I meant with my Dr yesterday. As noted in a previous post, I'm working with a doctor who specializes in weight loss to help me get my weight loss on track.
In a period of two weeks, I lost 14lbs and she was quite impressed with the results. However, during our dicussion, she reviewed my blood work and this is what I found out:
- Low Oxygen Blood Count
- High Triglycerides
- Low (Deficient) Vitamin D levels
- Low MCH and MCV
- High Glucose
In short, the results show that I am pre-diabetic, and I show signs of anemia. Granted, I did not fast prior to the blood work up, but regardless, the results of the blood test is confirmation that I needed to get my act together.
Now back to the good news: My weight loss. During the begining of my program, eating such a restrictive calorie diet was hard, but I knew it was necessary. I did my best to keep my caloric intake to no more than 1000 cal. and engage in vigorous exercise at least 4 times per week. Eating was not so much an issue, but the exercise was a challenge. I was only able to do 3 times per week because I am in the process of moving, however, my goal is 5-6 days per week. The news of my weight loss is encouraging me to lose 20lbs the next time I see her. I'm thinking that if I worked out more frequently, greater weight loss would have occurred.
However, if I don't reach that goal, I won't beat myself up; I'll be grateful for any pounds I shed so I can move closer to improved blood lab results and a trimmer waistline.
posted @ Friday, March 05, 2010 12:44 PM