Four months, one bikini

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chronic

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So here's the standard introduction to weight loss plan, explanations, goals and what not. Ok well not exactly the beginning.

I'm actually 2 weeks in and I've lost 6.4 lbs which I am ecstatic about but there is a lot more to go and I am worried about losing motivation because I don't like to talk to my friends about losing weight...I think it makes me seem somewhat shallow.

Anyway I am an absurdly stressed out grad student who routinely spends 80-100 hours a week working hence sneaking in exercise is not the easiest thing in the world so instead I am focusing more on food and doing things like walking more instead of taking the bus.

When I started my weight loss program I weighed 165 lbs two weeks ago and now I weigh 158.6 now. Since I know that early weight loss is the fastest my short term goal is to drop below 150 by the end of February and my long term goal is 135 by june so that I can feel comfortable in my swimsuit and various other summer clothes.

Diet: Low(er) carb lacto-ovo vegetarian: tons of salad, tofu, omlettes, piles and piles of vegetables and moderate quantities of fruit and nuts. I am planning to add some whole grains back in soon BUT that is my weakness so not having them around is easier for me in the short run.

That's about it! Any support, encouragement, advice, and especially recipe suggestions welcome.
 
So back again, I had a pretty good couple of days except I had a lunch date with a couple of professors so I had to eat out, there were no options of salad that had any kind of protein in it so I had half a sandwich and salad. When I put the whole thing into my calorie tracker I found that the lunch ended up being around 800 calories which seems insane compared to how I prepare the same meal. As a result I had to tweak my dinner and afternoon snack which was annoying. I have found that I am really much happier having a bunch of small meals rather than a couple big ones.

I am dreading the Superbowl party that I'm going to tomorrow, I am fairly confident that there will be no good choices so I'm bringing a veggie plate with some light ranch dip so I can much on that instead of nachos.

I also went cross country skiing this morning which was a lot of fun until the snow turned into rain and I was still a mile from my car. Snow sports and rain do not mix. Ideally I will finish the work I need to get done today so that I can go snowboarding tomorrow before the party.

My motivation is wearing a little bit, it's just so easy to not be on a diet but I have been seeing results so I hope that carries me through.
 
Hey Chronic. Man if I worked that much I'd be more than stressed out!!! Lol

I think you've got some good ideas, like walking whenever you can and being prepared is the key. I used to worry what people would think if I always brought my own snacks etc but now I don't care!

Just try and be consistant. Sending you some motivation! Best of luck,
Jess :)
 
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