Yo-yo

PCOS is really making losing weight difficult.

I had a good week last week. From Monday-Friday I lost 4.4 lbs. By Sunday I had gained back 3.8 lbs. I even watched what I ate Friday and Saturday, made sure to stay active, and didn't eat too much.

SO frustrating.

Apple Cider Vinegar

I've read a lot of people (online) saying to try apple cider vinegar for PCOS and fertility (and weight-loss and allergies)...

I've also read one mom that was mad that she could only get her daughter to take it twice a day instead of three times...

That's because its GROSS. I've tried twice. It is sooo tart. They say to mix it with 8 oz of orange juice to hide the flavor. Doesn't help. I have to hold my nose and drink as much as I can then wait a while before I try breathing again. I will get the "sour shivers" even while holding my nose and again once I let go. I'm determined to keep trying it, since it is inexpensive, just depends on if I can stand the smell and taste!

Adipex...

This always happens the first few days on Adipex (or the generic, actually)...

Once I wake up, I can't go back to sleep.

Saturday morning. An account balance text alert to my phone at 4:32 AM woke me up. (BTW, I NEVER hear my phone once I'm asleep... heavy sleeper!) Went to the bathroom. Laid back down... Starred at the ceiling... Played a game on my phone that helps put me to sleep... 530, gave up and came in the living room until I had to take a shower at 7 for work. (My LAST Saturday, I might add!).

Usually wears off after a couple days though. Then I will be dragging myself out of bed, like usual.


Holly is going to start working out with me! Trying for evenings but we might have to do mornings. Still not sure on when my starting time is for my new job. I know I have to be done by a certain time but I think we'll have to play it by ear. SOOO excited to have someone to work out with!!!

Struggling

Sometimes I hate the holidays. Work gets so busy and then allll the yummy food... Its a struggle to just stay where you are weight-wise!

I'm over the 182 line again. A lot has happened within the last month that hasn't helped me keep it down. And my treadmill has been moved to the "game" room... with no cable box and therefore NO encouragement to actually get on it. And the door to that room always stays closed so I don't see it and don't think about it. I need to get back on though.

Did a few bouts of yoga last week. The P90X yoga... I can only get 30 minutes in though because it is a whooping. My flexibility has really dropped with not doing it some much any more.

I really wish I had someone to work out WITH. I think it would make it so much easier and be a bigger motivator if I knew that someone else was counting on me to help them too. I'm not lacking the TIME right now, just the effort. :(

Crossed the 60 lbs lost line!

This week I officially crossed the 60 lbs lost line! I had gotten within .6 lbs a few times in the week before but I don't count it until it actually crosses exactly 60! As of this morning I was at 181.6!

CVS made me mad though because on Wednesday I discovered that they shorted me 5/30 of my pills! So yesterday was the last one I had and Jeff and I are going to go up there tomorrow. I'm sure that there is nothing i can do since its been almost a month since it was filled, but maybe they can do a quick audit count or something...

I'm excited though. 180-160 was my high school weight & beginning of college weight. I am finally fitting into size 14 jeans! Some of them are even too big :o)  I do need more shirts and new bras... In due time.

School starts Monday so I am going to have to figure out when to squeeze workout time in. My time is a lot more restricted because of the school hours.

Good Luck in your adventures!