Journal de Paige E, 28 déc. 08

HOLIDAY SURVIVAL CHALLENGE - Final Week!

I am going to weigh in tomorrow. I need to know where I am to finish this challenge on Friday. I am hoping that the damage is minimal - but I just will have to wait and see. I will be happy to have made it through all of December at the same weight that I started the month. That was my entire goal - and I would be happy with that!

I have a few things to report - I've been focusing on other things this last week, so I haven't taken the time to share.

First, I went to the doctor last Tuesday...and yes, my blood pressure was high. Because water pills have controlled my blood pressure issues in the past, the doctor decided that those were a good choice this time, as well. He put me on a "strong water pill" (his words). It was a little rough those first two days to adjust - I ALWAYS drink a lot of water. But when taking a water pill its so important to drink even more water than your body is used to. So I fought the dehydration and some leg cramps. Then I adjusted to like 6 gallons of water a day (okay...not really....but it was A LOT!). And now, I'm feeling GREAT. I'm hoping by feeling better it will also help me be more motivated about losing weight.

Second, I found out that I qualified for the unemployment extension. That means I get about 6 more weeks of unemployment. I'm so happy. I was bairly making it on the new job...and especially when it was Christmas and all the things that go with that. So it couldn't have come at a better time. Its not much - but it certainly is everything to me.

I am excited to wrap up the survival challenge and move on to the boot camp!!!