How much weight do you want to lose? 12 to 15 pounds
What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? I'd really like to be there by the end of May/beginning of June, but it keeps getting pushed back when I don't meet it.
How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? I'm doing pretty well with exercise. I'd like to eat only 3 meals a day- its the snacks that do me in. I'd like to find a way to keep exercising over break (in 3 weeks for 3 weeks) as well.
Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? This forum. Unfortunately, thats about it. My boyfriend is as supportive as he can be, but he's 6 hours away. I want to look good for him though, so he's pretty good motivation without even saying anything.
How realistic is your goal? It is realistic, I think. That gives me two months. Thats almost 2 pounds a week.
When will you start? I started a while ago. Maybe 5 months ago. I've done well for the most part, other than gaining back a lot of the weight I had gained over break.
What is your current height and weight? 5'5.5", 139 pounds
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 125 pounds
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? I'd like to be at my goal, 125 pounds
Why do you want to lose weight? Mostly to feel comfortable with how I look and what I'm wearing. But also to be in better shape so I can do more physically, to be an example to my patients once I'm a doctor, and to have others think I look good (shallow, I know).
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Not anything specific, but I'd like to feel comfortable in a bikini at the beach this summer
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Break from school. I don't really exercise that much, and go out to eat a lot more. but I'm going to try hard this time.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? Thats easy. Because I can see the rolls, and pinch the fat at many places on my body.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Most importantly I need to develop a good eating plan. Exercise and being active come really easily to me so that shouldn't be as hard as good eating habits.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes, It's always been through deprivation and A LOT of exercise. The weight would come off really quickly, but I've always gained it back.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Because I didn't have a plan that I could stick to once I lost the weight.
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? I think I've done pretty well in knowing how to lose weight, just not in keeping it off.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Yup, I do, here on the forum.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Nope, because I live in a dorm room. But I'm moving into an apartment in May, and I can't wait to start cooking.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Yes, when I'm with my boyfriend. Breakfast is our favorite, but sometimes we do lunch or sushi for dinner.
What are your three favorite foods? Fruit salad, whole milk yogurt, lasagna
What are your three favorite restaurants? The city room (for breakfast), San Francisco Kitchen (for sushi), Del Rossi's (amazing Italian)
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? I would be able to see my abs and deltoids, my two favorite muscles.
Do you eat when you are not hungry? Yes, all the time. *Sigh* I know I shouldn't
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Yup, unfortunately.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? Yup. My roommates think I barely ever eat because I don't do it when they're around or I take it to my room.
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? No, not usually.
Do you eat as a reward? Sometimes, but usually only when its a planned reward.
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yup
What do you normally eat for a meal? Breakfast is cereal or oatmeal with fruit and/or yogurt or a bagel or piece of toast or a smoothie. Lunch and dinner are a sandwich, soup, or salad or some combination of those.
What type of snacks do you eat? Anything I decide I want. It really varies.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? walking/running on the treadmill most days, a little bit of conditioning, gymnastics twice a week
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? To see changes in my body so I know I'm moving toward my goal.
Do you have rewards for certain goals? Yup, definitely. I couldn't do it without them. Small ones for doing my daily exercise and eating plan, bigger ones for mini weight goals.
