Okay, so I think I need to say more about myself. So I'll follow the questions in the sticky...
1. How much weight do you want to lose?
I want to be around 140-150. So more than 150 lbs I want to lose.
But I have to say that that's a far goal and I don't even want to think about it at the moment. I just want to think in intervals. I think it would be quite incredible to be less than 270 because the last time I was less than 270 was more than 2 years ago. So that point will be a great accomplishment for me. After 270 then I'll start thinking about further goals.
2. What is the time frame for reaching your target weight?
I don't have a timeframe. If it takes 2 years then so be it. But it needs to happen at some point within the next two years. I'm not gonna rush it. I say at least 8 lbs a month. 2 lbs a week. Etc.
3. How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
Changing the way I eat. Mostly the quantities of what I eat. It's embarrassing but I admit, I could eat an entire cake by myself within a few days. I love sweets, so that's what I have to watch out for. It won't be in my refrigerator or kitchen or in any room of my house.
4. Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
Friends and family.
5. How realistic is your goal?
I've been on "diets" before, so I know what works and what doesn't work for me. The point is sticking to it. So my goals are realistic I believe.
6. When will you start?
The other day.
7. What is your current height and weight?
I'm 5'6'' and 304.4
8. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
Any One-der weight to be honest. I remember being 180 and now I see how much I took that weight for granted. When I become 180 again I'm going to celebrate. Now I've started crying! Ugh.
9. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
About 35 lbs less than I am now.
10. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No, but let me tell you when that wedding or reunion happens in the future I want to be ready for it.
11. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Now this is a VERY important question for me, cuz it can and has broken me. As I stated above I have been on diets before and I normally end up gaining the weight back.
For several reasons. 1. Something happens, like a party or I go away to visit family, and I use it as an excuse to go off my diet for a while. And then I never get back on track. 2. I get bored with my exercise routine and I end up stopping. 3. I start losing too much weight and I sabotage myself because I'm afraid of success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's scary to admit.
Hopefully I will see these red herrings when they begin to happen and I'll stop it.
12. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I've NEVER learned to control how I eat. My parents, now I'm not blaming them, didn't set many limits on food. And I grew up thinking that it's okay to eat whatever I want. Plus being severly shy as a child. Just kept eating as my security blanket.
13. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I really need to just get off my butt and exercise. I need to not eat when I know darn well I'm not hungry. It's as simple as that.
No fast foods. No restaurants. Home cooking, vegetables, fruit, lean meats, water.
14. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yes. Counting calories and exercise. The most I've ever lost at once was 60 lbs. I was a teenager then, but it worked. Unfortunately I gained it back. Then a year ago I lost about 30 lbs. Gained it back.
15. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yes, I have to. Otherwise I will overeat or under eat. I'm gonna try to keep my calories between 1200 and 1900.
16. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
Yes. We eat a lot of beef and chicken. Vegetables. Etc. I have to say that I eat dinners and stuff pretty well. Normal portions. Etc.
It's dessert that kills me. I will sneak in the kitchen all night long eating cake, pie or cookies.
17. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Not restaurants, more like fast food places. Maybe about 4 times a month. Places like Burger King and Carl's Jr.
18. What are your three favorite foods?
Cake, cake, and cake. Seriously.
19. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Not eat so much of it. Mostly desserts. Don't eat standing up. I find myself eating in the kitchen. Ridiculous! lol
20. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
OMG. Is this a trick question? EVERYTHING would be different.
21. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yes.
22. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes.
23. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Yes. I don't hide food, but I do eat in secret things that I would be embarrassed to eat.
24. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
I've been paying attention to what motivates me to eat lately. And I find myself getting up to eat when I think about how fat I am. How crazy is that? Does this site offer a free psychiatrist too?
25. Do you eat as a reward?
Yes.
26. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
YES. All the time. I'm either in front of a TV or in front of a computer when I eat. Crap.
27. What type of snacks do you eat?
I actually eat anything and everything for a snack. I buy chips, vegetables, fruit, cookies, etc.
28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
I'm gonna do exercise videos. Until I get tired of it. Then I'll join a gym.
29. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
I seriously just have to think about the next moment to get myself there. My motivation is looking at how I am now, and how I want some sort of change.
30. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
I haven't thought about it. I'll have to think about it.
