Casey's Diary!

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This break from exercise is killing me...I feel like a fat whale. I wasgoing to try for a week off but I think I'm just going to give in and start exercising again (after 4 days).
 
Not a good day so far. I feel fat and bloated. I ate some chips last night and I think it might contribute to the water retention. I am reconsidering changing my goal back to 140. I ordered a black bikini with bottoms that tie on the sides. It's what I've always wanted but I'm scared I won't look good in it. Blegh. Today is one of those days where I look in the mirror and see 160 pounds all over again.
 
Sorry you are down Casey. A week off isn't enough time to reverse how far you've come. It isn't even enough time to take many steps backwards unless you eat some ridiculous amount of food each day. Learning to accept that breaks are a good think physically and mentally is an important step in the process, IMO.

Keep you head up. Focus on what you have accomplished already. You have so much to be proud of.
 
Bleah.. I hate those "feeling fat and bloated" days....I'm starting to think it comes with the territory of just being female...you know, we all have boobs and hips and "fat days"....Now, come on, say it with me : "It's all in my head, it's all in my head, it's all in my head":) Then put on something cute (your mini-skirt?) and go do something fun (no, not the gym:D ).
 
CaseyAtMartin said:
Not a good day so far. I feel fat and bloated. I ate some chips last night and I think it might contribute to the water retention. I am reconsidering changing my goal back to 140. I ordered a black bikini with bottoms that tie on the sides. It's what I've always wanted but I'm scared I won't look good in it. Blegh. Today is one of those days where I look in the mirror and see 160 pounds all over again.
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Oooh I tell you I ate soy sauce monday night and gained 3 lbs! Went down 2.5, waiting for some more...I'm the same height as you--we're not 160 anymore!! YAY!!! :D Hang in there--bloat goes away real quick (usually)
 
Thank you guys so much. I have been feeling lots of stress with impending finals and trying to figure out how to furnish my new apartment. Plus I've been really tired lately, probably a reaction to the stress. I'm trying to understand this "break" thing. I am SO hard on myself and I've been this way since about age four. I feel like if I don't eat clean or work out every day then I'm a failure. I am trying really hard to get rid of this way of thinking and allow myself times to just eat junk food and get over it.
 
CaseyAtMartin said:
I am SO hard on myself and I've been this way since about age four. I feel like if I don't eat clean or work out every day then I'm a failure. I am trying really hard to get rid of this way of thinking and allow myself times to just eat junk food and get over it.
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Good--that is rough!! Yes, "live and let live", "que sera", etc.--I'm too forgiving of myself ;) You are never a failure--how can you be? Maybe if you are in jail for life, then you can consider that thought. Nah I'm kidding. You need to be proud--look how much weight you've lost, in hard circumstances, too!

Tip: furnish your apt with exercise balls. Mwah ha ha!

Bad joke, sorry :eek:
 
i'm so sorry you are feeling this way!

i can totally relate right now! i came down with a stupid virus, so that means no gym for a week! i feel like such a bloated blimp. my body just feels different than before, and i feel like crap. not trying to make your journal about me.... just trying to let you know i understand! :)

you will look amazing in your new bikini, and there is no way you have ruined all of your hard work! you are still a slammin' hottie!
 
Back on the wagon! Today marks my one week break from exercising (except for about 20 mins of swimming on Wednesday). I'm feeling okay but I'm actually really sore! Especially my arms and legs. Does anyone else experience soreness when they take a break from exercising?

Yesterday I got a care package in the mail from my mom. It was full of junk food-pop tarts, chocolate covered pretzels, etc. I ate what I wanted (which was a lot!) and threw the rest out. I should have just given it all away but oh well.
 
And i think i may be less than 149...I weighed yesterday with no clothes on but after drinking 32 oz of water and eating two meals. It was 150.
 
Wow a junk-food care package! I remember this one Xmas my mom filled my stocking with health-food junk food--like sesame candy and black licorice and mangos--I was pleased! Congrats to you for eating what you wanted and throwing the rest out--I remember reading somewher that Wishes threw a stak out the window because she didn't trust herself not to eat the whole thing! I thought that was will-power itself!

Have a great day!!!
 
Time for some reflecting.

From January 1st to April 27, I have lost 12 pounds. I'm gonna go ahead and up it to 12 even though I think it may be 13. That's approximately 3 pounds a month. Some would look at this as being too slow but I am happy with it.

What Works for Me:
-Incorporating many different physical activities, such as running, swimming, Tae Bo, and the elliptical
-Doing speedwork and intervals instead of just running lots of slow miles
-Eating 4 to 5 times a day
-Splurging when I really want something instead of depriving myself and setting myself up for an even bigger splurge
-Drinking LOTS of water, but also incorporating soy milk and fruit juice
-Less carbs and more protein
-Eating plenty of mixed nuts and peanut butter to ensure that I'm getting enough fat
-Starting over every time I have a bad day instead of convincing myself that I've ruined my progress
-Support of the forum, boyfriend, sorority sisters, friends and family
-Being consistent, not perfect

What Has Inhibited Me
-Eating too much when eating out
-Not eating at a deficit most of the time (I think I do half the time and don't half the time)
-Eating too little and then setting myself up to overeat
-Not saying "No" to sweets enough
-Too large servings of wheat pasta and cereal (I love them, what can I say)
-Not enough fruits and fresh veggies

So there's my list. I have so much to be proud of. Shedding this weight has given me the confidence to declare a difficult minor (Philosophy), quit my current job and move out on my own, begin a new position in my sorority, and do countless other things. I am thinking of modifying my goal back to 140pounds and giving myself until Aug. 1st to reach it. It sounds like a long time from now but I like the way I look and I'm in no hurry. The black string bikini should be arriving any day now...
 
CaseyAtMartin said:
Shedding this weight has given me the confidence to declare a difficult minor (Philosophy), quit my current job and move out on my own, begin a new position in my sorority, and do countless other things. I am thinking of modifying my goal back to 140pounds and giving myself until Aug. 1st to reach it. It sounds like a long time from now but I like the way I look and I'm in no hurry. The black string bikini should be arriving any day now...
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I am loving this!! (as Tyly might say)

I am AMAZED and so happy that weight loss has had such an impact in your life--maybe we should call it transformation? Eh? Sounds better to me. So your transformation has spawed all this positive change? Sounds great to me! Congrats again!
 
Blegh, crappy feeling.

Ate too much today. Don't want to work out. Don't want to do the homework that's piling up. Just want to lay in bed. It seems like this feeling just won't go away.
 
Modified my goal back to 140! I really have faith that I can do this if I just keep forging ahead and doing what works. I'm hoping to reach this goal by July or August.
 
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