Soooo, yesterday was my fourth injection, but the beginning of week four. So this post looks back on the previous week. Let's be real people. No one lost weight this last week π On top of that I got my period for Christmas, so I have to give myself some grace. Someone once told me that both weight gain and weight loss don't happen over night and you can look at the results of either only two or three weeks later. I sincerely hope that's not entirely the case and I suddenly get a big whack of unexpected weight gain when I am back in the swing of things...
After the trifle is finished, obviously π€£π€£π€£π€¦ββοΈπ€¦ββοΈπ€¦ββοΈ
So this week was my last dose of 0.25 mg and next week I will move up to 0.5mg. To date, I have not experienced any unpleasant side effects, and lets hope it remains that way. So let's jump in and have a look at what the horrible scale and the measuring tape say:
Weight tracking:
Firstly, let's look at the scale, which was actually kind to me this week. I think this was due to hormones counting in my favor for a change as monthly water retention started to dissipate. I am actually expecting a gain in weight as I start getting back into a good exercise routine - which I have totally been avoiding over Christmas.
Body Measurements:
So I have no idea what is going on with my boobs π but I am pleased that my belly fat loss has been consistent! That is, of course, the most concerning place to carry weight, so I am pleased to see that coming down nicely!
In other news, I have actually dropped an entire dress size: from and 18 to a 16, and I was able to fit into a lovely dress I bought myself on sale a few months ago to wear at shows, but I couldn't get it past my upper arms and it was really uncomfortable. I wore it with absolute pride, feeling gorgeous on Christmas Eve :)
Also, one of my presents from @zakludick was a lovely red dress, also on sale and only available in a 16 and I rocked that on Christmas Day!
Double confirmation that all of this effort is paying off. Even in these early days!
Unfortunately, one can't really measure weight loss in the face except through photos, and I am definitely starting to look like myself again <3
Still here, still cheering you on!
That really means so much. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
It sure doesn't seem fair to start this treatment on Christmas week. I've been through this with my late Roommate as I helped make sure that she stayed on the program as best I can.
I still have these in my fridge and still good until Dec 2025, not cheap either. They belonged to her.
So here's hoping you find success @clairemobey,π
It's going to be a long up hill battle.
But you can do it!
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Exactly. The treatments are extremely expensive. My mom hs been kind enough to sponsor me, and that's a huge motivation to stay on track. That's also why I'm keeping the spreadsheet and posting weekly updates here, even if I don't like what they say. Yes, I am still thinking about the leftover trifle in the fridge in the garage. Luckily I can't get to it easily, which meant last night when I went looking to stuff my face with trifle in the dark, I didn't have the energy to try to find the key (we change the hiding place all the time as the garage acts as a pantry and the kids have no concept of budget and they take things without asking) or dodge @zakludick 's woodwork projects so I opted for a few spoons of yoghurt instead :p
Btw, my Roommate lost over 100 lbs before her battle with cancer.
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good heavens! I'm so sorry. I didn't realize she had cancer. That could also account for the weight loss though. Is she still on treatment?
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Sometimes, it's not the weight so much as it's how the clothes fit! That is awesome that you are getting into things not possible before! Congrats on those achievements @clairemobey! Take care and enjoy the last few days of the year!π€ππ !LADY !LUV !HOPE
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Thank you so much. yes, it's easy to get caught up and obsess about the kilograms, but that's not the only way to measure success. That's why I make sure I track my measurements too! It also looks a bit confusing from week to week, but I'm sure as I've been in this for a while, I will have enough data to track patterns, for instance, hormonal changes which play a huge role in what the scale says and measurements, especially around ovulation and menstruation.
You are very welcome! It is true that our hormones can really mess with us! Take care my friend and enjoy the remaing 2 days of 2024! How did we get to the end of the year so fast? !LADYπ€π
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I don't know but I finished my last little bit of trifle last night and almost cried. It was so good... and also the last time I will be able to eat something so decadent! Damnit. Why does my food have to taste so yummy?
No kidding! Itβs be much easier if we didnβt like the taste! Take care my friend! π€π
Oooooh thank you!
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