VLCD #13: -.2
I think my body is trying to catch up on the quick weight loss, so today's .2 lb loss isn't a huge concern to me just yet since I've been following the program to the letter. We shall see what the coming week brings. Total now is 14.8 down for this round, and 38.8 lbs down total. My weight this morning was 220 - I'm excited to be entering a new decade soon!
Am beginning to feel some of the residual effects of the weight loss: insomnia was the main one I suffered from the last time, and it has reared its ugly head again. After visiting my endocrinologist, found out that my weight loss had affected my thyroid (in a good way) and my meds needed to be bumped down. I had gone from being hypo-thyroid to hyper-thyroid, and it was disturbing my sleep. As a result, I was exhausted from only getting 2 or 3 hours per night. Last night, I was wide awake and doing laundry up until about 4:00 am, and am feeling exhausted today. And that can't be good for the weight loss!
The other thing I'm noticing is that my hair is shedding...a LOT! Fortunately, it's thick enough where I can lose quite a bit and it not be noticeable, but still - I hate leaving long blonde hairs wherever I go. Everything I've read says that this will eventually stop, but I'm wondering how long it will continue, since I'm doing several rounds of HCG. Do any of you who have done this before have any experience with hair loss?
Also, I really need to make sure that I'm getting enough food. Haven't really been hungry, but I think that I'm not taking in enough to fulfill the 500 calorie per day requirement.
The good news, though, is that my clothes are starting to fit looser! I used to wear a Women's size 2X, and today I'm wearing a 1x that used to be tight, but is now pretty loose!
All in all, things are going well with just a few minor concerns. I hope you all have a great week!
Am beginning to feel some of the residual effects of the weight loss: insomnia was the main one I suffered from the last time, and it has reared its ugly head again. After visiting my endocrinologist, found out that my weight loss had affected my thyroid (in a good way) and my meds needed to be bumped down. I had gone from being hypo-thyroid to hyper-thyroid, and it was disturbing my sleep. As a result, I was exhausted from only getting 2 or 3 hours per night. Last night, I was wide awake and doing laundry up until about 4:00 am, and am feeling exhausted today. And that can't be good for the weight loss!
The other thing I'm noticing is that my hair is shedding...a LOT! Fortunately, it's thick enough where I can lose quite a bit and it not be noticeable, but still - I hate leaving long blonde hairs wherever I go. Everything I've read says that this will eventually stop, but I'm wondering how long it will continue, since I'm doing several rounds of HCG. Do any of you who have done this before have any experience with hair loss?
Also, I really need to make sure that I'm getting enough food. Haven't really been hungry, but I think that I'm not taking in enough to fulfill the 500 calorie per day requirement.
The good news, though, is that my clothes are starting to fit looser! I used to wear a Women's size 2X, and today I'm wearing a 1x that used to be tight, but is now pretty loose!
All in all, things are going well with just a few minor concerns. I hope you all have a great week!
posted by Susan at
8:01 AM
2 Comments:
Keep going, lady!
We'll need to meet up sometime at Whole Food in Dallas or something.
Joy
excellent progress susan! i sure wish i could drop that much weight in so little time. Dont worry about the insomnia either, i dont know anyone that doesnt suffer from sleepless nights at least a few times a week, its just a natural thing but glad to hear the doctor said your doing better.
keep up the good work.
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