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Fionich85

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Hi all! I'm new here. I have a very small weight loss goal of 10 lbs that I'd like to accomplish in order to get back to my normal weight. My normal weight is 115 and I am currently 125. I entered corporate America about a year and a half ago and I feel this has contributed to my gaining of about 10 lbs. Sitting at a desk all day doesn't exactly burn a ton of calories! Once I lost these 10 lbs and am back to 115, I would still like to continue this journal to keep myself on track. I plan to lose the weight by doing a combination of healthy eating, controlling my urges for the unhealthy garbage food, and a LOT of exercise. I am going to do my best to limit my bad fat intake to almost nothing, keep my carbs under 70 a day, and try to only eat sugar from natural sources (fruit, etc). I really like whole natural foods and am pretty anti processed anything. I will write down my exercise and food intake in here every day to hold myself accountable and keep track. Looking forward to fitting into my clothes and feeling sexy again! :)
 
Weekends make it difficult to log food. Reason being is that I never know where I'll be and if someone is cooking or I eat at a restaurant, it makes it more difficult to log nutrition facts, etc. I guess I will just start my food logging today. I went grocery shopping yesterday morning and bought all of my (healthy) food for the week. Hopefully I can stick with it! Good news- weighed in this morning @ 123.6. Must have done something right this weekend because I'm down 1.6 lbs. YAY.
 
Yesterday I was good all day only to ruin it in the evening. I woke up early and exercised, stuck to my eating plan all day, then my husband made these ridiculous tacos for himself for dinner and in a moment of alcohol induced weakness, I caved and ate until I couldn't breathe! Woke up this morning at 124.8 :(. Frustration! To make matters worse, my period is due on Friday so the water weight and bloating is probably going to strike any day now. GRR! I'm not weighing in again until Friday morning. I WILL do good today, damn it!
 
Welcome Fionich! Nice work on making a correction while you have a small amount to lose. Don't sweat the slip up. Beating yourself up about it isn't really productive. I have a real issue with DUI (Dieting Under the Influence). I gave it up because I drank too much anyway. Maybe plan a cheat meal that coincides with drinking? Good luck to you!
 
Good news and bad news. First the bad- back up to 125. Not over eating has been a constant struggle! I'm going through a lot of changes at work and at home which has lead to increased stress. The good news- I haven't consumed any alcohol since 9/21/13. Thats pretty huge because ive been drinking a lot lately-nightly.. I've had a cold for a few days and haven't been able to exercise. I also haven't put much effort into eating healthy. Hopefully tomorrow I'll start to feel a bit better
 
You are doing good! Even though you haven't lost anything yet you are in the right track. Alcohol is a ton of empty calories and I think if you can stay away from it that will help out a great deal with your weight loss. You are doing amazing with it so far! Perhaps getting your husband to eat healthy and exercise with you (even just to go for a daily walk or something) could help as well. Or if nothing else at least have him not eat crappy foods around you.

Tacos aren't necessarily horrible. Just load it with tons of veggies, a bit of meat, just a little cheese, and a tiny bit of sauce. Or make it into a taco salad so you can put even more veggies and less shell. Same with pizza if it's homemade on like at a pita bread or something similar thin.
 
Wow, it's been a long time, but here I am! A lot has happened since I last posted. My marriage is going through a (very) rough patch (mostly my fault). We were close to divorcing last week, but we both decided a fresh start and second chance was in order. Im super happy about that because I'd be lost without him. He's my rock. But enough of that off topic mumbo jumbo.

Im here to kick my eating and exercise up into high gear and get back on track! Please excuse the lack of spacing as im typing this on my phone from work. Goals are still the same and weight is sadly still right where I left off. Currently at 124. Struggling bad with cravings lately.

So far today I've had: unsweetened tea-o, peanut butter crackers-200, and veggie chips-130. The stress of my marital problems has been causing me to eat like a maniac. Plus my period is about a week late, so I feel like im stuck in a never ending vortex of cravings and bitchiness. .fun!

Edit: for lunch I had salad-210 and a grilled chicken wrap-260. I bought a bag of Doritos, but afterwards quickly came to my senses and gave them to the girl next to me at work! Lol. Total calories so far today=800. Woohoo.

EDIT #2*
Final Intake:
Brewed tea- 0
P.B. Crackers- 200
Veggie chips- 130
Salad- 210
Grilled chicken wrap- 260
Diet coke-0
Green bean tuna casserole- 280
Salad with nuts/berries- 300
3 Vodka & diet sprites- 180
Total-1,560

Not terrible, but I can do better.
 
Sorry to hear about your marriage, I hope you two can work things out and have a happy, healthy relationship again.

When you find yourself wanting to stuff your face to forget your problems try drinking water, or eating carrot sticks or an apple or something else healthy.

You can do this!
 
Hi, icychic! Thanks for the comment. Water is a great suggestion. I am TERRIBLE at consuming it. REALLY need to try harder as I'm aware that it is sooo important. I see that we have the same goal weight- pretty neat :)
 
Day 2! Feeling horribly bloated and pms' ey. I wish evil aunt flo would show already. I'm having evil cravings and want to eat the entire world, but so far so good. I ran 2 miles before work this morning. So far all I've eaten is a pack of stacys pita chips- 200 and a diet Snapple-10. I've been frantically looking up nutrition facts on the wendys website because I forgot my lunch at home and will probably end up with something reasonable from there. The cravings are currently horendous! Tbc
 
I was really bad with water before. I actually bought a Brita Water bottle because I don't like tap water. I generally keep it at work because at home I have a Brita jug in my fridge and don't really need it. I used to put some flavor crystal like Crystal Light in my water, but started to taste the Aspartame too much and I'm good with plan water again for now. Perhaps if you don't like plain water putting a little lemon juice or something will help.

Hope you found something decent for lunch!
 
The 4 day Thanksgiving weekend proved to be pretty horrendous on the weight loss front. Weighed in at 125.6 this morning. EEEEK. The good news is that last night I went shopping for breakfast/lunch for the week. I got all healthy, natural non processed foods (fruits, veggies, cottage cheese).

Also, it's 6am here and I just finished 2 miles on the treadmill. Starting my week off right!!
 
Wow. Im sad and ashamed to admit that since I last wrote, more weight has been gained. Im now 128lbs. This is the heaviest I've been in about 5 years. The worst part is it's all in my stomach and thighs. I guess my face is pretty puffy too. None of my clothes fit and I feel so uncomfortable. I've been avoiding social situations and leaving the house because I feel so yucky.

This weight gain is completely my fault too. I went two weeks without working out and for close to a month I've been eating just about anything and everything that I want.

IT STOPS TODAY! Every aspect of my life is suffering due to it. I haven't even been able to be intimate with my husband due to being so self conscious. I used to be so good about being in control and staying in shape and recently I have just completely dropped the ball. I'm so mad at myself.

Also, im on my period right now, so im praying at least 1 pound is water weight. 13lbs to get to my goal of 115. My first mini goal is 123 by January 1st. I have no doubt that I can meet that goal. It's going to take hard work and dedication, but there's no choice. Im wasting precious days of my life hiding from the world due to being fat and that is so wrong! Plus when I feel sad about ny weight, it sometimes just triggers me to eat even MORE. A viscous cycle.

Today so far ive had coffee, an apple, and some pita chips. I plan to walk 3 miles after work and to log my food exercise in here daily. Hopefully having to report in here and look over everything every day will help keep me accountable.


EDIT: Yay!! I did okay yesterday. 1 day down. Now I just have to keep it up.


Final Intake:
2 mile walk
Coffee- 100
Apple- 80
Yogurt- 140
Pita chips- 200
Tic tacs- 120
Cookie- 50
Fish & Vegetables- 280
2 Vodka & Diet Cokes-220
Misc snacking- 200
Total- 1,400 calories
 
Sorry about the slip up and effects that has had on your life :( And yes it is a vicious cycle or eating, feeling horrible, eating more to feel better, gaining weight, feeling more horrible, etc etc. Being consciously aware that you are doing this is the first step to changing that cycle. The second is finding a new way to cope when you don't feel so great.

Also, you cannot change the past. Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you are sorry for what you did, and then accept your own apology, say it's OK, and forgive yourself. (I think I need to do this myself after my weekend). Then you move forward vowing to try better. Will you slip again? Maybe, maybe not. But the bigger thing is that you get back up and keep going. YOU CAN DO THIS!

Hope the eating goes well and you get that walk in after work :)
 
So, I'm a day behind in updating this thing, but happy to report that yesterday went well. I have lost 1 pound and am down to 127lbs.

11-24-13
Exercise:
2 miles walking
3 miles biking

Food:
Coffee- 50
Banana- 80
Yogurt- 140
2 Vodka & OJ's- 300
Tilapia flatbread sandwich w/ mustard & pickles- 250
Random snacking- 300
=1,320 Calories

More to come later today!!
 
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Today is another excellent day so far. It's not really near bed time yet and I'm sure I'll be up for a few more hours, but I'm feeling pretty in control right now. My husband cooked a big breakfast which included bacon this morning. In a moment of weakness, I stole a piece and started chewing on it. Then, I remember my goals and how miserable I feel at my current weight and I SPIT IT INTO THE TRASH CAN. Yay- go me!!

Exercise:
2 miles walking

Intake:
Greek Yogurt- 120
Popcorn- 150
Vodka & Water- 200
Tilapia Flat bread sandwich with mustard and pickles- 200
Black beans, Broccoli, Carrots, rice, & Italian dressing- 150
Skinny cow chocolate bar- 110
 
Lost another pound and did excellent yesterday. Down to 126 lbs.

Exercise:
2 miles

Intake:
Yogurt- 120
Popcorn- 150
Vodka- 200
Fish sandwich- 200
Veggies- 150
Diet soda- 0
Apple- 80
Peanut butter- 100
=1,000 calories
 
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