Archives for February 2008

Naughty Nicole


I had a rough day. I had my gym bag packed to swim some laps and catch part of an aqua fitness class, but my body started to get really achy. I decided to take a nap with Taylor when he got back from his high-speed. Three hours later, I had a slight fever and my muscles were tensely knotted. Taylor and I were having a craving for curly fries, so we settled on Arby’s for lunch. I downed my french dip and fries, but since I’d only had a Fiber One bar earlier…I felt my calories were in check for that point in the day. I ran a few errands (including finding a new sports bra) and could barely move when I got back. I don’t know if the soreness is an incoming illness, or a lactic acid buildup…but I was sure feeling toxic.

I did some homework, and planned to go to the gym after Rosie got back from school. We didn’t feel like cooking, so we ordered that new Mia pizza from Pizza Hut (organic ingredients, wheat crust, etc) It was good, but I still had 3 pieces. I thought I’d work out once Taylor left on his high-speed, but then Rosie was complaining about leaving the house and going out in the cold (its about 10 degrees today). So I decided to just take it easy for the evening…until I was emailed a 2-for-1 Baskin Robbins Coupon. Rosie saw it and blew a gasket, and before we knew it, we were in the car en route to BR.

It’s funny, I only have BR maybe twice a year. So I decided to make this Reece’s Sundae my farewell to illogically large dessert portions. Adieu, my parasitic friend.

Could it be Diabetes?

Through the night, I started having weird pain in my hands and feet. That made me think that I might be dealing with diabetes…it’s been 18 months since I had any pre-diabetic symptoms. But I do remember hearing that immediate, crazy weight gain/loss can be associated with developing type II diabetes milletus. I sure hope that’s not what I’m dealing with…that’s the last thing I need to deal with for the rest of my life.

But I do have a doctor appointment on March 6th with Dr. Monroe, D.O. Hopefully my body will regulate itself out again, and I won’t have to undergo the full panel of diabetes testing again.

For comparison’s sake…

Last time I weighed 290 in 2006, I looked like this. Could the scale really be right?

Committed again…

Today is the first day that I’ve done a full cardio/abs/weights workout at the gym in two weeks. The prior week had been going well at the gym, and I had lost 4 pounds in 8 days. I felt like I was on track, then I spent a week in Utah and a week in California. These trips included many meals out, and lots of trip snacking…but I figured that all the airport and Disneyland walking would counteract any major weight gain I encountered. I felt energetic, my clothes are fitting well, and I wasn’t worried.

At the gym, I decided to hop on the scale to see where I was at….287.4???? Two weeks ago I was 268.6! I was baffled…up over 20 pounds in two weeks, with no visible water retention, saggy skin parts, or increased double chin. Is this possible? I wondered if the scale at the gym had been recalibrated…but it still seems like a crazy weight difference for two weeks. Could I really have gained so much, with massive amounts of walking and most meals being sensible?

I’ve been this weight two other times in my life, both times wearing a 24-26 clothing size. Today I’m comfortable in a 18-20. So it’s evident that I have a lot of muscle mass, and I’m fairly proportioned for my 5’10” frame. I’m typically an active person, working out 0-5 times a week.

So as I was on the eliptical, I texted a few friends for support and advice. Everyone seemed shocked for this kind of gain. I rationalized excuse after excuse…and decided that I need to accept my body at this point…and use it as a springboard for my weight loss. Whether or not the scale number is correct, the fact remains that I am “morbidly obese,” have had past symptoms of type II diabetes, and medically-emotionally-physically NEED to get healthy. I bought a scale for home (Weight Watchers digital scale) and it registered as 290.2 tonight. So that’s my starting weight.

Taylor told me about a news story he’d read about a school teacher who used a blog for weight loss advice and support, tracked her successes and regimen, and went from 300 to 187. That’s about the amount I need to lose…so I’m giving it a go.

I’m calling it the LGN Plan…either Look Great Naked or Luscious Gorgeous Nicole. I’m going to be sensible, not restrictive. I’m not going to stick with just one weight loss suggestion plan. I know a lot about nutrition and fitness, and I just need to commit myself to putting it into action.

Wish me luck!