Re-Defining Rebecca – June 25, 2010

Here we are Day 96 ..Wow…missed Day 90…I have to do a better job in keeping up on this blog.  Anywho..as many folks know I am ReDefining myself and I have started alittle bit with personal characteristics, but I have worked dilgently on my weight loss.  Striving to reach my weight loss goal of 125lbs.  

Today I PRESENT my initial measurements/weight in Dr’s office before starting this journey, my measurements/weight in Dr’s office  BEFORE starting the 30-Day Shred and my current measurements/weight in Dr’s office.    SEE BELOW….WHEW!

 March 19: 182 –  initial measurements - March 22, 2010 – Arms: 12.5 – Chest: 42 – Waist: 41 – Hips: 46 – Thighs: 26

 May 20th: 158 – measurement BEFORE starting the 30-Day Shred – May 22, 2010 – Arms: 12.5 – Chest: 38 .5 - Waist: 38.5 – Hips: 43 – Thighs: 25

June 18 : 150 – current measurement – June 25, 2010 – Arms: 12.5 – Chest: 38 – Waist: 36 – Hips: 42 – Thighs: 24.5

In doing my fuzzy math, it looks like from initial to now: Arms - no change - Chest – 4 inches gone - Waist – 5inches gone - Hips: 4 inches gone – Thighs: 1.5inches gone 

I am still not believing that the weight is coming off like this. Sure I have B12 shots and appetite surpressents, but I am not sure I can give ALL the credit to those items. I guess I could just rely on those 2 items and NOT make wise choices with my eating lifestyle.  For me it is a daily/hourly/minute choice not to have red velvet cupcake for a snack, bag of Utz Red Hot chips, or to watch my calorie intake or chose water over soda, or workout.   I am handling things the best way for ME, I am not saying you should try it my way or go down my path, just know, I am still learning about this change in healthy eating lifestyle and I am with you all the way.

I feel great and I am LOVING this healthy look on Rebecca and I know I will do anything to maintain it.

These are pictures of my own personal Home Weigh-ins.  June 18th (154), June 22nd (154.4), June 23rd (153.8) and June 25th (152.2) 

I made a Lifestyle change…

Day 78 – Still going strong…I am still in disbelief.  I guess mostly because, I should have been able to do this all along. I guess I just wasnt ready.  The scale is showing my weight this morning, June 7, 2010.  On March 19, 2010 um…there is only a picture in  my head, however the scale said 182..but to be honest, some days it could have been up to 185, however, 182 is what I am using since that was the day I began. 

 Tomorrow I begin Jullian Michael’s 30day Shred..um just put in the DVD..I was out of breathe doing the warm up….LOL  Wish me luck.

Re-Defining Rebecca…

A lot has happened, if you are following me on FB or Twitter than you know. But in the background I am undergoing some personal lifestyle and character changes. I am sure folks that know me, may not see a difference, but I know it is a process, but I see some POSITIVE changes that makes me feel that I must be headed in the right direction.

It has been challenging, but I am liking…I LOVING the changes I have been changing the way I normally handle “situations” that come my way; and I am trying to make an effort to communicate my feelings to my spouse in a more “loving” manner. YUP…Imma changing! LOL I also took on the challenge of my weight. I decided to make a lifestyle change in my eating habit and started seeing a Weight Loss doctor, my neighbor was using. I gotta tell you, she is my inspiration. I really don’t know if she will never read this blog, but she has truly helped change my life.

Kathy P..you are my inspiration…Thank you!

I thought if I could just get a handle on my weight, jumpstart, then maybe I could manage a few other things. I set my goal weight and timeframe, but if I don’t get there in my timeframe, I am good, because I know it took awhile to get on me and it will take a long process to get it off and keep it off. Below is what I have been doing since March 19, 2010.

Weigh-in Date: 3/19/2010

Weight: 182lbs (a solid size 16/18)

Goal Weight: 125lbs

Need to Lose: 57lbs

I went to the Weight Loss Doctor and this is what they offered in my Initial Assessment:

B12 Shot every 2 weeks and 30 day – Daily Supplement of Phentermine 37.5mg tablet

1200 calories a day intake – Exercise 45 mins everyday

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.  Phentermine is used togther with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Phentermine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.  Pronunciation: FEN ter meen

 I began the 28day Nutrisystem program to get me in the habit of eating properly; but BEFORE that 2nd shipment of food came, (April 19), I decided I am going to try to do this on my own using their same process, just not their food.

Below is what has been happening:

(14 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 4/2/2010 – 169lbs

(14 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 4/16/2010 – 168lbs

1 Month – 14lbs loss

(14 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 4/30/2010 – 166lbs

(20 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 5/20/2010 – 158lbs (bought a size 14 dress at Ann Taylor)

2 Months – 24lbs loss

(15 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 6/4/2010 – 154lbs (bought a size 12P pant at Ann Taylor)

(14 days) – B12 Shot/Weigh in – 6/18/2010

3 Months – 28lbs loss

I am still in disbelief that this weight is coming off. I am sure folks might say it is the pills and/or the B12 shots that are helping me shed the pounds quickly, but there are days I go without the pills and I still maintain this lifestyle eating habit change, so perhaps the pills and shots will get me down to my goal weight, but I am so confident that that when I reach my goal weight, there is nothing stopping me from keeping it off.

June 18th is a BIG day, my oldest son turns 24yrs old, my sister-friend’s twin daughters turn Sweet 16, my daughter will be 16 months and I will be attending the Maxwell /Jill Scott concert at the Verizon Center with my “road dawg” L.J.! Boy I missed hanging out with her.

Shhhhh! ((MAXWELL HERE I COME)) please don’t tell my virtual hubby Prince and my secret lover Common, that I am stepping out on them to see you…but you know how we do! Plus, you need to see me , I might be down to 150lbs… lol