In all honesty, these past 3 weeks have been trying. I have tracked food consistently, exercised, drank tons of water, and alas I got on the scale and I was up 2 pounds. Granted, I have had some pretty horrendous stomach issues this week that finally seem to be subsiding after changing up my diet.
I can count 3 days (out of the last 3 weeks) that I have gone over my caloric intake, and it wasn’t by a crazy amount. Every week when I get on the scale I tell myself that I won’t get discouraged and that if I keep plugging away the weight will eventually HAVE to come off, right? Apparently, this does not seem to be true in my case.
This past week I had a Dr.’s appt. that I was forced to make because they would not refill my thyroid medication until it got checked. Little did I know that this was a blessing in disguise.
I got a call from my Doctor letting me know that my medication needs to be increased! Great news! He also said, and I quote “this increase in dosage should help to speed up your metabolism, and get you back on track”.
Needless to say I was ecstatic when I got off the phone.
Tomorrow I start taking my new dosage of thyroid hormone, and I’m hoping that combined with my diet and exercise that I have been so diligent with, I will start to see some positive results!
Have a happy weekend! I know I will!
Anouk
/ June 9, 2012Don’t give up. You can do this. I know how frustrating not seeing your weight go down can be. Maybe look at your body shape and not the changes. You may be losing inches and gaining muscle. Next week will be better!
biz319
/ June 10, 2012Yep, medication can effect how your body loses weight – now that your medication is adjusted, I am sure you’ll see results – don’t give up!
Marion
/ June 10, 2012Hi Carrie! I hope that dosage change does wonders for you!
You know, at my weight loss group, all of us bobble with our weight. 2 pounds going up and down is a bobble. Some days you are holding on to more water weight. So that’s nothing to be concerned about. If you are eating right, the results will show up sooner or later.
Marion