missblonde4878
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I have been hopping around on here looking at all of the different posts and I have to say this is the best Weight Loss Forum I've found so far!
So, I'm starting my diary! I have always kept a journal since I was old enough to write in one - and its always great to look back and how you've changed. It seems like everyone on here is very supportive, but I just don't have the courage yet to give my current weight and measurements - but I can definitely tell ya more about myself!
I am 29 years old and live in Pittsburgh, PA - Go Steelers!
(I just love these little icons - still trying to figure out all of the stuff you can put into a post..hehe) I'm 5'6".
I'm turning twenty-ten (30) in April
and in November, I decided that I am sick and tired of struggling with my weight. So, my initial goal was to lose weight before my 30th birthday. After starting my diet and exercise plan, I made up my mind that this was not just going to be a short-lived experience - it needs to be a life change!
For as long as I can remember, I have never been comfortable with my body image or weight. I found one of my old journals from when I was a high school cheerleader and at the time I weighed 146 lbs and thought I was extremely overweight! Funny, now my goal weight is 140. I have always been very self-conscious (i can never spell that right!) of my weight. My mom has always been very supportive and encouraging - but weight has always been a big focus with my dad. When I was younger, he used to show me and my younger sister pictures of celebrities or point them out on tv and tell us we needed to look like them. I remember at Christmas's, my sister trying on clothes that she got and him telling her she was a little too thick in the middle. So, I think that a lot of it stems from that. On top of it, I'm rather well-endowed in the chest area (why women want fake boobs is beyone me! If I could chop them off myself, I would!), but my dad's mother, my grandmother, has always made comments that my chest makes me look bigger than I am and I should get a breast reduction - so that has made me self-conscious about that as well.
I have pretty much tried every diet out there - Atkins, South Beach, Cabbage Soup, Cigarettes and Water!...the list goes on and on. I have been successful at losing before - by watching what I eat and doing these exercise tapes called "The Firm" (great workouts! I recommend them to anyone!). What I have discovered though, is that every time I get serious about losing weight - it's only to accomplish before an event (vacation, wedding, etc). Then, after the event - my diet and exercise program goes out the window.
So, I guess my problem is sticking with it and keeping it off. In 2005, I lost 60 lbs in 6 months just by watching what I eat and doing the Firm. In September of that year, I met my soul mate who then lived in Tennessee. He moved up here in March of 2006 - and let's just say - he's a country boy and likes to eat good food - so my diet was non-existent!
I've never gotten down to my goal though, it seems as though every time I lose weight and start feeling better and clothes start fitting better, I slack off.
Sweets are my weakness! I am a junk food junkie! This time, I have tried just "cutting back" so that I don't feel deprived. Over the holidays, I had a hard time with it though.
I started my Weight Loss Journey on November 2nd - I was doing The Firm 5 times per week (mostly 60 min workouts) and doing a great job at watching what I ate. I was so excited when I lost 10 lbs, I called all of my friends and family! I started keeping track of my measurements on 11/28 because I was getting frustrated that it was taking so long to show up on the scale. It felt good to see my measurements drop each week - if only by 1/4 in.
The last time I took my measurements was 12/1 and that was when I started to fall off track. I spent two weeks baking cookies for Christmas with my grandmother (which was a great test of the willpower - let me tell you!) and I started slacking off on the exercise. I went from 5 times a week to 2-3.
I measured myself this morning and my chest measurement went up! How the hell does that happen??? But so far, for the first month, I have lost 1/2 inch from my upper arm, 1/2 inch from my chest, 1 inch from my waist, 1 inch from my hips and 3/4 inch from my upper thigh. My calves actually went up 1/4 inch. Baby steps I guess, but I am mad at myself that I didn't stick with it over the holidays.
So, Friday, 12/28 - I kicked my butt back in gear. I did Cardio Friday, Weights yesterday and Cardio again this morning.
This year, I was terminated in March from a job that I was at for close to 10 years - took the summer off, looked for a new job. Found a new one in August - was a GREAT company - and then got laid off on Nov 8th. So, I'm on the job hunt again. Normally, I would be emotional eating like crazy, but this has really helped me stay positive and overcome the stress. I've gotten used to being home all of the time, but that means that I am in charge of the cooking and grocery shopping.
I have a hard time picking out the right stuff to eat - when I lived alone before my boyfriend moved up here, it was a lot easier because I only had to worry about making meals that I liked. But I'm having a hard time finding a happy medium so that he doesn't feel like he is on a diet too!
Its not hard during the day for me - but I do have to get in the habit of eating more frequently - normally, I will drink coffee in the morning and not eat anything until 1 or 2 - and then by the time dinner rolls around, I'm starving!
I'd really like to change my lifestyle for good this time - not just before I turn 30. I think that having this forum for support will definitely help!
I don't want to just lose a little to feel better, I wanna be ripped! I want people to look at me and say "Wow, you can tell she works out!"
This is something I have always wanted, but unfortunately, I've never stuck to a program long enough to reach my goal. But, this is going to be my YEAR!!
So, thanks for listening to my rant - I could go on and on - but I think that's a good starting entry - any input or advice is welcomed!
Quote of the Day:
"It is good to act as if. It is even better to grow to the point where it is no longer an act."
– Charles Caleb Colton
I have been hopping around on here looking at all of the different posts and I have to say this is the best Weight Loss Forum I've found so far!
So, I'm starting my diary! I have always kept a journal since I was old enough to write in one - and its always great to look back and how you've changed. It seems like everyone on here is very supportive, but I just don't have the courage yet to give my current weight and measurements - but I can definitely tell ya more about myself!
I am 29 years old and live in Pittsburgh, PA - Go Steelers!
(I just love these little icons - still trying to figure out all of the stuff you can put into a post..hehe) I'm 5'6".
I'm turning twenty-ten (30) in April
and in November, I decided that I am sick and tired of struggling with my weight. So, my initial goal was to lose weight before my 30th birthday. After starting my diet and exercise plan, I made up my mind that this was not just going to be a short-lived experience - it needs to be a life change! For as long as I can remember, I have never been comfortable with my body image or weight. I found one of my old journals from when I was a high school cheerleader and at the time I weighed 146 lbs and thought I was extremely overweight! Funny, now my goal weight is 140. I have always been very self-conscious (i can never spell that right!) of my weight. My mom has always been very supportive and encouraging - but weight has always been a big focus with my dad. When I was younger, he used to show me and my younger sister pictures of celebrities or point them out on tv and tell us we needed to look like them. I remember at Christmas's, my sister trying on clothes that she got and him telling her she was a little too thick in the middle. So, I think that a lot of it stems from that. On top of it, I'm rather well-endowed in the chest area (why women want fake boobs is beyone me! If I could chop them off myself, I would!), but my dad's mother, my grandmother, has always made comments that my chest makes me look bigger than I am and I should get a breast reduction - so that has made me self-conscious about that as well.
I have pretty much tried every diet out there - Atkins, South Beach, Cabbage Soup, Cigarettes and Water!...the list goes on and on. I have been successful at losing before - by watching what I eat and doing these exercise tapes called "The Firm" (great workouts! I recommend them to anyone!). What I have discovered though, is that every time I get serious about losing weight - it's only to accomplish before an event (vacation, wedding, etc). Then, after the event - my diet and exercise program goes out the window.
So, I guess my problem is sticking with it and keeping it off. In 2005, I lost 60 lbs in 6 months just by watching what I eat and doing the Firm. In September of that year, I met my soul mate who then lived in Tennessee. He moved up here in March of 2006 - and let's just say - he's a country boy and likes to eat good food - so my diet was non-existent!
I've never gotten down to my goal though, it seems as though every time I lose weight and start feeling better and clothes start fitting better, I slack off.
Sweets are my weakness! I am a junk food junkie! This time, I have tried just "cutting back" so that I don't feel deprived. Over the holidays, I had a hard time with it though.
I started my Weight Loss Journey on November 2nd - I was doing The Firm 5 times per week (mostly 60 min workouts) and doing a great job at watching what I ate. I was so excited when I lost 10 lbs, I called all of my friends and family! I started keeping track of my measurements on 11/28 because I was getting frustrated that it was taking so long to show up on the scale. It felt good to see my measurements drop each week - if only by 1/4 in.
The last time I took my measurements was 12/1 and that was when I started to fall off track. I spent two weeks baking cookies for Christmas with my grandmother (which was a great test of the willpower - let me tell you!) and I started slacking off on the exercise. I went from 5 times a week to 2-3.
I measured myself this morning and my chest measurement went up! How the hell does that happen??? But so far, for the first month, I have lost 1/2 inch from my upper arm, 1/2 inch from my chest, 1 inch from my waist, 1 inch from my hips and 3/4 inch from my upper thigh. My calves actually went up 1/4 inch. Baby steps I guess, but I am mad at myself that I didn't stick with it over the holidays.
So, Friday, 12/28 - I kicked my butt back in gear. I did Cardio Friday, Weights yesterday and Cardio again this morning.
This year, I was terminated in March from a job that I was at for close to 10 years - took the summer off, looked for a new job. Found a new one in August - was a GREAT company - and then got laid off on Nov 8th. So, I'm on the job hunt again. Normally, I would be emotional eating like crazy, but this has really helped me stay positive and overcome the stress. I've gotten used to being home all of the time, but that means that I am in charge of the cooking and grocery shopping.
I have a hard time picking out the right stuff to eat - when I lived alone before my boyfriend moved up here, it was a lot easier because I only had to worry about making meals that I liked. But I'm having a hard time finding a happy medium so that he doesn't feel like he is on a diet too!
Its not hard during the day for me - but I do have to get in the habit of eating more frequently - normally, I will drink coffee in the morning and not eat anything until 1 or 2 - and then by the time dinner rolls around, I'm starving!
I'd really like to change my lifestyle for good this time - not just before I turn 30. I think that having this forum for support will definitely help!
I don't want to just lose a little to feel better, I wanna be ripped! I want people to look at me and say "Wow, you can tell she works out!"
This is something I have always wanted, but unfortunately, I've never stuck to a program long enough to reach my goal. But, this is going to be my YEAR!!
So, thanks for listening to my rant - I could go on and on - but I think that's a good starting entry - any input or advice is welcomed!
Quote of the Day:
"It is good to act as if. It is even better to grow to the point where it is no longer an act."
– Charles Caleb Colton
