Changing Jane

PlainJane

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Alright,

So I believe that I've found a place that can act as a catalyst for transformation in many areas of my life. I've been "dreaming" of losing weight for years now. It's not that I have too much to lose, just no motivation to get there. I was thinking about this the other day and realized that this attitude applies to all areas of my life. No motivation. I hate that about myself. But when I really thought about it I realized just how unhappy I am with myself right now...I don't feel WELL. I want to start exercising again and eating healthy. Treating myself right is the first step in getting it all together. My goal is to lose somewhere between 20 and 30 pounds. I would love to do that by the 4th of July...but I am realistic and know it will likely take longer.

I'm young, having just completed my first year of college at a reputable school. It was everything that I expected and more, but I am realizing that maybe being a full-time student isn't right for me right now. That is scary for me to say because my whole life I have been raised with the idea that everyone needs to go to school until they graduate from college. But I think some of my spirit got crushed in that mentality. Education is great and I value it, but I'm not sure which direction I want to commit to. It is freeing though.

So, now that it is summertime, I want to take the time out for me before I decide where to go with my future. I want to make all of those changes in my life that I've always "dreamed" about. So this is me taking that step. I know that I won't be perfect and that it will take a lot of work and discipline, but I'm up for it. I just got a job (that I am very excited about) and have a wonderful boyfriend who supports me in everything that I do. Right now I have all of the time in the world to devote to myself and making improvements wherever they are possible.

My whole life I've sort of been a "Plain Jane"; always a little out of shape, less than extraordinary, a bit unnoticeable even. I want to change that. I want to start feeling great about myself and my body and have the confidence to take the giant steps that I know I will need to take eventually.

Sorry to ramble! I can't wait to start meeting all of you. This really does seem like a wonderful, supportive place with a lot of like-minded people. Don't be afraid to stop by and say "Hello!" I'm lonely and new right now :)

Thanks,

Jane
 
Thanks!

Things have been pretty crazy lately. I'm going to start recording my food intake tomorrow and get back on the exercising wagon. I am going to start running again and would eventually like to enroll in a yoga class or something of the sort. I am really committed to making this change. It is going to be an overall change. But mostly I am going to work at changing my attitude.

Thanks guys!
 
Welcome jane! this is the right place to come to if you want to lose weight you will find lots of support, help and advice here and loads of really nice people to talk to. Good luck with your weight loss i have lots of faith in you that you will do it!
 
Thanks so much!

So today is the first day of my journey.

Food:
Breakfast:
Bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats with Skim Milk: 200 Cals

Lunch:
Banana: 100 Cals
Healthy Choice Soup: 260 Cals

Snack:
Granola Bar: About 140 Cals I think?

Dinner:
Veggie Cake: 110 Cals
Lean Cuisine: 300 Cals

Total: 1110 Calories

Exercise: 4 miles on the treadmill


 
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hay jane iam curious do you eat dinner or do you just eat breakfast and lunch? if you only eat the two meals thats a very low cal intake for you to have, also as you are doing 4miles on the treadmill!
 
Well the end of the first day on my journey has come and I'm feeling great! Actually, I'm quite full. I hate eating Lean Cuisines and cannot wait till I move out and start doing the shopping myself. But I'm making the healthiest choices that I can so I think that I'm doing alright! I made my goal date of July 11 because boyfriend and I are taking a trip! It is going to be very hard work but I am determined to shed as much as I can by then. I want the pictures we take to be full of good, thinner memories. :)
 
ah sorry! thats good i wasnt sure thats why i asked! i hope that you make your goal for your deadline but if you dont at least you know that you have started the journey to getting there!
 
Thanks so much :)

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 Cals
Black Coffee: 10 Cals

Not feeling too great today. I have decided that I'm going to wait two weeks to get on the scale. I figure that is a good amount of time to wait between weighing. So May 27th, I will get on that scale and see how it has moved! I'm hoping to be down to 131 by then.
 
two weeks is a good time to wait to weigh yourself as its a long enough time to see a real difference in your weight!
 
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