From Dr. Schmerge: Hillary has offered to share her story as she works with me on losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Weight loss, nutrition and physical activity look different for everyone. Please do not start a new regimen without consulting a medical professional first. Equity Health is here for YOU and your journey.
Recap
I crossed the 160-pound line on the scale. I knew it was time for a change.
I got under 160 pounds on my own! I did it! I got to 155 pounds. But then the scale didn't move. At all. And I was feeling really frustrated.
First visit/shot: 155 lbs
Second visit/shot: 153 lbs
Third visit/shot: 152 lbs
Fourth visit/shot: 151 lbs
Fifth visit/shot: 150 lbs
Sixth visit/shot: 148 lbs
Seventh visit/shot: 150 lbs
Eighth visit/shot: 148 lbs
Ninth visit/shot: 149 lbs
Tenth visit/shot: 149 lbs
Eleventh visit/shot: 146 lbs
Twelfth visit/shot: 145 lbs
Thirteenth visit/and NO shot 143 lbs
Fourteenth visit/shot: 143 lbs
Week fourteen
I missed a week's update! Why?
Feeling horrible, I went in for a checkup and blood work. Kellie and Holly took great care of me while Michelle was out of town. Turns out my bloodwork revealed a bacterial infection (!) that had nothing to do with the shot.
I was prescribed antibiotics and in two weeks (as of late last week).
I am back to normal. I skipped the shot for two weeks to allow my body to reset. I had my 14th shot today - Michelle recommended a lower dosage due to the recent infection - and so far I'm feeling great!
Interesting side note after going two weeks without the shot: some of the effects definitely stayed with me. I couldn't drink much coffee and was still eating smaller meals, but I was feeling snacky more often the longer I went without the shot. I had the largest meal last night that I've had in months (a big turkey burger with cheese and bacon and sweet potato fries). I felt great! I don't think I could have eaten that much while I was actively on the shot (weekly).
Here's to staying healthy in August - and getting excited for Fall and cooler weather! Someday ....
Hillary
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