Kiss Me

[i wear his ring]

How much weight do you want to lose?

20 pounds.

What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?

December

How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?

Whatever works! Right now I am bicycling, running/walking, Tae Bo and lifting. Eating more nutriously. Drinking a lot of water. Keeping a positive attitude.

Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?

Pictures and inches! My Boy is incredibly supportive.

How realistic is your goal?

Hopefully it's attainable? I'm really not sure. I guess I'm just sort of jumping out into hope....

When will you start?

I have already started but this is my "official" start, I suppose.

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Yes, I have a small idea of what I'm doing. *wink* But that's about it!

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Desires:
1. To be a healthy weight and have a healthy body.
2. To be strong.
3. To be 150ish (if that's great according to my proportions)
4. To eat smart and healthy.
5. To. have. strong. self. control.
6. To feel confident and comfortable in my body.

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I am twenty years old. I am 5"10" tall with a medium build and 180 pounds. I lost 35 pounds last August through some touchy medication, anorexia and depression. Carrying eating disorders into this year scared me off of losing any more weight. I'm still struggling with eating better foods - it's a victory in my mind if I eat at all sometimes.

I am graduating this December, seeing my Boy, possibly moving and start a new job. That is somewhat overwhelming and I want to go into it at my best!

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My current schedule is biking 3 miles and doing Tae Bo for 30-40 minutes daily. I also have been doing some strength training in the evenings. That's 20-30 minutes. I drink 2 liters of water a day. No caffeine, no tobacco, no alcohol, no soda. Well - I drink Sierra Mist Free which is nothing but gas and flavor. *wink* I am trying trying trying to not consume sugars. This is my hardest place! I am a sucker for a Hershey bar. *laugh* Someone gave me a quart of chocolate milk yesterday and I poured it down the sink tonight. That gave me some thrills. So. Get it where you can, right?

Anyhow! I'm stoked about this. I am SO ready to make some definite, life-long changes in my life. I took photos of me in a sports top and shorts and then nude to compare weekly. I will also weigh and measure weekly.

I appreciate any encouragement, help and support!

 

[changeforlife]

I love how descriptive and organized your post is, and I love your screenname, its very romantic.

Well, Good luck and welcome. If you have questions, just ask around.

 

[ChefAshley]

Hello hello, welcome!

 

[Amunet]

Howdy!
20lbs by december could be doable! You just have to stick with it and work it out! heh
It sounds like you're so determined so I'm sure you're gonna get to your goal no problem at all!
If you're craving something sweet you could always try sugarfree candy.

 

[dariqueen]

Happy Sunday IWHR! Welcome to the forum

 

[WeightLossChick]

Hello there! Welcome to the forum!! Just keep in mind that you CAN do this, as long as you do that you will succeed not only in weight loss, but in anything else that you do

 

[i wear his ring]

Hello, changeforlife, ChefAshley, Amunet, dariqueen & WeightLossChick! Thank you so very much for the welcome and best wishes! I didn't realize how supportive this is going to be if I can keep up and stay involved. This is wonderful.

I love how descriptive and organized your post is, and I love your screenname, its very romantic.

Well, Good luck and welcome. If you have questions, just ask around.

Thank you very much. His ring pretty much makes my life so I'm glad to use it as my identity. *grin* I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions!

Howdy!
20lbs by december could be doable! You just have to stick with it and work it out! heh
It sounds like you're so determined so I'm sure you're gonna get to your goal no problem at all!
If you're craving something sweet you could always try sugarfree candy.

Thanks! I really wasn't sure if that was possible or not. I have had very little success with this in the past. I'm ready to do whatever necessary to make it work this time. Healthily, of course...don't want to repeat my past mistakes.

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I'm ill today. *polite smile* Good timing, body. I hope it's just allergies and not a virus. My throat is in agony and I feel "fluish". I rushed out of church between rehearsal and service to get some Zicam and a Sprite Zero. Hopefully that will get rid of this pretty quick. I don't have time to get sick! Quite honestly. Tomorrow is a lightish day for me. Tuesday I work hours from 8-7. Wednesday 9-8. Thursday 9-7/8. Friday 9-4ish. Saturday 8-8ish. Sunday 8-8ish. Those are never straight "shifts" as I have three part-time jobs. But! I still don't have the time to rest this off. *wink* Mmkay. I'll just focus on the fact that I'm not getting sick and it will be perfect.

I'm dreadfully sore today and we stayed up way too late last night so today is a rest day. Yay! My Boy is doing weight-training again and wants to start biking soon. It's so nice having him working out at the same time! He is so wonderful to me. Through his whole "change" and new starts he is constant that he loves me just the way I am and calls me Beautiful. I am not losing so he'll think I'm pretty - I'm losing to be healthier and more attractive. *wink* That may not sound so different but it really is. I'm Beautiful now....wait until I'm Amazingly Sexy. (Can I use that word?!) So. I'm pretty excited. He is so bloody encouraging. I love him so very much. And his weight-training! At the same time as my losing weight he is bulking up this semester. We're going to be pretty fabulous.

Yes, I'm unbearably positive this afternoon. *grin* It's helping a lot!

 

[hillbillylee1]

hey welcome to the group.......

 

[Sprite1]

Hey again.

You sound dedicated! That's the way to go. I am different to you in that the sguary foods dont tempt me, the savoury ones are, but resisting food is resisting food!

My bf is also just starting bodybuilding as I start my weightloss. Even though he is trying to bulk up while I'm trying to slim down, it gives each other that bit of support because we are both having to eat right and put the work in.

Anyway... keep it up. The positive attitude is a great thing, better that than feeing negative about it all!

 

[jeepGirl5]

Hello to you!!
It is so great that your Boy is so supportive. It really helps to have them there. My husband is actually doing the same diet as I am. Now getting him off the couch and outside is another story.. I am 22 ..it is nice to see people in my age group in here.
Anyway.. lol (as I talk about myself in your diary) I hope you get over this bug rather quickly. As you said where will you find the time to rest? LOL
Good Luck and welcome to the forum!

 

[Kaitie]

My husband firmly believes that he can control when he does and doesn't get sick....if he feels like crap he'll just say that he's not getting sick and somehow it just works! I hope it does for you too!

 

[i wear his ring]

Hello, hillbillylee, and thank you!

My bf is also just starting bodybuilding as I start my weightloss. Even though he is trying to bulk up while I'm trying to slim down, it gives each other that bit of support because we are both having to eat right and put the work in.

It does! I am so excited about doing this with him.

Hello to you!!
It is so great that your Boy is so supportive. It really helps to have them there. My husband is actually doing the same diet as I am. Now getting him off the couch and outside is another story..

*grin* That’s funny. Mine absolutely hates running but he says he will learn how to like it someday so we can run together. He started working out to make me bike the next day. I told him I was tired of being lonely in this and needed him. *wink* So he did it for me and now really enjoys it!

I am 22 ..it is nice to see people in my age group in here.
Anyway.. lol (as I talk about myself in your diary) I hope you get over this bug rather quickly. As you said where will you find the time to rest? LOL
Good Luck and welcome to the forum!

I’m glad you told me your age. *smile* I have been on the lookout for others near my weight or age. I would love to be married when I’m 22. That was completely off-topic. But still! And I think I did get a cold or something. I’m taking Zicam like an addict so it’s not as bad as it could be. I’m taking it easy tonight - hopefully it will die before tomorrow. Ugh.

My husband firmly believes that he can control when he does and doesn't get sick....if he feels like crap he'll just say that he's not getting sick and somehow it just works! I hope it does for you too!

Oh, wow….I wish I had that kind of resolve. *laugh* I guess I’m learning that power through losing weight but I’m not there yet! I love your avatar! I have always wanted a pair of shoes with ankle straps. I’m rather tall and don‘t care for heels so they are somewhat hard to find in a flat style. Someday.

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OKAY. Huge news for today. My iPod Nano came in the mail. *dances* I.live.for.music. Everything in my life is so much better if I can have music. I work out so much better if I have a loud beat or strong lyrics to work towards. My Boy installed an iTunes on my new phone but I was having such trouble getting music on it. Re: nothing was uploading. I was so frustrated with this last week and I got a phone call from him. He told me he emailed me instructions and no matter what I was to carry them out before he called again. I was crazy with curiosity and had to rush home between work to find out what it was. He had emailed: “Pick a color and buy” with a couple links for iPods! I was SO shocked - I can’t imagine spending that much on something for me right now. (This is supposed to be my “saving” semester. *wink*) But he spoils me and I ordered it that day! That was a long story. ALL THAT TO SAY - I HAVE AN iPOD WITH MUSIC ON IT. I did weights and biking with it today. Niiiiiiiice. I listened to Passion.

No-sugar is going well. Yay. A whole day of being focused. *wink* I did well. I ate dinner about half an hour ago and the only thing I will have the rest of the night is a bit of water. I’m so excited to do this. “Anything worth having is worth fighting for.” I did Tae Bo this morning as well. I can’t wait to weigh this weekend. Please, God, let me lose.

I was reading last night out of an inspirational weight loss book about calorie intake and such. I’m a bit timid with that so I’m going to focus on developing exercise habits for a week or two first. Then I think I want to stick with a daily calorie count. That should be fun. My Boy was telling me that aspartame was bad for weight-training. I just did a quick internet search. I’m terrified.[/whisper] I was drinking Sierra Mist - a box a week - thinking I was safe for anything. That is not a good substance - from everything I read. Any other information on it is appreciated! Gosh. So. Now I’m down to water and milk. *grin*

We need more sleep. I told my Boy that this afternoon and he didn’t believe we would get it. But we need it awfully bad so I think it should be priority. Imagine that - setting apart time to sleep.

Okay! I should get to work because yes. I thought my dad wanted to talk to me today but he’s too “busy”. *smallsmile* Boy told me this wouldn’t work out but I was hoping. Anyhow. Work! I have an iPod to keep me company.[/content]

 

[jeepGirl5]

You are so funny. I love my iTunes phone. I have Motorola Rkr so I have iTunes built in the phone. It is amazing. If you have anymore probs loading songs let me know I have a good idea how the itunes program works (I will go on and on about cell phone stuff lol). I use it a lot and love it. A few things I would change about the software but hey not everything is perfect right?
So back on topic. yea ..I found it neat that we are in the same age group. I hope to learn more about you. You seem really fun. I am in TX. Where are you from? You can PM if you dont want to post it. I have been married over 4yrs. Four wonderful years. He is so amazing. ..off topic again..
Well I cant seem to stay focused with all this job stuff running around in my head.
I am off to bake. Have a good day!

 

[i wear his ring]

I guess it's sort of good that I haven't updated...I've been busy working out! *grin* I finally got a fever last night right before work and did the whole "I'm sick so where's my popsicle?" thing. (I did TaeBo yesterday morning before that hit.) So I went to work a bit drugged up and came home pouty. Then I decided I wasn't that sick and I needed to get this body whipped. So I went running. *bright smile* Then did Tae Bo again. Now my body is screaming. (I woke up this morning with a sore butt! I rarely get that so I KNOW I'm doing something right. *pumps fist*) But I'm over the worst of whatever I had. And I listened to "Wicked" while I ran - that was terribly fun. Work today. I am going now to lift weights, bike then TaeBo then bike. Then shower. Then my mom wants to go out to dinner. *wide eyes* We'll see about that. "Make good choices."[/Anna's Mom] Then work - a really short night. Then home! WHERE I WILL DO NOTHING. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I think I'm crazed. This is fun.

I WILL RESPOND SOON. Tonight...when I'm doing nothing. *excited* And PM you, JeepGirl. *grin*

Buhbye.[/hyper]

 

[i wear his ring]

Text Message to my Hero:

"This is a Public Service Announcement that your fiancee has died. Billy Blanks ravaged her body with Advanced Tae Bo. Thank you. She loved you!"

I'm pretty sure that sums it up.

 

[maleficent]

doesn't sound likea fun way to go - there are m uch beter ways i prefer to be ravaged

 

[jeepGirl5]

Oh You are funny woman. That made laugh really hard. Nice though huh? Advanced Tae Bo...Very good! I look forward to hearing from you. keep up the good work. Try to stay alive..lol

 

[i wear his ring]

You are so funny. I love my iTunes phone. I have Motorola Rkr so I have iTunes built in the phone. It is amazing. If you have anymore probs loading songs let me know I have a good idea how the itunes program works (I will go on and on about cell phone stuff lol).

I have the SLVR and I likewise love it! Thanks for the help but I think I won't worry about getting music on it now. I use it so much just with Him. *grin* The Nano is fascinating me still.

I have been married over 4yrs. Four wonderful years. He is so amazing. ..off topic again..

*grin* That's a good kind of off-topic! I love hearing from people truly in love with their spouses. I want to get married. *bright smile* We are waiting on several aspects of life right now....but gosh. To be in the same house with my Boy? Every day? Mmhmm. That is bliss to me. Long-distance makes me appreciate a lot.

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OKAY. Yes. TaeBo was incredible today. My poor caboose. Oh gracious. But I've decided to do that every other TaeBo work-out until I can work it like that chick on his right. She is like a machine.

We went to Sonic tonight and I got a cheeseburger with lemon water. Not sure how bright that was but I tasted every bit of it. It's amazing how stuff tastes anymore. I was thinking this afternoon....if I am working this hard just to do an hour of workout...why in the world would I eat cookies or drink soda? Why even want to?! I was reading the menu as I ate - it's no wonder America is fat. *stare* Have you read the Sonic menu lately?

I was going to go running when I got home just now but instead I need to wait for my Boy. He sent me an amazingly heart-felt letter that I just read. I need to be with him tonight instead of doing my own thing. It was incredible. I never thought a person could love so much. But he does. I am constantly amazed. So! I cleaned up and changed and now I'm waiting for him to call. *bright smile* There is nothing more happy than a woman waiting for her man's voice. I remember the first time I heard his voice on the phone - we talked for seven hours. He called the next night and we talked until the sun came up. The next night for five hours. It was about that time we decided we couldn't live without each other's voice much longer. *wink* Yes.

That was incredibly off-topic. So. *cough* I need to get up in the morning and work out. I'm just going to say that right off. I read some article on sparkpeople about reasons to exercise in the morning and yes. They were really good. My mom brought caramels home and said, "I thought I could put them in brownies! I'll wait until you're going to have sugar again though." *stare* So. In two weeks after my sugarfast I will run RACING towards the caramel again. I'm sure my mind/body/heart will change in a couple weeks - but right now I can't even imagine wanting sugar. I would honestly turn down a Hershey bar today.

I think this is progress.

Good night, All! I hope you all have amazing nights (those with spouses - hug them tight) and more amazing workouts tomorrow!

 

[changeforlife]

I would honestly turn down a Hershey bar today.

Oh my goodness gracious. Wow. Good for you.

Yeah, Its really interesting though to read any menu from any restaurant. It's reallyyyyy scary to think that I used to eat that crazy.

Hope you have a good night.

 

[i wear his ring]

Oh my goodness gracious. Wow. Good for you.

Yeah, Its really interesting though to read any menu from any restaurant. It's reallyyyyy scary to think that I used to eat that crazy.

Hope you have a good night.

Exactly! Even a month ago I was eating that stuff. That terrifies me into working harder at this. *huge grin*

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NEWSFLASH!!

I'm so excited I can barely type.

I tried on my pants.

The black size 12 pants hanging over my curtainrod.

THEY FIT AGAIN.

They are just barely tight around hip/thigh place. Just barely!

I'm going to wear them on Saturday for our concert!

I am pretty much ecstatic. I'm going to wear fishnets today like Boy suggested.

Oh gosh.

<s>This means I may have to buy another pair for when Hero comes to see me in SIX weeks. *wink*</s>