** PART 2: BODY IMAGE VERSUS REALITY CHECK ** So reaching my goal weight didn't result in Angelina Jolie looking back in the mirror, becoming 4 inches taller, going from short-waisted to long and elegant, a die-for skeletal transformation, nor did it erase the passage of time.
** AT THE END OF THE DAY ** My realistic body image is a healthier one albeit an older one, a better me than a few months ago, better than last week, and better than yesterday. I see someone in the mirror who is uniquely me (forever short with no room for a waist... sigh).
Thank you, Heidijoy, for your food for thought on comparisons. I may not compare, but will I envy my taller blonde counterparts or the size on someone's skinny clothes or my buddies with a household full of kids? You betcha! After all, to quote from Monty Python, I'M NOT DEAD YET!
** DOCTOR'S VISIT ** ALL my lab results were NORMAL, including liver this time (last one to bring down), and NO high blood pressure (it was 108/74 from over 200 in April). AND from twelve pills a day for diabetes in April to ZERO as of today. YAY! So one pill left (cholesterol), but on half a dose to see if I really need it. Hopefully, that will poof on the next visit.
Interesting tidbit from my doctor. I knew a 35-plus-inch waist can be an indicator of potential diabetes in women. For different ethnicities, it's a 30-inch waist. Correspondingly, a lower BMI. Guess who... (NOW do you know why I'm envious of blonde amazons?) She said a BMI from 22.3 (now) to 20 would be a good target for me to set as a maintenance goal.
(Thanks to everyone who asked how my doctor's visit went.)
** TOODLES' HAPPY THOUGHT MARBLES ** Another marble to share: My daughter drove halfway across the country and arrived home today (with two dogs in tow). My Himalayan cats aren't overly ecstatic about it, though. Neither is my tomato plant, or should I say my now BARE tomato plant.
One more marble: I saw her wedding gown & it's gorgeous. (Shes likes the dress I picked out too.)
** P.S. ** By the way, if anyone happens to run across a spare magic genie's lamp, please may I have it? I may be comfortable with my more realistic self-image, but it doesn't mean I don't want to be wrinkle-less blonde amazon who resembles Angelina Jolie. After all, I'M NOT DEAD YET!
Lihat Kalender Diet, 18 September 2012:
|
610 kkal
|
Lemak: 14,10g | Prot: 43,21g | Karb: 90,96g.
Makan Pagi: Cary's sugar free syrup, Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, California Oat Bran Pancakes. Makan Siang: @spicy vegetable soup, Laughing Cow 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, California Carrot Bran Muffin. Makan Malam: grilled Japanese eggplant, grilled organic zucchini, sencha green tea (1 mug=8oz), grilled organic bell pepper, grilled chicken breast fillet (Foster Farms), Golden Spoon Non Fat Frozen Yogurt. Camilan/Lainnya: Tea & Honey To Go - Strawberry Acai (3 x 16 oz), Orville's Original (air popped). lagi...
|
|
![](https://m.ftscrt.com/static/images/box/membersicon.gif) Komentar
sooo glad doc visit went well.i am 4ft 11" so i understand the desire to have longer body parts.
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: rockytu
|
Great doctor news - the most important of all - especially since you aren't "dead yet"! I can't wait for my next doc visit. Enjoy your daughter and granddoggies!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: Neptunebch
|
Kick ass on the lab results!! Seeing improvements on that level is definitely more important when looking at the bigger picture. Outstanding!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: CJT1217
|
And by the way, Angelina Jolie has gone the way of Skeletor. I really want to feed her double bacon cheeseburgers... with the buns. With a side of pizza. And fries. With chili and cheese on top. You get the picture.
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: CJT1217
|
So glad that the doctor's visit went well. It is great when they tell us we can stop taking all of those meds! Also glad that your daughter made the trip safely. Enjoy your time together :)
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: kimjinxie
|
CJT1217: You're right. My mental image needs an update. I think of her because I have the mental picture of the wonderful, charming, intelligent person I interviewed twelve years ago. NEPTUNEBCH: Love the term "granddoggies." Can't wait to try it out on my hubby. ROCKYTU: It's good to know I'm in good company!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: jenkie5
|
That is one of my secret fears: I'll get to my goal weight and still be dissatisfied with my body. Thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding body image. It's good to hear I am not alone. Congratulations on your results at the doctor's office and I am confident that final pill will be gone before you know it. P.S. - I want to be a wrinkle-less blonde amazon that resembles Angelina Jolie too please!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: Mamikimba
|
jenkie, jenkie, jenkie....I never thought Angie was all that hot, to be brutally honest. And though I've never laid eyes on you, I just bet you've got the body I would love to have...I always wanted to be trim and petite...just goes to show ya! And, BTW, huge, HUGE congrats on your doc visit!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: Baxie
|
My daughter and hubby had a laugh over granddoggies. Today's happy thought is taking about a dozen bottles of meds down to the pharmacy for disposal. For my friends on meds, I hope a similar experience is in store for you. I'm blessed to have such good friends who can laugh along with me, and thanks for sharing my silly meandering thoughts and reflections!
19 Sep 12 oleh anggota: jenkie5
|
I am SO SO SO impressed and happy you are off the pills! Isn't that just a wonderful testament to why we all work to lose the weight ang be more healthy? Your daughter is here so the wedding must be soon to follow! I hope you have a blessed and wonderful day!
20 Sep 12 oleh anggota: HCB
|
Thanks, HCB. The wedding is a week from Saturday. We had a wonderful mom and daughter day and had our nails done. I'm so very glad to have her home.
21 Sep 12 oleh anggota: jenkie5
|
Was she surprised at your weight loss? I bet she is one proud daughter because her mom will look awesome at the wedding!
21 Sep 12 oleh anggota: HCB
|
She was indeed surprised, and we laughed together at the market when we tried to count 40 pounds worth of butter. She thought my jeans were too baggy, so we spent the afternoon shopping, and I came home with my first pair of skinny jeans today and two medium tops. Happy marble thought: ONE digit/letter sizes at last.
21 Sep 12 oleh anggota: jenkie5
|
|
|
|
|
Kirim Komentar
Anda harus masuk untuk mengirimkan komentar. Klik disini untuk masuk.
|
|
|
Sejarah Berat Badan jenkie5
|