I’ve been overweight most of my life.  I started gaining weight when I was 8 years old, after my tonsilectomy.  So I was a chubby kid throughout elementary and Jr. High, and then for a brief period during High School I slimmed down enough to try out for cheerleader, and made it, so the activity kept the weight off.  But as soon as I graduated from High School, the pounds started to slowly creep back up.  So here I am, now heavier than I have ever been in my life.  It’s very frustrating.  And one thing that makes it even more frustrating is, I know I need to see a doctor about this, but can’t right now, because my husband’s insurance hasn’t kicked in yet with his new job.

I’ve been wondering if I may just need to try one of the available diet pills on the market. One I’ve heard about recently is Acomplia.  It is designed to manage hunger and cravings, which leads to reduction of food intake and weight loss. Another well known diet pill is Reductil.  Reductil is a medication that works by manipulating neurotransmitters and influences satiety during and after eating.

Well after browsing the internet, I may have found an alternative.  The Online Clinic is an online clinic based in the UK, that provides medical consultation and issues prescriptions for free.  At The Online Clinic, the consultation procedure is very simple. Before making a diagnosis and giving treatment recommendations, they require that you provide an accurate medical history.  From there they decide which diet pill is right for you.

They seem to be a very legitimate website, regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the UK.  They only supply geniune branded medication prescribed by a UK registered doctors and pharmacy.  I’m still not sure if this is the route I want to go, but it’s something to think about, and if any of you are interested in finding out more information about them, go to The Online Clinic.

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What?  “Stop drinking bottled water?!!”, you ask.  I came across this great article that really got me to thinking about all of the bottled water everyone consumes, and how damaging it could be to our environment.  Definitely something to be concerned about.  Here’s the article from Nubella:
Americans’ addiction to bottled water has exploded. In 1976, only 350,000 bottles of water were sold. Today, more than 9.4 billion bottles are sold each year, equaling more than $12 billion in sales. However, more people are beginning to question the need for and benefits of bottled water. In fact, certain groups, like Think Outside the Bottle, say our country needs to break its bottled water addiction. Here, ten reasons why you should kick the plastic habit.

1. Water and oil do mix. Although these two liquids may not get along in the kitchen, oil powers the bottled water industry. The Earth Policy Institute estimates that it takes up to 1.5 million barrels of oil to power the plants that make the plastic for the bottles-that’s enough to power 100,000 cars for a year.

2. Natural spring water? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that as much as 25 percent of bottled water comes from municipal sources, a.k.a. tap water. Be sure to check the label and cap of the bottle. If it says “from a community water system” or “from a municipal source,” it originates from tap. What’s more, the water doesn’t always come from the branded source. For example, the water bottled for the Deer Park brand (which originated in Deer Park, Maryland) is taken from counties in Florida and Pennsylvania.

3. Bottled water doesn’t go green. The interesting paradox that exists in bottle water consumption is the image it portrays as being healthy and clean, but it is anything but good for the environment. In California alone, approximately a billion plastic bottles are not recycled, according to the California Department of Conservation (CDOC). What’s even more troubling, the Container Recycling Institute (CRI) says that plastic water bottles have a litter rate of about 30 million a day.

4. Bottled water gets a pass. Despite astronomical sales, bottled water plants go relatively unchecked. The FDA, which is responsible for regulating bottled water, admits that “bottled water plants generally are assigned low priority for inspection.” The FDA does not require disinfection of bottled water, nor does it have a confirmed E. Coli and fecal coliform ban, which means, unlike tap water, bottled water is permitted to have small amounts of these two potentially harmful bacteria.

5. There’s something in the water. The water you’re drinking may not be as clean as you think it is. In 2007, the FDA recalled Jermuk bottled water sold in California after finding trace amounts of arsenic, a naturally occurring chemical that can be toxic at very high levels. Furthermore, controversial chemicals called phthalates, which may disrupt the production of testosterone and other hormones, can seep into bottled water over time, according to research conducted by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

6. Support for the tap. Contrary to popular opinion, bottled water isn’t necessarily healthier than tap water. After conducting an extensive, four-year review of the bottled water industry, the NRDC concluded that bottled water is not any safer or cleaner than tap water. If taste is the issue, opt for home filters. Depending on your needs, you can choose to install one on your refrigerator or on your faucet or you can simply store a pitcher of filtered water in the fridge. Ultimately, filtering your own tap water can save you money and help the environment.

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I think I’ve had the flu.  All I know, is that I’ve felt absolutely horrible, and I haven’t felt like sticking to my diet or anything.  Went to the doctor today (have an ear infection BTW) and weighed.  According to their scales, I haven’t gained, so that made me feel pretty good.  Hopefully, once I start feeling better, I’ll get back on track.  So, there is no Weight Watchers update for me today, because I didn’t go.  It was my last week that I had already paid for, so I didn’t feel too bad about it, especially since I got to weight at the docs.  I’m gonna start back fresh next week, and I’m going to start going to a different meeting at a new location.  My SIL goes to this one, so it will be nice to have someone I know go with me.  Until then…I’m out.

THANK GOD! Here’s an article in the USA Today talking about it. I knew this idiotic Bill wouldn’t pass, just appalled that someone would come up with this, and supposedly their reason for it….that Mississippi has the highest rate of obesity in the USA, and they are trying to shed light on it. I also heard that the casinos are losing money at the “All You Can Eat” Buffets. Then change your freakin’ policy!!

Well, I got back from my appointment with the FP at Noon today. He put me on Crestor, and recommends that I stick to an 1800 calorie diet.  I’ve decided to use My Fitness Pal to track my food intake and it also has an exercise log.  According to My Fitness Pal, I should only be consuming a little over 1500 calories, which is what I’m going to try to stick to, but knowing I kind of have a 300 calorie buffer without making me feel guilty is nice.

Ok…here are the stats:

Current Weight - 283 (yes, I’m totally disgusted that I’ve let myself go like this, but hey, that’s why I’m doing something about it, right?)

Goal Weight - 233 (I’m starting with a short term goal to lose 50 lbs)

According to My Fitness Pal, here’s what should be happening:

That shouldn’t be too hard, huh? I think I can do it. I’ve just got to set my mind to it and I think I’ve already got that accomplished. Well…wish me luck!