I Killed My Scale

Well with only a week left of the Biggest Loser challenge at work I can say that I am not the winner (or the "loser"). This girl only lost 4lbs. The best part is that my scale died. That's when I knew I wasn't winning...I killed my scale. Even though I didn't do well, it was still fun to do with the girls.

The thing that saddens me the most is that my Empower: Body and Pole Fitness class is over on Monday! Boo! We put together a fun and cute routine...maybe I'll post it for all to see (not). I'm hoping to be able to join another class soon though. Maybe one that breaks me out of my comfort zone and requires me to do spins upside down (haha. kidding).

I had my doctors appointment and the results are in. Not only did I kill my scale, I surpassed the ratings for cholesterol levels...buy like a lot. I know I've always had high cholesterol...and I wish now I knew what it was last year when I was down to 180lbs to see if it made a difference (weight wise). My good cholesterol levels are where they are supposed to be (phew, dodged that bullet)...it's just the bad ones.  I'm not going to lie, it's kind of scary because it's not just a little high, it's a lot high. They say that my cholesterol should be between 120-200...mines at 292. My LDL should be between 0-129, this one is at 217 (that's like 2x the legal limit). Now of course the doctor said, exercise and a low fat diet (she clearly doesn't know me). But in all seriousness... I do need to pay a lot closer attention to what I am putting in my body. It is a good time for me to go back to the no dairy diet...and really start looking at the labels on food.

She then proceeded to give me a living will to fill out. That hit me even harder. Maybe it's because my grandmother just passed a couple months ago, and I am going through all the steps of someone being gone. Or maybe it was because I have never thought about a "will" -- I mean I'm 33 years old. Who thinks about that at 33? I think I'm going to spend this weekend looking it over and filling it out. Facing the fears of what happens when you're gone, and who is going to take care of things is a bit much...but it is a part of life and needs to be done. I'll be sure to leave my shoe and scarf collection to someone worthy (speak now or forever hold your peace).

So recap of January -- I lost 4 lbs, killed my scale, I'm probably going to have a heart attack at 40 if I don't do something about my cholesterol, and by February 1st I'll have a living will... that's enough for one month!

ps: GO PATS!!!

~beYOUtiful~

-Melissa

Weight: 204
January 13th
Blood Pressure: 118/80
Cholesterol: 292 (120-200)
Triglyceride: 157 (30-200)
LDL: 217 (0-129)
HDL: 44 (35-92)
Sugar: 77 (74-106)

Biggest Loser

To kick of 2015, a hand full of us ladies in the office are doing a "biggest loser" type thing. Really it's just a motivator for all of us to get back on track of eating healthy and exercising. Now, I stated in my last blog that I'm not focusing so much on losing weight, but being healthy... that still is the case, but you know I had to be part of this, even if I lose the challenge, it's a good way to get me back on track for 2015. However, the first week is over and I am down 3 lbs. That's just from eating healthier and drinking lots of water... and peeing... every. hour.

I've also decided to start doing a 30 day challenge again. First up is the "Little Black Dress" challenge, nothing too dramatic, just a few things a day to get me back into the swing of being active, even if for only 5 mins. Clearly I know in 30 days I'm NOT going to be the girl on the challenge photo! But I feel good after I do them.

I started my routine class at Empower: Body and Pole Fitness too! OMG so fun. So the first 6 classes I took were all about learning spins and such... this class is about putting together a 2 minute "routine." This apparently involves much more LEG work. I couldn't walk the next day! No really... being on "high toe" and doing squats and bending backwards is a lot for this chubby girl LOL. Though it reminded me of my first class when I couldn't wash my hair the next day because my arms were so sore... at least this means my arms are strengthening up since they did not hurt as much (right?). Honestly, I was surprised, I always thought my legs were in relatively good shape... but I guess I was way off!

I have my doctor's appointment on Tuesday to check out my blood work and all that fun stuff determined, so I'll be tracking those as I can throughout the year. I'd like to get my blood pressure back down to where it was in November (110/62)...and I know my cholesterol is high, always has been, so this year I need to focus on getting that regulated. But stay around... I'm sure there will be more exciting things than my blood pressure and cholesterol on here in 2015!!

That's it...just a quick post to keep you all updated! Have a fabulous weekend...

beYOUtiful <3

~Melissa
Weight: 205
Blood Pressure: 120/80
Cholesterol: tbd
Sugar: tbd