jen_renee
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Oh I wish I hated salad dressing. I think I eat salad JUST for the dressing..hahaha! Glad to see you're on track though, that's great!
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.
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Oh I wish I hated salad dressing. I think I eat salad JUST for the dressing..hahaha! Glad to see you're on track though, that's great!
elenasflickaby
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Wishing you all the best, you're doing great I'm in a similar place to you, currently 238 pounds. Plus I really want to buy some denim shorts some day that don't just look ridiculous on me!
I'm in a similar place to you, currently 238 pounds. Plus I really want to buy some denim shorts some day that don't just look ridiculous on me!
Sunflower2
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Just read all your diary and I love it! So positive You can do it!!!
You can do it!!!PrettyWhitty
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Wow, thank you all so much for your comments, they absolutely made my day!
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I went down to Daytona this weekend to visit my sister. She's getting married in December and I'm the maid of honor
We found the perfect dress for me. BUT, it's sleeveless. Dun, dun, dunnnn...
PrettyWhitty just got a lot more motivated LOL. It's actually perfectly flattering in the waist and bust area, just my arms look a little like wings when I'm wearing sleeveless clothes.
I had a pretty good weekend eating wise. We did go out to eat a lot and go to a wedding cake sampling (I really have no words on that subject. I will probably just get married for the free cake samples someday), but I made pretty healthy choices.
I DID however eat fast food for the first time in almost a month. I was in the car a LOT. Stuck to pretty healthy choices though, and again, this weight loss is not about denying myself certain foods. I have to keep that in mind. When I tell myself "ABSOLUTELY NO COOKIES" guess what I crave? Truthfully, I've given in to temptation a lot more than I technically "should" be doing, but I'm still losing weight right? Something maybe yall can think about if you're a certain food denier like I used to be.
The past few days my weight has been fluctuating between 241 and 246 lbs. This morning I weighed in at 244.5, so I'm still at my 9 pound mark.
I tend to have a harder time sticking to my weight loss on the weekend. I'm actively going to try and fix this problem though. I tend to go out a lot with friends Friday and Saturdays, and normally that consists of going out to eat, going to a movie (popcorn is my lover) and having a few drinks. This Friday however I'm going line dancing. If yall have never been, you must try it. It's a really fun way to burn off some calories and it's absolutely hilarious to make an ass of yourself on the dance floor. I'm always a sweaty mess at the end of the night and sore the next day. Go go go go! if you ever have the opportunity!
Today I had a good eating day. I was up at 6 am for work, two hours earlier than normal, and I think that's affected my metabolism a little. I've been starving all day long.
Bfast: coffee with cream and splenda, protein bar
Lunch: diet coke and lean cuisine
Dinner: grilled chicken salad, invisible dressing
I want to go for a long walk with my pup tonight but the heat index today was over 100... We'll play that one by ear.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I went down to Daytona this weekend to visit my sister. She's getting married in December and I'm the maid of honor
We found the perfect dress for me. BUT, it's sleeveless. Dun, dun, dunnnn...
PrettyWhitty just got a lot more motivated LOL. It's actually perfectly flattering in the waist and bust area, just my arms look a little like wings when I'm wearing sleeveless clothes.
I had a pretty good weekend eating wise. We did go out to eat a lot and go to a wedding cake sampling (I really have no words on that subject. I will probably just get married for the free cake samples someday), but I made pretty healthy choices.
I DID however eat fast food for the first time in almost a month. I was in the car a LOT. Stuck to pretty healthy choices though, and again, this weight loss is not about denying myself certain foods. I have to keep that in mind. When I tell myself "ABSOLUTELY NO COOKIES" guess what I crave? Truthfully, I've given in to temptation a lot more than I technically "should" be doing, but I'm still losing weight right? Something maybe yall can think about if you're a certain food denier like I used to be.
The past few days my weight has been fluctuating between 241 and 246 lbs. This morning I weighed in at 244.5, so I'm still at my 9 pound mark.
I tend to have a harder time sticking to my weight loss on the weekend. I'm actively going to try and fix this problem though. I tend to go out a lot with friends Friday and Saturdays, and normally that consists of going out to eat, going to a movie (popcorn is my lover) and having a few drinks. This Friday however I'm going line dancing. If yall have never been, you must try it. It's a really fun way to burn off some calories and it's absolutely hilarious to make an ass of yourself on the dance floor. I'm always a sweaty mess at the end of the night and sore the next day. Go go go go! if you ever have the opportunity!
Today I had a good eating day. I was up at 6 am for work, two hours earlier than normal, and I think that's affected my metabolism a little. I've been starving all day long.
Bfast: coffee with cream and splenda, protein bar
Lunch: diet coke and lean cuisine
Dinner: grilled chicken salad, invisible dressing
I want to go for a long walk with my pup tonight but the heat index today was over 100... We'll play that one by ear.
PrettyWhitty
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lol i'll bust a move for ya, soccer!
prettywhitty went to the gym tonight! such a good girl.
in the past i've paid for gym memberships but i never end up going. so tonight i went to the little rinky dink gym in my neighborhood and worked out harder than i expected to.
i walked a mile on the treadmill at a slight incline, used those plastic steps from aerobics classes in the 80's (i must have misplaced my leopard print thong leotard, sweatbands and white reebox), i then did some crunches, worked my triceps, and my shoulders. then i walked the pup for another mile or two.
i feel really awesome. i never feel motivated to GO to the gym, but once i'm there i'm fine. dare i say, happy, even.
trying to be a good girl. can't wait to weigh myself in the morning.
prettywhitty went to the gym tonight! such a good girl.
in the past i've paid for gym memberships but i never end up going. so tonight i went to the little rinky dink gym in my neighborhood and worked out harder than i expected to.
i walked a mile on the treadmill at a slight incline, used those plastic steps from aerobics classes in the 80's (i must have misplaced my leopard print thong leotard, sweatbands and white reebox), i then did some crunches, worked my triceps, and my shoulders. then i walked the pup for another mile or two.
i feel really awesome. i never feel motivated to GO to the gym, but once i'm there i'm fine. dare i say, happy, even.
trying to be a good girl. can't wait to weigh myself in the morning.
PrettyWhitty
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happy friday morning, i hope everyone is having a great week so far.
i'm feeling a little bummed out this week as far as progress goes. i've been doing pretty well on my eating and working out a lot, and i've gained weight.
i know it's nothing really to worry about and it's "normal" to gain when you go from sitting on your ass all day to lifting weights, but it's still hard to stay motivated when you see the number on the scale isn't matching your efforts.
le sigh.
i'm just feeling a little defeated i guess. i want a quick fix, i want to stuff my face with food, i want to eat an entire pizza and all those good yummy fattening foods i've had a relationship with for so long.
but more than that, i want to be healthy. i want to be back in shape. i want to feel attractive. i want to look in the mirror or in pictures and think "damn, i look great," instead of averting my eyes when i walk past a mirror or hiding from the camera like i've done for so many years.
it's not easy. but i'm not giving up this time. i let my weight limit me and i'm tired of doing that.
so, today here's what i ate.
protein bar and diet coke for breakfast
leftover pasta for lunch
one fun sized butterfinger (i couldn't resist)
grilled chicken salad, invisible dressing.
i've been busting my ass the past 3 days at the gym. my abs and triceps are so sore i can hardly move lol.
but it's almost a good pain. idk. i hope that doesn't make me sound unhealthy, but my sore muscles make me feel like i accomplished something good.
wednesday morning i weighed 244. thursday morning i weighed 245. i hope tomorrow is one of those wake up and i've lost 4 pounds days, but i'm trying not to get my hopes up or really invest that much hope into a number on the scale.
i'm toning and losing inches. the muscle will help me burn fat and boost my metabolism. just keep swimming, just keep swimming. i can do this.
i'm feeling a little bummed out this week as far as progress goes. i've been doing pretty well on my eating and working out a lot, and i've gained weight.
i know it's nothing really to worry about and it's "normal" to gain when you go from sitting on your ass all day to lifting weights, but it's still hard to stay motivated when you see the number on the scale isn't matching your efforts.
le sigh.
i'm just feeling a little defeated i guess. i want a quick fix, i want to stuff my face with food, i want to eat an entire pizza and all those good yummy fattening foods i've had a relationship with for so long.
but more than that, i want to be healthy. i want to be back in shape. i want to feel attractive. i want to look in the mirror or in pictures and think "damn, i look great," instead of averting my eyes when i walk past a mirror or hiding from the camera like i've done for so many years.
it's not easy. but i'm not giving up this time. i let my weight limit me and i'm tired of doing that.
so, today here's what i ate.
protein bar and diet coke for breakfast
leftover pasta for lunch
one fun sized butterfinger (i couldn't resist)
grilled chicken salad, invisible dressing.
i've been busting my ass the past 3 days at the gym. my abs and triceps are so sore i can hardly move lol.
but it's almost a good pain. idk. i hope that doesn't make me sound unhealthy, but my sore muscles make me feel like i accomplished something good.
wednesday morning i weighed 244. thursday morning i weighed 245. i hope tomorrow is one of those wake up and i've lost 4 pounds days, but i'm trying not to get my hopes up or really invest that much hope into a number on the scale.
i'm toning and losing inches. the muscle will help me burn fat and boost my metabolism. just keep swimming, just keep swimming. i can do this.
Gulianna
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You are right, you CAN do this! Sometimes it is really hard for me to not call the local cafe and order a large cheese pizza, sit in front of the couch and chow down. But like you said, while I really want that, I want to look and feel good even more. Keep your eyes on the prize sweetie, it will be SO worth it in the end. Something I always say to myself when I have those days is, I didnt get this over weight over night and I cant expect to go back over night either.
PrettyWhitty
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what an awesome way to look at things! i love that last line.
so hi everyone! how are yall?
i'm trucking along. didn't really have a great week last week as far as weightloss, but i didn't give up, and this is a new week.
today was 244.5. still lol. my weight hasn't changed for several weeks.
i had a great weekend though. i ate too much and drank too much but i had fun.
friday night i went out for mexican. i was so proud of myself though because instead of getting tacos and burritos, i got a chicken salad (and two margaritas lol).
saturday night i went out dancing and had a blast.
sunday i went to a different mexican restaurant and again got a taco salad.
today i went grocery shopping, FINALLY, and i joined a gym!
i bought lots of fruits and veggies, protein shakes, egg whites, turkey sausage, lean cuisines, greek yogurt, etc.
i also had a great workout. i did the elliptical and the rowing machine and feel great.
for breakfast i had a fiber bar
lunch was a grilled chicken sandwich (went out with a friend... it was the healthiest thing on the menu)
dinner was greek yogurt, a turkey sandwich, and chocolate soy milk.
i'm STARVING, but i don't want to eat a snack this late at night.
while i have kinda hit a rough patch in my weight loss, i feel like i've really been losing inches the past couple weeks. my friends kept commenting on friday about how much thinner i was looking and that made me feel great.
PrettyWhitty
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tomorrow's agenda:
egg whites and turkey sausage for bfast
soy protein shake and lean cuisine for lunch
turkey sandwich, grapes, apple for dinner.
also going to the gym after work. stick to this eating schedule, woman.
egg whites and turkey sausage for bfast
soy protein shake and lean cuisine for lunch
turkey sandwich, grapes, apple for dinner.
also going to the gym after work. stick to this eating schedule, woman.
elenasflickaby
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That's great that people are noticing that you've lost weight. Just imagine what it'll be like seeing someone you haven't seen for a while when you've lost more One of my closest friends is going to live in Australia for 14 months, and I'm trying to lose a lot of weight at a fairly slow rate, so I'm aiming to look pretty different by the time she gets back.Keep up the good work, you can do it
PrettyWhitty
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244. still.
what's going on with my body? i've been working out and eating right. haven't been eating late (just water after 6 pm) haven't skipped meals... le sigh.
today i had turkey sausage and egg whites for breakfast. 250 calories.
protein shake for snack. 110 calories.
turkey sandwich and grapes for lunch (i'm guestimating) 500 calories.
lean cuisine and salad for dinner with soy milk (another 400 calories?)
ugh.
wheat bread, no condiments, few carbs and fat grams in my protein shake...
last night i worked out also. 45 minutes of cardio, and some weight lifting for my arms.
i can definitely see a difference in my body. i'm more toned and my belly isn't as big. my jeans were a little loose today. but it's just discouraging to not see progress on the scale.
i'm starting to feel out of control. i'm getting in that "screw it" mindset and i just feel... out of control and like i can't do this. i haven't lost a pound in two weeks and i'm doing what i think is right, and putting in a lot of effort. 9 pounds flew off in the beginning. i'm starting to just get worried...
what's going on with my body? i've been working out and eating right. haven't been eating late (just water after 6 pm) haven't skipped meals... le sigh.
today i had turkey sausage and egg whites for breakfast. 250 calories.
protein shake for snack. 110 calories.
turkey sandwich and grapes for lunch (i'm guestimating) 500 calories.
lean cuisine and salad for dinner with soy milk (another 400 calories?)
ugh.
wheat bread, no condiments, few carbs and fat grams in my protein shake...
last night i worked out also. 45 minutes of cardio, and some weight lifting for my arms.
i can definitely see a difference in my body. i'm more toned and my belly isn't as big. my jeans were a little loose today. but it's just discouraging to not see progress on the scale.
i'm starting to feel out of control. i'm getting in that "screw it" mindset and i just feel... out of control and like i can't do this. i haven't lost a pound in two weeks and i'm doing what i think is right, and putting in a lot of effort. 9 pounds flew off in the beginning. i'm starting to just get worried...
Don't give up!
Hey PWhit! You can do it! Don't worry about the scale too much! You said you see a difference in your body...that's what counts! Just keep up the hard work, and it WILL pay off I promise (even the scale will come around)! If you revert to old habits, that will undo everything you worked so hard for! Man, our bodies sure are stubborn! Just give it some more time...Good luck! =)
Hey PWhit! You can do it! Don't worry about the scale too much! You said you see a difference in your body...that's what counts! Just keep up the hard work, and it WILL pay off I promise (even the scale will come around)! If you revert to old habits, that will undo everything you worked so hard for! Man, our bodies sure are stubborn! Just give it some more time...Good luck! =)
PrettyWhitty
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you are the best motivator!
i know it'll come around. i'm proud of myself for doing this well, normally my weight loss stints last a week tops lol.
thank you for the kind words, as always!
PrettyWhitty
New member
*happy dance*
down to 242 pounds today!!!!!!!!!
i feel AWESOME. again, so thankful i didn't give up and throw in the towel. it all pays off eventually, just sometimes it takes longer, huh?
so today i ate:
turkey sausage and egg whites (250)
a protein shake (110)
a fun sized snickers bar (damn office candy bowl) (50?)
grapes (100)
half a turkey sandwich (300?)
baked potato chips (150)
lean cuisine (300)
salad (100)
around 1300... not bad.
gym a little later on tonight.
down to 242 pounds today!!!!!!!!!
i feel AWESOME. again, so thankful i didn't give up and throw in the towel. it all pays off eventually, just sometimes it takes longer, huh?
so today i ate:
turkey sausage and egg whites (250)
a protein shake (110)
a fun sized snickers bar (damn office candy bowl) (50?)
grapes (100)
half a turkey sandwich (300?)
baked potato chips (150)
lean cuisine (300)
salad (100)
around 1300... not bad.
gym a little later on tonight.
Laura F
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Glad you got rid of a few pounds that were stressing you out, but I would still suggest ignoring that scale for a while!!! People aren't going to watch you weigh-in, but they're going to see the way you look when you step out of the house, and I'm getting the impression they like what they see Loose jeans and compliments are way more important than a couple of pounds on the scale.
And on another note, I also went on a Mexican binge last night, with tacos (made at home) on Wednesday, taco salad from the leftovers on Thursday, a burrito at a restaurant on Friday, and the leftovers on Saturday. And man, oh man, did I enjoy every last bite!!
Loose jeans and compliments are way more important than a couple of pounds on the scale.And on another note, I also went on a Mexican binge last night, with tacos (made at home) on Wednesday, taco salad from the leftovers on Thursday, a burrito at a restaurant on Friday, and the leftovers on Saturday. And man, oh man, did I enjoy every last bite!!