WICOMICOWOMAN's CalorieKing Blog
I finally looked in the mirror and tried really hard to see this new me.
Friday, August 27th 2010
I have lost 34 lbs since end of March 2010.
I have 2 lbs to go to be just considered overweight and not obese as I have been for 30 years. 
I'm almost to the end of Silver program. I've lowered medications. 
I walk 2-3 miles 5 times a week. I started working with weights for upper body and I have donated half my closet to charity. I have registered for my first 5K walk in mid-Sept. But I still see the same person I was 6 months ago.
Although I don't blog, post ...
Blog #5 - 5K Walk
Thursday, August 5th 2010
It's been a few weeks since last blog so it's time to bring everyone up-to-date. Alot has been going on. First the Summer has been soooo hot here on Eastern Shore, MD. I've now been with CK for two months. It has been such a great choice for me.I signed up my first 5K walk in mid-Sept. and I'm excited. It is local event and supports our local homeless shelter. Even 6months ago I would of never thought that I would be able to do such an event.
I've lost 30 lbs. as of this we...
Blog #4 -Down a Pound
Friday, July 16th 2010
I'm so happy for 1 lb.............I can't believe it. I screwed up yesterday and ate over my limit, no treadmill, didn't make green check and had to weigh-in for July Wgt. Challenge today and was down a pound from last Friday...Yeh It's official I'm in the 180's, yes I can say that at 189, right 
I can't stop feeling so good
I don't have alot of support around me other than my husband so really don't have anyone to share this great news except with my CK friends.
Every...
Blog #3 - Blood Work
Friday, July 9th 2010
Just had to tell everyone that I just got call from doctor regarding my blood work from yesterdays appt. OK, here it is...3/26/10 my Chol.-311, Try-304, HDL-48, LDL-202 & A1C-7.8
7/8/10 my Chol.-267, Try-226, HDL-44, LDL-178 & A1C-6.6
They are better but not within normal ranges, but I'm happy.
Doctor was excited for me, especially my A1C.
She told me to continue what I'm doing and I asked about morning diabetic meds. and she said to continue till next bl...
Blog #3
Thursday, July 8th 2010
Down 25 lbs. since last doctor appt.Today was my 3 month appt with dr. My goal was 25 lbs and I did it.
Now waiting to see what blood work says. She said may be able to stop morning diabetic med. depending on A1C. Have lowered night time insulin by 4 units. BP and Cholestrol meds. will probably still be on them for a while. I haven't weighed 190 lbs since 7 years ago when I had my gallbladder out which was suppose to be in and out surgery and ended up staying in hospital fo...