As you all know, I've been working out, eating healthy and generally trying to change my lifestyle for about six months now. I may have missed a day at the gym here and there (or in some cases a week...) but I feel as though I've made a valiant effort. I completed the 30 Shred with Jillian Michaels with the help of K and I've been overall proud of the things I've done. Imagine my disappointment when I weigh in after all is said and done and I'm still at 225. My clothes don't fit any more loosely and my reflection looks the same to me.
I brought this up to my Dr at my last appointment and he told me it's the PCOS. (I was diagnosed with this endocrine disorder when we were trying to conceive Noah.) Many women with PCOS struggle very much with their weight and most find it extremely difficult to lose it. For some it is virtually impossible. So while I have been doing good for my body in many other ways, my weight is hanging on for dear life. It's discouraging to say the least. I am happy that I've taken the initiative to becoming more fit in general and I have to say I came to love working out. It made me feel awesome. So I'm going to try and continue that aspect of everything.
The Dr put me back onto metformin (I was on this while TTC as well) to help control the PCOS and see if I can lose weight that way. I am hopeful since I lost quite a bit the first time I was on it and I was even pregnant for a few months. Unfortunately I can't remain on the medication for life, not that I would really want to but I don't know how it's going to go when I have to stop taking it. He said he would allow me to take it for 6 months to try and get down to my goal weight and then take me off and see if I can at least maintain without it. So here goes. I've been on it two weeks now but just got the dosage up to full strength a couple days ago. I had forgotten how much I didn't enjoy this part. I feel sick all the time, I can't eat anything with sugar without feeling nauseous. Anything remotely unhealthy means I can't eat much the rest of the day. (Without throwing up) It's a blessing and a curse. :)
All of these side effects pass with time though and then it just does it's job with my insulin levels and I feel much better. I think. I did get pregnant last time so I don't know how it will go with no baby in the belly. Anyway, here is me trying to get it right. Again. Wish me luck and check on me often. Hopefully it'll be more exciting this time around.
