I so wish Zach Braff was my doctor!
My yearly physical was yesterday. Everything seems to be in good order (pending my bloodwork comes back alright). Of course the doctor had to pull out those wonderful weight charts. I felt like a kid who was about to get scolded for eating candy before dinner.
The kicker of the whole thing was that I found out that I am indeed NOT 5 foot 2 inches. No, I am only 5 foot 1 inch which makes my BMI even higher than I thought and just enough to push me into the obese category. Freaking WONDERFUL!
I have to say that this doctor was very gentle in how she brought up and discussed the topic with me. That's one reason I prefer to see a woman doctor. They kind of get it a little more. She was probably a few years older than me and has kids herself. Even though she is thin, she still kind of knows what it's like. Not like some male doctors who have no idea what my day to day life is all about or what it feels like to be a hormonal, hungry woman. She spoke to me gently and respectfully and so I will keep her as my primary care physician even though she is no Dr. JD Dorian!
She would like for me to aim to get back down to the low 140's to start, which is where I was before I got pregnant. I almost made it back down to that point last year when I was doing Weight Watchers (WW). I know she's right, I need to really watch myself now as I get older and already am at an increased risk for certain illnesses. I guess it was good too, kind of gave me some motivation to keep going (even though I really just started!)
She talked to me about binge eating a little bit. Something I am very guitly of when I am dieting. When I watch what I eat I can do well for certain periods of time, but then fall off the wagon and fall HARD. She suggested instead of denying myself certain foods to allow myself smaller portions of things I want so I don't feel deprived. I've tried that though. When I do it that way, the food addict in me comes out and that small portion is not enough. I start to crave more of whatever I had. I think I'm better off completely cutting some things out. So I don't know, I'll have to find the right balance on my own.
I do need to get on top of the exercise though. So far I've gotten my walking in everyday, but I know I am going to have to do more soon if I really want to get in shape.
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That's what I need to do. See the doctor for a Physical. I avoid it so that I don't have to hear what I already know LOL!
I love the candy background on your blog LOL!
Good luck
Christine
I have so enjoyed getting to know you on the message board. I'm a strong advocate of support. With support you find more motivation and more understanding. Have you consider joining either Weight Watchers or another local group? Have you considered Overeaters Anonymous? All of these groups offer support, undertanding and ideas/tips.
Even though I'm at my goal weight now, I work every single day at it. I go to Weight Watchers meetings and just this week, I got an idea from someone which made going to the meeting worth it.
I too have a female doctor and just love her. In fact almost all of my doctors are female. I find females much more compassionate.
Audrey :)
Well, at least you've got a sensitive doctor! It's good that she's being helpful without being accusatory or judgemental.
I have had two woman doctors who were a bit heavy. When I mention wanting to lose weight they look at me like I am nuts!
Granted, I am tall so the weight isn't as noticeable as it would be if I were shorter. But still. I know what the scale says and I know how I look with no clothes.
So not all female doctors "get it" but I still prefer them over a guy. :)