5'7 F - 1988 - SW 200lbs - Let's Dance!

Silvana1

Silvana1

New member
Okay, here goes nothing.

I have always struggled with my weight. My goal is to be able to not say that.

I joined this site a year ago under a different user name. I had some success, but then stopped using it and fell off the wagon.

I have also decided to be a little more private this time around. I will post headless pictures and leave out some details just for safety and privacy. I had someone I know recognize me on here. People can be cruel.

Here is my weight history:

I have always been curvy: I have an ass, hips and boobs - they are not going anywhere, nor do I want them to leave.

In high school I gained about 10lbs a year.
The best I ever felt was grade eleven. I was 155lbs.
That is my ultimate goal to get back to that.

Grade 12 I was 167lbs. I still felt and looked great, but not as good as the year before.

University it all went downhill.
By the end of 1st year I was 178lbs
2nd year I went up to 190lbs, but then back down to 182lbs
3rd year I stayed around 190lbs
By the end of 4th year I ballooned to 210lbs.

That was a year ago. I joined here and got down to 188lbs. Then I quickly went back up to 195lbs and kept that off for the majority of the year.

Since Christmas, I went back up to 200lbs. I've been eating healthier lately and watching portions, so I'm down 3lbs in the last 2 weeks.

I like seeing the scale go down. It's a simple thing, but it feels good.
Last year this site really helped me. So I would like to continue that and make this a more permanent thing.

My Problem Areas:
- I'm lazy!
- Asthma
- Knee/Hip injuries from yesteryears
- Carb enthusiast
- Salty Snacker
- Late Night Eater
- A love of Beer and Wine
- Portion (Un)controlled
- Low Self-Esteem

My Strengths:
- Feeling Motivated (lately)
- Competitive
- Physically Strong
- Lots of Free time to exercise
- Love to cook
- Good Knowledge of Foods
- Supportive Friends and Family

Goals:
Current Weight - 197lbs
Goal #1 - 187lbs - By the end of May
Goal #2 - 177lbs - By the end of June (my birthday)
Goal #3 - 160lbs - By the end of August
Goal #4 - 150lbs - By Christmas

These may be unrealistic, but I will learn more from my body as I go along and adjust accordingly.
Ultimately it means that I want to lose 47lbs in 8 months. That's an average of 6lbs a month - 1 1/2 lbs a week.
Everything that I have read shows me that that is managable. If I plateau or have slower progress, I won't give up...every body is different and that's okay.

But it's easy to say that, we'll see how I do.

I am in the middle of exams right now so my schedule is kind of crazy. But I am done school at the end of the month and my summer job doesn't start until July.
Therefore I have 2 full months dedicated to my health.

I got copies of the Beachbody Insanity workouts - it's a 60 day program so that works in well. Anyone done it before? Or know of people's success/failure with it?

Please please please feel free to comment, ask questions, give advice, etc. I thrive off of it!

Sincerely,
S.
 
Welcome! It sounds like you are very motivated.

How are you going to break your goals down to reach them? They sound very impressive. It's good to have a plan going into it and it sounds like you have previous experience and have learned a lot about yourself in the process. I look forward to seeing your progress!
Our problem areas seem to be similar! (I too have asthma, am lazy, have previous hip and knee injuries, lack of portion control!!....)
What is your plan for your 2 months off?
Good luck and keep us posted!
 
Hi Silvana

You seem pretty focused. That's good.

Have a look at my diary "i'm aiming for 59kg" and particularly the last part where i've put a link. The information in that last post or two will help you create balanced meals for the day or the week, and not go hungry while losing weight. Follow the link for more info. Its a government website about diet and nutrition. Its very good.

I also have some guidelines if you prefer a higher protein approach but i haven't put that info on my diary yet.

As you like to cook, you won't have any trouble incorporating all the right foods into your lifestyle so that its healthy and scrumptious.
 
Okay, let's do the math.
Goal #1
Today is April 18th and I want to lose 10lbs by May 31st.
That is 6 weeks. Therefore I have to lose 1.7 lbs a week.
I weighed myself Thursday at 197lbs, but I've lost a pound since then according to my scale, so I really only have to lose 9lbs - which is 1.5lbs a week to reach my first goal.

I feel that I will accomplish this earlier than expected. There is a lot of water weight in me, and I know that I can jumpstart this thing easily. But let's not get too ahead of myself.


Diet Plan: (I don't mean 'on a diet', I just mean what I plan on eating)
- water! water! water!
- no alcohol
- early breakfast everyday...no skipping!
- no breaded/fried foods
- no food after 7pm
- 5 small meals doesn't work with my schedule just yet, but 3 smaller meals and 2 on the go snacks will work
- up veg intake
- limited red meat
- egg whites only
- lots of yummy lean fish (baked)
- no potatoes
- brown rice as needed
- limit sauces: cooking and dipping
- no junk food
- small portion of bread in the morning only
- no heavy carbs after noon

Active:
As I said in my previous post, I'm starting Insanity soon. I may begin it earlier than May 1st though. Perhaps the 28th, that way I will finish it the day before my 23rd birthday.
I have a dog so I want to take him on long walks.
When the weather gets nicer I will break out my rollerblades.
I also have a recumbant bike in my basement for some extra cardio.


ijustwannabefit:
Thanks for commenting so quickly! I love seeing feedback - makes me feel like somebody cares. I also love our similarities. The asthma and injuries are hard to work with, but they're just challenges to overcome.
I live in a small town and don't have a car, so two months will be spent focussed on my health. It's kind of nice that I have all that time to work on me...most people don't have that luxury. Hopefully it's what I need to kickstart my way into a whole lifestyle change.

fortyfour:
Thanks for the tips! I haven't been able to go through it all yet, but I'll be sure to check it out now.
And yes, I intend on making it all very scrumptious. Healthy food doesn't have to mean bland food.
 
Quiz Time!

I love quizzes haha.
Nothing I like better than talking about myself.

Feel free to comment or put in your own answers!

1. What is your current height and weight?
5'7, 196lbs

2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
150lbs

3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
167lbs

4. Why do you want to lose weight?
So many reasons: to be healthy, to have energy, to feel comfortable, to feel sexy, to be happy

5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
I want to look great, what better reason is there?

6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Binge eating, emotional eating, laziness, depression, social drinking

7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
Poor self-esteem, depression, laziness, a general love of all food and alcohol

8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Smaller portions! Getting off the couch/out of bed, no late night snacking

9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
I've lost a bit of weight through diets, but they've been pretty restrictive so I've quickly gained it back. I lost 20lbs last year, but gained 10 back.

10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
As stated above, and I let emotional events affect me

12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yes, I would, and I have before...it's scary how much I intake sometimes

13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I've been bad, but I'm back home from school soon, so I'll be doing a lot of the cooking for the whole family

14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Very often when I'm at school. Lots of thai food, sushi, Kelsey's restaurant.

15. What are your three favorite foods?
Chinese Food, Sushi, Pasta (rich creamy ones, usually with shrimp, scallops, and/or procuitto)

16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
AYCE Sushi, Chicago-Style Pizza, Le Chinios

17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Limit portion size.
Eating less carbs (I love my rolls with butter, and breaded anything)
Eating more fruits and veggies

18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
I would have a flat stomach, no love handles, my thighs wouldn't touch, I would have 1 chin. I would be happy, energetic, and feel comfortable in my clothes

19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Always, I snack when I'm bored

20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes, and in secret. I wait until everyone goes to bed, then raid the cupboards

21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Yes, I'll often steal bags of chips in keep them under my bed

22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
yes, it's a comfort

23. Do you eat as a reward?
Yes, I need to change that

24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
Yes, mindlessly

25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
Some sort of meat in a sauce, or something to dip it into, a veggie, and some starchy potato dish or rice, and a bun. Often with a glass of wine or a beer

26. What type of snacks do you eat?
Popcorn, chips, nachos...anything salty

27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
Walking

28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym?
Outside

29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
swimming, dancing, eliptical

30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
I'm single now, and want to attract a cute boy...I also want to show my ex how hot I am and what he's missing out on. I know that sounds lame, but I'm being honest.

31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
I usually reward with food and ice cream...but I want to reward with material things...If I reach my mini-goals I'll buy a new top or dress. Maybe a manicure or pedicure
 
Stressed! Stressed! Stressed!

Exams and papers...ugh!

I'm so far behind.

Makes me want to eat junk. It's easy and I don't need to take time to cook.

Must. Get. Through. This.
 
Love quizzes too

I love quizzes haha.
Nothing I like better than talking about myself.

Feel free to comment or put in your own answers!

1. What is your current height and weight?
5'7, 191lbs

2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
145

3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
170

4. Why do you want to lose weight?
So many reasons: to be healthy, to have energy, to feel comfortable, to feel sexy

5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
I want to look great, what better reason is there?

6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Binge eating, emotional eating, laziness, depression, social drinking, health problems

7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
Health problems, depression, laziness, a general love of all food and alcohol, other people in house cooking differently than I do

8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Smaller portions! more activity

9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Counting calories and exercise pretty much work for me, never could use fad dieting.

10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
Health, just as I begin to get slimmer have had surgeries, that gets me out if the routine I have started.

12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yes, I would, and thats what am doing now.

13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I could eat fish or chicken several times a week, I think am just gonna have to cook separately for myself, for now. Chicken and turkey as well. Stay away from pasta and crackers!

14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Extremely rare, maybe once or twice a year, if even that!

15. What are your three favorite foods?
spaghetti, turkey, and salads

16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
Chinese and places with huge salad bars

17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Limit portion size.
Eating less carbs
Eating more fruits and veggies

18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
Flat stomach, smaller hips and thighs, face slimmer, and I would want to put on make-up and wear some great clothes

19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
yes

20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes, particulary in had any alcoholic beverages the day before

21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
No

22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
yes, it's a comfort

23. Do you eat as a reward?
No

24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
No

25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
meat, vegetables, and starches

26. What type of snacks do you eat?
salads, soups, cans of tuna crackers

27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
Rididng stationary bike, trying to go outside and walk more, be more active around house, health has made that harder, and now am outta shape

28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym?
Home, outside

29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Biking dancing walking (swimming very close)

30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Health and myself, I liked looking better

31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
My first goal of 170 will get me back into my clothes, 2nd goal to buy new ones, undecided on 3rd reward, I want that to be a good one.

Hope everyone is sticking in there, lets do it!
 
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