crazygirl1
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I have finally decided to take my goal of weight loss seriously. I think that I finally have that motivation to actually get me to get up off my arse, get to the gym, and watch what I'm eating. On June 7th '09 I will be a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding. I am terrified of the dress she chose for us (short and strapless). I figured that I don't want to be that "fat friend" that makes everyone else look that much better. I want to feel beautiful again and regain my self esteem. I'm so tired of hiding from cameras and thinking every picture I'm in is horrible and not in the "proper angle". I want every angle to be one I'm proud of.
The low down:
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 200lbs
Goal weight: 145lbs
Deadline: April 2009 (so I can order my bridesmaid dress)
Reason for weight gain:
A number of things.
1. I was always a little bit heavier than my peers but also have a larger body structure. I played soccer all throughout my childhood and teenage years and enjoyed being active. I stopped playing soccer when I was 18 when I dislocated my knee and tore my ACL. I recovered, never did the reconstructive surgery, but feel that my knee is fairly strong without it.
2. October of 2005 I suffered a work related injury. While bartending I would have to change out beer kegs (full ones weighing around 150-170lbs). In the process I tore 2 discs in my lower back; the L4-L5 and the L5-S1. From the back injury, I have been in a lot of pain and thus, less active. My doctor recommends that I don't run since it will only put more stress on my back with the shock absorption. It's been a long and tedious case, but it was finally ruled that it was indeed work's fault. I'm still in the limbo of the case trying to find a doctor I want to treat me (that is willing to do all the paperwork associated with work comp- ugh). I am only doing pain management right now until I'm older. Everyone agrees that at 26, I'm too young to consider any major surgeries to fix my back.
3. I've been in a relationship for about 2 and a half years with a fantastic boyfriend. I have become "comfortable" and noticed I started disregarding what I was eating. I guess it also doesn't help since he doesn't like many healthy foods. Example: I am a HUGE salad fan but he hates lettuce! I can go on and on, but it's so frustrating. His favorite food is pizza and we all know how damaging that can be do our figure... It's so difficult when he can eat anything and everything and still be fit.
The plan:
I'm watching what I'm eating. I'm really reading about calories and keeping track of what I eat. I'm trying to stay in the calorie range of 1400-1700/day. I also found a Wii Fit and that will also help me keep track of my BMI and weight along with making various exercises at home fun. I've been going to the gym with a friend who also needs to lose weight. Having the mutual support has really enabled me to step out of my shell and try classes at 24 hour fitness.
I started eating less and healthier on Monday and have lost about 2 lbs already! I last weighed myself on Thursday and refuse to get on the scale until Monday in hopes of seeing more dramatic results. lol
I will continue to post up here with progress. I think that having a diary in a forum like this will keep me motivated. I can't wait to look like how I feel.
The low down:
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 200lbs
Goal weight: 145lbs
Deadline: April 2009 (so I can order my bridesmaid dress)
Reason for weight gain:
A number of things.
1. I was always a little bit heavier than my peers but also have a larger body structure. I played soccer all throughout my childhood and teenage years and enjoyed being active. I stopped playing soccer when I was 18 when I dislocated my knee and tore my ACL. I recovered, never did the reconstructive surgery, but feel that my knee is fairly strong without it.
2. October of 2005 I suffered a work related injury. While bartending I would have to change out beer kegs (full ones weighing around 150-170lbs). In the process I tore 2 discs in my lower back; the L4-L5 and the L5-S1. From the back injury, I have been in a lot of pain and thus, less active. My doctor recommends that I don't run since it will only put more stress on my back with the shock absorption. It's been a long and tedious case, but it was finally ruled that it was indeed work's fault. I'm still in the limbo of the case trying to find a doctor I want to treat me (that is willing to do all the paperwork associated with work comp- ugh). I am only doing pain management right now until I'm older. Everyone agrees that at 26, I'm too young to consider any major surgeries to fix my back.
3. I've been in a relationship for about 2 and a half years with a fantastic boyfriend. I have become "comfortable" and noticed I started disregarding what I was eating. I guess it also doesn't help since he doesn't like many healthy foods. Example: I am a HUGE salad fan but he hates lettuce! I can go on and on, but it's so frustrating. His favorite food is pizza and we all know how damaging that can be do our figure... It's so difficult when he can eat anything and everything and still be fit.
The plan:
I'm watching what I'm eating. I'm really reading about calories and keeping track of what I eat. I'm trying to stay in the calorie range of 1400-1700/day. I also found a Wii Fit and that will also help me keep track of my BMI and weight along with making various exercises at home fun. I've been going to the gym with a friend who also needs to lose weight. Having the mutual support has really enabled me to step out of my shell and try classes at 24 hour fitness.
I started eating less and healthier on Monday and have lost about 2 lbs already! I last weighed myself on Thursday and refuse to get on the scale until Monday in hopes of seeing more dramatic results. lol
I will continue to post up here with progress. I think that having a diary in a forum like this will keep me motivated. I can't wait to look like how I feel.
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about this whole experience... Healthy food is so much more expensive than junk food! It makes no sense!!!! 
No wonder obesity is such a common problem in the world. Oh well, my health is worth the extra $$. 
But progress is progress! I'm thinking I may try to wait until Friday to step on the scale again...then Monday... and so on. I used to hide from the scale and now I actually look forward to seeing any bit of progress.