I just joined today and weighed myself this morning as preparation for a weight loss challenge. I couldn't believe the scale -- 205 lbs!! I'm only five foot four. Holy s____! How did this happen?
I've had a VERY bad year. My eating habits are better than average, but not great. I just lost my motivation to exercise and pay attention to what I eat. The details are rather painful, but I can give you some of the "low points." My mother passed away last year after a sudden onset medical condition. I watched my business that I worked hard on for three years implode as I struggled to take care of her. My professional colleagues turned on me and took advantage of my absence from my office. (Don't lawyers suck?) Judges told me to "put [my] mother in a home and get over it" when I tried to make changes to my schedule to take care of her. (I used to want to be a judge.) I've been destroyed financially. Lost my house and my good credit rating. Anyway, it was a horrible year and I'm looking forward to putting all of this behind me. Moved away and started over.
I've always weighed quite a bit more than people assumed I did. My goal is 145 lbs. For me, this is a size 8 or sometimes a 6. This will be my third time on the weight-loss-go-round in the last eight years. I've marched from a size 22 to an 8 and from a size 18 to an 8 before. It takes about 6-8 months for me to accomplish my goal.
I refuse to "diet" or take weird supplements for weight loss. Who can maintain that for the rest of their life? I'm going to use the same plan that has worked for me before, something I can live with.
For food - 1/2 of the plate is fruit or veggies, 1/4 lean protein, 1/4 whole grain or starch. If I want seconds, more veggies. Once a week, a "free meal" of whatever I want.
For exercise - 60 minutes three days a week aerobic exercise, 60 minutes three days a week strength training and stretching. I use the principle of muscle confusion and pick an activity at random. Aerobic exercise is dancing, walking, kick boxing or karate. Strength training and stretching are pilates, yoga, fluidity, and my total gym.
I've always had a curvy figure. My bust, hips and rear end don't shrink much when I lose weight. I'm way too curvy to ever be called "skinny," even when I'm thin. I'm 39 years old. But I've been blessed with great genes and look much much younger. I'm taking college courses right now and I get asked out by the "kiddies" all the time.
My goal is to lose 60 lbs by the end of the year, before I turn 40. To get back to a size 8. I'm at an 18 right now.
I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico for Spring Break. I know I'm not going to lose a huge amount of weight by then. But I'd like to minimize my self consciousness on the beach. I already bought a bright red bathing suit - size 14. If I can wear it without looking too "jiggly wiggly" I'm going to be very pleased.
Thanks for reading!
I've had a VERY bad year. My eating habits are better than average, but not great. I just lost my motivation to exercise and pay attention to what I eat. The details are rather painful, but I can give you some of the "low points." My mother passed away last year after a sudden onset medical condition. I watched my business that I worked hard on for three years implode as I struggled to take care of her. My professional colleagues turned on me and took advantage of my absence from my office. (Don't lawyers suck?) Judges told me to "put [my] mother in a home and get over it" when I tried to make changes to my schedule to take care of her. (I used to want to be a judge.) I've been destroyed financially. Lost my house and my good credit rating. Anyway, it was a horrible year and I'm looking forward to putting all of this behind me. Moved away and started over.
I've always weighed quite a bit more than people assumed I did. My goal is 145 lbs. For me, this is a size 8 or sometimes a 6. This will be my third time on the weight-loss-go-round in the last eight years. I've marched from a size 22 to an 8 and from a size 18 to an 8 before. It takes about 6-8 months for me to accomplish my goal.
I refuse to "diet" or take weird supplements for weight loss. Who can maintain that for the rest of their life? I'm going to use the same plan that has worked for me before, something I can live with.
For food - 1/2 of the plate is fruit or veggies, 1/4 lean protein, 1/4 whole grain or starch. If I want seconds, more veggies. Once a week, a "free meal" of whatever I want.
For exercise - 60 minutes three days a week aerobic exercise, 60 minutes three days a week strength training and stretching. I use the principle of muscle confusion and pick an activity at random. Aerobic exercise is dancing, walking, kick boxing or karate. Strength training and stretching are pilates, yoga, fluidity, and my total gym.
I've always had a curvy figure. My bust, hips and rear end don't shrink much when I lose weight. I'm way too curvy to ever be called "skinny," even when I'm thin. I'm 39 years old. But I've been blessed with great genes and look much much younger. I'm taking college courses right now and I get asked out by the "kiddies" all the time.
My goal is to lose 60 lbs by the end of the year, before I turn 40. To get back to a size 8. I'm at an 18 right now.
I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico for Spring Break. I know I'm not going to lose a huge amount of weight by then. But I'd like to minimize my self consciousness on the beach. I already bought a bright red bathing suit - size 14. If I can wear it without looking too "jiggly wiggly" I'm going to be very pleased.
Thanks for reading!
