I really dislike medications!!!!!
So, my doctor prescribed three new medications last month. Each one had a warning label about gaining weight. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Here I am in the middle of trying to take control of my body, and here is another way to lose control of it, right?
So, I started taking the first med, and I was still losing for a little while. So, I thought "No big deal - I’m in the clear."
WHATEVER!
This past week I decided to step it up and workout more. I also have been trying much harder on the great diet I planned in the beginning and haven’t really stuck to.
Honestly, as far as my personal actions it was my best week so far.
And then it happened - my flipping body seemed to just explode!
Honestly!
I’ve gained major weight. (Like ten pounds) In less than a week. It’s not water weight, no it’s not muscle.
It’s freaking fat - my stupid pants dont even fit! (I’m wearing my husband’s khakis - Yeah, that’s business CASUAL.)
So, I;m supposed to be taking two other meds which I haven’t been taking. I’m going to start.
These are anti-depressants, which are supposed to work in a cycle. So, I’m all out of balance.
I expect to become even more like a young elephant in the coming days.
Yuck!
I asked the doctor about avoiding the weight loss (she knows my gym and eating habits) she suggested going out of state to one of those doctors who prescribe weight loss pills.
UGH!
I will not pump more and more chemicals into my body. I mean, Come On!
So, there’s my rant.
Here’s what I have decided, though -
In three months, I get to quit all of the meds.
So, in the mean time, I’m going to throw away the scale, break out my fat pants, and keep on trying.
When I get off of the meds, I will have a great foundation, and hopefully the things that I am working to do now will be more of a habit. Then, I’ll try to lose the old weight and the new. Plus, even if I’m getting fatter, I have to at least be helping my heart!
I WILL NOT BE BEATEN! I can do this - No excuses, No Limits!
October 1, 2008 at 1:43 pm
well it sounds like you have the determination you need, which is the biggest part of the puzzle. Like you said, just stick to your diet and training and think in terms of being in the best health you can be in, rather than just weight loss, then before you know it the weight will be falling off! It’s so frustrating when obstacles that feel so out of our control get in the way, but you just have to remember that you can’t do more than your best, so just keep giving it your all and you will continue to make progress. One day at a time. Good luck!