Ash Thoreau

I almost forgot! I said I was going to start up my Tuesday updates and then spaced it all day.

So it took me a couple of counts to figure out what week I am at but apparently it’s been 5 months/22 weeks. My progress has slowed down quite a bit, but I’m still very happy with how much I have lost. I’m no longer considered “obese,” but just “overweight,” when looking at the Body Mass Index (I know it’s not considered a reliable resource anymore, but it is, in part, one of the considerations that got me approved for a GLP-1 medication through my insurance).

When you average it out, I’ve lost just under 2 pounds a week. My doctor seems to think I’m losing too much and wants me to keep it at no more than 2 pounds a week. However, that was more of a problem in the first month. I’m not sure why she thinks it’s a problem now.

I do know I have some other health concerns. My blood pressure was low last time I saw her. They think it was because I was dehydrated and had been fasting for a while for my blood draw (longer than usual because of how my work schedule panned out. I have another appointment on Thursday, so I’m quite curious to see how it goes.

Anyways, that is about all I have for today! I need to get ready for work. I hope everyone has a super day and week!