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plain-jane

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Let's get this show on the road.


I am 23 years old, 255 pounds, and so sick of my lifestyle and how I feel. I have never been a tiny girl, but this is the heaviest I have ever been and I really need to get to a healthy weight (both for how I feel and for my health). I was a member of this forum under a different name years ago and don't remember my password, so with this new name, I'm giving myself a new chance to make changes to myself. This new journey is going to happen, and I'm not going to stop until I see some drastic changes in my life.


I am currently a full time student and work nearly full time as well, so I am busy, but by no means am I going to use that as an excuse anymore for not exercising. Beginning tomorrow, I will post my calories and exercise in this diary and keep track of my progress in this thread so that I feel accountable (whether I do well or poorly) for my changes. I will post more about me and my life as I get going, but this will do for now.


Starting weight: 255 lbs

Goal weight: 150 lbs

Goal weight by Christmas: 225 lbs (I feel like this is something I CAN do, so I WILL.)

Calorie intake goal: 1,600-1,800 per day

Exercise goal: TBA
 
It's good you've set goals, net calories for the day is key, try and stay under your maintenance calories and the weight will drop off.
 
Hey Frosteh! I am going to try my damndest to stay under those calorie goals. My main obstacle with that is my boyfriend. He loves to eat (and eat unhealthily for that manner) but he doesn't gain anything, so he just doesn't understand my body type. I have already told him I'm not doing the mcdonalds monopoly game this year (which we have done for the past two...almost a meal a day type of thing...) and he is supportive, but at the same time, he just forgets and likes to "spoil" me which usually means eating out or something super yummy!


I think once I get a week or so logged for my cals, he will see how much those days actually throw me off. He's just never really had to worry about calories, so he doesn't understand what foods they are in.
 
Alright. I didn't have any exercise today, but I stayed within my calorie goals (even with going out to dinner with an old friend!) My calorie count was 1,788. It was close to my upper limit of 1,800, but I feel good that I kept it within my goal! I decided that (since I hate my gym on campus) I am going to sign up for a gym on Friday (payday). My schedule this year actually allows me some extra time and I am getting enough hours at work that I should be able to afford this. Also, I know eating healthy at home isn't inexpensive, but it sure as heck is cheaper than eating out, which I am going to be doing a lot less. Yay me!
 
I stole this from Loch's diary...I really like it. Hopefully it will make me accountable to check in here every day!



Day 1-


Age: 23
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 255 lbs
Waist: (I don't have a measuring tape right now)
Hips: (No measuring tape)
Thighs: (No measuring tape)
Shirt/dress size: XL or 1X
Pants size: 20 to 22
Highest recorded weight: 255
Goal weight: 150 lbs

Day 02 - How tall are you? Do you like your height?
Day 03 - A picture of your fitspiration. What features do you like about this person?
Day 04 - Your greatest fears about weight loss.
Day 05 - Why do you really want to lose this weight? Are you doing it for you?
Day 06 - Do you binge? If so, explain why you think you do.
Day 07 - Do your friends and family know you’re trying to lose weight? Do they support you?
Day 08 - Your workout routine.
Day 09 - Did people ever make comments about your weight in a negative way?
Day 10 - What was the hardest thing you gave up during your weight loss journey?
Day 11 - Your favorite fitspo blog and why?
Day 12 - What food plan do you normally follow each day?
Day 13 - Are you losing weight in a healthy or unhealthy way?
Day 14 - What is your ultimate goal weight/look?
Day 15 - Are you vegan or vegetarian? If so, has this helped you lose weight? If not, would you ever consider turning vegan or vegetarian?
Day 16 - When did you first decide to lose weight?
Day 17 - What is your favourite treat meal?
Day 18 - What food is your weakness?
Day 19 - When is your favourite body part to work on? Why?
Day 20 - What is your favourite form of cardio?
Day 21 - What is your favourite resource for healthy living info?
Day 22 - Quick! What are the 5 things you like best about yourself?
Day 23 - Did the media play a role in your wanting to lose weight?
Day 24 - When did you first notice your hard work paying off?
Day 25- When you reach your goals, what do you plan on doing to maintain your results?
Day 26 - What excites you most about reaching your goals?
Day 27 - How do you stay on track in tempting situations? (e.g. BBQs, Birthday parties, out with friends, etc.)
Day 28 - Have you had any setbacks you’ve had to overcome? How did you do it?
Day 29 - Your definition of beauty.
Day 30 - 10 facts about you! And now, what are your stats?
 
Hey plain-jane, you're doing great so far. I think the daily question is a great idea to get you in the habit of posting something everyday. Well done on keeping within your calorie intake goal on your first day :)
 
Shoot, I didn't post my cals yesterday! 1,776! Still in my goal, yay! No exercise, though. I had acting rehearsal for two hours last night and died of sleep deprivation when I got home :(


Day 02 - How tall are you? Do you like your height?


I am around 5'7'' to 5'''. I don't really like or dislike my height--it's one thing I am comfortable with about my physical appearance, I guess. I almost wish I was one inch shorter so I could wear heels more often around my boyfriend, but hey, beggers can't be choosers! My height doesn't make me uncomfortable, so I guess that's a good thing.
 
AYou are doing great...start with the calories and the exercise will come...you have a plan and goals that is a very very big step!! I will be cheering you on...I am sure you will get to your goals :) :)
 
Hey tete, thanks for visiting and the encouragement :)


Cals today were 1,713. Still no exercise, but I am signing up for my gym tomorrow or Saturday (depending on what hours I can get in there for paperwork!)


Day 03 - A picture of your fitspiration. What features do you like about this person?



This was a hard one for me, but I came to what (I think) is a really healthy thing! My picture of my fitspiration is... http://tinyurl.com/5uoswhv


This is a picture of myself about five and a half years ago--right before I went to college. I realize I have always thought that I was NEVER at a good weight, but looking at that old picture, I just want to be that girl again! I was confident, I could go to a beach and pose for a picture...I don't even TAKE pictures anymore. I want to be the old me. My favorite features in this picture were my arms and I liked that I still had curves. Maybe I don't want to get down to a 130...I think I was around 160 in that picture, but I looked good. I liked my arms and the fact that I could smile without having a second chin. I want to be able to be a natural happy and not feel self conscious about it. I used to think I was fat when this was taken...but it's all I want back. Wow, that was super hard to say.
 
ALooks like you're doing well so far! I waited until I lost 15lb or so and got my diet straight before I started exercising. Even if you have trouble taking that step, or sticking to an exercise plan, never give up. Diet alone will help SO much. My highest weight was 260, back in 2009 when I first joined. I tried to lose weight quickly, and I didn't know what I was doing. Now I take baby steps. Slow and steady is better :).

I had boyfriends like that (truth be told, I left my last boyfriend partly because I didn't want to get sucked into bad eating again. He always ate at fast food restaurants). You have to have strong willpower. If you two go out, take a nice chicken salad over a burger, drink water or orange juice instead of soda.

Cut out ALL the soda. That stuff is bad for you, and nothing but empty calories. I find that snacking on carrots is GREAT and tides me by for a bit. Water really, really helps with weight loss.

You can do this, just keep posting in your journal, and remember how great it feels to be slim.

Interestingly, we were both 160 once, and both 255-260. We have a lot in common ;). YOU CAN DO IT!
 
AYou look so happy and full of life in your inspiration picture...I think its a very realistic and attainable goal....I have complete confidence that you will get there!!! :grouphug:
 
So I missed posting yesterday...cals were 1,690.


Day 04 - Your greatest fears about weight loss.


I think my greatest fear at this point would be to stop again. It ISN'T going to happen, but that would be my biggest fear.
 
Originally Posted by Loch

Cut out ALL the soda. That stuff is bad for you, and nothing but empty calories. I find that snacking on carrots is GREAT and tides me by for a bit. Water really, really helps with weight loss.
You can do this, just keep posting in your journal, and remember how great it feels to be slim.
Interestingly, we were both 160 once, and both 255-260. We have a lot in common ;). YOU CAN DO IT!
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Thanks! It is super weird how much we have in common. Your success gives me hope! I am not a huge soda person, so it isn't a big challenge for me. I love love love tea, so I figure I am fine in that boat.
 
Originally Posted by tetemcg

.I think its a very realistic and attainable goal....I have complete confidence that you will get there!!! :grouphug:
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Thanks! I think it's realistic, too. That's kind of why I picked it because I know that it's a possible/feasable achievement to strive for :D
 
Today has been insane. I worked 10-6, then someone didn't come in, so I stayed till 7, and then the other girl didn't want to stay, so I stayed until 8. Point being, I really haven't done anything besides wake up, go to work, and get home.


Cals right now are 1,078. It's late, but I'm going to have some dinner and end the day around 1,600.


Day 05 - Why do you really want to lose this weight? Are you doing it for you?


I feel horrible. I am tired after doing simple things, and work is uncomfortable with going up and down stairs and sweating all the time! This is for me and for my health...if I happen to look prettier, so be it! :D
 
Hey plain-jane( i bet you are not plain!!)


God you worked so many hours, fair play to you:) Also 1600 calories to eat during the day is brill:) Keep up the fab fab work:) xx
 
Alright, it seems I can only get on to really post ever-other-day-ish, but I'm going to make sure to at least post cals for every day!


Yesterday cals were under at 1,510...not a horrible thing.


Day 06 - Do you binge? If so, explain why you think you do.


I wouldn't say I binge...I would say I get suuuuuper bored and I also eat when I am on the computer or reading, which, being a college student studying English, that is very often. Since I have been tracking my calories, this hasn't been a problem since I am extremely aware of everything. I binge on water and tea instead just to have something to "fidget" with. This might be weird, but a lot of why I eat is because of texture. Don't get me wrong, I like food for flavors too, but the texture I think is why I keep eating so much. That being said, the tea is enough and it smells really yummy as well.
 
Today I am way under on my cals so far. I'm at 1,177. I have been going nonstop all day and have only been able to grab bars and stuff like that...time to make some dinner! I need a little bit in my tummy, but let's just say I'm not worried about going over for the day.


Day 07 - Do your friends and family know you’re trying to lose weight? Do they support you?


Yes and yes. My friends and co-workers are a good level of supportive...and my boyfriend is great (stupid, skinny, eat-whatever-he-wants-and-doesn't-gain-a-pound jerk!) so that's really nice. My parents are "supportive" but they have always been a struggle with me. I remember as young as elementary school my dad telling me that I am fat (one of many really unkind things for him to say on a regular basis...) and I think that is where a lot of my negative self image came from. He says "good for you" when I say that I am trying, but he doesn't actually have faith in me. My mom is not a small woman herself, and she's been trying for years to buy me nutrisystem because she doesn't think I can do it myself....it's super frustrating. I would say that, by far, my boyfriend is the best support I have (which is great!)
 
Hey plain-jane, looks like you're doing well so far! Even if you can only get on here to post every other day, it can still help to keep you on track!
 
Phew, I am sooo busy lately! I am making a quick post before I get on with some schoolwork.


Yesterday and today, both below my calorie goals!!! Yay! I signed up for a new gym today (yay!) and have to double check the hours, but I don't think I'll make it in until Saturday for an actual workout. I am super excited and mentioned it to one of my friends and she is checking if she can afford the up front cost to join with me which would be awesomeeee.


I was grocery shopping yesterday: it is officially not the one reasonable month in Montana anymore where I can buy fruit. Canned fruit for 11 months, here I come. I have applesauce, though :) and mandarine oranges :)


Day 08 - Your workout routine.


I just bought my gym membership today. They offer group fitness classes with their regular membership, so I will be doing a mixture of classes and bikes/elliptical. I can't do too much heavy impact because of my knees, but I will at least be active and I will see changes! So I don't have a huge routine, but I am getitng into it :)



Day 09 - Did people ever make comments about your weight in a negative way?


Yeah. I have had two strangers at work make absurdly rude comments about my weight. Most of the comments aside from that come from my father, but I don't talk to him incredibly often anymore. I could go way into this topic, but it will keep me more positive right now just to answer with a simple "yes."
 
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