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fitforaking

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Like many other people on these forums, I am on a journey of weight loss and overall fitness. At my heaviest, I weighed 350lbs. Within the past year, my heaviest was 331lbs. After a bout of illness, I was down to 321lbs and decided to begin my weight loss journey. I am currently at 297lbs after using a reduced calorie (1500-2500) diet and increased excercise program.

My excercise program began as 30-45 minutes of cardio (moderate walking on treadmill) 4-6 times a week with light circuit training 1-3 days a week. Since then, I have began playing racquetball 2-4 times a week, treadmill 1-2 times a week and light circuit training 1-3 days a week.

I have bad knees, so I received cortisone shots in both knees about 4-5 weeks ago. It seems as though I have been battling my appetite ever since I got those shots.

I feel as though my plan isn't structured and I'm just going about things haphazardly. I'm looking for some input from members of the forums to help structure my diet and exercise a little better.

I think my ultimate goal weight is 200-215lbs. I have a large frame and "big bones" so I think that will be a healthy weight for me.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

E
 
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I found these questions in the diary sticky...so I thought I'd answer them.

What is your current height and weight?
5'11 1/2" 297lbs

If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
200lbs

At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
247lbs

Why do you want to lose weight?
Health and quality of life

Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No

What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Emotional eating...knee problems...getting burned out on excercise

Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
Definitely yes

What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Eating healthier and exercise become "natural" and not something I'm "doing"

Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Reduced calorie/fat diet with some exercise

Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
It was a diet and not a lifestyle change

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?
Will have to think on this one

Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I keep a food journal during the week on my blackberry

Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
Some, usually quick stuff...nothing complicated or extravagent

How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Will stop for the fastfood "cheat" or binge once or twice a week

What are your three favorite foods?
Ugh....pizza, french fries and cheeseburgers....aren't these everybodies???

What are your three favorite restaurants?
Pizza joint, McDonald's and mexican

What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Not let it control me and my thoughts
Think of it as fuel
Watch portions

If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
I would be diving for balls on the racquetball court LOL
I could look in the mirror and see someone not controlled by food
I would finally feel like I am honoring God by caring for his temple

Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yes

Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes

Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Yes

Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Yes

Do you eat as a reward?
Yes

Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
Yes

What do you normally eat for a meal?
It really varies

What type of snacks do you eat?
Love potato chips, but have been eating more and more fruit

In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
Treadmill, circuit training (no plan), racquetball

Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Home, gym and racquetball court

What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Racquetball, basketball, swimming

What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Just thinking about all the things I'm missing out on by being overweight

Do you have rewards for certain goals?
No....other than knowing I'll need new clothes along the way :)

E
 
Woke up late this morning, so I missed my morning workout. I'll be playing racquetball for probably an hour and a half tonight, so maybe today won't be a total loss.

Going to try to eat around 2000 calories today...

Coffee with sugar and ff vanilla creamer 100
Yogurt with cereal topping 120
G2 40
Bumblebee FF tuna salad with crackers 150

Lunch:
Green beans 123
Hebrew National Hotdogs (2) 80
SaraLee 45 calorie bread 90
7 oz. tuna 210

Afternoon Snack:
2 small granny smith apples 140

Snack before racquetball:
100 calorie popcorn 100

Snack after racquetball:
2 fresco tacos 360

Late supper:
LF raviolis 340
1 cup cheddar chex mix 240

Total calories 2093
Goal 2000

I feel like I ate ALOT today...and I did. I've been reading some about sending your body into starvation mode, so I am making an attempt to eat more calories. I definitely DID NOT go hungry.

Racquetball was a really good workout tonight...probably the best workout we've gotten since we started playing...we both played hard and well.

E
 
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Actual starting weight yesterday was 297.8.
Weight today 296.4.

I made sure to re-hydrate last night...so hopefully it's not water loss. I burned ALOT of calories playing racquetball...
 
Well, I'm by no means a trainer nor am I a senior member, but all the same, I thought I'd pop by and wish you luck! It's a great forum, and you should find what you're looking for.
 
ymcachick said:
Well, I'm by no means a trainer nor am I a senior member, but all the same, I thought I'd pop by and wish you luck! It's a great forum, and you should find what you're looking for.
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Thanks ymcachick!

You know, looking back, I probably shouldn't have worded it that way (senior member/trainer)...there are alot of people on these boards that have had success and have alot to share. My apologies if anyone took offense to that...it was not intended.

Thanks again for stopping by! I'll take all the encouragement and advice I can get!

E.
 
Today's Fuel Intake, 7/14/2009

Coffee with sugar and ff vanilla creamer 100
Total Raisin Bran w/skim milk 180
G2 40

Morning snack:
Special K crackers 120

Lunch:
Green beans 123
SaraLee 45 calorie bread 180
7 oz. tuna 210

Afternoon Snack:
Two small granny smith apples 120

Supper:
Homemade pizza 550
cheddar chex mix 240

Snack:
FF Icecream 90

Total: 1953

I really thought I had gone over my goal of 2000, but I think I was pretty close (pizza estimate may be low, but in the ballpark)

E.
 
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LOL that is cute! In weight loss sites, its common to be pleased when a person goes from the 200's to the 100's. Once you hit the 100's, like 199 lbs, you're in "onderland". Get it? Sorry for the confusion :).
 
Blancita said:
LOL that is cute! In weight loss sites, its common to be pleased when a person goes from the 200's to the 100's. Once you hit the 100's, like 199 lbs, you're in "onderland". Get it? Sorry for the confusion :).
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LOL, I do get it...and will thank you sincerely now...

Thanks for the explanation....I would have been hours googling that one...:willy_nilly:

E.
 
Welcome :), Just dropped in to wish you luck. I will answer any exercise related questions if i can but there are a lot of member on here that can help you work on your diet :)
 
Trusylver said:
Welcome :), Just dropped in to wish you luck. I will answer any exercise related questions if i can but there are a lot of member on here that can help you work on your diet :)
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Trusylver,

Thanks for stopping by...I need all the support I can get! Feel free to stop in and say "hi" whenever you're around.

E.
 
I know I shouldn't be getting on the scale every morning, but I do so understanding that there will be fluctuations....I just wanna chart the trend line... ;)

So the scale said 295.8 this morning...

Fuel for the day:
Breakfast
Coffee 100
Total raisin bran w/skim milk 180

Morning snack
a few Special K crackers 40
1/2 G2 20

Lunch
7oz tuna 210
SaraLee 45cal bread 180
green beans 123

Afternoon snack
2 small granny smith apples 120

5pm, 98degree breakdown Snickers Blast from Sonic 590 (i knew they were high, but wow)

Supper (7pm)
Peanut butter 270
grape jelly 100
bread 160

Snack
cheddar chex mix (the last of it...it's gone!) 240

Total 2333

I don't plan on the Snickers Blast being a regular event....will stick to the $1 jr. sundae's if I have to have something!!!
 
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I hurt my foot playing racquetball Monday...so I haven't been able to do any morning cardio. I did work up a good sweat last night getting ready for a yard sale we're having this weekend.

Even with me consuming a 590 calorie bomb yesterday, the scale said 295.4 this AM.

Based on Steve's 14 calories per pound for maintenance, I was still at over a 40% calorie deficit yesterday. I'm trying to eat more calories, but it's just difficult making that change in my mindset. If I need over 4000 calories to maintain.....how bad was I eating to get where I am????? Scary...
 
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I posted this in another thread, but I thought I'd make it part of my journal as well.

So I found this peice of paper from a high school Sunday school class that I was teaching from probably two years ago. It was folded up and somehow got stuck in my little travel shaving kit that I keep on my bathroom vanity.

I had written a worksheet for the students to complete in class. While they were working on it, I went through and answered the questions myself.

It goes something like this:

I face great struggles from Satan because God has great things planned for me. The attacks are strong, because the prize is grand. Am I ok fighting the battles I can't win on my own? When will my futility and frustrations turn into commitment and resolve??? Only when my commitment is to Jesus, not the battle. And when my resolve is to serve the Lord, not good deeds or actions.

I choose the path on which I travel. I choose if I am to walk in the light, fully exposing my sin to Christ, or if I walk in the path of darkness. If I choose a path of darkness, I do understand that though I cloak myself in darkness and hide in the bushes of sin....I can not hide myself from God. He sees me as I am...broken, raw...and full of sin.

So to those who stand with me, I call you "brothers" and "sisters". And I say to you "Let us prepare for battle."

For those who stand opposed, I call you "enemy". And to you I say "Prepare for defeat."

Victory is at hand.​
I realized this morning that this applies to my struggles with being healthy....among many other things.

Today is a new day. There is Victory at hand for those who wish to claim it.

E.
 
Today's Fuel Intake 07/16/2009

Breakfast:
Coffee 100
2 hard boiled eggs 130

Morning snack:
FF Yogurt 80

Lunch:
2 hard boiled eggs 130
green beans 123
LF ravioli 340

Total 903
 
Nice attitude, man.

That's what I like to remind people as often as possible. The "you" you desire is right there for the taking. You simply have to be willing to leave your zone of comfort and, with a great deal of consistency, take the small steps necesssary that lead to this "you."
 
Steve said:
Nice attitude, man.

That's what I like to remind people as often as possible. The "you" you desire is right there for the taking. You simply have to be willing to leave your zone of comfort and, with a great deal of consistency, take the small steps necesssary that lead to this "you."
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Thanks Steve...

I'm starting to realize that "making your mind up" to do something is 90% of the battle.

E.
 
Hi fitforaking,
Thanks for stopping by my diary! I thought i would just pop in on yours quick as well to see how you are doing. Looks like you are off to a great start and i look forward to reading more about your weight loss journey :)
 
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