The verdict is. Dum Dum Dum!

I'm very fat!  I went to the MMC weight loss clinic today and spent 1 1/2 hours there to get started in the program.  I have to say that I am so excited to start this! 
When I first got there today I got weighed in.  That was a slap in the face as usual. I was however prepared because I had gotten on the scale at work the week before (if you recall from yesterday I said I was 195).  This however was a fancy scale that measured a multitude of different things.  My start weight for the program is 194. My BMI is a whopping 37.9.  I have a whole lot of room for improvement.

There it is folks in digital greatness!  I hope to NEVER EVER see that number again!

                                                                          TANITA

Tanita body composition analyzer is what I will get every week when I go in. This analysis includes a number of measurements that provides an in depth look at my specific body composition.  It will be there in black and white every time I step on the scale.

After all of the pleasantries (yeah right) were out of the way I went through my history/habits, got measured, and a lovely picture taken. 

 

I then met with the NP and had a physical exam, EKG and LipoB injection.  I was also prescribed Metformin which will help reduce insulin resistance.  Insulin is a fat storage hormone.  The more insulin released and circulating in the body the more fat is stored in the body.  Hopefully this medication will kick the heck out of my belly fat!  I was also given Phentermine.  This will aid in helping to suppress my appetite along with giving me energy.  I am to also take fish oil and a multi vitamin.  The last and final stop on this Day 1 adventure was talking to the nutrition counselor.  I was given paperwork with many food options, portion control pictures, and my 900-1000 calorie recommendation.  You heard me correctly 900-1000 calories!!!!  If you see me and I have no arms I have eaten them!  Just kidding (maybe).  You catch my drift though.  This is going to be tough!  I have to start tracking calories, drinking a whole heck of a lot more water and STOP DRINKING DIET COKE/PEPSI!!!!  I may just die.  I cannot imagine going a day without my caffeine.  I apologize now to friends, family, and coworkers.  I may be a BIG B-5 for a few weeks!!!  I have to stop Monday to get my fasting labs and then I will be set.  Next weigh in will be 01/08/2014.  So hoping I lose some poundage!

As for how I did today I feel I did great!  Am I hungry?  for damn sure.  On the plus side though I have stuck with it!

 

And on another note I tried to make kale chips tonight.  They were DISGUSTING!

For dinner I made cabbage, smoked hardwood turkey sausage and cherry tomatoes topped with toasted almonds.  It was yummy!

 

Thanks for reading friends!