I am typing this entry from my desk at work! Yup, Day 3 back on the job. All in all, I think I am handling it very well, and we're all adjusting to our new routine. I have been getting up early to get dressed and ready so that when I wake Ethan up, I can change and dress him, and then feed him. It's worth getting up early to avoid feeling rushed and stressed. I find myself staring at his picture during the day and smiling at times. Other times, I tear up because I miss him so very much. My mind is here at work, but boy oh boy, my heart is with Ethan!
So, I went for my weekly weigh-in last night, and I am a bit disgusted. I lost 2 pounds!! How can I only have lost 2 pounds?? That means in 2 weeks of not eating anything but nasty shakes, I have lost 8 pounds (according to the scale at the Center). According to my scale at home, I have lost 6.5. I am hungry ALL the time. I don't mean slightly hungry. I mean LUNATIC hungry! The nurse said I shouldn't be that hungry all the time, and she can't understand what's going on. She gave me the option to quit the program or to try to modify it some by drinking three shakes and eating one meal consisting of some lean protein and a salad. I am so unsure as to what I should do. On the one hand, I AM losing some weight even if it's not as quick as I had expected or been led to believe it would come off. But on the other hand, I am so hungry all the time, and I wonder if I could get the same results by joining Weight Watchers instead. I didn't want to make a decision about the program last night because I was way too emotional about it to think clearly. I am going to try to make a decision on Friday. I won't get back all the money I put into the program if I quit since I still have to pay for the bloodwork and nurse consult, but I would get back a good amount. Does anyone have any suggestions??? I am at a complete loss as to where I should go from here.
Ethan is now sleeping through the night. We put him to bed around 9:30 and he sleeps until 6:00. It's absolutely wonderful! Each day I find new things to worry about though, like right now, it's his flat head. It's so flat because he hates tummy time and spends more time in the bouncy or on his back or in the swing. I am not sure how to get him used to tummy time. Every time we do it, he cries hard after only 3 minutes or so. Any suggestions on how to get rid of a flat head?
As you can see, I need lots of help today!!! :)
Weight Loss Update
Tuesday, May 10th: 198
Tuesday, May 17th: 196
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2 comments:
Laura- I think you are doing great on your weight loss! 8 lbs in 2 weeks is good! On the hunger issue, I don't know what to say except can you eat small snacks with no fat or low fat?? Something like animal crackers or no salt Wheat Thins maybe. Just a few to tide you over is what I mean. You went from eating for two, to eating for less than one at the moment so your body probably isn't enjoying it.
About tummy time, until he holds his head up really good without it wobbling everywhere, he's not going to like tummy time. They like to be able to look around so if you can prop a boppy pillow or even a bed pillow under him to help him look around that may help him enjoy it more. HTH's!
Sabrina
Uugh! Laura! How crushing! :( I was so sad to read your blog today and see the discouraging news. I know how hard it has been for you to manage this nasty liquid drinks and to stay motivated with exercise and everything. What a blow.
If I were you, I'd probably quit now and get the money back that I could get back. It sounds like your body isn't taking well to the liquid diet. You could lose 2 pounds a week off of Weight Watchers no problem, AND you could eat things you actually want to eat.
But I will completely support you if you decide to continue on the diet. I wouldn't blame you for wanting to see if another week would help. I will write you an email later tonight. I've been thinking of you, knowing you went back to work this week, and I just haven't had a chance to say hello. More later, I promise.
Love,
Sara
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