Brenda's Maintenance Journal Year 2
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Brenda that is a great schedule you have there, very sustainable and flexible to fit into one's life. You are a great inspiration and I look forward to your updates.
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Awsome progress1
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I had my yearly physical this week and I was down a pound from last year
I also was another inch shorter 
Since I've lost 2 inches in height over the last 2 years they are sending me to get a Bone Density Scan. My thyroid is showing hyperthyroidism this time so they lowered my dosage of medicine and it will be rechecked in 3 months. My blood sugar and Cholesterol levels were excellent
Thyroid TSH...Between 0.36 and 3.74
4-21-2015...1.68 N
1-19-2016....0.02 L
10-6-2016....9.14 H
3-25-2017....0.01 L
6-29-2017....0.10 L
10-2-2017....3.65 N
10-16-2018...0.21 L
Thyroid T-4Free...Between 0.76 and 1.46
1-19-2016....1.71 H
10-6-2016....88 N
3-25-2017....1.89 H
6-29-2017....1.21 N
10-2-2017....0.93 N
10-16-2018...Didn't Check
Total Cholesterol...Below 200
6-8-2015......196
10-6-2016.....160
10-2-2017.....184
10-16-2018...152
TRIG...Below 150
6-8-2015.....110
10-6-2016.....63
10-2-2017.....76
10-16-2018...58
HDL...40-59 Normal/Over 60 Better
6-8-2015.... ..46
10-6-2016.....42
10-2-2017.....66
10-16-2018...69
LDL...Below 100 Ideal
6-2015.........128
10-6-2016....105.4
10-2-2017....102.8
10-16-2018...71.4
Glucose...70-117
10-6-2016....119
10-2-2017.....94
10-16-2018...87
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Wow, Brenda! My last TSH number 7.742, I think. I'm fixing to get checked again.
As for bone density, I wouldn't worry too much. You'd have other symptoms and wouldn't feel good if it were a problem, I'm thinking.1 -
Wow great numbers Brenda. How wonderful to be fit on the on the inside and outside. Great job girlfriend!1
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Great job Brenda!!! 1
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Thanks Y'all
My bone density test came back normal so that means no osteoporosis It still makes me worry and wonder why I would lose height so quickly 
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First post updated for the month of October 0
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Brenda, amazing maintenance allllll this time. Do you pinch yourself to make sure it's not all a dream? I know you give yourself treats, so you sure know when to stop and negate them. I still need to check into the 'Chez Brenda' BnB Well done! 1
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So awesome Brenda!!1
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How can you update your first post? I am not able to change it.
Congrats on your results and thank you for sharing your health stats. Very interesting.0 -
SoulSisterSoulBrother wrote: »How can you update your first post? I am not able to change it.
Congrats on your results and thank you for sharing your health stats. Very interesting.
Thanks and the reason I can update my first post is because I'm a leader in this forum.0 -
wow, two years, congrats! well done. good luck finding out what happened to those two inches, that is odd.0
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DarthWaderMT wrote: »wow, two years, congrats! well done. good luck finding out what happened to those two inches, that is odd.
Thanks and I'm thinking maybe it's degenerative disc disease but thats just my opinion. I need to get back to the doctors to get it figured out soon but I'm a procrastinator 0 -
After the holidays I'm going back into weight loss mode. Reason for the change is because I'm two inches shorter than I used to be, so now my BMI range is between 115 and 129.0
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Brendalea69 wrote: »DarthWaderMT wrote: »wow, two years, congrats! well done. good luck finding out what happened to those two inches, that is odd.
Thanks and I'm thinking maybe it's degenerative disc disease but thats just my opinion. I need to get back to the doctors to get it figured out soon but I'm a procrastinator
Yeah, unfortunately that will happen to all of us at some point. Perhaps the measurement was incorrect?0 -
Brenda, what will be your new goal weight?0
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EstrangedTiger wrote: »Brendalea69 wrote: »DarthWaderMT wrote: »wow, two years, congrats! well done. good luck finding out what happened to those two inches, that is odd.
Thanks and I'm thinking maybe it's degenerative disc disease but thats just my opinion. I need to get back to the doctors to get it figured out soon but I'm a procrastinator
Yeah, unfortunately that will happen to all of us at some point. Perhaps the measurement was incorrect?
Nope, they measured me twice.0 -
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Have you decided to drop more weight, Brenda?0
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Brendalea69 wrote: »EstrangedTiger wrote: »Brendalea69 wrote: »DarthWaderMT wrote: »wow, two years, congrats! well done. good luck finding out what happened to those two inches, that is odd.
Thanks and I'm thinking maybe it's degenerative disc disease but thats just my opinion. I need to get back to the doctors to get it figured out soon but I'm a procrastinator
Yeah, unfortunately that will happen to all of us at some point. Perhaps the measurement was incorrect?
Nope, they measured me twice.
Well alright, yeah, it's just a back issue. Happens to everyone eventually. Sorry.1 -
arguablysamson wrote: »Have you decided to drop more weight, Brenda?
I had decided to, I'll explain down below
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I decided that I'm NOT going back into losing mode. I found a chart that goes by your frame size, and my ideal weight is between 125 and 140. I would like to be near the lower end of the chart so I'm going to change my maintenance weight range, it will now be between 125 and 135
This is where I found the chart...
www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/average-weight-for-women0 -
Great chart. Thanks Brenda!1
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Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the chart! For me, 5’2” should be around 104–135. I am going for 110. Hope that I don't fall off the wagon again. Good luck with your maintaining
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Thanks for the chart. As long as you feel good you're right where you should be. You've mastered this
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My doctor sent me for an x-ray on Monday and it shows that I have arthritis. She put me on muscle relaxers and pain meds and she is also sending me to physical therapy. Sadly there is no cure for arthritis, just pain management.0
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Sorry to hear this Brenda. You can also try various complementary therapies in addition to the medical treatment.1
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That stinks Brenda.....hope you start feeling better......Arthritis is no joke!
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