Back again!

So I went back to the doctor today for my weekly "check up". I've lost another couple pounds and am down to 169.2! Woohoo!! I finally got below 170! Hopefully, in another couple (?3) weeks, I'll be writing how I'm below 160. Wouldn't that be great!?!?

My doctor is so great too. I told him I was dreaming of oatmeal cream pies and chinese buffets last night and he totally got it. He's so encouraging and really seems to know what I'm going through and how tough this has been. It's also nice not bingeing and purging all the time too.

I started a Boot Camp class at my gym and it has really kicked my ass. I didn't realize I was SO out of shape! I don't think I've EVER sweat that much - but it feels so good after I'm done. I think I'll be going back :)

So, only 34 pounds to the goal weight my doctor has set for me (135). I'd like to see that number by May. I think I can do it.

Wish me luck!!

It'll be bikini time before you know it!!

Update...

So, I went back to the Dr. and discovered that I am insulin resistant...I happen to create 3x the amount of insulin that I'm supposed to and my body's cells don't seem to really know how to use it! How crazy is that! This can cause weight gain, depression, hunger (in my case bingeing). How cool is that to know that I'm not insane! I was binge eating to satisfy the huge amount of insulin and then purging to make myself feel better! Holy crap - it all makes sense now...
When I went to the Dr. 1 week ago, I'm afraid to admit that I was up to 181.2. When I weighed this week.....are you ready.....170.8! In ONE week! I'm sure the pills and shots are helping with that but isn't this great! And I'm eating...NOT bingeing...even though I'd really like a cupcake...so therefore, no purging.
I haven't been exercising much, but he told me to take it easy with that for the first couple weeks.
I just can't believe that this is working! I would encourage anyone who may have the same problems I've had to check into the Insulin Resistance thing - It could save your life!!