Inspired, motivated, and READY!!! :)

usedtobefatmatt said:
As far as the ravioli goes, you can not let one meal effect you. This is a lifestyle!! Do you honestly think that every single meal for the rest of your life will be healthy. Let me answer that one for you, NO!!!

Figure out the calories and move on. It's not going to hurt you. You will be fine.
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Amen to THAT! I see so many people make progress and then lose focus or give up just because of one bad meal, one bad day, or one bad week.
You're not striving for perfection, just health. Thankfully, a few mistakes here and there wont put all those pounds back right away.
Remember, it was a long series of bad food and fitness choices that lead you to where you are, not just one.

This is a learning experience and a lot of times you cant learn without a few mistakes. :)

A remember a few weeks into my weight loss, I ate almost a whole thing of cookies by myself. :smilielol5: It was very upsetting at the time. Now I can look back and laugh at how I thought the world was going to end.
 
It IS kind of funny. Like.... REALLY, a can of ravioli ruined my night? ha ha:smilielol5: I'm OVER IT!!!!!!

Had a nice workout this morning, did 30 min tredmil fast walking incline, 20 minutes elliptical cross ramp thing ( i always forget the name of it!), 5 minutes on the rowing machine (man i wonder if i could last longer than that.. tuff stuff!) and then my abs routine.

I have a pain in my left shin.. it's really bothering me, i can feel it when i'm even just walking!! :banghead:i think my shoes are NOT meant for running. i'm getting some nike high performance running shoes in the mail soon tho... YES!!!!:cool:

ONE MORE CLASS TODAY!!!!!! Hello weekend!!!! :party:
~Sarah
 
Good luck girlie! You do already look amazing!!! As for your shin...make sure you are stretching after a 5-10 mins warm-up and also stretch AFTER as well.
 
I know... I ALWAYS forget to stretch!!!! And I have pain in my right knee... GREAT. I don't know what to do. Should I take it easy or keep working out but try not to put too much stress on my knees? (the elliptical thing with the incline is to blame i think) i REALLY don't want to stop running, i am trying to train for this 5k and I want to be ready for it. The pain in my knee comes and goes... it's not excruciating but it does bother me, like i want to massage it out but i cant! :( :( :( help!

here's the food for today.....

breakfast - 2 pieces toast w/ butter, 1 egg, cup of skim milk
snack - mixed nuts
lunch - jimmy john's veggie sub UNwich (by leaving out the bread you save urself about 250 calories!)
dinner - salisbury steak w/ a little mashed potatoes

total calories - 1, 248
total water - 56 oz

well that's all for now... good nighttt
~ Sarah
 
Hey Sarah, Looks like you're doing a really great Job.

I too have terrible pain in my arms, joints etc.. but it'll be fine within a week. I used to have pain in my legs for almost a week but now its fine. Just be patient, its just that your body doesn't want to do all those workout :p

Anyways, don't stop exercising. Pain will wash away in 3-4 days by itself. If you have intolerable pain, then you can take a painkiller. Note that Painkiller is NOT good for health. Overdose is fatal.

For then, best of luck!!!

P.S. How do you make sandwich w/o bread?
 
Thanks!!! Ya, the pain is tolerable. It is a little bothersome... but I hope it does go away soon!!

And the UNwich thing... lol they just make the sub in a big leaf of lettuce. so it's basically a lettuce wrap, but the name for it is an "un wich" ... they are pretty good :) tho i'm a sucker for that sub bread... it was hard to resist!!!
 
Hey everyone!!! SO today was the big day... my weigh in.

Last Friday I weighed 152.2 - and THIS Friday (today) I weigh 148.8! :)

YaY! Time for work! Leave some love :)

~ Sarah
 
Hi Sarah :)

Congrats on your weight loss so far! You are making great progress and it sounds like you are doing really well. Your before pictures don't look bad at all! They look like mine and I started my weight loss at 135. Once you reach your goal you are gonna have an awesome body!
 
Wow that is an amazing loss!! i'm looking forward to getting out of the 160's and can't even imagine being in the 140's! You must feel great! Keep it up!
 
Thanks guys!!!!! I can't believe, it's only been 2 WEEKS... I feel like it's been a lot longer... but I lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks! I didn't think it would be so easy. I honestly don't feel like working out is a chore, or counting calories is a hassle. It is just another part of my daily routine now.... it is working out great and I'm SO happy!!!

You guys rock, thanks for all the replies and words of encouragment!! I really appreciated it!! :)

~ Sarah
 
I know it's very early on and you are only two weeks into your journey and you have have done an amazing job. Remember this is not about "losing weight". Sure you want to lose some pounds but the main focus for you is to learn a lifestyle that you can live with for a looonnngggg time.

Once again, congrats and KEEP IT UP!!!!

Matt
 
Congrats on your loss. Very soon you'll reach your goal. When did you start your exercise and all?

We have festival going on in here so I am not able to control what i eat and the gym is closed for 3 days. :(

I am sure I will gain 1-2 kgs these days :( :( :(

usedtobefatmatt said:
I know it's very early on and you are only two weeks into your journey and you have have done an amazing job. Remember this is not about "losing weight". Sure you want to lose some pounds but the main focus for you is to learn a lifestyle that you can live with for a looonnngggg time.
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matt - thanks for reading my journal and leaving replies! i appreciate your feedback :) i do agree that it's not really about losing weight. it should be about feeling good and being healthy, and adjusting to a new lifestyle. however, i am so impatient to see results that i think weight loss is more important right now. i know that it is not, but being that it's only been 2 weeks and i already have great results, it makes me want more! i want to know where i will be in a month, 2 months, 3 months from now. BUT the scale does not measure my pride, and my pride is far more pleasing then seeing the pounds dropped.

anand - i started this whole thing september 11th. that was the day i weighed in at 155.8.. i have worked out every single morning since the 15th :)

i'll update this later with today's food intake/calories :)

hope everyone's having a great weekend!
~Sarah

this is just for fun:

What is your current height and weight? 5'4 1/2" and 148.8 pounds.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 135.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 135 at the very least.
Why do you want to lose weight? Because according to my BMI, I'm technically "overweight" and because I want to live a healthier lifestyle.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? No.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? COLLEGE - drinking, and Topper's pizza! Yumm
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? College! I gained the freshman 13, LOL.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Exercise, exercise, exercise! It's already working :)
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? YES, I tried the no carbs no sugar thing. Lost 10 pounds in about a week and half. NOT healthy, won't ever do that again.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Because I gave in, I LOVE CARBS. And I never worked out to begin with.
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? I haven't really tried other than the no carbs no sugar diet.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Yes, I have been recording everything for almost 2 weeks now.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Yes, because I'm in college and I don't have a meal plan. I usually throw some chicken or pork chops on a george foreman! hah!
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Maybe once a week now. In summer, I always ate at Cousins Subs, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Bell, Culvers, Applebee's.. ugh!
What are your three favorite foods? Topper's sticks :p, mashed potatoes, and cereal!
What are your three favorite restaurants? Chins Asia Fresh, Panera Bread Company, Cousins Subs.
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? Smaller portions, incorporate more veggies/fruits.
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? My stomach would be tight, my thighs would be smaller, my arms would look stronger.
Do you eat when you are not hungry? Sometimes but not often.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? No.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? No.
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? No.
Do you eat as a reward? No.
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes.
What do you normally eat for a meal? Cereal, bagel, or egg for breakfast. Some kind of sandwich at lunch, and some kind of meat and veggie dish for dinner. I usually eat a salad with lunch or dinner.
What type of snacks do you eat? Almonds, string cheese. I don't really have much snack variety!
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? Running! Sit ups, weights, machines at the gym.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? I work out at my school's fitness center, and I also have a tredmil that I use when I come home on the weekend.
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? Running, elliptical, ab exercises.
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? This website!! Everyone is an inspiration :)
Do you have rewards for certain goals? New clothes.. I hope :)
 
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