Hi Ingrid2,
The steps you are taking are inspiring. I came home from the doc with some instructions that I was not sure how I was going to manage them and then read your post; it was encouraging to me. Thank you. It is hard for me too when the weather gets bad and finding things to do. I quickly start to slide off but knowing this trend now, I am hoping to have a better plan in place with activities for just those days of things to do here at the house in the house. Meanwhile, I do hope you get some good information from the dietician on the 23rd!
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I have this irrational fear of going to the pool now. Everyone was so slim and trim last time I tried to go when it was so busy. I know logically this is for myself and I love, love, love to swim. But being seen in a swimsuit is not at the the height of my comfort level right now. "Just do it" keeps coming to mind, others be darned. I just wish I could get rid of this sinking feeling. So I have been alternating weights with yoga or tai chi here at the house, and walking everyday in the interim. All my lab values were really good this last doc visit except 2, the B12 thing (which still needs serious work) and the triglycerides were up, despite cholesterol begin low. So I too have an appointment with the dietician now and a follow-up with the doc specifically in 6 mos about this. Nothing like a deadline to boot. This will be good though.

Curious though, doc said, for those who are trying to lose weight, weighing themselves every day acts as a POSITIVE feedback mechanism not allowing them to go into denial about their actual weight and have more success. They then know if they are up or down to know if they should make more modifications or changes in their daily routines. However, this used to drive me nuts. I can see some validity to it but knowing the frustration at times, rather maddening frustrating, perhaps it is worth a try again having the feedback but to take in better stride. Being the depressive I am, the only time in life I'll say that I hope I'm down.

Good luck everyone with your fitness goals!