Jessica' s diary...a start to a new beginning.

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I am 28 years old and a stay at home mom. I stand 5 foot 4 inches and weigh 240 pounds. My heaviest was after my second child was born. I weighed 286 pounds at the 6 week post partum visit. I would get winded just grocery shopping. That was 2010. Since then I've had one more child and managed to drop 46 pounds. Four of which I've lost in the past 3 weeks. I'm currently in a weight loss challenge group. The person who loses the biggest percentage wins the pot that stands at $800. Motivation!
My long term goal weight is 140 pounds. I realize it's going to be a long journey, but so worth it! I'm trying my hardest to make healthy eating a habit and I track my calories. That's what's working for me now. Someday I really want to run. Miles and miles I hope! That's another thing I look forward to :)
 
Hi Jessica!

Just wanted to say welcome and we are all on journey here! A wise person here told me " baby steps" , just keep moving your feet in the right direction. Congrats on you recent weight loss!
 
Welcome Jessica!

Good luck with your journey. It sounds to me like you have a decent set of goals, I hope these motivate you throughout :) You are right, it will be a long (and worthwhile) journey, but remember that this is for the rest of your life. However long it takes, you'll reap the rewards for as long as you live. Somehow, in the grand scheme of things, it makes the process seem shorter (at least for me) :D

Wishing you all the best :D
 
Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on the weight you've already lost. 46 lbs lost is great!

Good luck on winning that pot of money!! That would definitely motivate me. lol! :)
 
Running for miles and miles is a great goal! Welcome to the forum, looking forward to more updates from you :D
 
Today I finally reached an A- on my calorie counter! So proud of my self, because in the beginning it was a struggle to stay under my calorie limit. It's set at 1600 right now, but I stop eating by 6pm and today my calories where just at 1200. I'm good with that. Plus, I'm actually full. Training myself to make healthy choices is the hard part, but I'm getting there :)
 
Well done you!! I think "training" is the right word there lol...in theory it's so easy to say "yup, I'll make healthy choices now" but when we've all gone for so long making unhealthy choices the practicalities of breaking the cycle are a little more difficult. Certainly not impossible though, it takes "training" ;) Good luck and keep it up!
 
Just joined the forum this week too and everyone has been very welcoming and encouraging. Well done on losing so much weight and good luck with the rest.
 
Today I tried the chocolate muscle milk, drank it for breakfast actually & surprisingly I really like it! I went on to have a southwest salad with grilled chicken for lunch, but caved & had a 100 calorie pack of chocolate chip cookies as a snack. My calories are still 600 under my goal so I'll be sure to eat a healthy dinner. All in all not too bad.
 
A hundred calorie treat isn't much cause for concern. Make sure you're choosing the right dressing for your salads, there are a lot that'll have much sugar than those cookies!
 
Today I got into a pair of jeans I haven't been able to button in about 3 years! I hadn't even thought to try lately, but was hoping for a boost & they fit! I've held onto them all this time in hopes of wearing them again and the day is finally here.
I can still feel this spark inside of me that wants to keep moving forward. Imagining myself skinny helps, but it's not only about that. I really want to be healthy. There are many health problems in my family. Most related to the heart. I have to get fit not only for myself but for my kids.
 
Well done! It's amazing when you can actually SEE and FEEL all your hard work paying off. And it's such a boost and an amazing motivator! Keep it up! Imagine the thrill of going shopping for brand new itty bitty jeans :D
 
Wow how amazing that you kept your jeans for 3 years and today you fit into them - a HUGE congrats. Just goes to show hard work really pays off, you must be feeling on top of the moon!
 
I've been avoiding writing this past week. But due to accountability and all that jazz...my granny died last week. Two days before Halloween. We knew it was coming, but still. We layed her to rest the very next day. So it wasn't a good week. I've fallen off the wagon, but I did manage to walk 3 miles yesterday. My eating has gone to crap however. I've ate so much today I feel sick. :/ But I'm ready to start fresh & continue on.
 
I really am sorry to hear about your Gran, JFM. My condolences to you and your family. Even when you know the time is coming, it's never easy. I have no doubt she is proud of you and your achievements :)
Take your time to grieve, you may find focusing on your goal helpful?
 
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