Getta Life, Angel!

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AngelWings

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So I think its time I started a diary. I see here I'm supposed to answer some questions so I'm not one of those um, I need to loose weight, as fast as possible, 30 lbs in 30 days please people. (Which incidentally I was before and wished and wished but somehow wishing doesn't make flab come off rofl)

How much weight do you want to lose?
About 30 lbs which will put me at 155. This might be slightly thin, though as I'm fairly large boned from the waist down. We'll see its a tentative goal! (I'd be happy to be 160's even)

What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?

IF I loose 2 lbs a week (which is a bit on the high side I'd say) I will be my desired weight in... September. I'm expecting it to take a bit longer then that but I'm not exactly sure seeing as I've never lost weight before and its not something I'm "good" at doing yet. (notice the yet.. theres hope haha)

How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I have been using my eliptical trainer which really seems to get the heart rate up while being low impact (I havn't been able to run as it hurts my knees) I started walking quite a bit as well, AND have access to a few very nice bicycles which is another highly aerobic and low impact ride. I also plan on doing some smaller weights just to tone my arms and work on flexibility, as my back and neck are quite cricky at times.

Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?

I've started a few competitions with friends around me, told ALOT more people then I 'should' have (because I'll look like a retard if I fail haha... before I was always so ashamed of my body I would try to excersise and cut back on calories secretly, guess why that never worked LOL) and have gotten the people I live with involved, and the girl where I work so if I go wonky they'll all be around to remind me. Ultimately though, I know that most of these things will let me down in some way or another so I'm actually focusing on my desire, and the fact I don't want to be 30 and twice as huge or weak or tired.

How realistic is your goal?

I feel like my plan is aggressive but attainable. I definitely don't want to burn out or starve myself or something like this. You all can feel free to give me advice about this though because its all new to me! And obviously it looks awesome on paper but if it was this easy everyone'd be thin and in shape!

I've struggled so bad with food and excersise in the past its something I've never been able to conquer. I am hoping that this is the time I can make this change for good. And I'm doing it by changing my mind about how I think about these things (Geez this is hard)

When will you start?
I've started already on June 11, 2010. I went on a cleanse for a week which is slightly controversial because its like a fad diet but... I feel like it cleaned my system and gave me a healthy start, as well as getting rid of my intense cravings for sweets. (for now at least) I exercised alot during this time on my elliptical, and walking, and with some weights (I don't know what exercsise/reps to do with weights so if anyone has any tips...!)

SO thats it about me except that I now weigh 180 lbs.

(You can see pics in the Before After During Section) Maybe I should move them here?

And something I didn't mention, I'm stoked to find this board, you all seem so helpful and encouraging as well as inspiring I'm hoping to get to know some of you so we can boost eachother up in our endevors!!

--AW
 
Thanks douknowjellow !

So, yesterday I rode my brothers fantabulous carbon frame roadbike it was awesome except that I ended up with a very sore rear from the too-small seat. I fixed that today with a different seat but regrettably cant even ride my bones still hurt.Then, I went for a good walk with some hills.

(I nearly did no exercise because I was SO tired but once I got up there I picked up and did fine)
I'm watching what I eat pretty closely except today I had a ice cream and cheesecake. Which means I need to go workout like a madman.

I'm encouraged that I'm already noticing a difference! My flabby tire has shrunken in size and my pants feel a bit looser. I have more energy (from eating right) And I'm getting stronger, as well as actually enjoying the physical activity (relaxing and working hard but not killing myself like usual is a miracle charm)

Ontop of that I watched Mantracker for the first time and it inspired me, imagine being that strong to run and hike for a couple DAYS. Thats out of site for me now, because it would be awesome to even run for 5 minutes but...

I'm WORKIN on at least gettin my lazy ass in a little bit of shape!

The reason I called this diary "Getta Life" Is because in so many ways I need to improve myself, and become more of a relaxed adult, instead of a scared and wimpy kid with all sorts of inhibitions and fears.

So, one big thing for me was getting braces! I had a fierce crooked overbite and my parents were pretty low budget/ I didn't care so they never got braces. So finally, I realized it was ridiculous and how terrible it looked and started the process which meant tons of dentist work for cavities (redhead with terrible teeth) then, pulling 5 teeth then planning then finally! Braces. I'm super super stoked as there is already a huge difference and I cant' imagine my smile without them now. (Before During pics are RIDICULOUS!)

Thats it for now, I'll check in later.


><>AW
 
Thanks Tigpuppy!

So its been different with no eliptical ( still housesitting) But I'm in town enough to ride my bike to work (about 10 min there 10 min back) And its a recumbent built by my Dad! Sweeto...

So I've done that and after work I've been walking/ trying to run or climb steep hills. Today I went for a longer walk but my ankles and legs were killing me, they were like lead. I kept waiting for them to warm up but it didn't happen. But I'm happy to say I persevered though it. :)

I havn't weighed myself for a week (no scale) but I'm still eating pretty responsible. I probably could eat more veggies and less fruit. But, I'm thinking still that more fruit is better then tons of chocolate, sugar and fast food.

I feel better, have more energy and all my pants are actually looser! I'm going to wait till they really don't fit though to be super super excited! I cant quit this time.. I gotta keep going and making new goals until I reach my ideal weight!
 
So I fell off the wagon for about a week, I don't think I gained much though. I was still walking a bit AAND even though I ate fast food, I always tried to choose the lesser of two evils lol.

TODAY. I went on a 1 1/2 long recumbent bike ride it was awesome, it was a really good workout, but I didn't feel dead when I was done.

THEN I went for a walk for about 1/2 hour and ended up run/walking on the way home. I never could run before so this is revolutionary!

I found out that if I use wrist weights or carry a rock in both hands, I can get alot of balance and momentum. (If you've seen my figure you know I'm totally bottom heavy)

I want to really focus and loose about 5 lbs by August 1. I am not sure if this is possible, but the weathers been awesome so I've got alot of chance to get some good workouts. And if all else fails at least I'll be more in shape!
 
Sooooo.....

I fell off the wagon and didn't want to get back on. Uh OH.

My bodies not doing what I want it to.

Heres an explanation: Part of this is not about loosing weight. Its about getting a life. Getting into shape, creating more energy, doing more creative things instead of being an internet addicted bed potato straight when I get home from work for about 6 hours a day. It sounds crazy. I am.

So I pretty much axed computer from my list of things to do, other then the essentials like, checkin' my email, and researching information, and playing music.

BUT. I'm BORED out of my mind. During this intense year of addiction I find I've lost so much energy and creative skill I'm a bit of a dough brain.

Anyways. I took to the Recumbant bike and went on a few longer rides (longer in comparison to my out of shapeness) I went at a steady pace about 3/4 strain, so I was hurting but not killing myself. I wasn't panicking so it was enjoyable. It was about an hour.

After that I was excited and went on a 1/2hr walk, and found out I could run some. The next two days I was so bagged I slept an insane amount of hours. I didn't even work out *that* hard.

This happened a few times, its kind of discouraging. All I can figure is its a cross between body fatigue and my brain killing me in emotional withdrawal from always being overstimulated by the internet. Or it could be the heat.

GRRR. Any tips would be SO appreciated. I am pretty sure especially lately that I'm not starving myself or anything. In fact I've been eating a bit more then I should, I think. Which means I'm starting to see my belly again. (What to do about those vicious sugar cravings)

If anything I guess, I feel like my entire bodies in a rebellious transition and it just will take some getting used to.

I know I can't give up and no matter what I have to decide to eat more healthy and excersise more no matter what the results are. It might take some tweaking and months (waaa) before I see real results.


Patient endurance! I think I got a C- for that one.
 
Today was great! 12k on trails with my recumbent (at an easy pace) then I swam an extremely long ways (since I haven't swam for a year this is incredible) I had to swim to an island about 1/2 a kilometer from shore. (And back)

My arms are like spaghetti but I feel great.

Nothing much else except that I conquered the water today, I suffer from slight fear of snakes, weeds and things lurking in the depths. This is getting a life, and it ROCKS my SOCKS.
 
Went on a pretty hard recumbant ride and burned some muscles. Tried to run after but was too stiff. My legs felt clumsy for some reason.

Probably because the swim used my back muscles and made them a bit stiff, as well as giving me noodles for arms.

This is my new bendt on things: Do whats right no matter what happens.

I'm a results freak! If I don't see huge changes I get discouraged FAST.

So, the goal is to eat better and excersise often, no matter what. If I can't loose loads of weight at first, at least I can have bigger muscles to help haul it around.

I have a slow metabolism and it could take quite a bit of tweaking to find what works for me as far as weight loss.
 
keep it up lady!
working out regularly will raise your metabolism. Watching for results is like watching a pot boil. I can remember trying on this pair of jeans like every other day, dying to see some results and it never seemed any different. I chilled out for a while and focused my energy on positive things that were good for me and my diet, and cut it back to measuring and trying on clothes once a month or so.
 
Don't get discouraged! Sounds like you've been getting pretty active, and that is bound to help, even if doesn't seem like it yet. I hid my scale in a closet so I would stop focusing on that. I'll know I'm doing well when my pants start getting comfortable again, haha.
 
Thanks ladies for stopping by.. and the good advise.

I've been creeping up in the sweets eating so today I put the hammer down. I had cabbage. Loooots of cabbage.

Rode my fixed bike again, a little bit scared of it now.lol.

Oh, you didn't hear about it.. let me fill you in.

I ride a recumbent bicycle that my Dad welded together out of several bikes.. A few days ago I went on a longer ride, went down some pretty fast hills etc. I just got to the top of a really big hill, sweating and burning, and was gearing down to go super fast when the chain falls off. It never falls of. I was annoyed and went to fix it, it took some struggling.

It was then when I grabbed the handlebar I felt it MOVE. I opened my eyes and saw that the weld was nearly broken through.. and if I'd taken that hill at 20-30 MPH like I'd intended I would have ended up road in terror, road rashed and broken bodied. (After a horse accident last year I realized my own invincibility)

So I walked down, soft pedaled home. (I was trying to convince myself maybe it wasn't just about to break) I went to take it up the ramp to the shed (being super gentle) and SNAP. They broke right off.

I'm one thankful girl gosh... this exercise stuff can be dangerous. Thank God for angels (and the warning not to outride them)

Till next time.
 
AngelWings said:
It was then when I grabbed the handlebar I felt it MOVE. I opened my eyes and saw that the weld was nearly broken through.. and if I'd taken that hill at 20-30 MPH like I'd intended I would have ended up road in terror, road rashed and broken bodied. (After a horse accident last year I realized my own invincibility)
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Wow, that's kinda scary. I'm glad your ok. I hope your bike holds out this time around..lol. Good luck....with the bike and your weight loss!!
 
thats why I work out inside, where the evil bad environment can't get in. except yesterday doing yoga I may or may not have stepped on a cricket..... ew.
 
So true ladies. Thanks again for stopping by.

So I went for the indoor approach on my elliptical trainer half an hour draaaged on. I've found though that it improves my strength and tones me much faster then walking or trying to run or even cycling. It also gives me quite a bit of energy afterwards, so sometimes I'll be able to go walking. It really really improved my stride as well for walking normally. So I guess it has its advantages.

I've got to kick this up a notch. I'm sitting at 180 and its because of my sloppy eating and spastic exercise. I need some goals I think but I'm not sure whats realistic. Counting calories is so hard. I guess its an acquired talent.

I'd kind of like to compete but I will probably loose because I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, but at least I'd try hard lol.

This is so new to me and old at the same time.


Oh! I got a college textbook on anatomy soooo interesting. This is part of getting a life, most of its huge words but the part I understand is very enlightening!

Till next time...
 
I guess I get the lazy girls way out of counting calories. Since the majority of mine are in shake form and they're all 100 cals a piece, its way easy to keep up with. What I would do is stick to a diet you can stand to eat thats pretty much the same thing every day and figure out what those calories are, and stick to the general set up.

for instance I usually eat chicken and veggies for dinner. all frozen of course cause i'm lazy (I mean efficient!). I eat the same thing every day generally so I memorized the calorie content for a serving of each. and if I want to add low fat cheese or salsa or whatever, I just add it on from there. If I change it up I know from my shakes I usually have 500-600 calories through them, so as long as dinner is healthy and under 600 calories, i'll be fine no matter what. Which is great cause after being on shakes so long I don't think I could stuff 600 calories worth of food in my belly at once anymore, i'm too used to my food being liquefied lol

as far as need some inspiration for working out, the only thing thats worked for me is finding something thats challenging but not so hard I get pissed off and want to quit. stuff like the elliptical and treadmill bore me to tears, and I fail at them after 2 days just because i'm not engaged. I know lots of girls who love zumba, you might try that!
 
That is too true. The problem is I'm a bit of a machine that way, if I do the 'diet' thing with shakes (I have tried that in the past) I can do it, but when I go off I have no idea about portions or calories so I gain it all back (Not that I've ever stuck it out long enough to loose more then a lb or two lol)

Aaaand I live work and spend time with alot of people who are always concocting scrumptious food so its almost rude to not eat what they're eating, or be like, I'm dieting or whatever. I've thought this one out for a while and realize I've got to do it the hard way: I've got to learn to guesstimate calories.

So for the last two days I've been making more of an effort, and I realized with most things it isn't that hard. I figure if I over guess it can't hurt anything either. lol. That way I can tell myself "I am not hungry" "Did you see how many calories you just ate?"

A big surprise was hot chocolate packets.. I thought it was about 50 or something.. turns out to be 120! Gaaawsh. And my slushy addiction is going to cost me big time too.. I don't have a number but I read on the internet it was in the 2 hundreds! Auggg!

Well knowledge is power for weight loss. I realized thats alot of calories just to tag on without realizing them anyways.

I am now... as of this morning 178! I could not belive it. I'm holding my breath till tomorrow though because my weight does fluxuate a bit or its my scale. So but its strange to see a 7 on there... Hopefully I can kick enough butt and make that one last!

ps I looked up that zumba I DREAM about dancing like that LOL
 
So my internet was spastic last night and I didn't want it to eat my post so...


I took the plunge and went swimming by myself in the lake! Aside from the 40 year old potty mouths yelling in the vicinity it was great. I did not grow up around water, so I am nervous of it even though I float like a cork without even trying.

I also have a strong aversion toward being cold. But it was so warm out and I didn't have anything else to do, so in I went. I experimented with real swimming (usually its just me and some half flop swimming style) Its difficult but really good excersise.

Then... yesterday I went tubing. Which is somewhat traumatizing but I guess I could call it fun. lol. One problem is with hand signals, last time I was on I wanted to stop but I couldn't let go to tell them!

Well its all in the game. I'm so bored its making me want to sleep alot even though I slumber at 10 and wake up at 5 lately I sleep till 8 anyways. Too much sleep! I have to rouse my body to fill the summer with interesting activities!

(If I haven't before explained I have a computer addiction.. it has caused me to be useless in my personal life so I've canned it for the summer. I now rattle around the house after work like a loose screw) At least I'm GETTING A LIFE! (Or making a stab at it)


Divine ribs for lunch today and swimming after! Fun fun fun in the sun!

I realized yesterday with my measurements I lost weight on my legs/knees. I NEVER saw this coming because I always have hated my thick fat legs. AAAAND the scale sill shows 178 this morning! UNREAL. So I've even started to be able to wear some skirts that are knee length.. before when I bent over they would get so short in the back, and they were too tight and I felt way to fat to wear them lol.

So this is a joy for me today! I still can't picture myself any thinner but we'll see when it happens. I gotta stay ontop of this and keep working hard. Yaaay!
 
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I'm sitting here with a hot chocolate in front of me right now, so I guess I should check out my calories now, lol. They have no sugar added packets at work, at least, so I can opt for those when I need a fix. Good job with the swimming, wearing skirts, avoiding the internet, basically everything! I deactivated my facebook account a couple of weeks ago and I honestly don't even miss it that much. It was a welcome change, and keeps me focused on the things I SHOULD be focused on.
 
You disconnected yourself from the internet! Brave girl lol. I couldn't do that I love the internet I use it for everything. Anyways you have progress you have the integrity and you write long posts, but there funny.

Keep up the good work looks like your making a change. The reason why your weight isn't going down, but your legs are shrinking is as you've already guessed it your building muscle which burns calories itself and the body will then slim even faster. Time will tell.

Keep up the good work and thanks for visiting "the ginger" lol.
 
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