Lori's Diary

Thank you guys so much! Sometimes I feel I go a little over the top with excitement - but its the baby steps that get us to the final goal!

Its really nice to hear congrats...I've only been lucky enough to have one "girlfriend" who was ever truly happy for me...all of my other friends were always more at competition..and it got frustrating.

So its nice to hear! We're all gonna be hotties girls (and guys!) - and its the baby steps that will get us there!
 
So, yesterday went very well for me eating/exercising wise. I found a website that gives you a free calorie counter - and if you want to log your exercise you need to upgrade and pay for it, but the Food Journal is enough for me...so far.

There is also a link on the site where you can figure out how many calories you should be consuming based on your weight and the amount you exercise - and mine was like 2100 calories...that just doesn't seem right to me. Well, it was actually 2600, but it said if you are trying to lose weight, deduct 500 calories.

This week I have exercised every day - I have been alternating 2 days of 45-65 min Cardio with 30-40 min of Weights. It seems to be working out well, but last night, while I was sitting on the couch doing NOTHING my thighs started cramping. A sign of overdoing it? I don't know. :confused:

For dinner last night, I made a great recipe off of the website that Skittles22 suggested - it was Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken Breast - very tasty - even my boyfriend liked it! He's actually starting to get into as well, and wants to start eating better himself. It's an adjustment for him though because he is a transplanted country boy (moved from Tennessee to Pittsburgh), but if it tastes good, he'll eat it.

I'm just going all over the place with this post, :willy_nilly:but I'm very excited about the Biggest Loser Challenge...I've told all my friends/family about it..so they can help keep me on track. I've cleaned out the fridge and I'm going to the grocery store today to pick up some healthy meals to prepare for the week.

I guess that's all I really have to say for now...I'm sure I'll think of something else to write by the end of the day...I'm a chatter!:waving:


 
I just saw a post earlier this morning where the girl said to take the weight you want to be at and multiply it by 10, that's how many calories to eat to get there. It makes sense, that's why eating 1200 calories is like the magic number for weight loss...it's not that you want to weigh 120 but it is low enough to surprise your metabolism.

Also I just watched this show about a man who eats 12,000 calories per day and he weighed 1,200 pounds.
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So anyway...Hope that helps!
 
the weight x 10 is your current weight... and that includes exercise.

1200 calories a day, unless you weigh 105lbs is extremely low for the majorityof people trying to lose weight...
 
Okay, so I just got done doing my workout...6th day in a row...it was pretty rough. I thought I'd be able to do the 7 days a week thing, but I wanted to try it this week..so I did cardio w/weights 2 days in a row and then just sculpting with weights.

I'm thinking maybe tomorrow I may have to give my body a rest. :sleeping:

We'll see how the day goes though. I'm very proud of myself because I was out doing some running with a friend and she wanted to stop at Wendy's for some lunch...wasn't really in the mood for salad...so I said let's just go through the drive-thru and get you something and I'll make myself something at home.

It felt good that my willpower kicked in...that little thing called willpower really comes in handy sometimes. :Angel_anim:
 
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Blahhhh...

I woke up this morning at 6:30 after laying in bed, tossing and turning with so many things running through my mind. I'm used to getting up that early during the week because my boyfriend goes to work, but its SATURDAY! I wanted to sleep in.

I just hate it when all the drama in your life is fighting for the top spot in your head and you just go back and forth thinking about everything at once. :boxing:

At first when I got up, I thought, this could be a good thing..I can get a lot done - but the coffee just won't kick in and I can't get motivated to do ANYTHING!

Okay, now that my "morning whine" is over...I'll proceed with my entry. :nopity:


I don't know if anyone has good advice on this out there, but I had mentioned in an earlier post about working out 7 days a week.

I'm not talking about walking 15-20 minutes, 7 days a week - I'm talking about High Impact Cardio/Weights 45-60 minutes 4 days a week, and then Sculpting 30-45 minutes 3 days a week.

I'm just curious if I keep it up if my body will get used to it, or if I truly should take a day to rest.

See, what happens with me, is I become so into that I don't wanna miss a day ~ and even though I may have worked out 6 days this week, I will feel all kinds of guilt if I don't do anything today.

I thought about doing something like Pilates or Yoga...but those type of workouts just aren't upbeat enough to keep my interest and I get bored. I like to break a sweat. Feel like I'm actually burning something. But yesterday when I was working out, my muscles were REALLY tired. Squats are usually my favorite exercise to do..and they were killing me yesterday.

So, anyway...if anyone else out there works out 7 days a week..or has any suggestion on an alternative, low impact workout for the 7th day...let me know!:seeya:

Hope your day's a DAZZLER!:D
 
Well, its been an interesting day. Went out to breakfast with my mom this morning...and it was a little bit of a challenge ordering healthy with all of the tempting breakfast items the restaurant had..but i did very well! Had a Veggie Egg Beater omelet..no cheese :cry: but it turned out pretty good, and then a little cup of bananas and grapes.

I've worked out straight for the past 8 days, and had myself convinced that I was going to rest today..but I came on here..started reading different posts and it got my ass motivated to exercise - so again, did a good job!

I've really been getting into watching my calories and reading labels..and surprisingly, its been fun! Kinda like a game.

My boyfriend decided to go to Wal-mart while I worked out - I hate Wal-mart! But he likes it, why? I'll never know.

So, he comes home and says...."Love, I was very, very bad and you're going to kill me!" He then began to empty his bags...here's a few items he got..

1 Dozen chocolate covered donuts!
2 new flavors of Pringles!
Tortilla Chips and Spinach Dip (that looks PHENOMENAL!)
Chicken Biskit Crackers with Cheez Whip
5 different kinds of Mini Pies - the lowest calorie count on those is 360!
Barbeque Fried Chicken Bites from the Deli
...and then I started ignoring him! :banghead:

He's a junk food junkie! And I am too...BUT I'M ON A FREAKIN DIET!! I WAS READY TO KILL HIM! But he did get me a new dish drain...so he didn't forget about me completely when he was shopping..lol.

I told him he's never allowed to go to Wal-mart hungry again!

So, for any of you that are doing the Biggest Loser Challenge, you see the obstacle I have ahead of me for the bonus week (no junk food!)

My friends always come over and say they can't figure out how I can stick to a diet with so much good junk food in my house...but to be honest, it takes away the anxiety and increases my willpower.

I know I don't follow the mold of cleaning out your cubbards to avoid temptation..but I honestly crave stuff more when I know its not easily accessible.

So, I'm gonna make a healthy dinner...and snack on an apple and some peanut butter later!

NO WILL NO WAY!...lol..God help me. :rofl:
 
missblonde4878 said:
So, he comes home and says...."Love, I was very, very bad and you're going to kill me!" He then began to empty his bags...here's a few items he got..

1 Dozen chocolate covered donuts!
2 new flavors of Pringles!
Tortilla Chips and Spinach Dip (that looks PHENOMENAL!)
Chicken Biskit Crackers with Cheez Whip
5 different kinds of Mini Pies - the lowest calorie count on those is 360!
Barbeque Fried Chicken Bites from the Deli
...and then I started ignoring him!
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I would so kick his ass if I was there right now. That's just so unhelpful to you. Why don't you tell him that if he wants to eat that kind of crap, he needs to do in the car park of Wal-Mart.
 
Aggravating Morning..

I have to say I'm a little frustrated this morning. I measure myself every Monday. I was so excited to do my measurements this morning since I have worked out every single day for a minimum of 45 minutes w/weights for the past 9 days.

Well, did my measurements..and not one single change. Got on the scale this morning and lost .5 lbs, which is ok, but not the results I was hoping for.

I guess that's the frustrating part about diet and exercise, you feel like you are busting your ass every day working out, counting calories, drinking water, but the results don't always keep up with you. I know that they are coming, it just gets annoying waiting for them! Dammit!

:nopity: Okay, so now that I'm done throwing myself a pity party, I am ready to conquer the day.
 
You're right, the results will come. You are doing such a great job...so keep it up!

You have such a positive attitude and you are so inspiring! I know I get so frustrated when I don't see the numbers I want to.

Just out of cutiosity, how many inches do you usually see after a week? In my Center we measure 1 time per month that way the results are really noticeable...I guess it's because it would be depressing for the clients to see only a small loss every month. But we cut them a ribbon of how many inches they lost so they can tie it on their purse or fridge or wherever they need a little more encouragement.

Hope you have a great day!
 
I_wannaBthin said:
In my Center we measure 1 time per month that way the results are really noticeable...I guess it's because it would be depressing for the clients to see only a small loss every month. But we cut them a ribbon of how many inches they lost so they can tie it on their purse or fridge or wherever they need a little more encouragement.
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I think that's what I'm going to start doing - 1x/month. It was nice when I first started because when I didn't see results on the scale, the results on the measurements were there and it felt good to see it come off. But then there's days like today when there's no change at all and it does get discouraging. I like the idea about the little ribbon - visual motivation! :hurray:
 
Just so you guys know...the DONUTS are still lurking in my kitchen....I tried shoving them under one of my cubbards so I couldn't see them. :svengo: Still haven't touched them though! Woohoo! :party:
 
Well, I don't really have anything particular to write about today, but diaries are good for just rambling sometimes...lol.

I've been trying to stay in the 1600-1800 calories per day range, but I've had a hard time doing that. Yesterday, it seemed like I was right on track, but when I added up my calories at the end of the day, I was only at 1083.

As hesitant as I am to do it, I'm taking a break from exercising today. I think my muscles need the rest - and they need time to repair themselves. It's hard for me to take a break because when I set out to do something, I am very committed and determined. Has its pros and cons I guess.

I was talking to my mom last night about this forum (because I absolutely love it!), and what I have done so far in an attempt for a healthier lifestyle..and as I told her, its different this time.

In the past, I have only wanted to lose weight for a specific occassion, person, whatever the case, it was never for ME.

This time, I wanted to change my lifestyle...I want to be healthy, and learn as much as I can, so that when I have kids, I can teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle. And it really relieves the "pressure" of losing weight by a certain date...which is nice.

I had a Turkey Burger for the first time ever last night - cooked it on the George Foreman..and it was awesome! I used to always avoid them because I thought they wouldn't be good at all...but I'm learning that there's a lot of healthy alternatives out there that are really good!

I do have to get away from being obsessed with the scale. I get on it every day and its been a habit that I've wanted to break for a long time. Its very easy for me to frustrated when I don't see the number going down, but I know that eventually it will. One day at time!

This forum has really helped...seeing everything that people write on here really keeps me motivated and focused. It's a great support system!

Well, like I said, just felt like rambling..I'm off to read some more posts to get my motivation for the day!

Have an awesome day everyone!

 
I had a Turkey Burger for the first time ever last night - cooked it on the George Foreman..and it was awesome! I used to always avoid them because I thought they wouldn't be good at all...but I'm learning that there's a lot of healthy alternatives out there that are really good!
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the only real downside to turkey burgers is they can be a little bland but with the right seasonings - they are awesome..

discovering healthy alternatives is a great thing.. .losing weight and eating healthy doesn't mean all steamed chicken and vegetables and no flavor.. you can have fun with food :) glad you're discovering that..
 
maleficent said:
the only real downside to turkey burgers is they can be a little bland but with the right seasonings
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Yeah, that's what I was nervous about...and I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out on a burger..but I used some garlic powder and sauteed some mushrooms - and it turned out great!

Even my boyfriend, who HATES anything healthy, enjoyed it.

Any time I have tried eating healthy before it's always been chicken breast, tuna, broccoli - I'm picky when it comes to veggies - but I've acquired a taste for a lot of new ones that I never used to eat!
 
Life is just so confusing sometimes. Yesterday was filled with so many ups and downs I didn't know which way I was going.

The day started off relaxing. I decided to take a day off from exercising and instead "spring clean" my house - every room, top to bottom. I'm more sore today than I am from my regular exercise. Weird.

I have been job hunting again since Nov 8th. In March of this year I was fired for the first time in my life, after working for the company for 9 years (it was a big Wrongful Termination lawsuit in the making - but I didn't have the strength or time to follow through with it), was off all summer and then found another job in August - got laid off on Nov. 8th. So, the job search for me has been a little more stressful because I'm trying to stay away from the Mortgage Industry all together. Yesterday, I got a phone call from a company that saw my resume on Monster.com - and its a great opportunity - I start MONDAY! :party: It's not the dream job - but it will put food on the table. The only part I don't like about it is that its strictly commission - and I'm used to a paycheck every two weeks. I have an all day Training Class from home via my cell phone and computer - so I'll be using a lot of my minutes on Thursday.

I talked to my grandmother (who thinks she knows EVERYTHING) yesterday - and she definitely isn't afraid to let you know what she thinks. She is very obsessed with weight and staying thin, so ever since I told her about my Weight Loss Journey, I get calls from her all the time asking me how much I've lost, what my measurements are, etc. I know that part of her is just trying to be supportive, but she has a very hard time showing that in a positive way.

Yesterday she informed me that if I drink Diet Iced Tea (the kind I drink has 0 calories) that I will never lose weight. She constantly makes comments about my chest and tells me I should get surgery to reduce them if losing weight doesn't make them smaller. And she's one of those people where it KILLS her to give anyone a compliment...so she'll call my mother and go on and on about how good I'm doing, but does the opposite with me - DRIVES ME NUTS! I've avoided going out to lunch with her, which I feel bad about, but when I go out to eat with her, she will analyze everything I'm eating - and then want me to eat her French Fries or split a dessert. :banghead:

Well, now I'm just at the point where I'm rambling - so maybe later on I'll do another entry with all of the fun drama in my life. It helps to get it out. I do have to say that the exercise has definitely helped with the stress in my life.

 
Good job avoiding those doughnuts! Sorry to hear about your well-meaning grandmother. I know a couple of people with similar problems. Oh well, don't let her get you down!
 
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