Lea Jnice's Diary
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LeaJnice
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I bought a tape measure. I have my measurements not from the very beginning,but from a while ago.
Old measurements
right thigh-26 inches
left thigh-27 inches
Waist-38 inches
calves-both 16 inches
hips-49 inches
left bicep-16
right-16
right thigh-23 1/2 inches
left thigh-23 1/2 inches
Waist-32 inches
calves-both 14 1/2 inches
hips-41 inches
left bicep-14 1/2
right-14 1/2
Inches lost- 27 inches
I feel like the number should be higher,but maybe I am just crazy. Also my math could be off. I am sleepy. lol Also the dog breed mastiffs sometimes wear 27 inch collars. haha
Old measurements
right thigh-26 inches
left thigh-27 inches
Waist-38 inches
calves-both 16 inches
hips-49 inches
left bicep-16
right-16
right thigh-23 1/2 inches
left thigh-23 1/2 inches
Waist-32 inches
calves-both 14 1/2 inches
hips-41 inches
left bicep-14 1/2
right-14 1/2
Inches lost- 27 inches
I feel like the number should be higher,but maybe I am just crazy. Also my math could be off. I am sleepy. lol Also the dog breed mastiffs sometimes wear 27 inch collars. haha
douknowjello
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Wow, I know that gets said alot in your diary but just WOW. I remember we started about the same time...in fact I checked and you found the forum a month after me and and it only reinforces what I could have accomplished if I'd stuck with it. You are an inspiration girl! Whenever I'm having a bad day I'm going to come by here to remind myself it can be done. And love the new pic of you in your work out clothes, adorable. As far as the inches go, look at it this way. You DID lose more than 27 cuz we measure arms, thighs, waist etc. but what about all the areas in between? You look amazing and that has to feel good 
LeaJnice
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So last night I was craving chinese food so badly...I ended up eating general tsos chicken...white rice...AND 2 crab rangoons...A moment of weakness. Could I of made any worse of a choice really? So I ended up at the gym after dinner. I shaved 30 seconds off of my mile. I think I could of made it to a 12 min mile instead of a 12:30...however I didn't want my chicken to make a 2nd appearance... I really thought it was going to a few times. I had to slow my speed so that I could jump off if need be... So I did that and the eliptical. If the machines are correct(I put my weight in) I burned around 600 calories which hopefully was enough to counter attack the chinese food I ate. Then I went to bed around 11:00 and woke up at 4:30 am. I couldn't sleep for anything so I decided to just go for a 2 mile run/walk. Then I went to the gym. 20 minutes on the eliptical and 10 minutes on weights. Now it is 8:00 and I feel....well kinda sleepy. hah
I still don't have a scale. I'll be leaving for north carolina on thursday. I am terrifed that I am not going to get to workout very much & that I am going to end up eating junk the whole time. I'm shooting a wedding(photog here) They have a gym at the hotel I will be staying at so that's a plus....the only issue will be time to do it. I don't know how much I'll even be sleeping.. I'll be bringing my(well hubs) ipad so I'll keep all of you posted.
I still don't have a scale. I'll be leaving for north carolina on thursday. I am terrifed that I am not going to get to workout very much & that I am going to end up eating junk the whole time. I'm shooting a wedding(photog here) They have a gym at the hotel I will be staying at so that's a plus....the only issue will be time to do it. I don't know how much I'll even be sleeping.. I'll be bringing my(well hubs) ipad so I'll keep all of you posted.
size32someday
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that would be so scary to have to jump off the treadmill at the gym. I still get that moving sensation for about 10 minutes after i get off of it so id do a face plant to the floor trying to run to the bathroom.
It does sound like you made up for that Chinese food though.
good luck in north Carolina at the wedding shoot !
It does sound like you made up for that Chinese food though.
good luck in north Carolina at the wedding shoot !
LeaJnice
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I know right. I am so glad that I didn't have to do it. I was the only one is their which made it so much better though. hah.
Thanks for the luck : )
Also I figured I'd share a story of what happened today with my hubs. So he decided to go to the gym. Out of no where he decided to loose his weight(he wants to loose 40 or so). Maybe it's summer..I'm not sure of the reason..whatever it was he ended up at the gym. Well he walked in the same time as some guy. Well when they walked in there was some dude doing weights... saw them walk in and went from benching 50lbs to 150 and started grunting very loudly. My hubs and the guy he came in with ended up laughing to each other while on the treadmills which got them talking. Hubs said that this guy he was talking to was built...like ripped. Well my husband made a comment about his fitness level & the guy said "well I recently lost 150lbs..you have to start somewhere" My hubs mouth dropped. So it's just a reminder to me not to get pissed at the 100lb girls stealing my treadmills. For all I know they were in the same boat as me at one point. I have two other neighbors that have lost over 100lbs. You would never know. It's crazy what you can do to your body with hard work & dedication.
Over and Out.
Get a scale fast!! I think is helps... especially if you weigh everyday (I keep it to every morning before any food or drink). It's a way to monitor your weight and also you can adjust your food intake for that new day!
Well, can't help it if we are away from home... Resistance to food is tough!! =( But then, still try to watch out on what you eat... have more salads and fruits first. This makes you fill up and then eat less of those "harmful" food! hahhaa....
All the Best!
cheers!
shawnnam
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Great job! Nearly 70 pounds!!! 
You're a shining star As for exercise, you should buy a resistance band or something for your trip, they are light and are very useful!
In my class we did great core workouts with them and also do arm exercises... it is not cardio or anything but will help with toning and you can also do exercises where you do step ups onto a chair or on the edge of the bath tub if you can, or you can walk up and down the stairs a few times everyday Where there is a will, there is a way!
You're a shining star As for exercise, you should buy a resistance band or something for your trip, they are light and are very useful!In my class we did great core workouts with them and also do arm exercises... it is not cardio or anything but will help with toning and you can also do exercises where you do step ups onto a chair or on the edge of the bath tub if you can, or you can walk up and down the stairs a few times everyday
Where there is a will, there is a way!
LeaJnice
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Great job! Nearly 70 pounds!!!
In my class we did great core workouts with them and also do arm exercises... it is not cardio or anything but will help with toning and you can also do exercises where you do step ups onto a chair or on the edge of the bath tub if you can, or you can walk up and down the stairs a few times everyday
Hah thanks. Good idea about the band. I also have used a bench before outside of my apartment complex..and a retaining wall. I also am going to be bringing my laptop. I have my cardio & pilates videos on there. I'll find the time to workout even if it's not my normal routine. I will be on my feet shooting a 10 hour wedding which is kinda working out hah..I just will need to just stay away from the cake. We all know cake is the reason I got in this mess in the 1st place.
iggy: I'm going to try & swim after I get back to the hotel. I will be there for 6 days. : DI ran outside yesterday on a main 4 lane road. I don't remember if I had said that. I am not the type of person you normally see out there... Normally they are in sports bras or shirtless. When they run they have zero jiggle and it makes me so jealous. They can jump and zero movement...to that I say...(see link)
The road is a mile long and completely straight..with some hills. I loathe when people in cars watch me. I know I look silly running. I can just hear "run chubby girl run"....or run fat A**. Pick whichever ya like. lol I'm still pretty self conscience about it. I am slowly getting better.
Ps still no scale. I know I know,but I want another nice one so I have to wait a bit until I get paid. I like the digital glass looking ones that tell you about your water and body fat. I had a nice one before until it bit the dust after 2 years.
Over and Out.
douknowjello
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I completely know what you mean and have actually had those experiences but with all the weight you've lost I seriously doubt anyone thinks that. That pic you posted of you in workout clothes, you are seriously skinny. Guess it's just going to take a while for your brain to catch up with your new image, lol.
LeaJnice
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I know what your saying and you're probably right. You know though when you've been made fun of for your entire life it's really hard to not think that people are thinking rude thoughts. When I run sometimes I flashback to that 12 yr old obese girl in gym class trying to "run" the mile...and being the 2nd to last or last one to finish. There is a lot of old pain that I need to deal with...but I will deal with it.
Off topic: I am getting a new license soon which means new photo ; D hah I know silly right,but I am sick of the double takes people take when they check it. I still get carded so it's a hassle. I took a photo. I'll compare them & post it when I get my new one. hee hee
AngelWings
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WOW!! I was reading through your posts and now I am feeling so inspired!
I've been overweight my entire life as well, when I was 15 I was about 155... Huge ass as always. Its hard to imagine I can change but you look incredible! This gives me hope that I will see results (if I work as hard as you! yikes)
btw that haircut you got is REALLY funky. I like it ALOT.
I've been overweight my entire life as well, when I was 15 I was about 155... Huge ass as always. Its hard to imagine I can change but you look incredible! This gives me hope that I will see results (if I work as hard as you! yikes)
btw that haircut you got is REALLY funky. I like it ALOT.
LeaJnice
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I'm glad I can help others : D People throw around the word inspiration around this board a lot. Heck I have said it to dozens of people. lol But I never really have felt like I deserve such a great compliment. I am slowly realizing...you know what I kind of am starting to feel like I am. hah! Heck If I can do it you can. I've been a fatty forever! since I was 3. If my body can change so can everyone elses. I am so curious to see what I will look like at my goal weight. I was like 10-11 the last time I was at my goal weight...
I didn't even have any boobs. lol not real ones at least. haha It's a slow road,but I'm doing it.
Thanks I get it razored. I just have them razor layers.(doesn't cost anymore for a razor trim than one with scissors)
shawnnam
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My license says I am 150 pounds, and I am sure when I took the picture I was 160, haha me and DF joke that I am almost the weight I said I was on my license! But, even when I lose I am going to wait to get a new license because I will be 21 in december and I just MUST have a horizontal one hahahahadouknowjello
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That's one of the reason's you are such an inspiration to me, because I've been fat all my life too. Well...not when I was first born of course but my mom put me on Atkins at age 3 or 4 for being chubby. I had it programmed into me that I was fat from an early age so I always thought I was, even those few times I wasn't when I look at pictures. But I always had a stomach on me.
So yea, I can't even imagine being thin since I never have. I guess I'm working towards the goal of not being this fat, not working towards getting skinny because in the back of my mind I don't really believe that's possible. I'm tryin to grasp a concept I've NEVER experienced, lol.
And that's one thing I think is different for people who were always thin and gained some weight for whatever reason as opposed to some of us who have always been heavy....the emotional baggage that comes along with it. Being heavy has colored every experience of my life thus far.
So the fact you have conquered it...you are a beacon to the rest of us and proof that it can be done. So don't sell yourself short because you do deserve compliments and praise, even if you're not comfortable with it yet
size32someday
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<--puts foot up on wall and attempts to push LeaJnice's ticker a little.
keep going you got this!
keep going you got this!
LeaJnice
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That's one of the reason's you are such an inspiration to me, because I've been fat all my life too. Well...not when I was first born of course but my mom put me on Atkins at age 3 or 4 for being chubby. I had it programmed into me that I was fat from an early age so I always thought I was, even those few times I wasn't when I look at pictures. But I always had a stomach on me.
So yea, I can't even imagine being thin since I never have. I guess I'm working towards the goal of not being this fat, not working towards getting skinny because in the back of my mind I don't really believe that's possible. I'm tryin to grasp a concept I've NEVER experienced, lol.
And that's one thing I think is different for people who were always thin and gained some weight for whatever reason as opposed to some of us who have always been heavy....the emotional baggage that comes along with it. Being heavy has colored every experience of my life thus far.
So the fact you have conquered it...you are a beacon to the rest of us and proof that it can be done. So don't sell yourself short because you do deserve compliments and praise, even if you're not comfortable with it yet
Your reply meant a lot to me. : D
It is different. Examples..When you've been fat forever there is no "I used to love how thin I was"...there was no "I wish I could look like that again"...no bikinis in college...no spring break...no I was thin in my 20's. No I was a cheerleader...No I used to wear a size 5 dress...My stomach never hung..I never had stretch marks.(my body is covered in them..and has been since I was 12-13..also most of mine didnt fade like they are supposed to)
It's hard for me to understand the ones that gain a little weight after kids and it's almost the end of the world for them. I don't want to sound harsh to them,because im sure it has caused them great pain..however being 100lbs overweight forever is way different that gaining a few lbs after college...
Thank you for the kind reply. I have been awake for 18 hrs..We drove all day. I hope that this last post of mine made sense. I am falling asleep as I type...goodnight..I'll check this tomorrow when I have internet again...My cell phone barely works out here. : P
LeaJnice
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Haha! Thank you I needed that. Move ticker move!
douknowjello
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I SOO agree. Some people say its all the same if you're unhappy with your body. But being momentarily a bit overweight and being severely overweight your whole life is completely different. It's like comparing the 40 yard dash (where finish line is always in sight) to cross country marathon....one where the runner is dropped in a foreign country they've never been to, lol. So yea...you don't sound harsh to me. And why is it that some people who lose 20 or 30 pounds suddenly think they hold the key to weight loss and can't figure out what's wrong with the rest of us?
Anyway sorry for rambling in your diary, I'm tired too, lol. Although I'm sure not as tired as you are. Hope you make it home safe and sound and get some good rest. Talk to you later
*hugz* ~Lisa
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LeaJnice
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Ok so I am back. After shooting an out of state wedding and then shooting another wedding this week I am back. I had to take a bit of a break from the working out everyday. I have been slacking but I am going to be back in action soon. I'm going to pick up a scale this weekend so that I can see how much damage... I'm a little nervous. : / There were quite a few pie incidents... Come on I was in the south where you could pie a whole pie for 5 dollars! haha I'm still a fat chick at heart so when someobe waves pie in my face I need a piece of pie...all kinds...Mmmmm haha So yeah I'll keep everyone posted as soon as I get my scale on what went down...or up as the case may be..Eeekkk!
Over and Out.
Over and Out.
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