Week 2 – Send Chocolate

I’m well into my second week of losing 25kg and already that initial “I can do this” high is wearing off. I just miss sugar. I’m told that it gets easier once it’s out of your system. But geez, that stuff is a drug!! Husband is supporting me by not buying me snacks anymore. Finally.…

BMI

Body mass index, or BMI, is dumb. It's a dumb way to decide health. But here we are. I'm aiming to reach a BMI of 30 in 10-12 weeks. That's about 20kg to go. Will it be difficult? Yes. Will it be worth it? Also, yes! The IVF clinic says I can't begin until I'm…

IVF: Stage 0.5

The meeting with the clinic doctor went well enough. But 'tis as I expected. I need to lose weight to meet the requirements in Japan for IVF assistance. Before we can do anything, I'll need to lose approximately 25 kg (55 lbs). That's no small chunk of weight. So, I need a plan and I…