about2loseit
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Before starting this diary I read the sticky and I think the questions posed would be a wonderful place to start. A lot of the questions will probably change as time goes by and my habits are modified. Each month I will review them to see what has changed since the beginning. By doing this, I will reinforce to myself that I have made progress. Sometimes we forget the successes we've had and focus on the things we didn't do so well. I'm determined not to let that kind of thinking interfere with my goals.
TO KEEP ME ON TRACK:
-- How much weight do you want to lose? 100 lbs.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? As long as it takes. I finally realize it will not happen overnight.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Eating healthy, portion control, exercising, avoiding trigger foods, positive self-motivation.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? My fiance is the best support I have ever had. He loves me for me and tells me that every single day. He tells me he is proud to have me by his side, and whether I lose 1 pound or 100, he will always be proud. This is incredible and it has made me realize that I can do this for myself and I don't have to do it for anyone else.
-- How realistic is your goal? It is very realistic - I have seen people that have made incredible progress with weight loss. I just have to keep in mind that it won't happen over night and it will be tough but it will also be worth it.
-- When will you start? Right this second. It matters not that it is almost bed time. My new life starts right now.
TO MEASURE MY PROGRESS MONTH AFTER MONTH:
What is your current height and weight? 5'3" and 230 lbs. There. I said it.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 135 lbs.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? Below 200.
Why do you want to lose weight? To live a long, healthy life. I owe it to me to live the best I can. I owe it to my kids to live the best I can. I owe it to Mike to live the best I can. Lots of things can kill me but it is truly ridiculous to slowly kill myself every passing day with food.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Yes and no. My immediate goal is to weigh less than 200 lbs. when I get married in August. Beyond that, I want to live a healthy life.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Stress. Depression (yeah, that happens on occasion.) Eating food that just tastes way too good. Got to avoid those until I learn not to let them control me.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? I learned bad eating habits early in life and never bothered to change that. Stress, denial, sedimentary lifestyle, taking care of everyone but myself.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Portion control. Get up and get moving! Avoiding trigger foods. Lots of water.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes, at most 40 lbs. Weight Watchers helped. A support group also helped.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Stress. Boredom. Fear of failure.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Several times a week. Baked chicken, steamed veggies, fruit. It's not the dinner that gets me - it's the dessert I nearly always eat. And the seconds. Those are bad, too.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? A few times a week - often weekends. I try to choose healthy food, but the portions are always huge and I usually eat ever single bite. Gotta stop that!
What are your three favorite foods? Pizza, chocolate, ice cream. Hmmm . . . I see a problem pattern here . . .
What are your three favorite restaurants? Olive Garden, Regatta Seafood Grille, Cheddars.
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? Smaller portions - by using smaller plates. Lots of water before I eat. Eat slowly and NO seconds!!
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? My energy and self esteem would probably be too large to contain.
Do you eat when you are not hungry? Every day.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Yup. And sometimes I don't even taste it after a while.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? I do at work. They keep a huge candy drawer in the kitchen and I generally don't let them see me indulge. I do not plan to indulge any longer.
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? Oh, yeah. Gives me a warm tingly feeling.
Do you eat as a reward? Yeah, although in the end it is just detrimental to me.
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes, I tend to munch mindlessly.
What type of snacks do you eat? Salty and sugary stuff.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? Nada. This is the other half of my problem.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? I ahve a gym at my apartment and I plan to start using it - I will schedule it just like an appointment and just git r done!
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? Swimming. Walking. Something I shouldn't mention here . . . lol
Do you have rewards for certain goals? Mike promised that for every 25 pounds lost he will reward me with a gift certificate for an hour-long massage. Once I hit goal I get a new wardrobe. Go me!
OK, off to get some much needed sleep so I will be refreshed and ready to fight the good fight first thing in the morning.
TO KEEP ME ON TRACK:
-- How much weight do you want to lose? 100 lbs.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? As long as it takes. I finally realize it will not happen overnight.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Eating healthy, portion control, exercising, avoiding trigger foods, positive self-motivation.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? My fiance is the best support I have ever had. He loves me for me and tells me that every single day. He tells me he is proud to have me by his side, and whether I lose 1 pound or 100, he will always be proud. This is incredible and it has made me realize that I can do this for myself and I don't have to do it for anyone else.
-- How realistic is your goal? It is very realistic - I have seen people that have made incredible progress with weight loss. I just have to keep in mind that it won't happen over night and it will be tough but it will also be worth it.
-- When will you start? Right this second. It matters not that it is almost bed time. My new life starts right now.
TO MEASURE MY PROGRESS MONTH AFTER MONTH:
What is your current height and weight? 5'3" and 230 lbs. There. I said it.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 135 lbs.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? Below 200.
Why do you want to lose weight? To live a long, healthy life. I owe it to me to live the best I can. I owe it to my kids to live the best I can. I owe it to Mike to live the best I can. Lots of things can kill me but it is truly ridiculous to slowly kill myself every passing day with food.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Yes and no. My immediate goal is to weigh less than 200 lbs. when I get married in August. Beyond that, I want to live a healthy life.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Stress. Depression (yeah, that happens on occasion.) Eating food that just tastes way too good. Got to avoid those until I learn not to let them control me.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? I learned bad eating habits early in life and never bothered to change that. Stress, denial, sedimentary lifestyle, taking care of everyone but myself.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Portion control. Get up and get moving! Avoiding trigger foods. Lots of water.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes, at most 40 lbs. Weight Watchers helped. A support group also helped.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Stress. Boredom. Fear of failure.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Several times a week. Baked chicken, steamed veggies, fruit. It's not the dinner that gets me - it's the dessert I nearly always eat. And the seconds. Those are bad, too.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? A few times a week - often weekends. I try to choose healthy food, but the portions are always huge and I usually eat ever single bite. Gotta stop that!
What are your three favorite foods? Pizza, chocolate, ice cream. Hmmm . . . I see a problem pattern here . . .
What are your three favorite restaurants? Olive Garden, Regatta Seafood Grille, Cheddars.
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? Smaller portions - by using smaller plates. Lots of water before I eat. Eat slowly and NO seconds!!
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? My energy and self esteem would probably be too large to contain.
Do you eat when you are not hungry? Every day.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Yup. And sometimes I don't even taste it after a while.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? I do at work. They keep a huge candy drawer in the kitchen and I generally don't let them see me indulge. I do not plan to indulge any longer.
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? Oh, yeah. Gives me a warm tingly feeling.
Do you eat as a reward? Yeah, although in the end it is just detrimental to me.
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes, I tend to munch mindlessly.
What type of snacks do you eat? Salty and sugary stuff.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? Nada. This is the other half of my problem.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? I ahve a gym at my apartment and I plan to start using it - I will schedule it just like an appointment and just git r done!
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? Swimming. Walking. Something I shouldn't mention here . . . lol
Do you have rewards for certain goals? Mike promised that for every 25 pounds lost he will reward me with a gift certificate for an hour-long massage. Once I hit goal I get a new wardrobe.
Go me!OK, off to get some much needed sleep so I will be refreshed and ready to fight the good fight first thing in the morning.
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