It's About Time!

[Dia Minha]

I finally made it this week. It is official. I am no longer obese.

With my loss of 1.6lbs this week, my BMI is finally below 29.9. I was expecting more. However, my period started this week and usually I don't loose at all or gain that week and I loss. Not only did I loose, I lost 1.6lbs. So it really should show up next week. I am soooooooo excited.

Dia

[mxmama]

Thats funny you mention that "time of the month"


This past year I took note to the fact that around that time, several days before I will gain a few lbs then drop them during.
isn't that weird.

I just try all I can to hold steady around that time.

Congrats on your progress. I know it feels great!

[mxmama]

Oh and I wanted to add this...

The week after my period, is the easiest time for me to loose weight.

The week before, I can forget about it!

[Dia Minha]

Thanks MX.

Yep, hormones sure are a pain. I think I'm getting that under control with my flax seed though. Each month my periods have become a little more do-able. I only had one really bad day, where it seemed like I was never going to get enough to eat. The time where I felt like I was going to completely loose it was shortened. And no weight gain. So, maybe I finally found a balance. Now if I could just shorten them or get them to go away all together. Without hormone replacement or birth control of course. Because, synthetic hormones would just fatten up my liver again. I read recently that long heavy periods could be a sign of low iron. So, that is my next step in taking control.

Dia

[bookworm]

good for you, Dia!

[5ft Diva]

Yeah, Dia!

[Imahoot]

Congrats! That is a huge step and one that feels good. Keep up the good work.

[Dia Minha]

Thanks Diva and Bookworm.

Thanks Ima. You are an inspiration. I love watching your tracker. I'm going to love it when mine says I have less to loose than I have already lost.

Dia

[runamyrun]

Congrats! It is awesome when all of your hard work finally pays off! Go Dia!

[Erudite]

WOOHOOO!!! Yeah, Dia!!!

It's so awesome how you've kept at it! YOU are the inspiration! And you can make your goals!

[Dia Minha]

Thanks RAR and Erudite. Your support means a lot to me.

I will make my goals. It is so funny how one week you feel lost and so stuck and then the next week, it is like the whole world has opened so many doors for you. Now it is just deciding which door to go through first.

Dia

[Imahoot]

That is so true Dia. The frame of mind that you are in really makes a difference. I know there are sometimes where I know that I am doing well but I still feel like the weight is just not coming off fast enough even though that is the healthy way to do it. Most days I realize that everything is going well and I feel positive. Strange isn't it? Keep up the good work!!!

[trishcook]

Yeah Dia....you are such an inspiration to me. Your persistence is very inspiring, I know I have very frequently been frustrated with my lack of forward progress in this area and have found many great ideas and motivation from your posts. Keep up the great work....you look fabulous!!

[smed]

DIA- I'm so happy for you YEA! YEA! If it wasn't late and My hubby was home I'd come over to your house and have a victory dance with ya!

[sunrisegirl]

Way to go! Keep up the good work! This might be a dumb question, but how do you actually figure out your BMI?

[Dia Minha]

Sunrise,

Welcome back. Here is a link to a BMI calculator. Just input your height and weight and it will figure your BMI for you. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Dia

[5ft Diva]

Yes, welcome back SG!

[sunrisegirl]

Thanks Dia! I'm excited to check it out! I know I've done it before but it's been a loooooong time!
Thanks for the welcome back from both you and 5D!