Andy's rise to the challenge

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Hey, sorry to hear about your knee. Hopefully it heals up fast. I dislocated my knee once and it was instantly painful and hurt really bad for quite a while. So hopefully yours is nothing like that. When you ice things though, try not to have the ice on for longer than 15-20 mins. You can ice things multiple times but it's not good to have it on longer than a 20 min period.
 
Hey Andy! Just popping in to say hi, haven't seen you around for a few days. Hope everything is going well for you!
 
Risty said:
Hey, sorry to hear about your knee. Hopefully it heals up fast. I dislocated my knee once and it was instantly painful and hurt really bad for quite a while. So hopefully yours is nothing like that. When you ice things though, try not to have the ice on for longer than 15-20 mins. You can ice things multiple times but it's not good to have it on longer than a 20 min period.
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Thanks Risty! Its literally getting better every day, and this morning I was able to go down the stairs without using the handrail. So, its getting better depsite my fears :D I'm thinking it will be another week and it will be a faint memory :)
 
Apologies ahead of time for the rambling post :p

Been a rollercoaster the past few days. Food wise my intake has been really marginal lately. Seemed like last week M-F I was SPOT on with my macro nutrients and cal intake. Scale did not want to budge all week, which was slightly annoying. Just a plateau, I know. Still. The fact I haven't been to the gym because of my injury was getting me upset, only because I have the motivation but not the means.

Anyways, the weekend comes and I have my cheat meals, alcohol ect ect. Scale still doesn't budge. Doesn't move at all. At this point, I feel a little vindicated haha.

Then last night I head to this pizzeria and eat entirely too much AWESOME food. Truly the best pizza I've ever had. Unfortuntly, I am feeling really guilty about it this morning. I hop on the scale filled with dread, and TURNS OUT I'm down 1.6 pounds...

Makes sense right?


So I don't even understand whats happening anymore, and I'm not going to try to. The key is just staying on course, even when the scale isn't moving. I think its just the body changing itself to prepare for more fat loss, which is a good thing!

Oh yea, and I think I am going to head to the gym tonight, at least to get some upper body lifting done. Maybe MAYBE a little cardio. Something easy like walking. If I feel any strain, ill be giving up pretty quickly. Have a good Wednesday everyone!
 
Some years ago I had a personal trainer and I was doing a 24hr fitness plan. I ate on plan all week, and would leave Saturday and Sunday for my cheat days. My trainer told me not too stray from the plan, but I was steadily losing at least 2 pounds a week, with the cheat days, so he said to keep doing what I was doing.

I noticed on the Biggest Loser show too that sometimes those people who chow down at a temptation challenge will still lose good numbers... so who knows??

Pizza sounds sooooo good. mmmmmm
 
Andy said:
So I don't even understand whats happening anymore, and I'm not going to try to. The key is just staying on course, even when the scale isn't moving. I think its just the body changing itself to prepare for more fat loss, which is a good thing!
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I think not trying to figure it out is best! Sometimes we think too much and it derails us - just focus and stay on path and the weight will keep coming off. Too bad about your knee - I know how you feel wanting to work out but not being able to - crappy feeling which usually leads to emotional eating! You'll get through it - I'm positive and next week you will have another loss!
 
chubbygirl said:
I think not trying to figure it out is best! Sometimes we think too much and it derails us - just focus and stay on path and the weight will keep coming off. Too bad about your knee - I know how you feel wanting to work out but not being able to - crappy feeling which usually leads to emotional eating! You'll get through it - I'm positive and next week you will have another loss!
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You are SO right! Sometimes its easy to forget that its not a race, and its going to take time. Thanks for the encouragement :)
 
Had a nice weekend, though it again felt way too short. Good thing is that I kept the food intake to appropriate levels. Actually didn't drink much alcohol either. Was feeling a bit of stress, and I wasn't feeling myself all weekend. Just a general malaise, pretty much apatheic towards everyone. Maybe I haven't been drinking enough water :p

Haven't been around much lately. Knee is still giving me problems. Ugh. I cant wait to see the dr on Thursday. I'm holding out a small hope there is some simple twist that will fix whatever the heck is wrong in there, or at least give me a brace to help support it, but I really hope it doesnt come down to surgery. I haven't been able to really put much pressure on it in 2 weeks, and that means I haven't been able to go to the gym in that time either. It feels terrible to go from 5 times a week gym visits to just sitting around all the time. Starts messing with your psyche. I think its a deeply seeded fear that if I start being THAT sedentary again, its going to unwork everything I have done this past year.

Anyways, got that emo rant out. I've slacked off my water intake, and this week I'm going to try and get that habit back. Got my gallon in front of me, and hoping to have it done by 5.


Oh yea! I also FINALLY broke through that 270 plateau. Came in yesterday AND this morning at 268.4. It's nice to see that progress, but I'm already looking ahead to the 250's teir lol. Have a great week everyone!
 
Andy said:
I also FINALLY broke through that 270 plateau. Came in yesterday AND this morning at 268.4.
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:hurray: Grats! It's so exciting to hit a new 10's bracket, isn't it?

Hope everything goes well at the doctor's on Thursday. Keeping my fingers cross for good news for you. Don't worry, you've come a long way and a few weeks of being more sedentary to rest your knee isn't going to undue that. Just adjust your calories accordingly and let that knee heal, you'll be fine and ready to start up the exercise again once it's back to normal.
 
Andy said:
Oh yea! I also FINALLY broke through that 270 plateau. Came in yesterday AND this morning at 268.4. It's nice to see that progress, but I'm already looking ahead to the 250's teir lol. Have a great week everyone!
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Andy, you are KILLIN' it! We were so close in weight, and we were right near 300lbs (you had just broken through to the 200's) when I found out I was pregnant and that was halfway through February. That means you've lost 30lbs in about 2 months. THAT IS AMAZING!! You are a machine! I'm so proud (and so envious) of you! ;)
 
mizzie said:
:hurray: Grats! It's so exciting to hit a new 10's bracket, isn't it?

Hope everything goes well at the doctor's on Thursday. Keeping my fingers cross for good news for you. Don't worry, you've come a long way and a few weeks of being more sedentary to rest your knee isn't going to undue that. Just adjust your calories accordingly and let that knee heal, you'll be fine and ready to start up the exercise again once it's back to normal.
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Thanks Miz :D - I think I was just having a case of the Monday's yesterday. Feeling all sorts of ick, but I woke up this morning feeling a lot more refreshed, and its doing wonders for my pov/attitude!
 
Addiecakes said:
Andy, you are KILLIN' it! We were so close in weight, and we were right near 300lbs (you had just broken through to the 200's) when I found out I was pregnant and that was halfway through February. That means you've lost 30lbs in about 2 months. THAT IS AMAZING!! You are a machine! I'm so proud (and so envious) of you! ;)
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HI HI!
I'm truly happy with my progress from the start of the new year! I've really been busting my butt to make some changes, and its really encouraging when others notice it! So thanks Ashley!:hurray:


Great to hear from you again! How have you been?! Hope everything is going great for you!
 
Hey everyone, its not Monday, so that is GREAT.

I had a really marginal day yesterday, not sure why, I think I honestly just woke up on the wrong side of the bed haha. Anyways, I woke up this morning and I feel 120% better! Really happy that I finished my gallon before I got home from work yesterday. I think I was dehydrated from the weekend where I really didn't have much water at all. I dont know if its a direct link, but I feel my mood improved tremendously!

Until thursday, I'm going to do what I can on the food intake, and after I let the MD take a looksee at my knee, I'm hoping he can at least give me a timeline until I am 100% again.

The good news is I was actually able to walk up the stairs to my place using both legs with little effort. Still felt a tiny pinch, enough to keep me from running or the stationary bike. It really is getting better weekly.

Things are looking up. :D
 
Glad today is going better for you! I wound up with a serious case of the Mondays for a while yesterday as well.

It's also very possible you were slightly dehydrated yesterday and that's why you were out of sorts. It does make a difference, I noticed right away when I stopped drinking so much soda and started with water.

Glad the knee is starting to feel better!
 
Hey Andy - I wake up on the wrong side of the bed too! Don't you wish you could start those days over and have the time to get up right? Glad you were able to do that Tuesday and now hopefully the rest of the week will be good! My good mood starts today so it's better late than never! Happy hump day! Keep up the hard work!
 
mizzie said:
Glad today is going better for you! I wound up with a serious case of the Mondays for a while yesterday as well.

It's also very possible you were slightly dehydrated yesterday and that's why you were out of sorts. It does make a difference, I noticed right away when I stopped drinking so much soda and started with water.

Glad the knee is starting to feel better!
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Water has made all the difference this week - its going to be much easier to remember to stay on top of that now that I know what happens when I get dehydrated LOL.

And yea, knee is getting better daily. Maybe 2 weeks (HOPEFULLY!) until 100%
 
chubbygirl said:
Hey Andy - I wake up on the wrong side of the bed too! Don't you wish you could start those days over and have the time to get up right? Glad you were able to do that Tuesday and now hopefully the rest of the week will be good! My good mood starts today so it's better late than never! Happy hump day! Keep up the hard work!
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Hey! Yea, I think it was just bad day haha. Glad to report the rest of the week has gone much more smoothly!
 
I had my orthopedic appointment this morning. Doc says it may either be a torn meniscus or a light stress fracture on the knee cap. He also told me that this is BY FAR the most common injury he sees. Most times they heal up on their own, but since we are dealing with tendons and ligaments, the recovery time can span up to a month instead of a few weeks. So, looks like I plan on giving it two-three more weeks and evaluate where I am then.

Food wise, I've been hitting it out of the park this week. Been really focusing on that since I've been sidelined. Had a LOW weigh in this morning. Must have dumped a lot of water or something, because I came in at 265.4. It was fun to see, but I expect it to average up again before it becomes permanent.

Other than above, the week has been a lot of fun! Looking forward to hitting some mini goals I set up in Jan, which was to lose 75 pounds by July 4th. Essentially I have 25-27more pounds to lose in 2.5 months. I admit, its a semi-aggressive goal, so even if I only get 15 more pounds gone by then I'll be pretty happy.

Anyways, gotta keep focus through the weekend. Stay strong everyone!
 
Andy said:
Food wise, I've been hitting it out of the park this week. Been really focusing on that since I've been sidelined. Had a LOW weigh in this morning. Must have dumped a lot of water or something, because I came in at 265.4. It was fun to see, but I expect it to average up again before it becomes permanent.
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That's so great to hear! Usually when one thing gets us down in our lives we use it as an excuse to mess up the rest - so glad you are not doing this!! Really shows your determination for the long run! Keep it up Andy and I will stay strong through the weekend!! I'm challenging myself and plan to win the race! Keep it up and have a great weekend!
 
Oh Andy, knee problems are the worst! I've had them for years!!

Hope it heals quickly and you are not in too much pain.

Way to go on the food front!
 
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