10 week weigh in! Did I meet my goal?

Hello Everyone,

Today was the day - I met with my peeps at the doctors office bright and early for my weigh in.  Unfortunately, my friend Karen had to run out to take her son to school.  Something about not being late ha!  So, Sammy stepped in to run the scale and of course Tammy is holding the phone to video.  So thanks to them for being helpful as always.

So the question is........ Did I meet my goal?  Let's watch and see..........

I have to say - go look at the first weigh in video and compare it to this one:  http://www.belviqdaily.blogspot.com/p/video-weigh-in.html  - can you not see the difference?  I was taken back and TOTALLY excited.  Other in my face, I can totally see the difference.  The only thing I seemed to have that double chin but it was the way I was leaning back and had my head titled ha! Hey, I was trying to see.  I need reading glasses LOL.

Anyway, 31 pounds down - I met my goal.  I am as happy as can be!!  I really thought I was pushing it to hit 30, but 31 - WOW.  My scale at home is exactly 3 pounds off from my doctors office scale.  I am going to maybe do my weigh in video monthly but probably start reportuing a weekly unofficial weigh in from home just to keep the momentum going!!

This is a holiday weekend.  That means I will be taking a holiday!  NO POSTING ha!  I deserve the break right? 

Oh, and.....#Belviq ROCKS!

xox
Ellie

PS - THANKS to the donations this month.  I will be picking up my September 1st Belviq.  YAY!!!

Anticipation of the weigh in

Tomorrow is my official weigh in at the doctors office.  Of course I will record it.  but, let me ask you this, how many pounds so far do you think I have lost?  Put your answer over here at the poll ----> on the right.  It'll be fun to see what everyone is thining.

I've been getting the hiccups lately - kind of funny and at odd times.  I think it's my tummy adjusting ha.

I am enjoying wearing all of my clothes that I haven't been able to wear in so long.  I feel like I have a new wardrobe.  I think I will be going through my closet and doing some organizing.  I am tossing out the old BIG clothes that don't have any flattering effect (well, donating them) and pull the smaller clothes from the spare closet that I haven't worn.  I am excited!!!!

I am still not showing any reduction in the boobies or my lower abdomen below at the belly button.  I guess it's time to do crunches or something.  I notice more so in my mid abdominal area and my face (and butt). 

There are so many people who tweet and post about how "EASY it is to lose weight - with diet and exercise anyone can do it.  That is just so far from the truth.  I've tried and for people in my situation, that alone fails.  Belviq is truly the only thing that has helped me.  So, if you are reading my blog and you think I should "try this" or "try that" to lose weight, don't bother, I will delete your suggestion.  I am 100% a Belviq Believer and unless it's a dietary/nutritional suggestion - I am NOT interested.

Thanks so much for all of your support.  Get ready for tomorrow- It will be a great day!!!!!

XOX
Ellie

Look! I have a CHIN!! JUST ONE!

My double Chin is going away!!!!!!!!!   YAY!!!!!  I am excited!!  Friday I weigh in.  I "THINK" I may have reached the 30 pound mark.  No guarantees, but I am hopeful.  If not, It is VERY close!

Here is my close up to show you guys. 

 

 

 (Bad hair day)

Sneak peek.......

Good Tuesday Morning,

I had to share this photo with you all today.  The top I am wearing I have not been able to really wear comfortably since about 2008.  It was always too tight.  So today I put it on and it fits so perfect.  The pants I am wearing I could not buckle.  I always wore them and just not buckled them haha!!  I'm about to retire the britches.......the 2nd photo will show why ha!!

I should have "sucked it in" for this picture!!  I need to learn to do that!  I am starting to have an issue with a little flabby skin in the tummy that's not going away!!  GRRRRR.

And there she is - not that you wanted to see my butt, but theres my baggy britches!!!!!  I have no butt (Well, I have a LOT of butt, however, it seems that I am loosing in my booty the most!!!!


I weighed on my home scale this morning.  I know it's about 3 or 4 pounds off (to the higher) than my doctors office, but, I am confident that I have lost at least 2 additional pounds which is my goal for this week.  I am feeling hopeful it will be more.  SOOOOOO excited!!!!!

xox
Ellie

How Ellie got her groove back!

Hello everyone.  HAPPY MONDAY!!

I have to say, I am OFFICIALLY over the hump that lead to a crappy 3 weeks.  I had a lot of suggestions for alternative methods for the water retention method.  I am drinking Dandeloin Root Tea - I have to say - I LOVE IT.  I am HAPPY.  I want to thank user binarybit1 on investorvillage.com for the suggestion. 

Also, my abdomen doesn't seem to be so imflammed from my liver/digestive issue I was having.  FINALLY.  I blew up like a balloon even though I didn't gain weight.  It was so frustrating.  (I probably lost weight ha).  I knew I had results, but I looked horrible.

I have more energy again.  I have been feeling so lathargic over those weeks and this weekend I felt like I was getting my groove back.  I was able to get some things done I have put off because of stamina. 

Let this week ROCK and ROLL!  I can't wait until Friday - I woner where I will be.  I HOPE to lose 2 pounds.  I know, small number but remember what I just came from and you will understand.  I already have my doctors office and my bff Karen Mann ready for Friday morning for the official weigh in.  It will be my 10 week weigh in. 

I am still keeping my goal of 50 pounds by October 25th where it will be my 25th high school reuinion.  Now you all remember I was not the liked kid in school.  I had very few friends.  I have come a long way and so has my classmates.  I have befriended many over the years.  One specifically was the homecoming queen and fellow classmate, Ashley Martin.  She is the SWEETEST girl ever.   But, I had to tell her, I was coming to reclaim that crown because it belonged to me!!  By the way, I ADORE ADORE ADORE her mom, Mrs. Zellers.  Her mom was one of my most FAVORE teachers ever - and that says alot because I didn't ever speak highly of too many of the educators there.  Oh, there are a handful I love and they all know who they are. 

So, I have a poll set up  - Go answer it - I wanna know what you think?????

GET READY FOR FRIDAY WEIGH IN!!!!

xoxox
Ellie

BELVIQ ROCKS!

I hope everyone is doing great.  NO WEIGH IN today - sorry - I woke up late and had to run to the office.  I PROMISE NEXT Week.  I do think I lost at least 1 pound judging from my scale at home (which is about 3 pounds off from the scale at my doctors off).  If that is the case, I AM ESTATIC because of all I had to endure over the last 2 weeks.  It was awful!  I am honestly shocked that I did not GAIN any weight.  BELVIQ ROCKS!!!!!

I got a lot of responses on natural alternatives to water retention issues I am having due to Liver issues.  One of the suggestions was Dandelion Root Tea.  I bought some and had my first glass today.  I have to say, I actually really liked it better than standard tea.  I am sold!!!  I also got an herbal supplement that should help in that area as well.  I am now taking 7 differnt supplements and vitamins.  I am hoping this will kick my issues and I cam move on with my life. 

I want to thank you all for being patient with me over these last 2 weeks. I have missed some posting days.  I will try to do better this week.  I won't be posting over the weekend.  I need to get my but to the gym again! HA!

I did some grocery shopping yesterday.  I can finally get back to eating my roughage (ha) and get away from the blands.  That alone makes me really really happy.  I feel like this next week, I am going to have some results so lets keep on the look out.

Right now as it stands, I am 25 pounds, possibly 26 pounds down.  Next week will tell the tale!!  Fingers crossed and prayers appreciated.

UPDATE on adsense.  I was denied appeal.  So I am looking at other options (That one of the things I am doing this weekend).  GOOGLE SUCKS.  They supposedly have this high tech stuff in place to reject those repetitive clicks.  So, why not just do that vs. penalizing me because I can't control what they do.  At the end of the day, they were SUPPOSED to pay me $185.00 for July FINALIZED earnings (which it would have been more but they supposedly found those clicks) but because they suspended the account BEFORE payment, it's forfieted.  THAT HURT.  I was counting on that for October Belviq.  Thanks to donations, I have September coverd.  Stupid GOOGLE.  It's ok, I will FIND a way - trust me.  My weight loss is far more important to me especially with this recent health scare!!!

Thanks so much for all of your words of encouragement.  I read all of them and try to respond to all!!!

XOXOX
Ellie

water retention

Happy Hump Day!

I've been retaining water something fierce.  I have been given a diuretic in the past, but my problem is that I can't take it every day becasue of the side effects.  But if I don't take it, I can gain as much as 8 pounds over night.  So, I am trying to take it every 3 days or so.  It's so frustrating.  I did some research and the liver issues I have more commonly is connected with water retention.  So, at least the mystery is solved as to why.  Last night when I stepped on my scale (which is about 3 or 4 pounds off from my doctors office), It appeared that I had gained 8 pounds.  I was MAD.  Because of feeling so creapy the last 2 weeks, I stopped taking the diurectic completely.  I decided to take one last night and I lost almost all of it over night LOL.  So that told me that I had definiately am having serious issues with water retenion.

Do you have issues as well?  If so, do you have a more natural remedy that you find is helpful to maintain?  Any feedback would be great!  

I am still planning on weighing in officially on Friday but I don't expect any weight loss, but I don't expect weight gain.  These last 2 weeks have been trying on me, but I am staying on the healthy diet - I'm just in maintenance mode until I am 100%.  Every day I feel better and better and I am hoping by Friday I will be able to kick back into high gear.  But, I will still record so everyone can see!!

It's good to put it out there.  What's even more impressive to me is, even felling as creapy as I did and not able to do a lot, I still maintained with Belviq.  Normally without Belviq, when I feel creapy, I eat creapy and gain wait!  So, I keep telling myself that although I am derailed a bit, I am still doing MUCH better with Belviq!

Thank you all for the support!

xoxox
Ellie

the diagnosis is in......

I know many have been wondering what's going on with the health this last week.  Until I got a firm answer from the physician, I wanted to wait to talk about what's up.

About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with a liver hemangioma.  It's usually something that is not a bother or to be treated - just a benign tumor like thing made up of blood vessles, etc.  But the problem is, where "henry" (as I have called it for years) is located.  It sometimes causes flare ups with my entire digestive system.

This time, the fare up landed me in the ER about 2 weeks ago.  It was nothing I experienced before in terms of pain and over all feeling creapy.  I went to see my specialist who ordered a cat scan just to be sure.  Although those results are not back (I had it on Friday), the other tests done (ultrasound, etc) did show that I have a fatty liver.  It's the non-alcoholic fatty liver.  I am not surprised by the years of eating crap and I have had high cholestoral for at least 3 years.  My doctor said that just with what was reported with the ultrasound, she felt like that alone would have caused my symptoms.  The other thing that is complicating all of this more is my weight loss.  I've lost a lot of weight in a short time.  So, that again by itself could cause the flare up.

Mix all three together, I was a mess.  The good news is, I am feeling almost 100 percent and I feel that I can get back on track.  I had a week derailment and fortunately, it's not Belviq related.  With the blessing of my physician, I can get back on track and go strong.

I probably will have continued flare ups here and there - it's to be expected.  I just need to manage it better and not let myself get to the point I did.  I'm not very good at taking care of myself so this was a big lesson in "listen to your body". 

The doctor still wants to do an endoscope (and we did have it scheduled but I cancelled at the last minute because I live alone with no family in Houston and could not figure out arrangements to get me there and home).  I will see how it goes first and then reschedule if need be.

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.

XOXOX
Ellie

Tough Week

Hello everyone,

It's been a tough, tough week.  I hadn't felt well most of the week and had some tests done (Again, unrelated to Belviq).  I'm retaining a lot of water which is frustrating.  Hopefully we will have answers soon.  Meanwhile I am starting to feel much better.

I've had to go off of what I call "roughage" for a few days - I had to go to a more soft, bland diet.  Unfortunately, there's not much health options in that area.  But, I managed very well. 

Tomorrow I will be going to the beach with my best friend and just hanging out.  It's her birthday and I need a little R&R time so I am pretty excited.  Sunday I plan on just resting some more. 

Hopefully by Monday I will be back full force on my diet again.  I will do a weigh in at some point next week and post it. 

As with any and all diets, there are always road bumps.  This time, it was my health.  Something that I've had for about 5 years decided to act up.  Now that it's quieting down, I am hopefully good to get back on track!!!

Thanks for being supportive.  I've missed hearing from everyone.   Only goes up from here right??? 

Have a great weekend!!

Google and No weigh in tomorrow

I know everyone was looking forward to the big 8 week weigh in.  I am not going to be able to go weigh in at the doctors office.  A few things have happened this week.  The first thing is I had an unrelated health issue occur that I am dealing with through an internist (pre Belviq condition I've had for 4 years) and when I get these flare ups, I get kind of sickly.  So today was just a follow up CT scan, but I would out of the office for 3 hours.  So tomorrow, I can't take off to go over to get the weigh in done.  I will do it early next week for everyone.  Meanwhile I'm laying low just to get my bounce back!!

Also, I wanted to report that my Google AdSense was disabled which has me highly upset.  They won't disclose what happened other than "invalid activity".  After reading the top 10 list of invalid activities from Google, the only one that remotely is a possiblity would be someone somewhere set their computer up to click multiple times over and over and over.  Other than that, I don't know what happened.  I didn't solicit anyone to click on my ads or anything.  It really upsets me because I had due about $150 for July for finalized earnings.  According to Google, once they disable me, I don't get those earnings as they are forfieted....even finalized ones.

I filed an appeal but I don't know how much good that would do me.  So, if in the chance they do allow me to post them again, PLEASE only click if you are interested in the product and PLEASE do NOT click more than once. 

Uggghhhh - my cheerleading outfit has been soaking in the washer and is now hanging out to dry!  That's how I feel lol

Hump Day is blah day!

Hello everyone.  I'm not posting much today.  I've been a little under the weather - NOT BELVIQ RELATED!!  So I just wanted to let you all know I am still alive lol. 


I hope you all have a fantastic Hump day

Sample of my daily meals while taking Belviq

I am almost 8 weeks in on this weight loss journey with Belviq.  In the beginning you may remember me stating that I could barely get in 700 calories a day.  It is still the same struggle to get it all in with 3 meals a day.

I start my morning off with 1 piece of whole wheat toast.  I normally do not put anything on it - no spreads at all.  However, my friend in California makes the most WONDERFUL jam.  I am ordering the sugar free one they just came out.  Stay tuned for a blog and details so you can enjoy!.  I also eat a great portion of fruit.  On the weekend, when I have a little more time in the morning, I try to get protein in by eating an egg.  I am not an oatmeal person and I do not like milk.  Getting my dairy and grains in are so difficult and I struggle with that.

Mid morning I usually have a banana to help with my potassium.  That' about all I can tolerate because I am always full on just one piece of toast and fruit.

When I am working, I usually just have a sandwich for lunch with a healthy side of veggies or fruit.  I don't put dressing on my sandwich.  I always have a fresh slice of tomato on it and that acts as my spread in terms of not having such a dry sandwich.  Again, whole wheat break, low fat cheese (one slice) and turkey or chicken breast.  I always toast my sandwich to get the cheese to melt and then after I put on the tomato.  SO good.

By the time lunch is over, I can't even see or smell food because I am full.  When I get home, I cook a more substantial meal with usually chicken (hate fish), fresh vegetables or try to come up with something creative.  I try my hardest to get to at least 1000 calories this way, but it is still a struggle.

Anyway, that's the day in the life of food with Belviq!!

Doughnuts anyone?

Good Monday morning everyone!

One of my biggest weaknesses is Doughnuts.  On my way to work every day, I pass by several doughnut shops with 2 being really convenient.  But every day I just keep my car on the left lane so I can avoid that sudden right hand lane jerk my car tends to make.  This morning, as I was pulling out of the apartment complex, the staff at Camden Whispering Oaks Apartments had a table set up with these lovely little bags........

It's not like there is a left lane I can pull over to avoid them.  And, the staff had such a great awesome cheerful smile, who wouldn't want to pull over, have a doughnut and some juice and talk about the beautiful blue skies.  Every car in front and behind me stopped.  They took a picture and everyone seemed happy.  Me, on the other hand, like Scrooge at Christmas, I just waved as fast as I could and kept on driving.  Hey, at least I had my windows down!!!!  And yes, I could SMELL THE DOUGHNUTS!!

Actually, it wasn't really hard at all. Belviq has really curved my desire for sweets.  I can't tell you the last time I had something sweet or sugary.  Wait, yes I can!  It was June 20th - the day before I started Belviq!!!

I want to thank Mary and the gang at Camden Whispering Oaks for being thoughtful this morning to the residents.  Most importantly, they are following my blog so they totally understand why I wouldn't stop haha.

I hope everyone taking Belviq can appreciate the will power that Belviq will help you gain.  Really pay attention to it.  It gives you more motivation just realizing that for once, you are in control.

Have a fabulous day!!

xoxox
Ellie

Need a Belviq provider in Iowa ASAP

I received this plead for help

"Ellie, Ellie, Ellie, I need your help. I just had a complete physical in preparation to trying Belviq. My doctor won't prescribe it and treated me with disgust for even asking. Then I started calling clinics and physicians in central IOWA only to be turned down and treated with disdain. I know you have bloggers from all over the world. Certainly there must be some in IOWA"

If you know anyone who is prescribing Belviq in Iowa (Preferrably Central Iowa), please comment ASAP with Physician Name and phone number.  Let's get this person on Belviq!!!!

My story pitch to Ellen about Belviq

Did I inspire you in any way????

They are looking for people to submit about an inspiring person you may know.  I don't want to submit myself ha.  Please pas this link around and try to get people to write a short submission.  Maybe she'll pick me to get on the Ellen Show and talk about Belviq  I am going to ask those also who I've inspired to lose weight.  here is the direct link

 

 http://www.ellentv.com/be-on-the-show/606/

ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have NO TOLERANCE for people making fun of others because of their weight!!!!!

So, there's an article about a woman in the local news that is being sought out because she punched a 1 year child in the face.  That's absolutely HORRIBLE.  She should be arrested and punished for that.  But if you bring up the article at http://www.click2houston.com/news/babysitter-wanted-for-punching-toddler-in-the-face/-/1735978/21402718/-/9xy72k/-/index.html  you will see a photo of her and she is obviously obese.  Scroll to the very bottom where people are making comments - turning this in all about her weight.  I can not stand idiots.  It's ok to be angry because of what she did, it's not ok to attack because she is obese.  I am HIGHLY offended and this really really upset me because I KNOW I receive a lot of jokes because of my weight.

Stop and think about me, ELLIE WENKER, next time you want to make a fat joke please!!

Bevliq + KickStarter60

Good Friday Morning everyone!!!  I am so glad it is the end of the week FINALLY.  I won't be doing any posts over the weekend as I will be out of town.  So, you get a 2 day break from me!!  YAY!!!!

I officially it 30,000 Views on my blog.  That is NUTS but exciting.  I can't wait to hit 50,000 - Celebrate that and 50 pounds lost hopefully!!!

Today, my "virtual dietitian" through KickStarter60 did an online blog / short interview about how the program is working for me and my challenges.  As you all know, diet and exercise is EXTREMELY important when taking Belviq.  Belviq is not the simple fix alone.  If you aren't willing to change your diet, once you lose weight, you will gain it all back from the poor eating habits.

Many out there talk about Belviq + Phen combination.  I hear a lot about it.  But, I do not here where there is a dietary adjustment or change while on Belviq.  If you are like me, after years of eating bad (almost a lifetime), your brain is programmed for those exact foods.  So, it's important to partner up with either a Nutritionist and/or Dietitian to make sure you are getting the right foods in the right proportions.  Belviq can make your eating almost non-existent but that isn't the healthiest for your body - you still have to eat!

So, consider KickStarter60 as a compliment to Belviq.  Belviq + KickStarter60 will keep you on the right path to a healthier lifestyle.  Trust me, KickStarter60 is not expensive at all - VERY affordable.  Meal planning and daily emails to help you think about your eating options.  Plus, Mindy is so incredibly nice.  I think you would just love her! :)

Read the interview here:
http://kickstarter60.com/ellie-wenker-kick-starts-weight-loss-interview/#comment-34


At the top of my blog, you will see the KickStarter60 banner.  Just click on it and go to her website and check it out!

xoxox
Ellie

All over the world with Belviq

I checked on my stats today and I always like look at the location from which my followers view my blog.  I have views from pretty much all over the world:  Norway, Denmark, Japan, Germany, Spain, Cayman Islands, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, India, Canada - that was just in the last day!  HA!  Wow, international following is really pretty awesome. 

Tomorrow I finish week 7.  Not a lot had really happened this week.  I go do my weigh in every 2 weeks so that will be next week.  A lot of people ask if I have a co-morbid condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure.  I don't actually have any of that.  I do have high cholesterol which I don't take medication for because I am stubborn.  So, hopefully next week I will get my cholesterol levels checked and hopefully with Belviq and my diet changes, they will have come down on their own.  If not, I will agree to take meds.  SO FINGERS CROSSED..........

I wanted to update on my blog about one of my Belviq followers who is taking Belviq herself.   Julie is one that had the same primary physician as I to prescribe Belviq.  That doctor flew the coup so we both were caught without a doctor.  I found one for both of us pretty quick.  She went to go get her RX today and is happy to announce that she has lost 15 pounds.  I am so proud of her!!!!  She lives in Houston as I do and hopefully one day we will get to meet in person!!!!  GOOOO JULIE!!!!

Have a great evening!!!!

XOXOX
Ellie

Investor Village and Donations - THANK YOU

Yesterday was one of those days when I really felt the love and support by so many I have never met.  I continue to get words of encouragement.  I had two people who donated to me. With their donations I am able to get my next RX of Belviq that due soon as well as I have some towards September.  I am truly, thankful.  The RX is not covered by insurance and is pretty costly for my extremely tight budget.  But, if need be, I will sacrifice.  I have already tried trimming expenses to help.  The cost of eating healthier is more as well.  I am trying to buy as much organic, fresh fruits and vegetables as possible.  God is good and I really THANK BOTH of you for yesterday!!!!!  One guy is "Jake"  He's publically spoke about donating so I don't mind sharing his first name.  The 2nd guy hasn't been public so I will keep his name private out of respect.

As I have previously Stated, I can see where the traction is coming from to get to my website.  A lot of times, it's an investor type website.  I can click on the links and read what is said, but I am not able to post or anything.  This has been fun over the last few weeks to read - people I have never met talking about me!!

Last night, when I got home, I got an email from the administrator of one of the websites.  His name is Blue.  He set me up a user name and password.  Then, he told me someone paid for me to have a premium membership.  I was SHOCKED.  I am so happy because now I can go in and post replies directly and get my story out from my mouth (or hands).

The website is Investor Village - www.investorvillage.com  Go check it out.  Specifically go to ARNA and that's where you will see all of the activity about Arena Pharmaceuticals and Belviq and ME!  :)

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!

I'll do a normal posting later - I just wanted to take a few minutes to thanks these wonderful men!

Belviq Patients

Good Morning everyone!  I can't believe we are already well in to August!  It's already proving to be a hot and steamy month here in Houston!  We have had a heat advisory for a few days.  I guess that means I will spend more time in the pool to cool off!

I changed my blog just a bit.  I added some tabs where it's easier to find things.  Let me introduce you to a few key tabs:

First is the Belviq Patients Tab.  I am following about 5 or 6 other Belviq patients who just started in the last month or so.  All have great results thus far.  Most are in align with my numbers as well.  I will periodically update so keep check back for those updates.  You can go directly by clicking here:
 http://www.belviqdaily.blogspot.com/p/other-belviq-patients.html

The Second one is for my weigh ins.  It's the videos people claim they enjoy watching to see my progress.
http://www.belviqdaily.blogspot.com/p/video-weigh-in.html

How about some before and after pictures.  This is a great way to see the slow transition to my desired goal:
http://www.belviqdaily.blogspot.com/p/before-and-after-pictures.html

And, let's not forget about all of the wonderful people who are blogging or writing about my progress as well:
http://www.belviqdaily.blogspot.com/p/we.html


Also, pay attention to the ads on my blog.  If you see an ad that interests you, then click on the ad and go check it out.  You never know what you may find and I also get a little extra as well.  There are great companies with great products.  All of this is helping me pay for my Belviq.  I made through donations and ads exactly enough to pay for my August Belviq.  I am hoping the ads alone with help me pay for September and not rely on other assistance.

Have a great hump day!
xoxox
Ellie

6 week Photo - Look at me now!

I had a great weekend and I hope all of you did as well.  Tomorrow, I will be highlighting a few of my Belviq followers currently taking Belviq.   Most started about when I did.  I wanted to give you all their "check in" as well (previous blogged about them).  They are all doing so well!

Anyway, today, I just wanted to share my 6 week photo.  I didn't get a chance to getting it taken Friday so here it is!  And, I OFFICIALLY lost 25 pounds - no variables ha!

Thanks Britton for taking this picture for me!  :)

xoxox
Ellie

Is Eating out challenging on Belviq?

Good Saturday evening everyone. Sorry my post is so late for a Saturday. I had a fun day which brings me to this particular blog post. So, one of my brother's birthday was this week. My dad and my other brother live about 2 hours away so we decided to meet 1/2 way for lunch. Most of my family is relatively thing, so picking places that are healthy are not as much as important to them as it is me! Then after that I spent the afternoon with a very good friend who was in town from Mississippi with her husband and mom - all who are like family to me. We went to dinner, and of course, you got to go where you know they would love to eat right? Hospitality? So as I anticipate both events this week, I become a bit nervous as to how I will handle temptation.

I try no to eat out much to avoid temptation.  Not that I feel any particular temptation or craving, I just like to eat freshly prepared home cooked foods.  The Kickstarter60 program helps me with more creative meals, outside of the box.  So the big question is, what am I to order???

For lunch today, I ordered the vegetable plate.  It was actually a rather easy choice.  I was surprised that I didn't even wander my eyes over to the "other side" (of the menu).  I stayed focused.  I was SHOCKED to learn that not only did it come with a salad, I had to chose 4 sides.  So, my sides were, green beans, broccoli, corn, and red beans and rice.  When I got my food, it was SOO MUCH food.  So, I hate a good majority of my salad (LOVE salads) and then I basically took a few bites of every vegetable so I could get a taste of everything.  There was enough there for 3 meals for me ha!  Belviq really keeps that fullness feeling and it is wonderful to not devour my entire plate.  

My brothers and dad had chips, queso, and salsa.  I did not eat one chip.  Honestly, I really wasn't interested.  GO BELVIQ!

For dinner, my friends wanted Seafood.  I ordered the shrimp salad and it was really good with the grilled shrimp on a fresh bed of lettuce and vegetables.  I did eat all of my shrimp, but once again, I couldn't eat all of my salad.

Other than spending a WONDERFUL day with great friends, the best part of the day was when this one guy, who doesn't know me from adam but knows my one friend, said, "you look hot" (I was in a cute dress that I haven't been able to wear in years).  Also, my dad said he really could tell I lost weight.  So, for once, it is my heart that is full!!

Remember - tomorrow is my day off from blogging.  See you all Monday in print! HA!

xoxox
Ellie

6 week weigh in results

Are you ready?????  Here we are.  Starting weight was 293.  2 weeks ago I was at 275 at 18 pounds lost with belviq.  Today, I am at........well, watch for yourself!!





That's right folks, I met my weigh in goal to BE UNDER 270 pounds!!!!!!  I am at 269.8 (BARELY but we will take it) for a totally weight loss of 23.2 pounds.  But, it's really a little lower as you heard us talk about my dress .

We did confirm that the dress I am wearing, because of the material, weighed 1.5 pounds.   So technically, I am down to 268.3ish pounds for a total loss of 24.7 pounds but I couldn't video myself in the nude HAHA!

Actually, I am claiming the 24.7 pounds - rounding to 25 pounds.  We verified that the dress is heavy (ruffles made with extra fabric) and it was a poor choice on my end - next time I will know.

SO you can take the official or the unofficial.  I mean, by the end of the weekend I'd be at the 25 anyway hahahaha! 

For me, I met TWO of my goals:  1, under 270 and 25 pounds lost.  1/2 There to my bigger goal of 50 pounds.  I AM SOOOOO excited!!!!!  ALL in 6 WEEKS. 
  

clarification

I saw a post on investervillage.com about they thought I lived in Humble and I am having to drive far for RX.  NO.  That's someone else and we found a dr. closer for her.  I actually live and work VERY close to the dr. mentioned - Dr. Sally Thomas.  Just for clarification if someone can post a reply to the "Twitter" message on the site (I am not a member).  Thanks

New Dr. - Highly recommended

I have the name of a great doctor in Houston who is actively prescribing Belviq.  Her name is Dr. Sally Thomas.  I am so excited.  I have my appointment set up for August 13th as she is on vacation.  This works out great for me!!!  I am so excited!!!

Tomorrow is my 6 week weigh in, Which will be on video and posted tomorrow.  Meanwhile - I put a pull up over there on the right hand side.  Let's see what the masses thing!  Go ahead, be brave, make your choice!!! 

I was speaking to the local Eisai rep today.  I was completely humbled when she told me that the Humble rep had stopped by a local family practice and the 2 nurses both have heard of me and my blog!!  A similar encounter for the Eisai NOLA rep.  BLESSED that I am making a statement.

I WANT the word out - I want to educate and change lives just like mine is being changed, one little blue pill at a time!!!!!!! 

Share my story with anyone.  Any Eisai rep can use me as a tool - PERFECLY FINE.  I want to bring the same joy to others as I have found! 

XOXOX
Ellie