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-- How much weight do you want to lose?
35 pounds
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
6 months or earlier
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
cardio ( treadmill, biking, elliptcal, step aerobic) and strength training.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
i think the most important person who can help me achieve this goal is myself. withot my strong determination, hard work and the urge to achieve my goal nobody can help me.
-- How realistic is your goal?
it is very realistic.after several researches i ahve come to a conclusion that a weight loss of about 2 lbs a week is a very healthy one.so if i lose about 8 lbs a month i can lose 40 lbs in 5 months.my start weight is 155, so if i lose my weight as i expect i will be 115 pounds in 5 months.but in the real life to lose 2 lbs a week may not be achieved all the time , i have given some more xtra time to attain my goal.
-- When will you start?
i have already started.......... start date 1st week of october.
What is your current height and weight?
height - 5'1". weight- 151.2( latest)..........i am pretty short and i am carrying a lot weight in my little frame.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
ideally i would like to be 116.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
at the worst 130
Why do you want to lose weight?
many reasons.............
I want to look and feel good.i am tired of having low self esteem and confidence.i don't want to depressed any more. i am sick of avoiding people.i do't want to see my belly protruding from my dress. i want to be able to play wth my son wothout feeling tired.i want myself to fit into my prepregnancy weight. i want to go on shopping spree and collect ize 4 cloths, i want my cheecks to be smaller, i want my eyes to look bigger...............the reason goes on.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
my friend has a wedding in february, i d want to look good for that. but thet is not the only reason why i want to lose weight.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
my busy schedule, small kid to look at home.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
i had my baby a year ago. however even before that i started eating poorly,i was long hr jobs , was tired all the time and started eating crap in order to comfort myself. later, i was found to be suffering from depressiopn. the depression medicatios might have made me even bigger. so it is multifactorial.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
making better eating habit, making better choices of food, eating very little outside the house, cooking at home, choosing hobbies that requires more activity, handling stresses more appropriately( like listening to music, talkiing to friends, going for a walk instead of sitting in front of the tv with a bowl of ice cream), eating in moderatopn, portion control, realizing that food are for us and not the vice versa, daily cardio and strength training twicw a week, eating 6 meals a day,maintaining healthy attiude and positive outlook to life
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
controlling hunger and jumping ropes.i did this when was in high school. i ate very little..so i believe that was an unhealthy way of dealing with obesity
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
because i did not take care of myelf.i overworked and i was always stressed out.i did not listen to my body. i did not take a time to stop and think what i wanted of my life. as a result my body stopped working and i had a major depression. i realized the value of my life, my health only after going through this............ i was completely paralyzed. i could not feel any happines in my life.i was always anxious and frightened. the only thing that would comfort me was unhealthy food. i also had hard time feeling asleep, so i would wake up at the midle of the night and finish whatever i had in the freeze.
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 have been trying to lose weight for last one year. i have been unsucessful all the time. the most important things that prevented me from reaching my goal was my negative attitude which ma have come from my severe depression. every time i tried to do something there was a voice in my head that would tell me that i won't be able to do it. i doubted my ability. i lacked the confidence and detemination.As a result i would give up prematurely.
amd i would also come up with many excuses like busy schedule, small baby at home, blah......blah........blah........
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
i have been doing this for 2 weeks and i am doing great on that.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
i was too lazy to cook at home in the past , however for the last few weeks i have been cooking almost every meals at home and i absolutely love it.i try my best to cook healthy.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
now i am going less than once a week, but in the past i used to to eat out almost every day, and was eating fries, pizzas, chinese and thai...i was working then.
What are your three favorite foods?
chocolates............i like all sort ofr food
What are your three favorite restaurants?
chinese and indian
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
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If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
my happiness and confidence level woud be higher. i would feel ore comfortable without those xtra pounds.
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
all the time.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
oh yes.................but i have decreased the frequency by 80 prcent.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
yes i do.............i don't hide food but i eat food when everyone at the hom is asleep.
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
oh yes.
Do you eat as a reward?
yes............ i go out and eat or bring something delicious at home.
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
not a lot.
What do you normally eat for a meal?
i did not but now i have started to.
What type of snacks do you eat?
crackers...but now i try to eat more healthy food like fruits, almonds.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
cardio, strength training.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
i have e gym in my aprtment complex.
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
jumping rope..........bt now it is dificult for me ........so don't do it any more.
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
going thriught the weight loss sucess stories.
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
not yet but will definitely plan for some.
The team at weight-loss.fitness.com wishes you the best of luck in reaching your goals!
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