Welp I just took my 4th dose yesterday. So far I’m 4 pounds down. I haven’t weighed myself this week yet. I’ll probably wait to do that next week so I can have a full month comparison.
As far as symptoms goes, the nausea is not as strong anymore. For once, I didn’t have extreme nausea nor the mild fever when taking another dose. Usually, I would the day I take my next dose but this time it didn’t happen. I think my body has finally adjusted to being on the medication.
One thing I am noticing though is that I am not really getting full like I usually would when eating. I know we are to eat small meals to try to keep from having that annoying feeling of “overeating” since it helps you to digest your food slowly to help you feel full longer. I haven’t notice that happening this past week. I noticed I have been able to eat more than usual which can be a problem down the line for me since at times I can binge eat.
So I am planning to keep a stock of prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As much as I tried to meal prep on my own, I just have not had the mental energy to want to do it on a consistent basis. This has more to do with my current life stressors and responsibilities. Its all overwhelming me at the moment and I have a lack of desire to do pretty much anything. I will still try to meal prep but I need to have food available on a consistent basis that I will actually eat so it doesn’t go to waste. (lol makes me think of Allison from IG, love her content!!!)
Also, my taste buds have been so set on flavorful and savory meals. Unfortunately, as much as I try, I just can get my homecooked meals to my liking so that triggers me to want to go out to eat or buy/consume junk food to get my fix. This is where the prepare meals will definitely save the day. I know there is all this back and forth about prepared meals and them not being as healthy but honestly I really don’t care. I need to be consistent with a eating plan and that doesn’t meal imma be pigging out on these meals anyways. I just need something to keep me grounded and from splurging on restaurants and junk.
Anyways, I’ll continue to update here and there on my journey. I am happy that I am already seeing results. My main goal right now is to get to 200 pounds. Last weigh-in I was 257.2 (don from starting weight of 261.6). So a decent way to go but I think this time next year, if God blesses me to live to see it, i will be at that goal, if not further. Slow and steady is the way to go for me!
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