Something New

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my primary doctor to discuss weight loss options.  I had gained a little over 30 pounds while on Lyrica a few years ago.  Since then I have gained ten more to make me a whopping 207.  How depressing.  I really hate being this heavy even though people tell me I'm not fat.  Yeah, ok.  It's okay to say I'm fat because I know I am.  Exercise is not an option.  No matter what kind of activity I try to do I get an exertion migraine which lasts for at least two days.  I did a gluten free diet for two months and didn't lose any weight.  I did a green smoothie fast for two weeks and lost three pounds.  I'm at a loss.  Yes, I comfort eat when I'm feeling hurt and overwhelmed and yes I'm sedentary most of the time because of the daily pain.  But that doesn't mean that I'm not trying on my good days.  


I knew that I needed help and was reluctant at first to email my doctor about it because I didn't want to look like I wanted to lose weight the lazy way.  I finally gave in and made an appointment.  She was looking at me possibly taking phentermine but there could be an interaction with the wellbutrin that I take for my depression.  She was all set to write the prescription but wanted to check my breathing.  My heart rate was very rapid - 119 bpm.  Because of that the phentermine was a no go.  So she had me do an EEG which confirmed my fast heart rate.  Now she wants to check my thyroid for hyperthyroidism and for me to continue to check my pulse.  An hour ago it was 111 bpm.  I wonder if it's from the Abilify that I just started to take about two weeks ago.  I go back in the morning for the blood work and I need to let my doctor know how my heart rate is.  If it's still high then she'll order an EKG to check my valves to make sure they're ok.  Never a dull moment I say.


As for the weight loss, she wants me to cut out all carbohydrates for two weeks and to keep my calorie intake at 1200 a day.  She also referred me to a nutritionist.  So, I'm not sure how I'm going to lose this weight.  I guess I have to be really diligent and committed.  I'll continue with my green smoothies and possibly add meal replacement shakes for dinner.  It looks like I'll be spending the rest of my week trying not to cave and eat something sinfully delicious.  After dinner I was craving something sweet and chocolatey but I opted for some sliced peaches, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries.  It definitely hit the sugar spot and squashed that craving.  This isn't going to be easy but I'm going to try my hardest.  I even managed to do some upper body exercises with this new contraption my husband bought, the Tower Express by Body by Jake.  You can get fit by doing the exercises that come with it for just 7 minutes a day.  It's staring at me all day as it's on my bathroom door so there's no excuse for me not to take 7 minutes out of my day to do those exercises.  My flabby arms could definitely use it!