Jay Can Do It! - Weight Loss Diary

For the longest time I thought I was Ugly. In High School I was always that kid that got picked last in PE, or that guy that no one wants to partner with during group projects. Even though I would never date (I'm concentrating on school first before any relationship), I knew that in the back of my head I would be declined by any girl I asked.


But I'm in college now, and I find that I'm getting... I don't know. Glances? From other people (particularly other girls), and I seriously don't know how to take it. I don't know if they are looking at me because I have something on my face, or if I'm just being paranoid. Does this mean something? I've never experienced something like this before. In Psychology class for example, there's this girl that sits next to me that turns her head occasionally to look at me for a couple of seconds, and then turns her head back when I turn my head.


Anyway... I don't know. I was comfortable thinking that people thought I was unattractive. Maybe they still do? I don't know. I guess at this point I'm just splurting out words.


Diet wise, I've been doing horrible. I can't get back to counting calories because I make the most impulsive food decisions.

Exercise wise, I've been doing EXTREMELY well. I've been getting up at 5AM everyday to run 2 miles, and then run another 2 miles at 6PM. I'm also doing a lot more upper body exercises and I find that my chest area is less...breastular. boobular. Girl-like. It's starting to tone down, and so has my stomach! It's not a muffin top anymore but more like a slightly morphed square.


Weight wise I haven't changed. 197. 2 pounds from last time but I'm still moving quite slowly. If only I can control my whacky diet I know I can lose weight faster.


Thank you all for replying back and everything. It makes me feel all warm inside =).


Jay


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OK! You know what, I'll start now. What the heck.



One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

Three Turkey Hotdogs: 305 Calories

Small Vanilla Milkshake: 680 Calories (OMG that was not the best decision)

Lumpia: 150 Calories



TOTAL: 1555 Calories
 
AGlad to see you're back :). I wish I could get that active! Up at 5AM? No thanks xD.

You sound happy! You know, I've noticed the glances too. You get used to it ;).
 
Wednesday, April 25, 2012


I GOT MY LICENSE! Drove all by myself this morning. x)


What did I eat?



Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

One Tablespoon Range Dressing: 70 Calories

One Tablespoon Mayonnaise: 60 Calories

Two Slices Turkey: 30 Calories

Two Slices Bread: 160 Calories

One Slice Cheddar Cheese: 110 Calories

Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

One Tablespoon Range Dressing: 70 Calories

Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

One Tablespoon Teriyaki Sauce: 60 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

Yogurt & Nuts: 200 Calories

1/3 Can of Soda: 60 Calories

One Tablespoon Mayonnaise: 60 Calories

Two Slices Turkey: 30 Calories

Two Slices Bread: 160 Calories

One Slice Cheddar Cheese: 110 Calories

Five Mini Pigs-In-A-Blanket: 330 Calories

Five Mini Pigs-In-A-Blanket: 330 Calories



TOTAL: 2200 Calories


What did I do?


40-Minute Run: 500 Calories


TOTAL: 500 Calories


Calorie Burn: 557 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Thursday, April 26, 2012


First day driving to college. Holy crap the parking is hectic. I need to be there by 6:45AM to get any parking spaces :)


What did I eat?



Sandwich: 300 Calories

12oz Clam Chowder: 250 Calories

1/4 Cup Oatmeal: 75 Calories

Two Cups White Rice: 420 Calories

7 Vienna Sausages: 260 Calories

Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

Sauce: 100 Calories

1/2 Serving Breast Chicken: 140 Calories

Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

1/2 Serving Breast Chicken: 140 Calories

Yogurt: 200 Calories



TOTAL: 1985 Calories


What did I do?


N/A


TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 272 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Friday, April 27, 2012


Sometimes I look back in my Journal and I ask myself: "How the hell was I able to consume only 1400 calories a day?"


Then I remember: I had a drive, a strong want to be healthy.


I have to find that drive again.


What did I eat?



Sandwich: 300 Calories

Cheeseburger: 400 Calories

M&M Cookie: 200 Calories

12oz Clam Chowder: 250 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

McChicken: 360 Calories

Hot Cheetos: 170 Calories

Crispy Pata: 500 Calories



TOTAL: 2390 Calories


What did I do?[/b]



40-Minute Run: 500 Calories



TOTAL: 500 Calories



Calorie Burn:[/b] 367 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Saturday, April 28, 2012



Too much homework to do this weekend, but at least I'll be in an environment where I can control my dieting.



What did I eat?[/b]




1/2 Cup White Rice: 105 Calories

4 Vienna Sausages: 150 Calories

One Cup Milk: 120 Calories

Mantecada Cupcake: 260 Calories

Ruffles Chips: 120 Calories

Lots and Lots of Pizza: 1200 Calories




TOTAL: 1955 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



20 Minute Run



TOTAL: 200 Calories



Calorie Burn:[/b] 502 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Sunday, April 29, 2012



Woke up with a headache this morning. No Idea why.



What did I eat?[/b]




Asian Vegetable Mix: 50 Calories

Sauce: 100 Calories

1/2 Serving Breast Chicken: 140 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

Half a Pizza: 150 Calories

Lol I went to a Party so Probably 1300+ Calories




TOTAL: 1950 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



N/A



TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 307 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Monday, April 30, 2012



Woke up with a headache this morning. No Idea why.



What did I eat?[/b]




Leftover Party Food: 600 Calories

Applebees Pasta: 870 Calories

Tablespoon Sour Cream: 30 Calories

Wheat Tortilla: 80 Calories

Half Cup Mexican Cheese: 150 Calories

Half Serving Breast Chicken: 100 Calories

Some Filipino Treats: 300 Calories

One and One-Half Cup Milk: 165 Calories




TOTAL: 2295 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



30-Minute Run: 300 Calories



TOTAL: 300 Calories



Calorie Burn:[/b] 262 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Tuesday, May 1, 2012



I can't seem to get myself under 1900 Calories =/. Oh well. I'm still in the calorie-losing range, but barely.



What did I eat?[/b]




Jalapeno Chips: 210 Calories

Ramen: 300 Calories

Mexican Cheese: 150 Calories

Bread: 160 Calories

Tortilla: 80 Calories

1/2 Chicken Breast: 105 Calories

1/2 Can Fruit Juice: 70 Calories

One Slice American Cheese: 60 Calories

Two Slices Extra Lean Ham: 60 Calories

Three Cups Asian Vegetables: 90 Calories

Sauce: 60 Calories

1/4 Loaf Bread: 300 Calories

Two Low-Fat Tortillas: 110 Calories

Shredded Pork: 60 Calories

Green Salsa: 20 Calories

Half Tablespoon Sour Cream: 20 Calories




TOTAL: 1855 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



N/A (too much homework...)



TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 402 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Originally Posted by Irishprincess


wellllll done for getting your licence kid!! How exciting:)
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Originally Posted by jen_renee

Congrats on getting your license!!! Drive safe!!
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Thank you both! I'll drive safe.
 
Wednesday, May 2, 2012



Muhahahaha~ Success! I got myself to 1855 Calories last night x). Now I'm going to try to shoot for 1700.



What did I eat?[/b]




One Large Wheat Tortilla: 110 Calories

Red Salsa: 20 Calories

One Tablespoon Sour Cream: 30 Calories

1/2 Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Mix: 150 Calories

Instant Top Ramen: 300 Calories

Naan Bread: 210 Calories

Low Calorie Tortillas: 110 Calories

Salsa: 30 Calories

Sour Cream: 30 Calories

Shredded Pork: 60 Calories

1/4 Slice of Cheese: 50 Calories

Corn Salsa: 30 Calories

One Cup Vegetables: 40 Calories

Barbecue Sauce: 35 Calories

Chicken Breast: 210 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

One Serving Ham, Corn Beef, Broccoli Mix: 150 Calories



TOTAL: 1775 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



N/A



TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 482 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Thursday, May 3, 2012



I was so good yesterday, except I didn't exercise. I really, really wanted to pig out at 9PM last night on that Spam my Dad was cooking but I didn't! I just drowned myself with some water and I was all good (although I was about to burst this morning). I also got below 1800 >:D.



Oh and also, according to my dad:


Those pants are too big for you. We need to buy you new ones.
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:hurray: I guess my waistline is getting smaller!





What did I eat?[/b]




1/8 Loaf of Bread: 150 Calories

One Tablespoon Butter: 70 Calories

Activia Yogurt: 130 Calories

3 Low Fat Tortillas: 165 Calories

Green Salsa: 30 Calories

Red Salsa: 30 Calories

Two Tablespoon Sour Cream: 60 Calories

One and One-Half Serving Chicken Breast: 240 Calories

One Slice American Cheese: 70 Calories

One Sausage Patty: 170 Calories

English Muffin: 132 Calories

Poached Egg: 70 Calories

Shredded Pork: 60 Calories

Two Cups Asian Vegetables: 80 Calories

Soup Sauce: 20 Calories

Miso Soup Packet: 35 Calories

One Low Fat Tortilla: 55 Calories

One Tablespoon Sour Cream: 30 Calories

Red Salsa: 30 Calories

Green Salsa: 30 Calories



TOTAL: 1657 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



N/A



TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 600 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Friday, May 4, 2012



My professors seemed to be very...irritated today. Why? It's so sunny and it's Friday.



What did I eat?[/b]




One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

One Chicken Breast: 140 Calories

Asian Sauce: 90 Calories

Two Cups Asian Vegetables: 80 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

One Chicken Breast: 140 Calories

Asian Sauce: 90 Calories

Two Cups Asian Vegetables: 80 Calories



TOTAL: 1040 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



N/A



TOTAL: N/A



Calorie Burn:[/b] 1217 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
Jay,


You are such an inspiration to me! I started off by reading your posts from when you first started and then I fast forward to your last page, and I'm so proud to see that you've continued all along! Kudos to you!!!! I think I'm going to start chanting to myself "Like Jay! I wanna be like Jay!"


What do you use to keep track of calories eaten and burned?
 
Originally Posted by JenCeb


Jay,



You are such an inspiration to me! I started off by reading your posts from when you first started and then I fast forward to your last page, and I'm so proud to see that you've continued all along! Kudos to you!!!! I think I'm going to start chanting to myself "Like Jay! I wanna be like Jay!"



What do you use to keep track of calories eaten and burned?
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Aw thank you! =) But that statement isn't quite true - I actually had a 3 month hiatus where I kept my weight steady (and I didn't count calories). It was horrible, but I managed to go through it.


I'm old fashioned. I just take out a pencil and paper and write down everything I eat, and then I go online and type it up on these forums. It was hard at first because I didn't know how much calories certain foods were, but by now I've memorized calorie amounts for certain foods. I always estimate higher if I'm not sure just to be safe.


For the calories I burn, I subtract my maintenance rate from the calories I eat and that's how much calories I burn from dieting alone. For exercise, I have a watch that tells me how much calories I burn. I round it to the lowest 100 (again, just to be safe).


Good luck!
 
Monday, May 7, 2012



So I purposely didn't count calories on Saturday and Sunday as a reward for my 2 weeks effort. Apparently, at the beginning of the two weeks I wasn't 197 pounds (like I expected). I was 202, which means I gained back the 5 pounds I lost. Eesh -_-



But two weeks later, I'm back down to 198. So this weekend I put away the calculator and rewarded myself on Saturday. I was able to eat as much healthy foods as I wanted. Then on Sunday I jogged at my old high school for 1 hour and burned about 500 calories. I also didn't eat as much that day for some reason.



So back to Monday! 198. Let's keep the downward trend going shall we?



What did I eat?[/b]




Half Cup White Rice: 105 Calories

Vegetables: 30 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

One Chicken Breast: 140 Calories

Asian Sauce: 90 Calories

Half Cups Asian Vegetables: 15 Calories

Two Cups White Rice: 420 Calories

Two Sticks Filipino BBQ Pork: 240 Calories

Pork Sinigang: 200 Calories

Vegetables: 30 Calories

One Cup White Rice: 210 Calories

Deep-Fried Pork Rinds: 200 Calories :blush5:




TOTAL: 1890 Calories



What did I do?[/b]



One Hour Walk: 300 Calories

30 Minute Run: 150 Calories



TOTAL: 450 Calories



Calorie Burn:[/b] 817 Calories

(based on Daily Maintenance: 2257 Calories)
 
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