Diary: Curvie Girlie: A Yo-Yo's Reformation

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Bleh

I have a headache, which is strange because I just don't get em. So it's really not a headache per se, because it doens't really ache--it just doesn't feel great.

Bleh! I already ate 1490 calories today because I needed it, for one thing, but now I have to have a light dinner if I still want to lose 8 lbs this month. Today I walked the office dog to the beach for 35 minutes (and ran a little bit), and after work I'm going to my gym for Pshycho Michael's Kickbow class. Seriously though--if you do everything the way he shows you, you can burn 700 calories (1 hour kickass cardio, high impact, mixed up, makes your heartrate go from fast to in-your-throat, combined with millions of squats and then 15 minutes abs/gluteals). I'm still kind of sick, but I can do it! I LOVE this class :eek:

Anyway, I'm tired
 
Hi Curvie Girl!

700 calories in one hour i wish I was there to take the class with you! :) keep up the great work your half way to your goal

Amanda
 
Compliment

I went to class--whew-ee, it was fun! I worked out so damn hard! Anyway, at the end, this cute, slim, Barbie-esque blond chick, who has always seemed nice but we never really talked other than say hi in passing, grabbed my arm and was like,
"Hey! I just wanted to tell you, you've been looking good. You lost weight?"
And I said I was, and she said, "What have you been doing?" and I said I was cutting calories, since I used to eat too much to be slim. She complimented me again, saying she wanted me to know that most girls usually don't and she felt it was appropriate. I thanked her and said I appreciated it.

And I smiled a lot. I was pleased--the past compliments I got were more in an awe-type tone, like they couldn't believe I looked as good as I did (because I guess I looked terrible 14 lbs heavier). Hers was supportive, genuine, and really sweet. Funny thing was, I agreed--I was looking in the mirror and thinking I was looking really good, especially my arms. All those damn shoulder moves have made them quite muscular and slender (compared to the chubby sausages I had a while back).

Anyway, I had veggie pizza for dinner--tomorrow and the next I am determined to eat more greens.
DETERMINED!
Oh, and Steve gave me some advice that I'm going to try because I figure it's time to mix up my routine, before the plateau hits. I've already cut my calories by 100-400 more than the last two months, so, yeah.

Bring it on! :mad: :D
 
Curvie Girlie said:
I have plenty at home on account I work in a winebroker's office, it's just when I go out partying, beer tends to be cheaper (unless it's free champagne, heh heh).
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Wow - what a neat job to have :) The only thing I can bring home would be some pretty strong ethanol or some chloroform or something - haha :eek: I agree on beer being much cheaper :)

So glad someone complimented you - sounds like you are seeing some changes :). It does seem to be hard for some girls to compliment, I have no idea why!?!

Have a great day!! :D
 
Great Morning

I slept like...a baby I guess! Soundly and didn't wake once, and I feel great save for the lingering stuffiniess of this cold. Monday was the worst and I still went to work.

I weighed 142.5 lbs this morning which is pretty amazing so I'm going to update my "ticker"--BUT it's day 20. So my weight is going to creep up for period time. That will suck, updating my ticker then. Oh well--I guess all I can do is limit sodium and drink even MORE water. Last night I did my wine class homework and when I was done, I started writing new goals and resolutions. I want to map them out here but it's going to take a long time...uh and I should be working :p

I will anyway, just little bits here and there.
 
March MADNESS

Last night I was a good girl, and I ate 1905 calories because I was damn hungry and also because I burned roughly 900 with exercise all day (200 on my walk, 700 at the gym). I went home, ate dinner at 7:30, wrote on this thread, went downstairs and did my homework, then I brainstormed a game plan for March and for the rest of my weight loss, among other things I want to improve in my life. Please keep in mind I am NOT a prefectionist, but rather a person who is willing to make improvements as I grow, for a more comfortable life. Hmmm, I guess I can put it that way.

Goals for C.G. :D

~Regarding Food:

#1 Better proportions of food.
Accoding to "mypyramid" my specific needs are: 8 oz whole grains, 3 cups vegtables, 2 cups fruit, 3 cups calcium-rich foods, & 6 oz lean protein DAILY. Also, I need to make sure 3 cups of those veggies are dark green & leafy per week.

#2 Eat foods high in the gycemic index with foods low in the GI.

#3 Keep up what I'm doing: 5-6 small meals a day, no food late at night, LOTS of H2O, and treats in moderation.

#4 Use these tricks that I found:
--If a food is not that healthy, ask "Is it worth it?" If not, STOP EATING IT
--If I must have simple breads, add beans or meat to lower GI
--Meal plates should be 1/2 vegtables, 1/4 complex carbs, 1/4 lean protein
--At least 4G fiber in each meal and snack
--A salad a day
--Be excessively diligent when out with friends/family--because that's when I tend to over-eat/drink
--Cook at least one new, healthy, delicious dish per week
--Make an Excel spreadsheet to plan daily meals
--Eat a whey protein shake during and after a weight-training session
--Try to stick to this plan: Breaksfast 360 cal; snack 160 cal; lunch 450 cal; snack 150; dinner 480 for a total of 1600 calories, most days unless my body tells me to eat more that day.

#5 ALWAYS bag half my meal at a restaurant and eat 1-3 hours later, or when I really want it again.

~Regarding Habits

#1 NO BINGE DRINKING. And if I do, I have to pay for it by getting more exercise and cutting more calories, and avoiding alcohol for a few days after.

#2 Continue remembering to take my multivitamins and flax oil tabs

#3 8-10 glasses of water a day

#4 Aside from workouts, stay active all day: best way? DO HOUSEWORK

#5 spend at least 1 hour a day reading, doing homework, or writing reflections


OK, I'll get to my fitness goals later...
 
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Fitness Goals

Fitness Goals for C.G. :D

~regarding workouts

#1 Try Steve's reccommendation: 2 days cardio, 2 days weight training, 1 HIIT day.

#2 Weight training days I will stop doing cardio beforehand, and lift very heavily, working with 4-6 reps. God that is going to HURT :rolleyes:

#3 Remember what Steve said: weight loss does not=success, FAT LOSS does. And losing weight rapidly could mean muscle loss, so I'm going to give it all when I do my weight training circuit. Good thing I ALWAYS do total body on weight training days.

#4 Learn exactly how to do a HIIT

#5 Change workouts bi-weekly, try new moves

#6 Start doing yoga and pilates. I used to do them...

#7 Whatever else comes up....

OK! Back to work :rolleyes:
 
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Ugh, don't ever do this

If you're trying to lose weight and feel good about yourself, don't do what I did today:

I pinched the fat on my abdomen while sitting at my desk, periodically.

Gross! :mad:
 
But sometimes it's there, begging you to pinch it, like it's saying "I'm still hereeeee!!!" Look at it this way, turn it into some motivation, or give it a pep talk at your desk. Lol. =D And then one day you'll go to pinch and wont have anything to pinch, just keep it up!!
 
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But sometimes it's there, begging you to pinch it, like it's saying "I'm still hereeeee!!!" Look at it this way, turn it into some motivation, or give it a pep talk at your desk. Lol. =D And then one day you'll go to pinch and wont have anything to pinch, just keep it up!!
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Thanks that made me laugh!!!!
I know, now I'm motivated to try these "core moves" I found--and get cracking on those Pilates I promised myself I'd do. ;) Thanks!
 
I have fat that I can pinch while sitting. I like it. :)

And I would not switch up your exercises bi-weekly. Some consistency is good, to build upon. Maybe monthly, but the core exercises should remain constant. Switch variations of the core exercises, but never leave them out.
 
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