Good morning!
Sorry for the delay in posting last weeks results. The weekend was exceptionally busy with hectic events I'll explain during this post.
First, let's get to the results. Drum roll please!!!!
Weight: 290 pounds
Waist: 45 1/2 inches
So, the diet itself is going really well and my progress is slow but sure. I have had some medical concerns that have surprised me.
My blood pressure over this past weekend dropped dramatically. At one point, it got down to 91/70 and I have been cuddling under a blanket every night to keep warm. I am going to see my doctor today to talk about modifying my blood pressure medications. I cut one of my pills in half...the prescription metoprolol. It seems to be helping and the lowest my pressure has dropped since has been 112/77.
My blood sugar levels have also been exceptionally stable and within my target range on a daily basis. I'm doing aerobic exercises six days a week and I've found that my fasting blood sugar level is always around 120. Still a bit on the high side but, well within my target range. I would feel better getting that number down to the 90's.
On Friday evening, I had a total of 4 beers over the course of the night. Before going to bed, I checked my blood sugar to see how it responded to the alcohol and the carbs. The reading was 110...totally amazing! I did do some research on my blood sugar and how it is impacted by certain medications. I found that metoprolol, which is my secondary blood pressure med, can contribute to high blood sugar levels. That's a discussion I'm having with my doctor today as well. I have even read stories of folks who never had high blood sugar until they went on metoprolol. I never had high blood sugar until I went on metoprolol. This will be an interesting discussion today.
I have continued drinking a lot of water on a daily basis...at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day. As I reported last week, my skin feels much better. I think I've flushed a lot of the toxins out because the headaches I had for the first few days are gone now. According to my calculations, I burned nearly 9,000 more calories than I took in last week. Obviously, those calculations are a bit off because in order to lose five pounds, I would've had to burn 17,500 calories more than I consumed. I think I'm underestimating how much I'm burning in my aerobic workouts. Counting the calories I eat seems to be much easier, so I think those numbers are pretty much on target.
I'll keep you all posted on the results for week 3!
Now for the other news...I spent Saturday driving back and forth to the hospital in Roseville to pick up family members to visit Quanna's mom. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers...this fight with cancer has taken a toll and at this point, it's just a matter of time. It's a very difficult thing for any family to deal with watching their mother suffer so much. Say a prayer for them if you would. Thanks!
Also, today begins the closing arguments for the federal trial to overturn Proposition 8. Please say a prayer that this will be the end of that hateful and bigoted law. The sponsors of prop 8 have now asked the judge to invalidate the 18,000 marriages that took place prior to its passage in 2008. So, now James and I will be forced to sit in front of a news report once again to see if our marriage is being annulled without our consent. These people have no compassion for anyone outside of their belief system...Hitler would be so proud. If the courts in this country won't protect the hated minority from the tyranny of the self-righteous majority, then maybe it's time for a mass exodus of gay people to countries that do support us. I guarantee you if my marriage is annulled, I will be looking to leave.
Blessings to you all!
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