About

I am a current sufferer of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After many years of dieting, exercising, and doing whatever I could to try to lose weight, I realized that I needed some help. I've struggled with weight all of my life and nothing ever seemed to work for me, despite hours at the gym, healthy eating, and determination. I joined Dr. Bernstein on January 5, 2010 when I finally realized that I needed help in order to feel better and manage the symptoms of PCOS.

January 6, 2010

Tomorrow's the big day!

Well I went for my initial consultation at the Dr. Bernstein Clinic and got my assessment done and all my diet materials.  I did this on Tuesday.  The last 2 days I got 2 injections of the vitamin b concoction and did a urine test.  Today I came in to drop off my urine sample and they tested it and told me my body is starting to burn already.  They also weighed me today. I already dropped 0.4lbs! Not bad considering I ate spaghetti twice yesterday and a big piece of shake 'n' bake chicken! So I'm looking forward to Friday's weigh in since I will have followed the diet for 2 full days! Tuesday and Wednesday I am only to reduce my sugars and carbs. Tuesday didn't go so well for this since I was not prepared grocery wise.  However, Wednesday went very well with the exception of me having becel on my 1 piece of toast this morning (had no sugar free jam on hand).  Tomorrow (thursday) I start the diet 100% and I'm really looking forward to it.

I thought it would be a lot harder.  I do find I'm starving by the end of the day but they told me this would pass.  I have an extensive food list and the diet is really easy to follow. I found that it is easier for me to make a meal plan for the week and to follow that plan for the week so I can stay on track. 

I go in on Friday to meet the Dr. at the clinic and she will review my health history with me.  Poor her - I have quite the extensive history! 

By the end of next week I hope I'm down 10 lbs - so wish me luck! 

Well, off to eat my last meal of the day.  I will check back in a few days with a progress report.

Starting weight: 218.4 / waist: 45 inches / hips: 52 inches
Jan 6, 2010: 218.0
Jan 8, 2010: TBD