FrankTheTank's Diary

FrankTheTank2

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Hey everyone I figured I would start myself a diary. I would love to have everyone's support on my journey. So any comments or suggestions are welcomed and will be greatly appreciated!

I started my diet almost a month ago, I started out at 286 lbs which I decided was way too much. I am 5ft 7in so I shouldn't weigh this much. I tried a diet a long time ago but did not stick to it. Since then I just lived this awful lifestyle of fast food and not caring what I ate. In high school I got plenty of exercise because I threw shot-put and discus. But one of the keys of that is having weight to throw back to launch the disc or shot. I had plenty of muscle but I wasnt watching what I was eating. Otherwise I probly would have ended up skinny.

Anywho, I started my diet a month ago and I started out at 286, the last time I weighed I had lost 10 lbs that was a little over a week ago. I cant decide if I need to look at the scales more often or not that much. Feel free to leave any input you wish. I do not see any changes in myself but everyone else seems too. I disagree with everyone because I feel if I cant tell then I havent changed. I havent measured or anything like that because I have no measuring tape. My goal for the moment is 200 lbs, in my eyes this is quite a journey. When I started my diet and still now I get to where I dont eat 3 meals a day. It doesn't bother me but I know its not good for my body or diet. I have been doing better, I am trying to eat at least 3 meals a day. Also in my intro thread I stated that I do not drink softdrinks and havent in about 10 months. One thing that I am really stressing on is not eating after 8. I used to eat at 930 or so but now I eat around 6-7 and nothing after 8. I really made this for support because I love to see people that are going through the same thing or have lost their ideal weight cheer me on. Now that I gave you guys and gals my background, I will start my diary....
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12-15-08

Its been almost a month now and a week ago I lost 10 lbs total. I haven't weighed in yet but I think I'll wait till this Sunday so that I might see more results. I was told today that I have lost so much weight and that you can tell. At first I was asked "how much weight have you lost??!!" but I dont see any changes for myself. I was telling my girlfriend about it and she also said I have lost alot. I personally dont feel that 10lbs is enough or alot. I haven't exercised much today just some walking around campus at college and some walking around at work. Im still hoping to get a Wii fit for my exercise.

Breakfast-
I actually forgot I didnt eat breakfast this morning until now.

Lunch-
Grilled Chicken salad with ranch on the side in a cup(this is a great tactic for not eating so much ranch!)

Supper-
I didn't eat anything for supper tonight and I hadnt planned on it. About 930 I went into the kitchen and someone had fixed some Stew with onions carrots and some roast. I got really hungry and ate some of the roast and some carrots and drank some of my skim milk. Im upset with myself for eating after 8. I feel really bad for doing it even tho it wasnt much.
 
I wouldn't be too upset about eating after 8. I think it's a stupid myth anyway. Ask Wishes, a member on the boards here! I guess there were a couple of studies shown that people who eat after 8 tend to eat more...IF they're not watching what they eat and how much. Also, there's some crap about your body not digesting/burning calories as well if you eat close to going to sleep. If after 8 is when you get a chance to eat a good, healthy meal, then it'll be after 8. I like to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks so I don't get too hungry at any point in the day. Also, as I'm sure you know, try to work out at least 30 minutes a day 5-6 days a week, preferably an hour. On the days you don't exercise, get up and get more active. Don't sit and watch tv all day (or whatever your sedentary activity of choice is). Get up and go walk around the mall or a museum. Play Wii, go bowling with friends. Just don't eat too little. That'll screw you up something awful.
 
12-16-08

Today has been a pretty good day finals are this week and driving me up the wall. I havent done any exercise other than walking around campus and up and down the stairs. I didnt eat after 8 today so I feel better.

Breakfast- Special K Breakfast Bar and a glass of skim milk

Lunch-A 6in. Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich with black olives from subway for lunch with a cup of water.

Supper- A lean cuisine frozen dinner three cheese chicken and broccoli and red peppers.
 
12-17-08

Today wasn't too bad of a day. Still not much exercise it was warm so I walked around outside for a little bit. I guess its better than nothing at all.Other than that not a whole lot to report.

Breakfast- Special K bar and a glass of skim milk

Lunch- Smart Ones Chicken and Broccoli pasta of some sort with a glass of water

Supper-Special K bar a tangerine and a glass of water
 
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