I think I can, I think I can...

Hey Lily, well, I think it must be the season or something, because I've been off the wagon for ummmm let me see about 6 DAYS!!! So don't feel bad, I'm not going to give up though. :) I just have to try harder, we all do, as for your mini challenge, I am totally in. WE CAN DO IT!!! Well, I wish you the best. See ya later!!!
Natasha
 
C'mon now Lilly...why wait til October to start over...in my world you can start over at any second of the day. Waddayasay?!?
That's what I like about lifestyle changes as opposed to diets...when you mess up you can just dust yourself off and keep on truck'n.
 
Thanks ladies for checking up on me.

Oh yea, I'm not waiting till October to get back on track...thats just when I'll officially start writing things down again...you know...weigh-ins, measurements, completing gym days, calorie counting, etc. A matter of fact I'll be going to the grocery store right after work in the moring to pick up fresh fruit, veggies and such.

And I only use the word "diet" as in terms of eating habits, not really "I'm on a diet", know what I mean? There's no Atkins, South beach, or any other kind of "diet" here lol. I'm trying to make real changes, not temporary ones.
 
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LillyTame said:
Oh yea, I'm not waiting till October to get back on track...thats just when I'll officially start writing things down again...you know...weigh-ins, measurements, completing gym days, calorie counting, etc. A matter of fact I'll be going to the grocery store right after work in the moring to pick up fresh fruit, veggies and such.

And I only use the word "diet" as in terms of eating habits, not really "I'm on a diet", know what I mean? There's no Atkins, South beach, or any other kind of "diet" here lol. I'm trying to make real changes, not temporary ones.
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I get you, that's funny because that's actually what I decided to do too. I figured after my little week or so mishap, I'll do better on my eating and what not, but not start offcially tracking again until Oct. 1st. Just makes more sense that way for some reason... Or maybe we're just crazy LoL. I wish you the best and as usually, I'll drop in from time to time. :seeya:
Natasha
 
Hi Erica, I'm Kelly. Congratulations on seeing the scale dip already. And good for you for going to the gym - are you doing strength training? I'm starting all over again too, by that I mean I'm back on the forum.

Patience is hardest in the beginning. Once you lose the first five pounds you see what works and I know you can definitely reach 190 in four months if not sooner.
 
wishing you luck getting back on track, back into good food habits and back to the gym :)
 
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I get you, that's funny because that's actually what I decided to do too. I figured after my little week or so mishap, I'll do better on my eating and what not, but not start offcially tracking again until Oct. 1st. Just makes more sense that way for some reason... Or maybe we're just crazy LoL. I wish you the best and as usually, I'll drop in from time to time. :seeya:
Natasha
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Natasha thats soooo funny you said that, because thats what I was thinking...I gotta be crazy! lol I always like "officially" starting over at the beginning of things...whether it's the beginning of the week, day, month...whatever lol.

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Hi Erica, I'm Kelly. Congratulations on seeing the scale dip already. And good for you for going to the gym - are you doing strength training? I'm starting all over again too, by that I mean I'm back on the forum.

Patience is hardest in the beginning. Once you lose the first five pounds you see what works and I know you can definitely reach 190 in four months if not sooner.
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Hello Kelly. I do some strength training. I know muscle burns more fat, but at the same time I do more cardio, at least until I get under 200, because what's the point of muscle if its hidden under the fat! lol So far things are working, as long as I stick to it...I have a tendency to start slacking off after 2-3wks...so thats my current goal...make it a full month without detouring. Actually I did once. I think I joined the Las Minute challenge and saw great results.

Trusylver said:
wishing you luck getting back on track, back into good food habits and back to the gym :)
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Thank you Tru. :seeya:
 
Day 1

2am

Chicken Pot Pit - ~520 cal ( I never eat ALL of it, but I'll count all the cal)
Snapple/Vit. H20 - ~150 cal


3am
30-45min slow/med paced walk, just to get out the building really, conversated w/ a co-worker.


6am

Cereal bar - 90 cal
Milk - 140 cal


9am

2 boiled eggs - 156
Snapple/Vit. H20 - ~150 cal


4pm

Turkey sandwhich - 215 cal
Snapple - ~200 cal


9pm - workout
Eliptical 30min - (328)


10pm

Chicken Breast - 200 cal
Greens - 70 cal
Snapple/Vit. H20 - ~150 cal
Bread roll - 110 cal
 
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Geesh, God bless ya'. How long have you been doing that? You're probably adjusted to it.

Thanks again for the link to the calculator it was helpful.
 
Oh I've pretty much been doing it for awhile...mixing it up between evenings and nights but straight nights for about 7months now.

I'm glad you could use the link.
 
Day 2

2am

Apple - 55 cal


3am

Greens - 35 cal
Snapple - 100 cal


6am

Cereal bar - 90 cal
Milk - 140 cal


9am

2 boiled eggs - 156 cal
Snapple - ~100 cal


330pm

Turkey sandwhich - 215 cal
Vit H2O - 50 cal
Apple -55 cal


7pm

Ceasar Bowl - ~521
Vit. H20 - 100 cal
 
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Day 3

12am

Watermelon - 90 cal


1am

Turkey Sandwich - 280 cal
Chips - 150 cal
Snapple - 200 cal


630am

2 Boiled Eggs - 156 cal
Vit. H20 - 50 cal


9am

Cereal bar - 90 cal
Milk - 140 cal


4pm

Oatmeal - 150 cal
Toast - 120 cal


7pm Workout

Stationary bike - (~164 cal)


9pm

3 taco al carbons
Salad
Total - 434 cal
Fanta - 240 cal ( bad I know, but I had a taste for something strong and sweet to drink.)
 
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Day 4 - Cheat Day

2am

Chicken Sandwhich - 440 cal
Salad - 130 cal
Snapple - 200 cal


11am

Breakfast - ~787 cal ( healthy choices/ portion control - egg whites, 1 pancake, half of the hashbrowns.)


3pm

Lunch - ~670 cal


Total - 2227 :piggy: ( not terrible considering I'm still due for a nap and probably wont eat till after midnight - a new day!)
 
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Day 5

12am

Cereal bar - 90 cal
Milk - 140 cal


6am

Cereal - 120 cal
Milk - 140 cal


12pm

Tomato - ~12 cal
Chicken - ~ 60 cal
Snapple - 200 cal

Getting a lot of cals from my drinks. Need to slooow down.


3pm

2 boiled eggs - 156 cal
Vit. H2O - 50 cal
Apple - 55 cal


5pm - Workout

Treadmill 30min/Crosstrainer 20min - (313 cal)

I was so wiped out by my workout (I also did sit-ups and push-ups) that after my shower I had to take a nap.

11pm

Tilapia - ~128 cal
Green beans - 20 cal
Mashed potatoes - 80 cal
Snapple/Vit. H2O - 100 cal
 
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Day 6

1st wk (5 days) down. I kept up with my eating and going to the gym. Yesterday's cal intake was kinda low. I like to stay over 1200 cal.

Anywho, I weigh in later today. Been practicing a LOT of retraint, holding off weighing myself till my weigh-in days lol. I'm a weigh-aholic lol. I haven't weighed myself since friday morn and it feels like fooooorever.


3am

Oatmeal cookie - 130 cal
Milk - 160 cal


630am

cereal - 120 cal
milk - 140 cal


9am

3 egg white - 51 cal
2 bacon strips - 120 cal
Snapple/ Vit. H20 - 150 cal
Celery - 10 cal
Bread roll - 110 cal


730pm

Turkey Sandwich - 280 cal
Chips - 250 cal
Snapple/Vit H2O - 200 cal

Hmmm, I know my timing isn't all that great and my choices arent either, but things could be a lot worse...like 2 burgers a day and nachos for dinner...3 nights in a row! lol...So over all I'm happy with my choices and they are making a difference. I think the more I get used to making better choices, it will be even easier for me to transition to even healthier choices...but baby steps for now.

Cardio is working for me right now. I think I'm going to stick to cardio plus sit-ups and push-ups for about another week or so maybe even until my loss starts to slow down.
 
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Morning Lilly,

I know what you mean with the scale addiction. Hard to break but it's good to give the mind a break from the constant weighing.

Looks like ya pushing it on the exercise. You go gyrl!! What keeps you motivated?
 
My motivation is fitting into all the clothes I have sitting at the bottom of my closet lol. I was actually able to pull out 3 pairs of work pants last week! Wooohoooo! lol
 
Day 7, 1st full wk

Not too bad for my 1st wk back on track. And I'm not having any urges, which is great, makes it easy for me to pass up Carl's JR. lol Usually that hits around the end of the 2nd week and I cant blame my special friend :reddevil: because I dont get one every month, due to my BC.

1am

Beef Bowl - ~600 cal ( One website says 760 but I never eat the whole thing, so I chopped 160 off, woke up late, didnt have time to make dinner, plus already had Subway for lunch.)
Snapple - 150 cal ( I keep going on these Snapple binges lol, better than burger or pizza binges though, I guess.)

In the morning I think I'll take it easy with a few fruits, a cereal bar, and milk.


8am

Cereal bar - 90 cal
Milk - 160 cal


3pm

2 slices bread - 120 cal
2 eggs - 180 cal
1 slice of cheese - 70 cal
turkey - 25 cal
OJ - 110 cal


4pm

1/2 Pear - 50 cal


730pm Workout

Crosstrainer 30min - (332)


11pm

Apple - 55 cal
 
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