brokenstar's weight loss diary

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brokenstar

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Hi all. I guess i will start with the questions

-- How much weight do you want to lose?
Right now I weight 150 lbs., and I want to lose 25 pounds.

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
I want to lose the weight in three months

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? I'm going to work out (cardio and weight training) and of course watching what i eat.

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
I am hoping that everyone on this forum can help keep me accountable to my goals and help me when i have 'bad' days.

-- How realistic is your goal?
I think it is realistic.

-- When will you start?
I've kinda already started. I work out several days a week already, and I have lost and maintained a 15 lbs weight loss (from last year)


I think I am going to stick with my current cardio plan. I have a 10 minute warm up on the bike, then 15-25 minutes on the stepper and then 20-35 minutes on the elliptical machine- total time not more than 1 hour.

Currently I am not really doing any weights. I used to do them all the time, but I have just gotten really lazy lately. I know i need to work on re-building my leg muscles because they have completely weaked so that is going to be a huge priority for me. Also I would like to tone my arms/shoulders/back. And of course my abs, which are totally non-existent right now!

Foodwise I am planning on eating lots of fruit and veggies. Less junk food. Goal is to have about 1200-1500 calories a day.

I'm not going to post any pictures. my mom is paranoid about on line stalkers and she has kinda passed that paranoia down to me.

Oh and I'm 18, about 5'8''. I live in Canada and I'm going into university in the fall.

Help me stick to my goals!
Thankx
brokenstar
 
Welcome! Your goal seem very similar to mine. In the last month I have lost 10 lbs. My goal is somewhere between 120-125 as well, but I'm not as tall as you. I am about 5'4". I wish you the best. I'll check in on you when I long on, and anytime you feel like it, you can check my diary too.
 
July 29, 2007
Didn't go so well. BF, now ex-BF and I broke up and that kind of pushed me into a binge. I don't really remember all that i ate, but i remember HALF a bag of Miss Vickis. Seriously, how does one person eat that much when they are just sitting there??
And I was going to work out, but i just couldn't. I was planning on going for a run, but it was wayyyy to hot.
But I've decided that im not going to dwell on the past(we both knew it had to happen - i just thought we were going to have one more month...), and that this break up will be the motavtion to start a new healthy life style.
I'm going to just take this one day at a time.

Thanks for the kind words kdlee12001!
 
break-ups are tough. my divorce pushed me to my goal weight, so maybe it will serve as motivation. It's a very important step to realize why you ate like you did, so congrats!

There's no point wishing things had gone better, so just strive to make tomorrow a little better than today, and you'll be on your way!
 
kdlee12001 thanx, you are so understanding and inspiring. this is a pretty tough time for meand it really makes me want to just quit this whole 'get fit' thing.

July 30, 2007
Had a really good workout. Was only 100 calories over what my 'plan' was. plus i walked for three hours with my friend while shopping - thats got to count for something.
I didn't do any weights. I was still in my lazy mode.

July 31, 2007
I did weights! kind of. Assisted chin ups, assisted dips, lunges, quads, hamstrings, inner+outer thighs, and crunches. It felt good. Plus went for a run outside (much cooler out).
Eating plan didn't go as well. My mom made me re-arrange the pantry so i was around all this food all day and it made it really easy to snack.
I figured out that when i am around friends i eat more, and also when im bored at home i tend to snack. Thus i have decided to apply for some jobs tomorrow to prevent any more boredom snacking for the rest of the summer.
 
August 1, 2007

Once again the eating is getting to me. I am eating more than I am intending to, but less than other days - so that is an improvement! I had a crazy good cardio session today and also when i woke up this morning i could feel the tingle in my muscles that proved to myself that yesterdays weights did something!
Also yesterday i weighed myself at the gym (so different weight than at home - also more accurate) and it said 152.5 pounds, today it was the same. But I thought better the same than be more :)
I feel really good!
 
Good for you! It helps me to get rid of all the 'bad' snack foods. You know, the ones you really want, but know they will land right on your butt. I always keep fat free yogurt in the house, and as much fruit as I can (my kids eat it pretty fast). But I remember how tough it was when I wasn't the mom being the one doing the grocery shopping. Sounds like you are getting on track. You'll find that after you work out for a few days in a row and then skip a day you'll miss your work out. Stick to it! You're doing GREAT.
 
August 2, 2007
Today was really good. I ate really well, lots of carrots and raspberries. I still wasn't quite at my caloric goals, but really really close (much closer than other days!). I would have been right no except the mom of the kids i was babysitting bought be back a latte, and i couldn't say no.
but i have stayed away from what i now call my Achilles heel - chocolate! I was very proud of myself.
Didn't go to the gym, but did a yoga video and ran around in the scorching heat after the kids for an hour - that has to count for something!
YAY for me!
 
August 3, 2007
Ok day and not. Good because i was able to eat only 1500 calories! YAY! but it was bad because the reason i was able to only eat that much was because i felt really sick/weak so i slept. Since I slept most of the day i didn't eat much, but i also didn't have the energy to work out or do anything active.
My mom thinks its because im not getting enough protein (vegetarian!). She is going to look into iron and B12 supplements.

August 4, 2007
Same as yesterday, lack of energy, but slightly more energy. Babysat and had to do stuff with the kids. Ate more that yesterday. Feeling much better, even as i type this. Didn't go to the gym today but, that was planned. Creepy text message from creepy guy i used to work with, enough said. Then it rained when i was going to go for a run. The weather gods hate me :(
On a happy note, got $5000 scholarships for next year. Meaning its only going to cost me 300 bucks!! YAY for smart me. :)
 
August 4+5+6 2007
Not so great. Felt better so worked out. But i didn't eat so healthy. Therefore i am now going to write down everything that i eat, so i have more accountability. This starts today.

ps. anyone know of any low-calorie drinks (with alcohol). I know the drinks hat i love are probably upwards or 350 calories per drink :eek:. I really like porn stars and dirty hookers (shots and making them into cocktails w/ sprite). But they have lots of sugar, which probably explains why I love them!
 
I am 5'7 My Goal is 145. I weight 166 right now. I started at 215. Its geting harder by the day.
 
Augest 7+8, 2007
had two kick butt days. Stayed within calorie goal range. Worked out yesterday, not today because we didn't get up till LATE. but i went out to the bar and didn't drink!!! only had a diet coke. Didn't eat so healthly (lack of fruit and veg, but....w/e).
Feel skinnier. going to weigh myself tomorrow, but won't be mad if the number isn't what i want.
Feeling the need to get drunk! haha.
goal for tomorrow - actually remember/write down what im eating to post.
also go to health food store and find iron/B12 supplements.
 
Ok its now the 12th.

Several days of nothing positive or negative.
Today was good tho. My cousin wants me to take this running class with her and some friends. But you have to be able to run at a 10 run/1 walk, so today was to see how good i was. I was able to do a 4/1. repeat 4 times. plus a warm up and cool down = just over 30 minutes. Also did seated leg press, hamstrings, abductors, and adductors.
also had a good day today eating wise.
however scale was still at 150. I would love a change!!
 
Good couple days. But am in complete pain. neck feels like its in a vice and i can't turn it (makes for interesting driving) and head is pounding like someone is hammering it. Advil is not helping.
Ate really well today because i was nervous for my job interview (98.7% change that i got the job).
Didn't work out due to pain.

Going to play tennis tomorrow and also workout and walk downtown!
 
Wow, its been a while. I got the job and its totally helped, I don't have any more time to snack on stuff, but i also don't really have time to work out. I am so tired at the end of the day, but i figure since im working retail its kind of like working out because Im standing, or walking, or carrying piles of jeans. At least that is burning more calories then sitting in front of the tv!
Also, since I'm broke until my first check comes in <three more weeks> I can't buy any of the junk that is in the food court so i have to pack my meals, meaning im eating somewhat healthy. I am going to the gym tomorrow so i will see if my weight has changed at all...
 
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