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.

February 17, 2010

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Well today is February 17th.  It was my 3rd measurement (I get measured every 3 weeks) and I've lost a total of 6.5 inches off my waist and 2.5 inches off my hips.  My weight loss has slowed right down.  They recommended that I take out the miscellaneous items that I'm allowed to have (sugar free jam and salsa) and see if my weight loss starts to increase again.  I'm still going down - just a lot slower than normal.  To date I'm down 23.6 lbs which I'm very proud of but I should be down more by now according to their statistics.  After my weigh in today and my results of my measurements, I feel a little better about things. I just wish my weight loss would get moving again as I'm spending a tonne of money to lose weight!

I have to admit I almost quit the diet the other day.  I miss eating normal and not feeling hungry.  I miss being able to go out for the odd dinner or lunch or breakfast out with my husband.  I also wanted to quit since my pocket is getting lighter but my weight loss has slowed right down!  However, as of today I am feeling a little better about things. I'm going to give it another month and if my weight loss doesn't start moving, I may decide to end this diet and just go back to exercising daily and hoping for the best. 

That's it for today.  Here are my updates:

Weight as of Jan 5th: 218.4
Weight as of Feb 17th: 194.8

Waist as of Jan 5th: 45 inches
Waist as of Feb 17th: 38.5 inches
Hips as of Jan 5th: 51 inches
Hips as of Feb 17th: 48.5 inches

I'm burning fat at the top level which I think is important to note as if something was wrong with me then I most likely would not be burning fat!!!