Laura89
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Hello everyone! =)
Hope you're all doing well. So this is the beginning of my weight loss diary! First, I'll answer some questions they suggested...
-How much weight do you want to lose?
I want to lose around 65 pounds.
-What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
I want to lose it at a healthy but steady rate. I'm not sure how long exactly it would take though.
-How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I need to first focus on my eating habits. That is my main problem. I am an extremely active person. I just eat way too often and way too much.
-Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My mother always supports me. Without her, I don't know where I'd be. She is a continuous supporter of whatever I do, including my weight loss efforts.
-How realistic is your goal?
My goal is very realistic. I feel very comfortable around 160-170 pounds. I wouldn't mind losing a little more to be around 150 but my goal is realistic. I have curves and a booty at that weight! I look amazing now but damn at that weight, I'm on fire =)
-When will you start?
I started an hour ago when I decided NOT to order a calzone but rather I found this site. From this point on, I'm changing.
-What is your current height and weight?
I am 5'10'' and I weigh 235. =\
-If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
Around 160
-At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
I would like to be under 200 pounds.
-Why do you want to lose weight?
Why? Wow. There are so many reasons. I want to be able to shop anywhere! I want to be able to eat without people laughing or making rude comments. I don't want to find companionship in food anymore. I feel like it is ruining my chances for real life companionship. I want to lose weight so I can be healthy and be around to enjoy more years of this amazing life I have!
-Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No specific event.
-What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
campusfood.com & the dining hall. why must they always have deliciously terrible food!?
-Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I used food as a substitute for everything I didn't have growing up. I was alone and food was there. Ever since my parents divorced, I have had to look out for myself. When I was bored or lonely, I ate and I ate a lot. It became a habit. It became normal for me. It needs to change.
-What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I need to eat less and cut back on "bad" foods. I need to start going to the gym too in time. I go now, but sporadically. I need to go on a regular basis.
-Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yes, I have lost weight in the past (about 50 pounds). Then I quickly gained it all back because of various reasons. I exercised and changed my diet. It worked wonders.
-Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I gained the weight back because I turned again to food. I can always rely on food to be there.
-What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
Uhm. I can't think of anything.
-Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have. I was on weight watchers.
-Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
When I am home I cook very healthy foods...but I eat WAY too much of it and then I eat again like an hour after that. However, when I am at college, I cannot cook in the dorm so I eat in the dining halls.
-How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
I eat out often. I order out food a great deal, about 2-3 times per week.
-What are your three favorite foods?
Spinach pie, Nut Burger from this little restaurant in Rhode Island, cream of spinach soup
-What are your three favorite restaurants?
taco bell! haha Olive Garden, Crazy Burger
-What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Eat less, cut out foods like fries and onion rings, don't eat when I am bored!
-If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
wow. I would be one happy camper let me tell you! My arms and legs would be nice and tone. I'd have a cute little tummy but still have my curves.
-Do you eat when you are not hungry?
story of my life. I do all the time.
-Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes, then feel guilty afterwards.
-Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
yes.
-Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
yes
-Do you eat as a reward?
yup
-Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
yes
-What do you normally eat for a meal?
salad, then I try to get protein and carbs in...then while at school I usually get a sweet desert too
-What type of snacks do you eat?
chips, candy..that sort of thing
-In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I do a lot of walking to and from classes. I walk for a good 2 hours out of my day just going to and from class. I go to the gym sometimes too.
-Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym?
School gym..sometimes to the local track to run with a friend of mine who is 1/4 of my size and can run like crazy..but she helps me out.
-What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
elliptical, hiking, putting the fork to my mouth? haha I think not.
-What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
By my 20th birthday, which is in January 2009, I want to be happy with the way I look. I want to feel sexy again. I want to feel young.
-Do you have rewards for certain goals?
I'm gonna travel somewhere. I think I may backpack through Europe.
=) end of questions. Well I guess I'll end this entry here!
Good luck to everyone! Muah! <3
Hope you're all doing well. So this is the beginning of my weight loss diary! First, I'll answer some questions they suggested...
-How much weight do you want to lose?
I want to lose around 65 pounds.
-What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
I want to lose it at a healthy but steady rate. I'm not sure how long exactly it would take though.
-How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I need to first focus on my eating habits. That is my main problem. I am an extremely active person. I just eat way too often and way too much.
-Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My mother always supports me. Without her, I don't know where I'd be. She is a continuous supporter of whatever I do, including my weight loss efforts.
-How realistic is your goal?
My goal is very realistic. I feel very comfortable around 160-170 pounds. I wouldn't mind losing a little more to be around 150 but my goal is realistic. I have curves and a booty at that weight! I look amazing now but damn at that weight, I'm on fire =)
-When will you start?
I started an hour ago when I decided NOT to order a calzone but rather I found this site. From this point on, I'm changing.
-What is your current height and weight?
I am 5'10'' and I weigh 235. =\
-If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
Around 160
-At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
I would like to be under 200 pounds.
-Why do you want to lose weight?
Why? Wow. There are so many reasons. I want to be able to shop anywhere! I want to be able to eat without people laughing or making rude comments. I don't want to find companionship in food anymore. I feel like it is ruining my chances for real life companionship. I want to lose weight so I can be healthy and be around to enjoy more years of this amazing life I have!
-Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No specific event.
-What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
campusfood.com & the dining hall. why must they always have deliciously terrible food!?
-Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I used food as a substitute for everything I didn't have growing up. I was alone and food was there. Ever since my parents divorced, I have had to look out for myself. When I was bored or lonely, I ate and I ate a lot. It became a habit. It became normal for me. It needs to change.
-What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I need to eat less and cut back on "bad" foods. I need to start going to the gym too in time. I go now, but sporadically. I need to go on a regular basis.
-Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
Yes, I have lost weight in the past (about 50 pounds). Then I quickly gained it all back because of various reasons. I exercised and changed my diet. It worked wonders.
-Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I gained the weight back because I turned again to food. I can always rely on food to be there.
-What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
Uhm. I can't think of anything.
-Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have. I was on weight watchers.
-Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
When I am home I cook very healthy foods...but I eat WAY too much of it and then I eat again like an hour after that. However, when I am at college, I cannot cook in the dorm so I eat in the dining halls.
-How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
I eat out often. I order out food a great deal, about 2-3 times per week.
-What are your three favorite foods?
Spinach pie, Nut Burger from this little restaurant in Rhode Island, cream of spinach soup
-What are your three favorite restaurants?
taco bell! haha Olive Garden, Crazy Burger
-What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Eat less, cut out foods like fries and onion rings, don't eat when I am bored!
-If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
wow. I would be one happy camper let me tell you! My arms and legs would be nice and tone. I'd have a cute little tummy but still have my curves.
-Do you eat when you are not hungry?
story of my life. I do all the time.
-Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes, then feel guilty afterwards.
-Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
yes.
-Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
yes
-Do you eat as a reward?
yup
-Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
yes
-What do you normally eat for a meal?
salad, then I try to get protein and carbs in...then while at school I usually get a sweet desert too
-What type of snacks do you eat?
chips, candy..that sort of thing
-In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I do a lot of walking to and from classes. I walk for a good 2 hours out of my day just going to and from class. I go to the gym sometimes too.
-Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym?
School gym..sometimes to the local track to run with a friend of mine who is 1/4 of my size and can run like crazy..but she helps me out.
-What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
elliptical, hiking, putting the fork to my mouth? haha I think not.
-What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
By my 20th birthday, which is in January 2009, I want to be happy with the way I look. I want to feel sexy again. I want to feel young.
-Do you have rewards for certain goals?
I'm gonna travel somewhere. I think I may backpack through Europe.
=) end of questions. Well I guess I'll end this entry here!
Good luck to everyone! Muah! <3
