racrfish
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I'm a Weight Watchers member but I've hit a rut. Two years ago I lost 25 pounds and got down to within 7 of my goal-- but unfortunately I lost sight of it and regained it all, plus 20 more. Now I need to lose at least 55 pounds by the time I leave for grad school in the fall (hopefully in Scotland!)
I'm hoping that having a diary here will keep me more accountable.
I guess I'll start with the questionnaire thing.
1. What is your current height and weight?
- 5'5" and 190 lbs.
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
- Ideally? In the 120's so I could be a coxswain (for the rowing team). But, I'd be satisfied around 130, and my first goal is 135.
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
- As thin as possible, because four months from now I'll be graduating! I guess a reasonable goal is 150. That's roughly 2 lbs per week.
4. Why do you want to lose weight?
- I can't bear to be at this weight anymore. I used to be really attractive and confident but now I feel like I'm just repulsive. I don't look as heavy as I am (since so much of me is muscle under the fat) but it's not like I look thin either. Also, like I said, I want to be able to cox.
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
- There are some important events coming up that I'd like to be thin for, but they're not the reason. I'm graduating in a few months, and my brother is getting married in the fall, but I want to be thin for me.
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
- I am TERRIBLE about binge eating. I'll do great all day, eat healthily, work out, and be feeling great, but come night time, I just compulsively go find something to binge on. It's a huge waste of money and it's horrible for me! I have to stop.
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
- Bad habits. And no self-respect. In order to lose the weight I need to be more confident.
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
- Better sleeping habits, no more binge eating, and drinking less often.
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
- Yes, I lost 25 lbs on WW two years ago. The program works, but you have to actually stick to it. Which I didn't.
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
- I gained it back because I didn't learn the lifestyle changes required to make it work. As soon as I lost the weight I went back to my same old habits.
11. 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?
- Processed "low-fat" and "fat-free" foods. They work in the short-term, but they're unhealthy and aren't good lifelong dieting choices.
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
- Yes, absolutely. It's very hard to diet effectively without journaling your food.
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
- Not really. Too lazy!
But that's something I'll have to improve on as well.
14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
- Not THAT often. Can't afford it.
15. What are your three favorite foods?
- I don't think I have favorites. And that's probably a good thing.
16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
- Flying Biscuit, Noodles and Company, and Beansprout Chinese.
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
- Enforce proper portion sizes, cook more often, and stop being emotionally attached to it.
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
- I used to have very nice legs, so I want those back. Also a flat tummy, no love handles, and my arms toned the way they used to be.
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
- Yes.
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
- Yes.
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
- Yes.
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
- Yes.
23. Do you eat as a reward?
- Sometimes.
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
- Yes.
25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
- Junk. Absolute junk.
26. What type of snacks do you eat?
- Fruit, nuts, popcorn.
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
- I'm on the rowing team, so running, rowing, lifting, etc.
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
- Sometimes I work out at home, but mostly on the lake or at the school gym.
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
- Rowing, rowing machine, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
- I want to be thin again and hot by the time I leave for grad school!
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
- I'm not sure. I used to set rewards for goals along the way, but it never motivated me much. We'll see.
Let's hope it works this time around!
I'm hoping that having a diary here will keep me more accountable.
I guess I'll start with the questionnaire thing.
1. What is your current height and weight?
- 5'5" and 190 lbs.
2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
- Ideally? In the 120's so I could be a coxswain (for the rowing team). But, I'd be satisfied around 130, and my first goal is 135.
3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
- As thin as possible, because four months from now I'll be graduating! I guess a reasonable goal is 150. That's roughly 2 lbs per week.
4. Why do you want to lose weight?
- I can't bear to be at this weight anymore. I used to be really attractive and confident but now I feel like I'm just repulsive. I don't look as heavy as I am (since so much of me is muscle under the fat) but it's not like I look thin either. Also, like I said, I want to be able to cox.
5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
- There are some important events coming up that I'd like to be thin for, but they're not the reason. I'm graduating in a few months, and my brother is getting married in the fall, but I want to be thin for me.
6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
- I am TERRIBLE about binge eating. I'll do great all day, eat healthily, work out, and be feeling great, but come night time, I just compulsively go find something to binge on. It's a huge waste of money and it's horrible for me! I have to stop.
7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
- Bad habits. And no self-respect. In order to lose the weight I need to be more confident.
8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
- Better sleeping habits, no more binge eating, and drinking less often.
9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
- Yes, I lost 25 lbs on WW two years ago. The program works, but you have to actually stick to it. Which I didn't.
10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
- I gained it back because I didn't learn the lifestyle changes required to make it work. As soon as I lost the weight I went back to my same old habits.
11. 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?
- Processed "low-fat" and "fat-free" foods. They work in the short-term, but they're unhealthy and aren't good lifelong dieting choices.
12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
- Yes, absolutely. It's very hard to diet effectively without journaling your food.
13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
- Not really. Too lazy!
But that's something I'll have to improve on as well.14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
- Not THAT often. Can't afford it.
15. What are your three favorite foods?
- I don't think I have favorites. And that's probably a good thing.
16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
- Flying Biscuit, Noodles and Company, and Beansprout Chinese.
17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
- Enforce proper portion sizes, cook more often, and stop being emotionally attached to it.
18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
- I used to have very nice legs, so I want those back. Also a flat tummy, no love handles, and my arms toned the way they used to be.
19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
- Yes.
20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
- Yes.
21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
- Yes.
22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
- Yes.
23. Do you eat as a reward?
- Sometimes.
24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
- Yes.
25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
- Junk. Absolute junk.
26. What type of snacks do you eat?
- Fruit, nuts, popcorn.
27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
- I'm on the rowing team, so running, rowing, lifting, etc.
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
- Sometimes I work out at home, but mostly on the lake or at the school gym.
29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
- Rowing, rowing machine, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.
30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
- I want to be thin again and hot by the time I leave for grad school!
31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
- I'm not sure. I used to set rewards for goals along the way, but it never motivated me much. We'll see.
Let's hope it works this time around!
