accountability

 Hello, I am posting this for accountability. From January 17th to July15th I have put on 10lbs. Some of it is lack of discipline but some of it is because my thyroid has went wonky. This interferes with my hunger levels, sugar levels, mood levels, energy levels etc , Of course, all my weight goes to my stomach.  I am NOT giving up and will not use this setback to derail me. I will continue my journey and continue to make progress. PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION. I want to thank all those who have encouraged me and spurred me to take control of my health. Its a lifelong commitment.  I want to share two pictures. One is from my heaviest and the 2nd is last week. Please excuse the hair and look ar the difference in my face. Im blown away at how BIG I was. Please keep me in your prayers. I can only do this with the help of God. 

Have a great weekend

Keena

Discouraged!!!!

I thought with the end of summer things would be better. WRONG!! The steroid injections helped my lower back although I still having problems but my mid back is still hurting. I had a MRI done and it is not spine related. So they sent me to pt. I start that in Oct. Meanwhile, I am on narcotics and strong muscle relaxers 3x daily. My gp thinks its a severe fibro flare. My ankles are even swelling so I take a diuretic every other day. I will ask my pt if gentle massge may help instead of a deep tissue massage. Im trying to do simple things bc my house looks like a tornado has come through. Its a total mess. I cant just avoid doing anything or critters will invade my home. My hubby tries to help but he works so hard that by the time he is home he eats then crashes
Then we had Florence. It was a stressful week. I hate hurricane prep. Its getting more and more stressful. I need to move to the mountains..lol

So to say the least Im gaining the weight back. Between the steroids and high anxiety, Ive regained 18lbs of the 42lbs I had lost. I have got to get back on track. All I want to do is EAT and not good stuff. I want junk food. Chips, cookies, pizza, burgers, brownies, etc. Plus, with all the money for medical expenses, there is less money for our food budget so that means cheaper less healthy food. Also my mind has reverted back to its old ways. Its time I take the control back. I need to reignite the fire I had back in Feb when I first time. I need my passion back. Please join me in prayer. I need your help. I feel led to fast but with the pain meds 3x daily I cant. I have to eat or it makes me ill. Thanks

Keena

Setbacks DO happen

Howdy!!!
I hope every one is enjoying their weekend. Its rainy here and I am having a hard time staying awake.
I would like to talk about setbacks. We all have them but its no fun to talk about. Ive hit my first set of setbacks this week. First of all, I have hurt my knee. Im not sure how but I think by cleaning the tub I did something. So with that being said its hard to walk. Due to the injury, my gp ordered me some Prednisone to see if it would help. Well, the side effects include water retention, increased hunger, incressed sugar levels, and weight gain. Since starting, I have put on 0.6th of a pound and I still have a week left. The sad thing is I dont think the meds are taking care of problem. I will probably need to see a specialist. The other setback is Im going on vacation soon. I think that explains itself. I will not give up. I will continue to press on. As of today, I am down 38lbs. When I hit 50, I will post comparison pictures. I am using MyFitnessPal if you want to connect. What kind of strategies do you use when you face a set back?? I would love to hear your stories.

Your friend and weight loss partner
Keena