jenn2002

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After extensive testing over the past few months, I have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. I do not burn calories like I should, I gain weight like I should not. I cannot take the medication (ephedrine) my internist wants me to take as I am a BF momma right now.

I hate looking in the mirror, I feel disgusting and ugly.

Dr. Patterson's office called me yesterday, they said we have an opening for a f/u and you need one. So, I go in tomorrow at 11:30 for a f/u. I'm going to ask about my options for jump starting the losing again. I'm going to ask about Stomafix, too.

I went under the knife 6 years ago today.

Over the past 2-3 weeks, my scale has told me that I've gained 12lbs. Well, yesterday, I stepped on the hideous creature and she registered a 10lb weight loss!

I don't know if I should laugh or  cry!

An additional 14lb pound loss will bring me to what I weighed before my first pregnancy in 2004. 13 pounds down from there and I'll be at my all-time lowest adult weight.

I've already taken my first round of vits today, and just finished a protein shake. When the boys are done with breakfast, we're off to the gym--today is cardio day for me.

I'm getting there!!!

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I had a good workout today! I walked a mile around the indoor track and used the bike for 35 minutes--L5 (Cascades), HR of 155 ish.  I did the weights, too.

Since reading the post about NOT supplementing, I have been supplementing religiously! The only issue is iron, I always forget to take two doses.  

I am back on my prescription prenatals (very good vits + fish oil ), calcium plus D, B12, B-Complex, C, folic acid, Floradix and my Lactation Boosting supps.

We have switched to whole grain flour (no white) and have loaded up on fresh veggies and fruit. 

I need to retrain my brain.

The bad news is that I've gained 2lbs in two weeks. I just don't know how I can be gaining weight. I am NOT eating junk all the time. I do not have more than 1800 calories per day.  UGH!

I am terrible at supplementing, really terrible. It is weeks between my supplements. I don't plan to not take them, but being a mom is so overwhelming--I rarely have time for me.

I need to do this for THEM!

This is hard! Trying to lose weight is hard, even after a RNY!

I had my 6 week post partum appointment yesterday.  I consider this to be a starting point for me.  I have copied the 5 day pouch test and will go to the store to get prepared.  I am a breastfeeding momma so health is vital to me and my baby--I think this will work out better for both of us.

I also found 3lbs of my favorite shakes from Costco!  

I can do it, I can do it, I can do it!!!!!