GingerKibble's Diary

[GingerKibble]

Okay, so, I'm probably going to forget about this soon (I really hope I don't, but I have 0 will power so it's a possibility) but a food diary is something I haven't tried, so let's give that a shot...

So, at 24 yo, currently I am 187lb (13st 5) and at 5'6". I would like to be eventually 140lb (10st) just as a starting point. If I'm happy, I'll stop. If I'm not and it's healthy for me to do so, I'll keep going until I am. Hoping to achieve this in the next year which is easily doable.

Over the past couple of years, I've noticed my health start to deteriorate. Keep getting pains in my limbs, my mental health is strongly suffering and in 2015, I was told that it's unlikely I will have children. Even though it's nothing to do with my weight, I was still adamant that my eating habits were part of it. I tried to eat healthier but then, my boyfriend and my mum convinced me I was okay, so I kinda just... stopped. Still tried to lose weight, but didn't make it a main focus. Then, about a week ago, I was at a staff party in a tight dress that I thought I looked good in. But, as I was throwing up for the 6th time that night (a lot of free alcohol was supplied, naughty) someone said to me "Are you pregnant?"....

That's when I knew, time to loose the weight.

I know it's not going to be easy. A computer junkie with low will power and currently out of work... it's gonna take some work. But, I am working towards it. already I've swapped all sugary drinks for water (with 1 or 2 slices of fruit and veg for taste) and I'm about to volunteer at a local zoo, which will be physically demanding. Not only that, but I have a new job coming up in the next month with will also be physically demanding as well.

One of the hardest things is going to be resisting my boyfriend. We cook as often as we can but he often comes home as says "Can't be bothered to cook tonight. Take away?". I will have to be strong against the temptation. Learn to say "That's fine, I'll cook.". Boredom eating is a big thing as well, but hopefully soon that will be a thing of the past.

I will hopefully post as often as I can, but that may be a challenge of will.

TODAY'S FOOD:

Breakfast:
2 pieces of wholemeal toast with butter

Lunch:
Leftover mac and cheese

Dinner:
(planned) Low fat chilli and wholegrain rice

Snack:
6 squares of chocolate

.... yeah, this will be hard...

 

[Cate]

Hi, GingerKibble & welcome to the forum. It sounds like a healthy shop is in order. If you have fresh vegetables & fruit in the fridge you will be much more likely to eat them. When your bf suggests take away you can say "but we have all this food here that needs cooking."
Inputting your calories into something like My Fitness Pal is good until you feel that you are on track. Alcohol has so many calories, so if you can cut down on that it will help. I love my couple of glasses at the end of the day, most days, but know I would lose weight much easier if I cut it out altogether. Losing weight & getting fit & healthy is well worth it. It's not easy, but it is worth it. Welcome to our little part of the world.

 

[Sunflower_]

Hey GK, welcome to the forum! I second the vote for myfitnesspal - a lot of us on here use it and it's been invaluable in helping me lose weight. Do you and your boyfriend share the cooking? I've always done all of the cooking in our house without exception and it means I control what we buy, how I cook, what we have etc. Bit more work for me but I like knowing that I'm in control of what I'm having! Maybe worth a shot at least until you're on the way to better habits?