Well here I am. I don't have a compelling story. I don't have any extraordinary motivation to lose weight. I'm just a girl - one you would see walking down the street, carrying textbooks, or hurrying to her job. I'm just a girl - one you would see in a supermarket, or in line at a fast food restaurant. I'm just a girl. And this is my story.
Introductory Post - The Basics
About Me:
Current Height : 4'10.5
Current Weight : 139 lbs
Current BMI : 29.0
Goal Weight : 95 - 100
Goal BMI : 20.9
Other Goals : To be able to wear a bikini (muscle toning required)
Job : Swim instructor/lifeguard
More about my weight loss goals:
1) How much weight do you want to lose?
About 30 pounds
2) What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
Well the sooner the better! Realistically, I would like to be about 115 by June, and 100 by September.
3) How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I want to get my diet back on track. No more unhealthy eating, skipping breakfasts, or over eating. I also would like to exercise more.
4) Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
Hopefully, all of you!
5) How realistic is your goal?
It's sort of realistic - I'm not sure about the time period. It will all depend on how successful I am in sticking with my plan
6) When will you start?
Right now!
7) Why do you want to lose weight?
So many reasons... For health reasons, I want to lessen the effects of Acid Reflux that I experience, and reduce my chance of getting diabetes. I want to be able to shop and travel and feel good about myself. I want to like what I see when I look in the mirror. I want to be an inspiration to my friends and family who have weight loss goals as well.
8) Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
I want to lose weight for graduation. It is at the end of may. I already have a dress, and it looks decent at my current weight, but it could look so much better on me, if I could lose a few pounds.
9) What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Sometimes I am so busy that I neglect my lifestyle. Sometimes I only eat one meal a day, so I don't have much of a metabolism.
10) Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
Right now, I have a weight problem because I am unmotivated to change my lifestyle.
11) What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Eating 3 meals a day, and 2 snacks each day, before 5 pm. I also want to eat more healthy foods, and increase the fruits and vegetables in my diet. I also want to exercise at least once a day, and drink more water.
12) Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
A few years ago, when I was still a competitive swimmer, before competitions we had strict dietary restrictions. No processed food, fast food, excess sugar or fats, no fried food, ect. I was motivated to stick to this to do well in the competitive arena, and I was able to lose weight to be what my target weight was, and able to maintain it for several years.
13) Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I gained weight when I stopped swimming, and was no longer motivated to stick to such a strict diet.
14) 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?
Trying to eat less hasn't worked, because I've stopped eating breakfast, and rarely eat dinner. I end up eating unhealthy food, and my body retains everything I eat. It has slowed my metabolism, and I've gained weight because of this.
15) Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yes, that's why I have this diary.
16) Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
My mother cooks, which is part of the problem. These foods are not always healthy.
17) How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
I go out to eat 3-4 times each week. I go to subway, or mr. sub, which is relatively healthy, but I eat too much.
18) What are your three favorite foods?
Sandwiches, Slurpees and Pizza
19) What are your three favorite restaurants?
Subway, Mr. Sub, Quiznos Subs --> Can you tell I like sandwiches?
20) If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
Well, I would be taller - but since that isn't an option, I would settle for having toned arms and stomach, and thinner legs. I wouldn't have love handles, or extra fat on my face.
21) Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Not usually
22) Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes
23) Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Yes
24) Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Yes
25) Do you eat as a reward?
Yes
26) Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
No
27) In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I work, which involves spending 3+ hours in the swimming pool, which is not intensive exercise, its mostly standing in the pool. I try to walk at least once a day.
28) Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Around the city, or to the swimming pool
29) What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Swimming, walking, and would like to get into running. Also like skiing, and skating.
30) Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Not particularily - my rewards in the past have been food.
Introductory Post - The Basics
About Me:
Current Height : 4'10.5
Current Weight : 139 lbs
Current BMI : 29.0
Goal Weight : 95 - 100
Goal BMI : 20.9
Other Goals : To be able to wear a bikini (muscle toning required)
Job : Swim instructor/lifeguard
More about my weight loss goals:
1) How much weight do you want to lose?
About 30 pounds
2) What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
Well the sooner the better! Realistically, I would like to be about 115 by June, and 100 by September.
3) How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I want to get my diet back on track. No more unhealthy eating, skipping breakfasts, or over eating. I also would like to exercise more.
4) Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
Hopefully, all of you!
5) How realistic is your goal?
It's sort of realistic - I'm not sure about the time period. It will all depend on how successful I am in sticking with my plan
6) When will you start?
Right now!
7) Why do you want to lose weight?
So many reasons... For health reasons, I want to lessen the effects of Acid Reflux that I experience, and reduce my chance of getting diabetes. I want to be able to shop and travel and feel good about myself. I want to like what I see when I look in the mirror. I want to be an inspiration to my friends and family who have weight loss goals as well.
8) Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
I want to lose weight for graduation. It is at the end of may. I already have a dress, and it looks decent at my current weight, but it could look so much better on me, if I could lose a few pounds.
9) What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Sometimes I am so busy that I neglect my lifestyle. Sometimes I only eat one meal a day, so I don't have much of a metabolism.
10) Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
Right now, I have a weight problem because I am unmotivated to change my lifestyle.
11) What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Eating 3 meals a day, and 2 snacks each day, before 5 pm. I also want to eat more healthy foods, and increase the fruits and vegetables in my diet. I also want to exercise at least once a day, and drink more water.
12) Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
A few years ago, when I was still a competitive swimmer, before competitions we had strict dietary restrictions. No processed food, fast food, excess sugar or fats, no fried food, ect. I was motivated to stick to this to do well in the competitive arena, and I was able to lose weight to be what my target weight was, and able to maintain it for several years.
13) Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I gained weight when I stopped swimming, and was no longer motivated to stick to such a strict diet.
14) 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?
Trying to eat less hasn't worked, because I've stopped eating breakfast, and rarely eat dinner. I end up eating unhealthy food, and my body retains everything I eat. It has slowed my metabolism, and I've gained weight because of this.
15) Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yes, that's why I have this diary.
16) Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
My mother cooks, which is part of the problem. These foods are not always healthy.
17) How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
I go out to eat 3-4 times each week. I go to subway, or mr. sub, which is relatively healthy, but I eat too much.
18) What are your three favorite foods?
Sandwiches, Slurpees and Pizza
19) What are your three favorite restaurants?
Subway, Mr. Sub, Quiznos Subs --> Can you tell I like sandwiches?
20) If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
Well, I would be taller - but since that isn't an option, I would settle for having toned arms and stomach, and thinner legs. I wouldn't have love handles, or extra fat on my face.
21) Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Not usually
22) Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
Yes
23) Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Yes
24) Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Yes
25) Do you eat as a reward?
Yes
26) Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
No
27) In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I work, which involves spending 3+ hours in the swimming pool, which is not intensive exercise, its mostly standing in the pool. I try to walk at least once a day.
28) Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Around the city, or to the swimming pool
29) What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Swimming, walking, and would like to get into running. Also like skiing, and skating.
30) Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Not particularily - my rewards in the past have been food.
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), and then I quit. Does anyone have any tips for success for me? 
(I used to have them weekly)