A Girl has got to eat.

Hi guys. Thanks for all the support. It's been another crazy week and I don't expect things to get any better for a little while. It's weigh day today, and I managed to still drop 3 pounds, so I'm finally in the 220s. - 229 to be exact.

My mom has always been this way and she has been called on it many times. My therapist thinks my mom has some mental issues, which is most likely accurate. In a word, my therapist calls her "toxic" lol. I really need to limit my time around her and I notice since I've had to be around her more, my eating is not nearly as good. Also, for the record, she doesn't have a weight problem.

Anyway, I hope everyone else is doing good. I will try to catch up on all the journals later on today.
 
My stepdad's been released from the hospital, so it's a bit more calm on that front. My mom also seems to have settled down for the time being too, which is always a nice welcomed change.

I felt real good yesterday. It was my first full day of eating very healthy again. I exercised a lot too. Did backbreaking gardening, 2 hours at the gym, and I did my couch to 5k program.

I also went and saw my doctor last week for a checkup. Apparently my thyroid is all whacky again, but I suppose that's my fault since I stopped taking my med due to thinking that I didnt need it anymore lol. Well, I guess I do, and probably will for the rest of my life. Maybe now that I'm back on the meds, I'll feel better. I didnt realize the full extent of having a messed up thyroid. I knew it contributed to obesity, but I wasn't aware that it also can cause depression, joint pain, a feeling of extreme 'cold' -- all of which I was experiencing. Oh well, live and learn. No more doctoring myself! lol

Hope everyone is doing well. Only 1 more week until the amusement park!
 
Yesterday was a great day for exercise and eating... and it was the WEEKEND. I biked a total of 18 miles. I made a trip out of it by bicycling out to the lake. Once I got there, I swam for about a 1/2 mile. Then last evening I did my couch to 5k. Admittedly, I had to really push myself to do it, but thankfully I do it with a friends, so that was the incentive I needed. This is all ontop of my 1.5 hrs at the gym. Basically I was going nonstop from 10am until 6pm last night. I thought I'd be sore, but the only thing that bothers me is this silly sunburn.

My friend is really losing a lot of weight too. She's down 80 pounds now and has kicked it back into gear, which is a nice motivator. Other than that, I'm feeling a lot better about things and not so stressed.
 
Hey ymcachick! You sound like you're on FIRE baby!!!! :flame: I couldn't imagine having that much energy, I'm knackered after a one-hour walk, lol!

I'm glad to hear about your step-dad being out of hospital. (And sorry about everything else you've been going through). When you think about it, hospitals are great motivators to lose weight and get healthy. I only have to think about the shite they have to force-feed those poor souls through tubes or whatever, and it magically transforms my attitude to KFC suddenly.... :ack2:

Btw, your friend is amazing to lose 80 pounds! What is she doing? I want to copy!!!

Thanks for visiting my diary. :)
 
Not on fire anymore, Shin! Someone doused me or something!

So it's official and I'm completely embarrassed to admit this, but... for the first time since starting all this last year, I've gained weight. I've had an entire week of binging ,and emotionally, it all makes sense. I don't want to waste too much time whining over the why's of why I gained. Simple fact is, I overate and slipped back into my old habits of using food to deal with stress.

Anyway, the point is that today I got back into weight loss mode. I went to the gym and ate exceptionally well. Tomorrow I see my therapist, (first time in nearly a month), so hopefully that'll get things back in perspective for me too.

I hope everyone is doing well.
 
Don't worry about falling off. The great thing is that you are back on the horse! I think that's the point. Everybody falls back into old habits, but it's really only a problem if you stay there.
I have had a rough couple of weeks too, but I think I'm back on my gameplan too, so I am particularly empathizing with you right now.
Good job getting started again!
 
Hi, just dropping in.

Don't worry too much about your week. We all get those. As long as you can kick yourself back into gear, you should be fine! Keep up the great work, hopefully you set yourself on fire again!
 
thanks, kaiser and zephyr! i made it through the 4th, and ended up losing 3 pounds this week. i usually weigh myself on wednesday, but chose not to last week because i knew it was going to be a gain, and i didn't want to fixate on that. so, im glad i skipped a week!

i have now passed the 150 pound weight loss milestone, and im only 1 pound away from having a bmi in the 30s. these are major accomplishments for me, and even though ive had some recent setbacks, i still need to remind myself that since joining this forums 2 months ago, i've managed to still lose 28 pounds. so all is definitely not lost.

i hope everyone is doing well. i plan on checking up on the other journals when i get back from the gym :)
 
Woohoo on the 150 pound mark, that is INCREDIBLE! You are beyond awesome girl! And next week, hopefully you will be in the 30 BMI region. Soon soon soon you will have halved your original BMI.

Have a wonderful rest of the week, Camy
 
ymcachick said:
thanks, kaiser and zephyr! i made it through the 4th, and ended up losing 3 pounds this week. i usually weigh myself on wednesday, but chose not to last week because i knew it was going to be a gain, and i didn't want to fixate on that. so, im glad i skipped a week!

i have now passed the 150 pound weight loss milestone, and im only 1 pound away from having a bmi in the 30s. these are major accomplishments for me, and even though ive had some recent setbacks, i still need to remind myself that since joining this forums 2 months ago, i've managed to still lose 28 pounds. so all is definitely not lost.

i hope everyone is doing well. i plan on checking up on the other journals when i get back from the gym :)
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Great work on the weight loss. It's funny how we skip weeks and it helps rather than hurts us. I think that would help a lot of people if they could just look at the big picture instead of having to "lose" every single week.

Enjoy the week.

Matt
 
great job here nothing but success pouring out of you. 150lbs lost man. i think i would be call anorexic if i lost that much weight! well maybe not. but i'll see what 200 says for me first. continue with the success and i'll try to do the same!
 
Wow woman!! You are truly motivating and i really enjoyed reading through your diary. 150 lbs gone!!! WOW.....my jaw dropped more than few times while reading through this. I am uber impressed with the amount of calories you burn a day workign out!! I am just starting my journey and have 60-80 lbs to lose. Reading about you and your experiences as well as some of the other threads on this forum has given me some much needed motivation on top of the eye openers i have had for myself in the last little bit.. I will definitely be keeping tabs on this diary for sure!!

Keep it up!! Great job!
 
Thanks Trusylvr and Camy! I'm really, really looking forward to having the BMI be in the 30s. Lately, everytime I look at my ticker it's pushing me onwards, well, that and you guys being so supportive!

Hey Matt and Kureransu, yeah, I feel like I sort of pissed away the month of June, but I'm so fucking over now, and this week it's on! I've definitely got the renewed energy that I've been lacking the last few weeks. PLus I'm way too damn close to being below 200 to let any emotional bullshit derail me now.

Hi MicheeH! Thanks for dropping by here. If you're looking for motivation, you'll definitely find it around these forums. There are so many people all with unique backstories, but interestingly enough, we are all struggling to achieve the same thing. Best of luck on hitting your goal weight. Keep us updated on your progress!
 
I'm excited for the weigh-in this week. I think it's going to be a big number. I always do real well with my exercising, but this week, I ate like a champ too. So I'm feelin it alright, especially in a certain pair of jeans. I can literally feel them slipping off my hips. Fantastic feeling considering that a month ago they were skin tight.

I'm ready to get out the 200s, and I feel like it's going to happen soon. Very soon. I also really want to get rid of my fat face. So I put a pic of it as my avatar with my classic"Get the fuck gone, FatFace" expression. That should do that trick. Or perhaps seeing it all the time will make me never want to come back here. ;)
 
i feel you non the fat face. i don't want it. its slowing going away, as i can wear ties now, but this extra chin has gots to GTFO! I feel the same way. even though i weighed myself on fri, i still will do the regular monday to see what i am at. if i see 250 anything, i am going to be quietly ecstatic! Good luck with the weigh in. Oh and i know about pissing away time. the last couple weeks has been me in maintaining mode, because eof the holidays and such. but i'm back at it! hopefully be down 8 lbs by sometime in august!
 
heya,
just wanted to stop by and say thanks for passing by my diary...and to add that i'm totally loving your avator pic right now, girl you are GORGEOUS! don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise :)

ymcachick said:
I'm excited for the weigh-in this week. I think it's going to be a big number. I always do real well with my exercising, but this week, I ate like a champ too. So I'm feelin it alright, especially in a certain pair of jeans. I can literally feel them slipping off my hips. Fantastic feeling considering that a month ago they were skin tight.

I'm ready to get out the 200s, and I feel like it's going to happen soon. Very soon. I also really want to get rid of my fat face. So I put a pic of it as my avatar with my classic"Get the fuck gone, FatFace" expression. That should do that trick. Or perhaps seeing it all the time will make me never want to come back here. ;)
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Yeah kureransu, the fat face/chin is a real fucker. Unfortunately I'm doubly cursed because I have a rounder shaped face to begin with, so it'll always be round, but hopefully not always so bloated looking! I'm glad you're back at it. The holidays are always a challenge, but now it's time to kick it back up. Good luck on your weigh-in tomorrow. I'll check out your journal to see how you come out. Fingers crossed that you're in the 250s now!

Aww Cherry, you're too kind. Thank you for that. I hope you're doing well and enjoying that scenic beauty that is readily at your fingertips!

Tomorrow is week 3 of my couch to 5k program, which will total out at 12 minutes of running. I can't wait. As much as I hate doing it while I'm doing it, I get so fucking high off the adrenaline that when I'm done, I actually end up loving it... that is, until I have to do it again. ;)
 
oh my head is a round as they come. i have a just starting out before pic on the second page of my diary, where it clear there is a bowling ball attached to my shoulders lol. yeah i hope i see 250's as well, and i about to head to the gym now to find out. here i go!
 
lol, I can relate to the bowling bowl comment. Perhaps on the upside though, I read an article that stated people with round faces age better because they have more fat which fills/dminishes wrinkles. My luck I'll look like a chipmunk or end up with dog jowls. ;)

So anyway, I completed my first day of week 3. Apparently my math was off because week three consisted of running 90 walking 90 running 3 walking 3 running 90 walking 90 running 3. Interesting enough, it was a hell of a lot easier than week 2! I just might make it after all.
 
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