“Soy un perdidor. I’m a loser, baby. So why don’t you kill me” -Beck
Except this one’s not about depression. Imagine that. this time, I’m trying to lose weight- again. It’s the American way. The CDC reports that adults age 20 years and over who are overweight or obese in America is 67% (2005-2006). I am definitely in that 67%. Before Christmas, my BMI was 33. Thirty-fucking-three. That is a solid obese with a capital “OBESE.” I saw the chart. I’ll save you the trouble of going over there and figuring out my “starting” weight- 204.
For me, that is a health complication of maximum proportions. It puts more stress on my liver, it activates my auto-immune condition. It makes my depression and hormone conditions worse. Then there’s the trouble with being to fat for all my clothes.
I’m working out with the EA Sports Active
I have thrown my $10 into the pot at LoserMoms. Even without exercising, I’m down 10 pounds since my last check up with Dr. J. On the #losermoms chart, I began on the 13th at 196.2 and today I reside at 194.2. Not bad for two weeks without exercise.
I’ve also been asked to participate in the Healthy Curb 30-Day Challenge. I am skeptical about weight loss pills. I cannot take anything stimulant-based. I liked what I saw when I read the supplement facts. It’s something I would buy myself. Here is a little info from the site.
NTFactor is a nutrient complex extracted and prepared using proprietary processes. It is composed only of food and food components listed as:
Phosphoglycolipids – includes polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine, glycolipids and other polyunsaturated phosphatidyl nutrients.
Bifido and Lactobacillus Bacterium – freeze-dried and microencapsulated in a state of suspended animation with the potential to form healthy microflora colonies.
Growth Media – Foods and bacteria growth factors to support microflora colonies including rice bran extract, arginine, beet root fiber, black stap molasses, glycine, magnesium sulfate, para-amino benzoate, leek, pantethine (bifido growth factor), taurine, garlic, calcium borogluconate, artichoke, potassium citrate, calcium sulfate, spirulina, bromelain, natural vitamin E, calcium ascorbate, alpha-lipoic acid, oligosaccharides, B-6, niacinamide, riboflavin, inositor, niacin, calcium pantothenate, thiamine, B-12, folic acid.
Does not contain starch, salt, wheat, dairy products, animal by-products, articifical flavoring, artificial coloring, animal stearic acid, digestible plastics, or sugar.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases, nor have the statements made herein been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Please note I am not endorsing this product. I received it in the mail yesterday. I have only ingested 2 pills so far. I am not being paid for this challenge. I have agreed to blog about the 30-day challenge in exchange for the sample of the supplement.
I am going to try to post every Wednesday about this challenge. I send my weigh-in to Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah for the Loser Moms competition. Then I’ll write about it here. In real numbers. I’m also taking webcam photos of myself regularly at Daily Mugshot. You know it won’t be daily pictures, that’s just not how I roll. I am documenting the disappearance of my second and third chins.
P.S. White kidney beans are cannellini beans. I just looked it up.
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Looks like you got off to a good start for your weight loss program. I hope it is working out for you.
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