Jessi's Weight Loss Diary

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Hi, I'm Jessi.

I'm trying yet again to lose weight before I graduate from college. I decided that I couldn't do it on my own, seeing as how that never worked for me before. Some people on here reccommended that I create a diary, so here I am. Anywho... I'm 22. I'm from southern Louisiana, and a full time college student (graduating next year hopefully!). I also work at a bank full time. I've been heavy since I was about 8 or 9. I had epilepsy as a child, and the medication I took made me gain about 60 pounds. I'm not using that as an excuse, just as a starting point lol. By the time I graduate, I hope to get fairly close to my goal weight of 150. According to the doctors, I should be around 130ish but that just seems crazy to me, so I'm starting with 150 as my goal. I currently weigh 235, and I'm 5'2. At my heaviest, I weighed 265, but I lost some weight when I started college and had to walk all over campus. I'm excited to start losing weight again, though I'm pretty scared too. I know it takes a lot of work, and to be honest, I've been pretty lazy over the past couple of years. I work at a sedentary job, and all of my classes are now in the same building lol. More to come later ;)
 
Exercise

I pretty much hate exercise...I don't really know anyone that loves it. I do always feel better after I do it, it's the whole motivation thing that I'm lacking. So I've been sticking to the 10 minute rule....10 minutes, twice a day no matter what. Generally, after I walk for 10 minutes or ride the bike for 10 minutes, I'm raring to go for all the exercises I should be doing. Once the momentum gets going, I can't stop.

So today, I rode the stationary bike at a moderate pace for 10 minutes right after I woke up. And tonight, I'm planning on doing my regular workout: walking for 20 minutes and weight lifting for 15.
 
I love exercise!!! :D If you start pushing yourself, it gets easier, and then the well-being that comes on afterward gets addicting. Especially if you find an activity or sport you love. Don't feel bashful about joining a group or team in your community, either--you might enjoy it!

I used to hate it--was an asthmatic, too. For some reason it went away in my teens.....

Welcome! Hope you find your determination to lose weight despite your ultra-busy schedule :D
 
Hi Jessi~ Glad you started a journal. This is probably the biggest reason why I have stuck with my journey. It's a great way to stay accountable, even if it's just with yourself. I think your plan of 10 min. twice a day is great. Keep up the great work...you are on your way! :auto:
 
Thanks so much for the support...I just got done with my second cardio session of the day. I did 15 minutes on the stationary bike at the second to hardest setting for most of the time. I also did a whole bunch of arm exercises. I'm going out with some friends now, but I when I get back I think I might do some more crunches :D
 
Hey Jessi! SOunds like you've got a reasonable plan of action- just stick with it :) I agree with pastel roses- this journal has helped me more than anything ever has. Stay focused, consistant, and don't give up and you'll get where you wanna be!
 
Yaaaay!!!

So the coolest thing happened yesterday. I didn't have anything clean to wear because I'm a procrastinator and I haven't done laundry in a couple of weeks. So I went to the closet and pulled out the dreaded tight jeans. These are the kind that I have to jump to pull up and lay down to zip; they always bring about muffin top. When I put them on, they just slid on like all of my fat jeans. It was SO AWESOME!! I felt so accomplished, who knew 3 pounds could make such a difference.
 
jessifreehugs said:
Hi, I'm Jessi.

I'm trying yet again to lose weight before I graduate from college. I decided that I couldn't do it on my own, seeing as how that never worked for me before. Some people on here reccommended that I create a diary, so here I am. Anywho... I'm 22. I'm from southern Louisiana, and a full time college student (graduating next year hopefully!). I also work at a bank full time. I've been heavy since I was about 8 or 9. I had epilepsy as a child, and the medication I took made me gain about 60 pounds. I'm not using that as an excuse, just as a starting point lol. By the time I graduate, I hope to get fairly close to my goal weight of 150. According to the doctors, I should be around 130ish but that just seems crazy to me, so I'm starting with 150 as my goal. I currently weigh 235, and I'm 5'2. At my heaviest, I weighed 265, but I lost some weight when I started college and had to walk all over campus. I'm excited to start losing weight again, though I'm pretty scared too. I know it takes a lot of work, and to be honest, I've been pretty lazy over the past couple of years. I work at a sedentary job, and all of my classes are now in the same building lol. More to come later ;)
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hi, just drop by to say -- Keep Motivated , You Will definitely achieve your weight loss goal. However, there is no easy way out to lose weight , you must be determined and disciplined. One important point helping to lose weight is --- EXERCISE ! Walking is one of the best and easy to achieve, walk whenever and wherever you have the chance. My sister has achieved to lose her heavy bottom from 44" hips to a 34" now. As for me, am still working towards slimming down my thigh and "spare tyre " .
 
jessifreehugs said:
So the coolest thing happened yesterday. I didn't have anything clean to wear because I'm a procrastinator and I haven't done laundry in a couple of weeks. So I went to the closet and pulled out the dreaded tight jeans. These are the kind that I have to jump to pull up and lay down to zip; they always bring about muffin top. When I put them on, they just slid on like all of my fat jeans. It was SO AWESOME!! I felt so accomplished, who knew 3 pounds could make such a difference.
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hi jessi, see , your effort does pay ..... you're on your way to have to buy a smaller size jeans.... keep up the good exercise routine at small interval.
 
Ok, so I had a bad weekend. I did not follow my workout routine at all, and I went out for margaritas with the work girls on Friday night (I know, I know margaritas=ruins my entire day of eating right). Then on Saturday, my mom asked me to lunch with her. I agreed not knowing that that meant Taco Bell. I had a Fresco crunchy taco and a burrito supreme...at least I ordered off their "healthy menu" right? I felt so gross the rest of the day though, my stomach was very upset with me. This made me feel even less like working out. So I sucked this weekend.
 
Sorry to hear that. I likewise overate, but it was gourmet food. Well, except last night at the belly dancing show I had a plate with sweet potato fries, pita chips and hummus, and calamari before my entree :eek:

Margaritas are probably the most calorie-laden drink there is besides White Russians and other such things--careful! They taste SO GOOD though :(
 
So I made up for the weekend yesterday and today lol. Or at least I tried. I ate my 1200 yesterday, and I rode the stationary bike HARD for 20 minutes and did crunches and hand weight things for another 30 or so. Then this morning, I woke up early and did another 20 minutes of speed cycling before work, and I plan to do 20 more tonight! Yay exercise (I don't hate it so much now lol).
 
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