I've known for years that I am at an unhealthy weight. It makes me tired, it makes me irritable, and it makes me have low self-esteem. Even though I know all of that, I wasn't doing much to change it. I would counter my personal trainers efforts every chance I got. I ate out a few times a week and would drink soda like it was water. I had no self control when it came to food - or Dr. Pepper.
Monday morning, I overslept and missed class. I'm not even sure why. I had gone to bed at a normal time Sunday night, but I just could not make myself get out of bed. When I finally fully woke up at 9am, 11 hours after I had gone to sleep, I was so mad at myself!
That was my final straw! I knew that I had to do something. I did some quick research and called to make an appointment with Medi Weight Loss Clinic in Fairhope. I asked for the soonest appointment and thankfully they had a cancellation for 10am. I hurried into the shower and got ready. Nervous as all get it.
So at 10am - I sat there waiting in the lobby for them to call me to the back. It didn't take long before they did. They started by taking a picture of me, from the front and from the side. Kind of like a full body police mug shot. :) They weighed me on a special scale that measures BMI, water, etc. Then they did an EKG, blood work, and a urine sample. Pretty hardcore stuff just for weight loss. Hopefully that is a good sign.
I talked to the doctor for about an hour and a half. She gave me medicine to suppress my appetite, vitamins, and a meal plan to follow. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. It should take me about 10 months. Just in time for bikini season!
On top of a very structured weight loss plan, I'm a student, and I'm going through laser tattoo removal.
It's not going to be easy, but I hope to be a whole new me by next July!
-Stephanie
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