching more about this but have been told that it is harder for women, who have PCOS, to lose weight - even when eating right and exercising. Not Fair!!! But, this could be the reason why my pounds aren't dropping as fast as they should, considering all that I am doing. My plan, is to continue exercising, eating right and let my body do what it needs to do. I want to lose the weight, as my BMI would go down, however - I'm not going to focus on the number. Losing inches, body fat, feeling great, clothes fitting better and getting my good cholesterol up will make me happy. Please let me know if any of you have had problems and what you did or are doing to correct the problem!


Krista

7.11.10



Tonya and I met this morning to weigh, measure, take pics etc. Today is one month for my Mom On A Mission Challenge! Tonya decided to wait and weigh me later in the week, since I was on my period. I know after she measured me I lost .25 inches in my waist. I'm happy with that, but I would like to see more and faster results. I know it takes time. In one months time I've lost 9 total inches, 4% on body fat and gained 2% muscle - Not Bad! Back in June, Tonya and I had our first meeting. During that meeting we set 1 month, 2 month goals and so on. So, we reevaluated them today. My one month goal was to not cheat at all with my nutrition, eat less red meat and more chicken and turkey. I have done VERY well with this goal! I've been in a few social/family gatherings where there was a lot of food and drinks. It is VERY hard - but I did not cheat. Now, I have had a little hummas with carrots, some guacamole on my hamburger pattie and have eaten some "allowed" carbs before long run days. I'm in hopes that after 2 months I can start making recipes and adding in more foods (Tonya will direct me when she thinks I am ready). My 2 month goal was to consistently workout 6 days a week. Well I've definitely accomplished that goal - some weeks I workout 7 days a week. So, I've changed my 2 month gloal to be able to run 10-12 miles without stopping and to never be in the 170lb range again (I'm almost there)! Also, I had wrote down negative people/situations that would hold me back from getting to any of my goals. I was able to cross those items off the list that I've delt with or obstacles that I've put to the wayside, knowing that I will not let it effect my eating or excercise. It felt very good to cross items off my list. Now, there are still some things on my list - it is a work in progress! I feel really good with my progress in one month. I am VERY positive and excited to see where I will be on 10.10.10 - of course, that is when my Mom On A Mission Journey will end - However, it will just be the beginning of the rest of my life!

Krista