Another update - Enjoying summer and feeling really happy! :)

Okay, so it's August 7th and I thought I'd give another update since it's been a while. I am doing great! I am thoroughly enjoying the summer! The kids and I have been busy doing so many fun things. We've spent a lot of time in the pool (we're in there at least 3 times a week, if not more). We've also been going to a lot of places, such as, my parents' house, Legoland, Santa Ana Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium, the beach, camping, parks, etc. I've also been spending time with my close friends and family. The kids and I are having so much fun and I know that we'll all be sad when summer is over! The kids' school starts on Sept. 7th, so we have 4 1/2 weeks left of fun. We have another camping trip coming up at the end of this month, which I am really looking forward to! It is tent camping at Crystal Cove (beach camping). I can't wait!! :D

So, last week, I decided to make a photo album on Facebook composed of pictures of myself from when I was skinny. I was thinking that those pictures might inspire/motivate me to lose this weight, but instead, they caused me to reaccess my weightloss goals. In those pictures, I was anywhere between 113-125 lbs and honestly, I looked sickly/unhealthy in a lot of them. Right now, I'm at 173 lbs, so I'm thinking that a good goal for me is 145 lbs (not too skinny and not extra unneeded weight). I a still sticking to my workout plan. I workout every other day on the Wii Gold's Gym Dance Workout. I also swim at least 3-4 days a week, if not more. I am eating mostly vegetarian. I don't cook with meat. The only times I eat meat are when I eat out or bring home food and then it's only chicken or turkey; no red meat!

Spiritually, I am doing very well! I started going back to church about two weeks ago and I feel closer to God than ever! I'm also planning to start thoroughly studying the Bible and I've being doing a lot of reading on Creationism vs. The Evolution Theory. I've read a lot of things that have opened up my eyes and just totally make sense to me! And spiritually, I am growing and thoroughly enjoying it! I'm already seeing the Lord work in my life. It's amazing and exciting!

I guess that's it for now!

My weight, as of today.

So, as of today, I am 173 lbs. My plan is to keep exercising three times a week. I'm on a vegetarian diet. I will occasionally eat chicken if we go out to eat, but I don't cook with meat at home. I will get back to exercising maybe tomorrow. I stopped for about a week or so due to being sick with this summer cold. I'm planning to keep tabs of my progress in here.

According to this weight chart , at 5'10" with a small frame, I am supposed to weigh between 132-145 lbs. So, my goal is 135 lbs.

Update!

So as of yesterday, May 23rd, I am down to 25mg of Zoloft. So far, so good. I have been really moody lately (mostly irritable), but I've been on my period since Friday, so I am attributing it to that. This morning, I worked out on the Wii Fit for 30 minutes. I am going to try to get back into a regular workout routine, where I workout three times a week for at least 30 minutes. I have also changed my diet. Thao and I are now on a vegetarian diet. We've been eating this way for at least a month. I've been cooking 5-6 days a week and it's from scratch. The meals are very tasty and satisfying. The kids still eat meat at school, but at home it's vegetarian, unless we eat out. As of today, I am at 170 lbs. My goal is to be at around 135. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist in about 4 weeks so she can see how things are going and then she'll probably keep slowly reducing my dosage.

On my way

I've started this blog to document my weight loss. So, as of March 23rd, 2001, my doctor has decided to wean me off my meds (100mg Zoloft and 2.5mg Abilify). I have gained a total of 48 lbs on antidepressants and antipsychotics and according to weight charts, I am 30 lbs overweight! So, my goal is to lose 30 lbs. Currently, I am at 173 lbs and I would like to be 145 lbs at the most.

My plan is to use loseit.com to track my calories and my exercise. I am expecting the weight to drop off since I am discontinuing the meds that have caused me to gain so much weight.