cheesecake
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Hi everyone,
Here's a bit about me: I was last here back in August 2007, when I weighed about 165 lbs (at a height of 5'6). During late 2007 - early 2008, I had shed about 10 pounds (no idea how, actually!), but gradually gained it back (plus more) towards the end of the year and throughout 2009. At my heaviest point, I was probably around 170-175. My weight affected me to the point that I did not want to go out with friends and hated taking pictures. I decided that 2010 would be the year that that would change, and am now committed to losing weight and developing a healthy lifestyle.
In the last few weeks, I've been starting to work out and eat better, because I'll be leaving for Europe at the end of June and would like to lose a few pounds before then.
I thought it would be a good idea to return to the forums and track my goals and progress in this journal.
This will be Part 2 to my previous journal, Cheesecake on a Treadmill.
Starting Stats:
This is as of May 19, 2010 (when I was measured at a fitness facility):
Weight: 169.4 lbs BMI: 27.3
My weight has been fluctuating between 165 and 169 (mostly around 167) in the last few days, so I am not exactly sure what my actual current weight is. But here are my goals:
Long-Term Goal:
Weight: 130 lbs BMI: 21
I'm aiming for:
End of June: 160
End of August: 155 (will be in Europe with no access to gym, so focus is on maintaining weight and maybe losing a few)
End of September: 150
End of October: 140
End of November: 130
End of December: focus on maintaining weight loss throughout holidays
Wish me luck!
- Cheesecake
Jun 8/2010
Thought that I would add this to my original post based on the questions from this thread.
#1. What is your current height and weight?
165 lbs, 5'6
#2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
130 lbs
#3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
150 (actually less, but since I will be on vacation, my weight loss may slow down)
#4. Why do you want to lose weight?
I want to fit back into my wardrobe, feel good about myself and look amazing!
#5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
Yes, I'll be going on vacation in less than 3 weeks, but I also want to lose weight by the end of the year because I've been putting it off for too long.
#6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Laziness. Lack of motivation. Frustration. Temptation!!!!
#7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I developed poor eating habits (it's got to be in the genes), but I also have a self-control problem.
#8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I need to be more active again, and also be aware of how much I eat. Once I have achieved weight loss, I don't want to count calories for the rest of my life, but learn to eat to live, not live to eat.
#9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yes I have. I don't know how I lost it, seeing that I used to eat out a lot at restaurants during this period. I think that it was because I was away from campus at this period, and I dropped the weight that I had gained when I had started university. Maybe also because I did a lot of walking. I lost about 10 lbs around this period.
#10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I had a lot of cheesecake during this period. Seriously. Since it was so close to Christmas, people at work would bring cakes and holiday food that they were trying out and I worked right by the kitchen, so it was way too hard to resist.
#11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
I haven't really tried a diet long enough to see whether it worked or not. When I stopped thinking about my weight, that's when I lost it. When I was obsessing over it, that's when I couldn't.
#12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have started to. The only problem is that when my parents cook food, it's hard to judge amount of calories and whatnot.
#13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I've started to cook, and am incorporating a lot of veggies into my meals. Sometimes chicken or salmon, salad, etc.
#14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
In the last few weeks, I haven't gone out to eat out as much as I used to, but probably at least 3-4 times a month, at restaurants.
#15. What are your three favorite foods?
Mashed potatoes, anything with chocolate, cheesecake (hence the name lol)
#16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
Kelsey's, Montana's, any sushi place.
#17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
PORTION CONTROL. And also not overeat when going out with friends.
#18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
My entire outlook on life would be different! I would feel more positive and happy!!
#19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yes... When I'm bored.
#20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Later in the afternoon and into the evening. Or if I've already strayed from my meal plan and have given up.
#21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope.
#22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
I guess. Although I mostly eat when I'm bored.
#23. Do you eat as a reward?
Sometimes.
#24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
YES.
#25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
If my parents cook, it's usually a large meal with rice, veggies and meat. If I cook, it's a smaller meal, maybe a sandwich.
#26. What type of snacks do you eat?
Cookies.
#27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I walk or bike in the mornings, and I've also started doing 30-minute circuit training sessions at Curves.
#28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
The park, or Curves (gym)
#29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Walking, Biking, Dancing
#30. What is your motivation to move towards your goals?
I'm aiming to fit into my old wardrobe (and then lose weight beyond that), so first I'm trying to fit into a pair of pants and top that I could last wear only around 2008.
# 31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Will list them in another post!
Here's a bit about me: I was last here back in August 2007, when I weighed about 165 lbs (at a height of 5'6). During late 2007 - early 2008, I had shed about 10 pounds (no idea how, actually!), but gradually gained it back (plus more) towards the end of the year and throughout 2009. At my heaviest point, I was probably around 170-175. My weight affected me to the point that I did not want to go out with friends and hated taking pictures. I decided that 2010 would be the year that that would change, and am now committed to losing weight and developing a healthy lifestyle.
In the last few weeks, I've been starting to work out and eat better, because I'll be leaving for Europe at the end of June and would like to lose a few pounds before then.
I thought it would be a good idea to return to the forums and track my goals and progress in this journal.
This will be Part 2 to my previous journal, Cheesecake on a Treadmill.
Starting Stats:
This is as of May 19, 2010 (when I was measured at a fitness facility):
Weight: 169.4 lbs BMI: 27.3
My weight has been fluctuating between 165 and 169 (mostly around 167) in the last few days, so I am not exactly sure what my actual current weight is. But here are my goals:
Long-Term Goal:
Weight: 130 lbs BMI: 21
I'm aiming for:
End of June: 160
End of August: 155 (will be in Europe with no access to gym, so focus is on maintaining weight and maybe losing a few)
End of September: 150
End of October: 140
End of November: 130
End of December: focus on maintaining weight loss throughout holidays
Wish me luck!
- Cheesecake
Jun 8/2010
Thought that I would add this to my original post based on the questions from this thread.
#1. What is your current height and weight?
165 lbs, 5'6
#2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
130 lbs
#3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
150 (actually less, but since I will be on vacation, my weight loss may slow down)
#4. Why do you want to lose weight?
I want to fit back into my wardrobe, feel good about myself and look amazing!
#5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
Yes, I'll be going on vacation in less than 3 weeks, but I also want to lose weight by the end of the year because I've been putting it off for too long.
#6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Laziness. Lack of motivation. Frustration. Temptation!!!!
#7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I developed poor eating habits (it's got to be in the genes), but I also have a self-control problem.
#8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I need to be more active again, and also be aware of how much I eat. Once I have achieved weight loss, I don't want to count calories for the rest of my life, but learn to eat to live, not live to eat.
#9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yes I have. I don't know how I lost it, seeing that I used to eat out a lot at restaurants during this period. I think that it was because I was away from campus at this period, and I dropped the weight that I had gained when I had started university. Maybe also because I did a lot of walking. I lost about 10 lbs around this period.
#10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I had a lot of cheesecake during this period. Seriously. Since it was so close to Christmas, people at work would bring cakes and holiday food that they were trying out and I worked right by the kitchen, so it was way too hard to resist.
#11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
I haven't really tried a diet long enough to see whether it worked or not. When I stopped thinking about my weight, that's when I lost it. When I was obsessing over it, that's when I couldn't.
#12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have started to. The only problem is that when my parents cook food, it's hard to judge amount of calories and whatnot.
#13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I've started to cook, and am incorporating a lot of veggies into my meals. Sometimes chicken or salmon, salad, etc.
#14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
In the last few weeks, I haven't gone out to eat out as much as I used to, but probably at least 3-4 times a month, at restaurants.
#15. What are your three favorite foods?
Mashed potatoes, anything with chocolate, cheesecake (hence the name lol)
#16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
Kelsey's, Montana's, any sushi place.
#17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
PORTION CONTROL. And also not overeat when going out with friends.
#18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
My entire outlook on life would be different! I would feel more positive and happy!!
#19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yes... When I'm bored.
#20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Later in the afternoon and into the evening. Or if I've already strayed from my meal plan and have given up.
#21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope.
#22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
I guess. Although I mostly eat when I'm bored.
#23. Do you eat as a reward?
Sometimes.
#24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
YES.
#25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
If my parents cook, it's usually a large meal with rice, veggies and meat. If I cook, it's a smaller meal, maybe a sandwich.
#26. What type of snacks do you eat?
Cookies.
#27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I walk or bike in the mornings, and I've also started doing 30-minute circuit training sessions at Curves.
#28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
The park, or Curves (gym)
#29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Walking, Biking, Dancing
#30. What is your motivation to move towards your goals?
I'm aiming to fit into my old wardrobe (and then lose weight beyond that), so first I'm trying to fit into a pair of pants and top that I could last wear only around 2008.
# 31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Will list them in another post!
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