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Solaani

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I've been part of this community in the past, and am needing the help again! I registered under a new name, partly because I lost the password to the old one, and partly because I think it's good to have a fresh start.

About Me:
I'm 22 years old, and just got married this past December. Right now I am 178 lbs. My last truly successful diet has been going from about 210 lbs down to 170, and I've been floundering around that point (a couple of times tipping 185 again) for the last year and a half. I am not sure exactly what weight I "want" to be at, but I do know that I would greatly enjoy it if my waist were more than an inch smaller than my hips :) My biggest point of self-contention is my waist and my belly. I got a little J-Lo booty jiggle going on too, but I'm comfortable with that, and actually enjoy having some amount of curve to me. Three sets of Lady Bumps is too much though!

The Issue:
I was able to drop 40 lbs before, and had so little trouble with motivation. Why can't I find that motivation again?? Working in a mall with a very well stocked food court might be part of it, but really, I should be able to have at least enough self-control to go to the Wrap place instead of the Burger Joint.

I'm noticing that I'm about to miss my bus to work, so I can't quite finish, but at least I got started.
 
Heh, I meant to come back to finish my intro after work, but I was in such a terrible mood that I ended up playing video games the whole night. I just wasn't in the mood to socialize or talk to people or do much of anything except mash some buttons on my keyboard. (for those interested, I play World of Warcraft)

In any case, here is my battle plan, which I have already started on, and just need to stick to:
1. STOP EATING AT THE DAMNED FOOD COURT. This is self-explanatory.

2. Pack a lunch to work. I bought 2 weeks worth of frozen lunches, plus I try to take a piece of fruit or a granola bar. Yesterday I got to bring leftover greek salad :)

3. Would it kill me to actually cook once in a while? Even if frozen entrees are less bad than the food court, it would be better if I cooked my own meals. I'm not a bad cook per se, I just don't like to cook. I need to get over that.

4. Cut down on the pop. I haven't drank full-sugar pop for like two years, and actually prefer the taste of diet now (regular tastes *too* sweet), but all that other junk in there can't be good. I'm going through approximately a litre and a half a day - one or two of the single-serving bottles at work, plus I pour a big glass when I get home from 2L bottles I keep in stock.

5. Replace pop with water, then double the amount. At one point I was drinking like 3-4L of water a day (and running to the bathroom constantly), and it was during that time I was consistently losing weight.

6. Start up exercising again! I have had a problem with this one especially. I recently started a new job in retail, and after being on my feet all dang day, the last thing I want to do is jump around on them some more. I've gone back to doing sit-ups each night, so that's a start, but I know I need to push myself some more. I think the gym that's in the mall I work in is still taking money from my credit card for a membership, so I think I will get back in there instead of the aerobic workout dvd I have at home. Biking or spinning might be easier to handle since I'll be sitting, and then maybe get back to a little bit of muscle training?

Stuff to think on, that's for sure.
 
hey there

Welcome back. I too have been a member before and sort of fell of the wagon. I started the year at 203 and am currently hovering at the 187 range.

Reading your post was like looking in a mirror. I am trying many of the same things from buying a few workout dvd's since the gym is too expensive to eating a lot of healthy choice dinners (when I can). I am married with a 14 month old which makes that a little more difficult, actually it makes both of those more difficult.

I bought the Shape Bikini Boot Camp DVD and have tried it twice and I emphasize slowly part of tried it. It's not bad but I am soo out of shape its taking a while to get up to their speed. I definately felt it working after the first one (because I couldn't walk the next day) my butt was kicked (hopefully literally!!!)

Hang in there and good luck!

Theresa
 
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