Since July, actually.
Alot has happened in 6 months. I moved. I quit smoking. I tried to conceive again and was told by a doctor not to because of my high blood pressure. It's been interesting.
I stopped counting calories during the quitting smoking phase. I ate nuts and sucked on Atomic Fireballs to curb my cravings, but I did it. I gained approx. 6lbs.
On December 6th, I wasn't feeling well. I hadn't had time to renew my bp medication because I was so busy at work. I work 40 miles from home, and I felt worse and worse throughout the day. I found a doctor near my office who could see me, and I walked out with a myriad of information and drugs.
-My bp was 190/110
-I need to lose 15lbs asap (I weighed in at 215)
-I shouldn't try to conceive, because with my bp stats, I could stroke out in the 8th month.
-I need to exercise more.
-I have a bit of depression.
So, I walked out with new prescriptions and a goal.
For Christmas, my husband and I were going to buy a new Macbook as our "couple" gift. Instead, we got an elliptical.
I stopped eating beef and drinking diet soda.
I replaced any white foods in the house with whole grain and I'm buying only organic when possible.
I'm feeling pretty good. It's been 2.5 weeks, I'm on the elliptical every night for 20+ minutes.....and I'm counting away.
Sorry for the long post, I'm sure you didn't even notice I was gone
I just wanted to come back for the awesome support I get here and say hello. I can't wait for the new year!!!!