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)