I am beautiful (and I will be even more beautiful)!
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iluvgymnastics
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and it continues
Hey everyone!
I'm back! I gained about 8 pounds over winter break, came back to school, got sick, couldn't really lose anything. I'm finally back on track! I'm down to 139.5. My goal is 125 by the end of April. Thats about 2 pounds a week for 8 weeks. Not only do I want to lose the weight, but I want to get more toned, too. I've started doing conditioning every day, and I take a gymnastics class twice a week, which always leaves me sore the next day, and its soooo much fun.
Remember those pants i bought before I went away for break? Well, I did fit into them before I left, which was my goal. So yay for that. But I don't fit in them anymore. I'm going to try not to weigh myself 5 times a day. I realize it really is no indication of true weightloss. I'm going to do two weigh-in days a week instead. Probably Wednesday and Sunday. I'll post it here. I was 140 this morning.
I do have a question. I've been drinking diet soda. I didn't use to drink soda at all, just water, but I wanted to try to use it as a snack instead of something bad for me when I'm not really hungry, but I seem to be getting a little bloated. Could that be why?
Also, I wrote myself a diet plan that I've been following pretty well, with little rewards for each day I follow it without going completely off track. I'm hoping it will help me develop a good habit that I can continue for life, although its hard to know how my eating habits might change once I'm out of school, or off campus and can cook for myself. But I used to calorie cycling guidelines on freediet.com. Any views on that?
I think thats all for now. I've been feeling really good and motivated that I can do it this time! Thanks for reading.
Hey everyone!
I'm back! I gained about 8 pounds over winter break, came back to school, got sick, couldn't really lose anything. I'm finally back on track! I'm down to 139.5. My goal is 125 by the end of April. Thats about 2 pounds a week for 8 weeks. Not only do I want to lose the weight, but I want to get more toned, too. I've started doing conditioning every day, and I take a gymnastics class twice a week, which always leaves me sore the next day, and its soooo much fun.
Remember those pants i bought before I went away for break? Well, I did fit into them before I left, which was my goal. So yay for that. But I don't fit in them anymore. I'm going to try not to weigh myself 5 times a day. I realize it really is no indication of true weightloss. I'm going to do two weigh-in days a week instead. Probably Wednesday and Sunday. I'll post it here. I was 140 this morning.
I do have a question. I've been drinking diet soda. I didn't use to drink soda at all, just water, but I wanted to try to use it as a snack instead of something bad for me when I'm not really hungry, but I seem to be getting a little bloated. Could that be why?
Also, I wrote myself a diet plan that I've been following pretty well, with little rewards for each day I follow it without going completely off track. I'm hoping it will help me develop a good habit that I can continue for life, although its hard to know how my eating habits might change once I'm out of school, or off campus and can cook for myself. But I used to calorie cycling guidelines on freediet.com. Any views on that?
I think thats all for now. I've been feeling really good and motivated that I can do it this time! Thanks for reading.
hey good to have you back and in the 130s! those gymnastics classes sound really good. i love the sore feeling after a good workout.
you'll soon be back in those pants. you did it once you'll do it again..only quicker hehe
yep most likely. soda does do that. makes youall bloated. plus drinking water gets rid of water so you don't get much watre retention. so might be a bit of water retention and a bit of bloating from the soda.
you sound reaally positive - keep it up and have a great week!
x
iluvgymnastics
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Angel, thank you so much for your reply. Anything people have to say makes me feel better, and want to keep going. How is your weight loss going?
gymchica
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Hey there! Glad to see you back
What kind of conditioning have you been doing?? Remember that your muscles need at least 1 day of rest before working the same ones again.You'll fit into those pants before you know it! It's a good idea that you're going to try to NOT weigh yourself 5 times a day. It really doesn't give you any information whatsoever on how your weight loss is progressing. 2 weigh in days a week sounds much better. I like weighing myself everyday as soon as I wake up. I record all the weights for the entire week and then average them. I then compare my weekly averages to determine whether I've lost weight or not. I really like this method, but it's not good for everyone. Some people freak out over the slightest changes on the scale when fluctuation is completely normal and should be expected! Whatever you decide to do, I am sure it will be better than weighing in 5 times a day!!!
It probably does have something to do with it especially because of all of the carbonation. I drink a lot of diet pop, but it's hard for me to notice how it affects me because I've always drank the stuff. I'd really like to quit one day and see if I notice any changes in my appearance.
Anyway I'm glad you are back and motivated!! I'll be here to support you!
iluvgymnastics
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Gymchica, thank you so much for your support. It really means a lot. How are things going for you?
Gymnastics was great tonight. Once again, I'm going to be really sore tomorrow. However, all day today I felt really good about getting back on track and how I was doing. But being in a leotard really sheds a different light on things. You see every single tiny little flaw. But mostly I just go and have a great time and get a good workout. I would strongly suggest to anyone who is not already doing it to find a way to workout that you truly love. It makes it not seem like working out at all. I think I get a better workout at gymnastics without even thinking about it than when I go to the gym. It's awesome!
For conditioning I just do a little bit of everything. I know this is different from traditional weight training. When I was a 'real' gymnast and practiced multiple times a week and was in good shape, we would always do some of everything, so I guess thats why I do it. I was in the best shape of my life then, so I figure if I try to reproduce as closely as possible what I was doing then, maybe I'll get results that are close to that now. I do multiple kinds of pushups, sit ups, v ups, leg lifts, tuck ups, hollow and arch holds, handstands, handstand pushups, wall sits, squat jumps, mountain climbers, and others in some combination and some number. I don't ever do the same thing every day. And I only do conditioning on the days I don't do gymnastics. So every day but Wednesday and Thursday.
I ate pretty well today. I realized that I've been eating a lot of pickles. I love them, and I found this one kind that I really like that has no calories. I wonder if all the salt could be making me retain water, thus leading to my bloating.
I asked this question in another post, but didn't get any responses so I'll ask it here. I'm losing both weight, and inches but gaining cellulite on my butt and the back of my upper thighs. I've never had this problem before. I don't know what to do or what might be causing it.
Wow, I wrote a lot. Thanks for reading.
Gymnastics was great tonight. Once again, I'm going to be really sore tomorrow. However, all day today I felt really good about getting back on track and how I was doing. But being in a leotard really sheds a different light on things. You see every single tiny little flaw. But mostly I just go and have a great time and get a good workout. I would strongly suggest to anyone who is not already doing it to find a way to workout that you truly love. It makes it not seem like working out at all. I think I get a better workout at gymnastics without even thinking about it than when I go to the gym. It's awesome!
For conditioning I just do a little bit of everything. I know this is different from traditional weight training. When I was a 'real' gymnast and practiced multiple times a week and was in good shape, we would always do some of everything, so I guess thats why I do it. I was in the best shape of my life then, so I figure if I try to reproduce as closely as possible what I was doing then, maybe I'll get results that are close to that now. I do multiple kinds of pushups, sit ups, v ups, leg lifts, tuck ups, hollow and arch holds, handstands, handstand pushups, wall sits, squat jumps, mountain climbers, and others in some combination and some number. I don't ever do the same thing every day. And I only do conditioning on the days I don't do gymnastics. So every day but Wednesday and Thursday.
I ate pretty well today. I realized that I've been eating a lot of pickles. I love them, and I found this one kind that I really like that has no calories. I wonder if all the salt could be making me retain water, thus leading to my bloating.
I asked this question in another post, but didn't get any responses so I'll ask it here. I'm losing both weight, and inches but gaining cellulite on my butt and the back of my upper thighs. I've never had this problem before. I don't know what to do or what might be causing it.
Wow, I wrote a lot. Thanks for reading.
keepitoff83
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Just saw in Amber's diary taht you're a fellow medicine friend so I had to say hi .
I will read your diary tomorrow as I have my pediatrics exam Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.I will read your diary tomorrow as I have my pediatrics exam Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
iluvgymnastics
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Uh oh, I woke up extremely tired this morning. I have a long day ahead of me. Good luck on your test!
gymchica
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I feel the same way! I only got to sleep 4 hours last night and have soooo much stuff to do today. I hate being this tired. Good luck on the rest of your day and staying awake!!
iluvgymnastics
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Yeah, gymnastics is great. We had a different teacher tonight and she worked us pretty hard. I'm going to be sore tomorrow.
I did well today I think. It was hard not stepping on that scale that often, and I admit, I did a couple times. But each time I do, it doesn't really give me any real information. So I'm really going to try not to do that tomorrow.
I'm giving myself a break from working out tomorrow. I've been working really hard, and I've been really tired, and I need a break. I did make it through today, unbelievably. But I didn't really feel fully awake until about 10 am. One more day, two more tests, and then the weekend. Although I have four more tests next week so its not like I really get that much of a break. But no class, so thats good.
I bought a measuring tape so I can take measurements. I wanted to do it tonight but I think I'm just going to go to bed. Does it matter which ones I take? I figured I'd do waist, hip, bust and thigh. How often should I measure?
Alright, thats all for tonight. I'm exhausted and I'm going to bed.
I did well today I think. It was hard not stepping on that scale that often, and I admit, I did a couple times. But each time I do, it doesn't really give me any real information. So I'm really going to try not to do that tomorrow.
I'm giving myself a break from working out tomorrow. I've been working really hard, and I've been really tired, and I need a break. I did make it through today, unbelievably. But I didn't really feel fully awake until about 10 am. One more day, two more tests, and then the weekend. Although I have four more tests next week so its not like I really get that much of a break. But no class, so thats good.
I bought a measuring tape so I can take measurements. I wanted to do it tonight but I think I'm just going to go to bed. Does it matter which ones I take? I figured I'd do waist, hip, bust and thigh. How often should I measure?
Alright, thats all for tonight. I'm exhausted and I'm going to bed.
iluvgymnastics
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Ok, I just took my measurements, and here they are.
Thigh: 23 inches
Hip: 36
Waist: 31
Bust: 38
I kinda thought they would be smaller than that, but oh well. How often do you think I should measure? Is every two weeks ok? Or is it too often? I joined the March challenge two lose two pounds a week. I'm going to think of some reward to give myself if I succeed, because I don't think just joining will always be enough motivation. The first weigh in day is tomorrow so I'll do it then instead of Sunday, and then they're on Fridays after that. I'm really hoping to get to 138 tomorrow. I've been doing pretty well with everything, so I think I should make it. But I've thought that before, and the scale has stayed the same or gone up, so we'll see.
I realized that no matter how much ab work I do, they never get sore. I wish they would. It would make me feel like I'm getting closer to being able to see them. Thats what I really want out of all of this. Abs! That may take a while though.
I'm feeling kind of blah today. But it could be cuz I'm just really tired. I'm taking a break from studying for an hour or so. I might even take a nap.
Thigh: 23 inches
Hip: 36
Waist: 31
Bust: 38
I kinda thought they would be smaller than that, but oh well. How often do you think I should measure? Is every two weeks ok? Or is it too often? I joined the March challenge two lose two pounds a week. I'm going to think of some reward to give myself if I succeed, because I don't think just joining will always be enough motivation. The first weigh in day is tomorrow so I'll do it then instead of Sunday, and then they're on Fridays after that. I'm really hoping to get to 138 tomorrow. I've been doing pretty well with everything, so I think I should make it. But I've thought that before, and the scale has stayed the same or gone up, so we'll see.
I realized that no matter how much ab work I do, they never get sore. I wish they would. It would make me feel like I'm getting closer to being able to see them. Thats what I really want out of all of this. Abs! That may take a while though.
I'm feeling kind of blah today. But it could be cuz I'm just really tired. I'm taking a break from studying for an hour or so. I might even take a nap.
iluvgymnastics
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I ended up with only about 1000 calories today. I just wasn't hungry. Thats really weird because some days I can eat 2000 or more. I guess I kinda took a nap through lunch then got involved in other things then I had to go to work so I just took a snack. Still, strange for all my thinking not to revolve around food or weight loss. I really do find that happening, and I don't think its necessarily good. I only hope that once I get to my goal I can be aware of what I'm eating and how much I'm working out, but not have it consume my every thought or wonder how much I'm going to weigh the next day or if I eat something bad what is going to happen to my body. In the past when I've lost a little weight it has been easy for me to go back to not thinking about it so much, but then I gain weight again. I guess I'll have to figure it out when I get there. But I think thats going to be almost harder than losing the weight in the first place.
Well, I gotta get up early tomorrow so I'm going to bed.
Well, I gotta get up early tomorrow so I'm going to bed.
iluvgymnastics
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I was 138 this morning when I weighed in for the March 2lb a week challenge. That was my goal, so yay! Secretly I was hoping to weigh less though. But I know its still good, and I finally got from 139.5, which the scale had read for 4 or 5 days.
I actually put on real clothes today! And make-up! Normally on the weekend I just wear jeans and a sweatshirt, but I didn't have to go to work this morning, so I put on a nice sweater, and some different jewelery. It feels really good, and it makes me want to do better with my weight loss.
Something that doesn't motivate me... Every time I tell anyone (my roommates, my mom, my boyfriend) about trying to lose weight and get into better shape they start talking about how I don't need to. All I want is some support. I do need to. Not a lot, but I'm not trying to lose a lot. My roommates only ever see me with my clothes on, and of course I look better with clothes on. And my boyfriend maintains that he likes my hips and that I'm not going to be able to look like i'm 14 again. But I don't want to. I was waaay too skinny back then. What do I say to get some support from these people? Or do I just do it on my own and use the forum as my source of support?
I actually put on real clothes today! And make-up! Normally on the weekend I just wear jeans and a sweatshirt, but I didn't have to go to work this morning, so I put on a nice sweater, and some different jewelery. It feels really good, and it makes me want to do better with my weight loss.
Something that doesn't motivate me... Every time I tell anyone (my roommates, my mom, my boyfriend) about trying to lose weight and get into better shape they start talking about how I don't need to. All I want is some support. I do need to. Not a lot, but I'm not trying to lose a lot. My roommates only ever see me with my clothes on, and of course I look better with clothes on. And my boyfriend maintains that he likes my hips and that I'm not going to be able to look like i'm 14 again. But I don't want to. I was waaay too skinny back then. What do I say to get some support from these people? Or do I just do it on my own and use the forum as my source of support?
bringingsexybac
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Hi!
I'm new, well old, just returned to the forum this week.
Maybe your conversations need to be more about toning and getting healthy, rather than losing weight, perhaps they would be willing to accept that, rather than thinking that their friend/girlfriend is trying to LOSE weight.
Good luck to you!
Talk soon,
I'm new, well old, just returned to the forum this week.
I can understand people deterring you by saying that you don't need to lose weight, but I wonder how tall are you?
Maybe your conversations need to be more about toning and getting healthy, rather than losing weight, perhaps they would be willing to accept that, rather than thinking that their friend/girlfriend is trying to LOSE weight.
Good luck to you!
Talk soon,
iluvgymnastics
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I just had to post this. I just finished eating my second breakfast or I guess you could call it brunch, but I didn't have that much earlier this morning. Anyway, I found this hot cereal in the natural foods section that is really good. It's a combination of oats, barley, flax, and a couple other things I think. I mixed it with a cup of strawberry yogurt... yum! And it really fills you up too. I'm going to post my diet for today and see what you guys think.
So far:
9:00 1 cup whole milk (150 calories)
1 orange (100 calories)
11:30 Hot cereal (150 calories)
1 cup yogurt (100 calories)
I am between 5'5" and 5'6".
So far:
9:00 1 cup whole milk (150 calories)
1 orange (100 calories)
11:30 Hot cereal (150 calories)
1 cup yogurt (100 calories)
I am between 5'5" and 5'6".
138 is great!!! and that rhymes hehe! 
i know what you mean about people tellin you that you don't need to lose more weight. with your weight its understandable in a way because a lot of people would love to be where you are but still it is your choice how much you want to lose and what you want to look like nt anyone elses. if you stay healthy and don't do anything silly (which i'm sure you wont) then it doesn't matter how much you weigh.
have a good weekend
x
i know what you mean about people tellin you that you don't need to lose more weight. with your weight its understandable in a way because a lot of people would love to be where you are but still it is your choice how much you want to lose and what you want to look like nt anyone elses. if you stay healthy and don't do anything silly (which i'm sure you wont
) then it doesn't matter how much you weigh. have a good weekend
x
iluvgymnastics
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More of my food for today:
2:15: 2 pickles (no calories, but lots of salt)
2:45: large salad with lettuce, carrots, red pepper, sliced ham, salad dressing (200 calories)
5:00: steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans with butter and lemon and a sweet potato (about 400 calories)
Thats it so far. I'll write more as I eat it. Actually, this is helping me just to write it. I think I probably need more protein.
2:15: 2 pickles (no calories, but lots of salt)
2:45: large salad with lettuce, carrots, red pepper, sliced ham, salad dressing (200 calories)
5:00: steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans with butter and lemon and a sweet potato (about 400 calories)
Thats it so far. I'll write more as I eat it. Actually, this is helping me just to write it. I think I probably need more protein.