HoggZilla http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla On my way ... en All rights reserved Weight loss extrapounds v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.extrapounds.com/images/avatars/users/hoggzilla.gif Avatar http://www.extrapounds.com/ 100 100 On my way ... Time to get back at it http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/344023/time-to-get-back-at-it <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>I took a little break and I am trying not to feel guilty.</b></p> <p>Making a mental note to self: &quot;I feel better about all things in my life when I am losing weight!&quot; I tried to put my feelings into words a couple of weeks ago when I was doing so well and losing weight. The words that kept coming out were, &quot;this feels better&quot;. Better than the feeling of eating what I want when I want. Better than being content with my health and weight, this feels good - on the track to a healthier, lighter life.</p> <p>So now I am kicking into the 2nd Qtr, time to get refocused before I lose my push, my motivation. Doctor prescriped another month of Phen, I fully expect it will continue to help curb my appetite and provide that needed (desired) power to keep me going.</p> <p>Until next week ...</p> <p>Oh yeah, I am chaning my weigh in day to Monday. I found that I was doing great going into weigh in on Friday but after the scale I could do whatever I wanted the rest of the day - knowing I had a whole week until the next weigh in. This seems to carry into the weekend. So now, weight on Monday will hopefully keep my weekends more in check.</p> <p>HZ</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/344023/time-to-get-back-at-it">Comments(2)</a> 344023 Thursday, December 6, 2007 22:08:06 Restless Leg Syndrome http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/339683/restless-leg-syndrome <p>My RLS is really acting up the last couple week, probably related to the Phen but not sure. I am a little more figity during the day with my legs, might be just sore muscles from all the extra movement.</p> <p>Today, weighed in at 315 lbs. Very excited!!!</p> <p>I did not exercise much this past week, but I did some. I will do more this next week - I hope.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/339683/restless-leg-syndrome">Comments(3)</a> 339683 Thursday, December 6, 2007 23:01:10 Weight how long http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/338273/weight-how-long <p>How long should I wait between weigh ins?</p> <p>Had to do it, weighed in this morning and was back up 4 lbs. I wish I did not know that, but at the same time it is making me want to buckle down harder. I think once a week might&nbsp; be better for me, but not sure I can weight that long.</p> <p>Tomorrow I am kicking up my exercise. Appetite is still down, but also still there. For sure&nbsp;I am consuming fewer calories, but I didn't eat real good this weekend. I plan to make this week a better one.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/338273/weight-how-long">Comments(2)</a> 338273 Friday, December 7, 2007 00:06:19 I'm Nervous, Worried and Hopeful http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/337708/im-nervous-worried-and-hopeful <p><b>I could not help myself ...</b></p> <p>I told myself no crappy food, at least not until I break 300. Now I am writing it down to myself; but nonetheless, I ate some Taco Bell last night <img alt="" src="http://extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/tounge_smile.gif" />. Oh, I should not have, but it is over. I also said, don't weigh yourself, but I did this morning. Now, the results.</p> <p>My official weight loss mission begain on the night of June 22, 2008. I came home from a golfing trip disgusted with myself and recent weight gains. From 323 to 340 in just a couple months. I knew I needed some help. A friend had told me about Phen so I got an appointment with my doctor. I met with her on Wednesday June 25. I started taking the Phen the next day, 6/26.</p> <p>That first Sunday, I weighed in... Finally the scale worked. LOL. I thought it was broken when it gave me an ERR message. Turns out it stops at 330. <img alt="" src="http://extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/embaressed_smile.gif" /></p> <p>Weight on 6/22/2008: About 340 (ERR)</p> <p>After 2 days eating well, drinking lots of water. Weight at the Dr.'s office, 338.</p> <p>Sunday morning 6/29: 226</p> <p>This morning: 7/4: 221</p> <p>I am concerned that I will not stay with it, I just can't fail this time. Too important. It feels so good to be losing weight, to be on a mission of better health. Next Dr. visit on 7/24.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/337708/im-nervous-worried-and-hopeful">Comments(3)</a> 337708 Friday, December 7, 2007 00:04:08 Started on Phen after M&M Binge http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/336630/started-on-phen-after-m-m-binge <p>Someone at work is bringing in Peanut M&amp;Ms, putting them in a nice container in the breakroom - all you want to eat. I LOVE Peanut M&amp;Ms, they are definately my favorite, especially for intense times of work.</p> <p>Well, the problem is I am gaining weight. I had to do something. I found mysefly going to the store buying more candy and making daily trips to McDonalds for my Double Qtr Pounder meal, large with a Diet Coke. In 2 months I went from 323 to 340. Scary!</p> <p>So I went to the doctor on 6/25 and started Phentermine on 6/26. She presecribed me Adipex but the Phen generic was only $30 a month from my Pharmacy. 37.5mg, once daily, in the morning before breakfast or 1-2 hours after breakfast. I am taking mine after breakfast, usually about 9:30AM.</p> <p>I weighed in today at 327, that is a drop from 338 (11 lbs) since my Dr. visit on 6/25. I am going to try and NOT weigh again until next week. I have a set out a pair of shorts I really like but can't fit into anymore. They are size 44's. WOW, I thought I was a size 44, guess not anymore. Anyway, can't wait to fit into those shorts again. Then I will put up another pair of shorts to get into. I have 2 brand new pair of Jean shorts I bought for a steal, size 42. I never did wear them - too small. That should be next goal after I can wear these 44's again.</p> <p>So I will update with results later. Bye for now.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hoggzilla/comments/336630/started-on-phen-after-m-m-binge">Comments(0)</a> 336630 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 21:00:16