Digg ThisFor the first time in over 15 years, I’m under 200 pounds.
Words cannot express my joy.
I’ve worked hard at this, and I still have a long way to go — about another 28 pounds — but I have to take a moment and reflect on this milestone and what it means.
First off, I’m now having trouble with my high blood pressure medication. My readings today were 16 points lower than they have been — on both scales — in recent years while using the medication. If I move too fast, I get dizzy in a hurry.
It’s just about time to let the medication go, and I can’t be happier about it: I hate using medication of any kind, save for those that are essential, like for my sinuses and acid reflux, because I can’t do anything about those conditions. Besides, a good dose of common sense helps deliver comfort in these areas.
I’ve lost 4+” on my waist, and almost 6″ in my chest: my pants were a tight 38 when I started, and now they’re a loose 34, while my suit jacket size has gone from a tight 48 regular (or loose 50 regular) to a nice, even 44 regular. Time for new clothes, methinks…
My sleep apnea and snoring problem are both gone, thank God: I’m sleeping better and getting more rest, although I’m currently slowed by a pinched nerve in my upper back, which requires a heating pad and some kneading — and a little ibuprofen at times.
But — I’ll take it. It’s a hell of a lot better than weighing in some 75 pounds overweight, tired as hell all day long, hoarse from snoring all night, and squeezing into my clothes.
So I’m celebrating a little this evening — with a bottle of Samuel Adams Black Lager (sorry, age verification required), possibly the very best beer brewed in America today, served nicely chilled in a tall crystal pilsner glass with a gold rim.
And boy, does it ever taste good.
(73.8 — 46.0 — 27.8)
