Lukewarm's Weight Loss Diary

Sara, you are a very caring bright person. That clearly comes across in your posts. I truly dont understand why some people think they must state things that are negative without any beneficial reason behind this. I mean, you're already on a weight loss plan and she didn't even find that out before criticizing. And to let you know how that she and her husband were commenting amongst themselves about you is really rude. What is HER weight?? Aaaaaaaaah, perhaps she's jealous of your youth :).

I think its great that you've decided to do the weights. I started them when I was 24 and it was the best thing I've done (I"m now at the end of the next decade so its been a while). I started out doing full body circuit training on the machines for about 12 weeks. So I think that's an excellent place to start for you. For the first few sessions, dont worry about the weight or increasing it, just get the motion down and let your muscles get used to being worked. Sometimes we get sore even when we could've lifted a lot more, so go easy at first. You will be surprised how much better your body starts to look and how much stronger you become in every day life from using weights.
 
P.S. Ladybug mentioned you had pics up? Where are these??? When you're chatting with people daily its nice to get a sense of what they look like ya know?
 
2Skinny thank you…you guys really do make me feel so much better. You're always so sweet, and I appreciate your words, she asked if I had lost any weight, so I said nearly 20 pounds and she just laughed and went on to say, "I hope you never weigh that much again, I never thought you would get so fat" so it really doesn't matter what I say. I wish I could say more but I’m late for class. Thanks again, you're wonderful ;o)

RhoRho you should really try it! You can do it, and I bet you will like how much you push yourself, in our 40 minutes class, she said that if we keep our heart rate up the entire time, we’re burning 600 calories, so maybe it would be a nice way to mix in some different cardio? If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!

Blancita thank you, that was a really sweet post, I’m not sure, I told my mom about what she said and my mom wanted to call her and yell at her, but I think it doesn’t matter. She’s been doing that sort of thing to my mom ever since they were little girls. Some people are just like that and it hurts but whatever. She won’t be able to use me to feel better about herself for long. Thank you for your words. My pic is of my 21st bday last year, and it’s on page 14. I know, it’s really nice to have a visual of the person you’re talking to.

HAVE A NICE DAY EVERYONE I’M LATE!

-Breakfast: Blackberry Yogurt- 100 calories
-Snack: 1 Cup Garden Veggie Eggbeaters- 120 calories
-Lunch: 2 Small Green Apples with 4 Tbsp. Peanut Butter- 600 calories
-Snack: 2 Corn Cobs- 180 calories (I think I burnt some cals shucking too)
-Snack: 2 Small Oranges- 173 calories
-Dinner: 1 Cup Sweet Potato/EVOO/Garlic- 300 calories
-Total Cals: 1473 Calories
-Water: 1.5 L

-Exercise Today: Pilates- 60 mins/ Spinning- 45 mins
-Miles Today/Total Miles: 0/170.9 miles
 
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Oh wow - talk about motivation!! This forum's so great!! And so are you! Ok, now that you've said it I'll take a spinning class next week (when I'm sure I'm fully recovered from this blasted cold that keeps dogging me). When you say 'keep your heart rate up', just how high were you expected to keep it? I try to aim for above 170 (my last cardio session my average HR was 183) so if it's anything higher than that I really won't be able to cope, not yet at least..

It'll be nice to make your aunt eat her words.. But to be honest, people like that always have something to say. When you get down to your ideal weight, she'll probably still keep reminding you of your 'fat' days, and then you'll realise that she's just sad that way.

Have a fab day Sara!
 
Hey Sara,

I'm sorry to hear about your aunt, that's just terrible. I agree with everyone and think you should avoid her until August, or whenever it is you can't avoid her anymore. You definately don't need the negative comments from people. It's hard enough to keep going sometimes when things are good, let alone when someone is completely rude like that.

Just remember, me and you, June! I wish I would have remembered that yesterday! I ate so horribly. HORRIBLE! I was like, what the hell am I doing and why can't I stop?! lol. I'll get into more detail in my own diary.

Anyways, good luck with your gym workouts and getting in the weight training :) We will both do awesome and we'll show everyone what we can do! WOO!
 
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Oh wow - talk about motivation!! This forum's so great!! And so are you! Ok, now that you've said it I'll take a spinning class next week (when I'm sure I'm fully recovered from this blasted cold that keeps dogging me). When you say 'keep your heart rate up', just how high were you expected to keep it? I try to aim for above 170 (my last cardio session my average HR was 183) so if it's anything higher than that I really won't be able to cope, not yet at least..

It'll be nice to make your aunt eat her words.. But to be honest, people like that always have something to say. When you get down to your ideal weight, she'll probably still keep reminding you of your 'fat' days, and then you'll realise that she's just sad that way.

Have a fab day Sara!
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Hi RhoRho! The heart rate depends on your age and weight. You can find calculations online, but for me 80% of my max heart rate is in the mid 140's (I'm 38 and weigh 142) and that feels pretty hardish. So to keep up 170 for longer than a few minutes would be impossible for me and I thought I was in decent shape! The hand grasp HRM on the cardio equipment is known to be less reliable though, not sure if you're using this or the one with the chest strap, which are believed to be highly accurate.
 
Sara, you are absolutely beautiful in your pic! I can't imagine what you're going to look like after the weight loss given you're already looking great. Yup, after seeing the pic I'm thinking Auntie is a bit jealous.
 
RhoRho That’s definitely high enough! And the thing is, instructors are very attuned to beginners, so you absolutely shouldn’t feel pressured to do everything everyone else is doing. My first class there was no way in hell I could do all of the jumps everyone else was doing, my thighs and my butt and my arms were just spent. But now, only after a week of classes, I’m doing everything everyone else is doing and I find that each class I’m able to push myself alittle bit further.

Risty I’m such a talker about weight lifting. It’s something that is really hard for me to make myself do. I’ll be so proud of myself once I just do it, but I know that it’s one of my struggles. I don’t know how soon I’ll fit it into my schedule, but I need to do it soon. I know how you feel, it’s ok, we make mistakes, but I think in general we are doing more positive work than negative. That’s what matters.

Blancita & MissLadybug You beautiful ladies made my day, thanks for being so sweet. I will take those compliments and hold very tightly to them, hahaha THANK YOU!

It is confession time. Last night I found a great book about the Rolling Stones I never knew I had, that my dad had tucked away in my bookcase. And since I’m a freak about them, I stayed up the entire night and read it cover to cover. I wish I had found that wonderful distraction before I had binged all stupid with what I listed below. I’m going to subtract those calories that I devoured last night from my daily intake today, so that I fall even at least at a numeric level. I don’t know how much it matters, but if weight loss is based on deficits, I’m determined to keep my total weekly deficit. So that means I have just 500 calories left for today. I know this isn’t ideal but I screwed up so…alright. I feel alright about it. Not out of control like I might have a month ago.

To be honest I’m thinking of taking a break tonight though because I feel kind of worn out. I’ve gone to the gym everyday for the past 2 weeks, but I’m scared of not going today because that would fall directly in line with my typical tendency of quitting after 2 weeks. I think I’ll probably end up going but I am a little terrified of tonight’s spin class. Maybe I should do the elliptical. Maybe I should just go. Ok Have a great day everyone! Sorry if you read this far!

-Last Night’s Dalliances: 1) Yogurt- 100 calories 2) MG Cheerios w/ Vanilla Soy Milk- 500 calories 3) Mozzarella Cheese- 200 calories
-Breakfast: Blackberry Yogurt- 100 calories
-Lunch: 2 Corn Cobs- 180 calories & 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Tbsp. Mustard/4 Slices Smoked Turkey/2 Veggie Cheese Slices- 300 calories
-Dinner: Garden Veggie Eggbeaters- 120 calories
-Total Cals: 1500 Calories
-Water: 3.5 L

-Exercise Today: 60 mins. Spinning. No weight lifting but I don't have classes tomorrow so I will do my strength training and elliptical tm.
-Miles Today/Total Miles: 0/170.9 miles
 
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Okay, so I have about 2 seconds before I have to run out of the house but that's enough time to say:

1. about your aunt: you're already in the process of getting slimmer and healthier but she's never going to get younger or prettier or nicer so forget her.

2. about weights: just do it chica! yes, you may be sore for the first little while but it's easy to walk in pain with a nice tight butt in tow - LOL

3. have a great day, no worries, no self-doubts and big thumbs up on the no binge no ciggies in the aftermath of the aunt thing!
 
Cym yes yes yes. Just do it is right. I must. I will be getting slimmer. And no, she will never become nicer. You all are right, and I can say honestly that I don't feel hurt by the comments anymore. Thanks I hope you have a great day too. I will be excited if I can post that I actually lifted later today.
 
So I'm having real trouble sleeping. I think I'm going back to sleeping pills for a while, because I'm not enjoying 4-5 hours of sleep. I'm super sore, but there is something so lovely about waking up with sore muscles. Oh and last night after my spin class I was walking out to the parking lot and my instructor popped over and said that I'm doing really well, and I'm on my way to becoming a strong cyclist. I felt so wonderful! I'm so loving classes. I forgot that I do well with external motivation. I miss being on a team too, and this sort of feels like a team atmosphere since it's always the same people. Have a nice day everyone ;o)

-Breakfast: Oatmeal with Raspberries- 200 calories
-Snack: 2 Small Green Apples w. 4 Tbsp PB- 550 calories
-Lunch: 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Slices Veggie Cheese/2 Tbsp. Mustard/4 Slices Smoked Turkey- 350 calories
-Snack: Smoothie- 200 calories
-Dinner: MG Cheerios/Soy Milk- 200 calories
-Total Cals: 1500 Calories
-Water: 3.0 L

-Exercise Today: Elliptical 65 mins. 650 cals.
-Miles Today/Total Miles: 4.5/175.4 miles
 
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Good job on the spinning! Sounds like you're doing great :D I want to become a stronger cyclist, but that'll just take time. I rode my bike for the first time yesterday and it was hard but awesome! Keep up the awesome work for your spinning!

About the weight lifting, like Cym said, just do it. lol... I'm sure once you get started and find a routine you'll get right into it :) The best feeling is the next day after lifting and you can feel that you've worked your muscles and it feels awesome! So just give it a shot ;) At first you may be really sore but after a bit it won't be as sore it'll just feel great :D
 
Ooo, sounds like you and me both suffer from insomnia this week...sorry it's gotten to the point of sleeping pills, I know they are a last resort for you. (((Luke)))
Exercise is very difficult with insomnia so for sure it's cool you take a day off here and there...we need to build rest into our programs or our bodies will build it into our programs in the way of injury.
I SO know what you mean about how good it feels to wake up with sore muscles....I love that too!!!!
 
Hey Sara,

Thanks for that. I'll do a spinning class next week - hopefully I'll feel as good about it as you do. I'm sorry you're having trouble sleeping. It's just a phase and will pass. I remember posting about the same problem when I first started - my body just couldn't relax enough to get a full night's sleep. But it'll get better with time. Maybe you should soak in a tub (lovely suggestion from Kim) after a workout and light an aromatherapy candle (my suggestion) to get your mind (and hopefully, body) relaxed.

I wish I could say I did well with external motivation, i.e. working out with others. Unfortunately all my gym partners have not only ALWAYS given it up, but also helped to drag me back into inactivity. When you're not in the mood to go to a gym workout, it doesn't help when your friend says "Oh, let's just chill out tonight and watch (anything with Christian Bale).. So keep it up - you've done a great job so far, and you know you'll keep experiencing the results.

You need to take a day or two off to rest - I haven't worked out since Thursday and I feel so much better for it. Your body will thank you for the rest. I know it's hard to force yourself to take a break - exercise can become addictive, as I keep realising - but it's all part of living a healthy and more sustainable lifestyle.

So get loads of rest (hopefully) and good luck with the workouts (and food!) :)
 
Risty I know…even my mom berated me today about not weight lifting. Today really is the perfect day to start lifting. No classes, I’m not sore, I feel good…I think I’ll do it. On a positive note though I’m really happy that getting my cardio done everyday is now simply part of my schedule. It’s so funny how exercise becomes ingrained in your habits once you’re at it for a while. I’m sure weight lifting will come just as easily once I get started. Good for you for riding your bike! It’s fantastic exercise and a really economical way to get around. You’re helping to save planet earth ;o)

2Skinny Thanks, yes I really dislike relying on the pills, but they always help me to get back into a groove. I read your story about your new job and I am so happy for you. I will post in a bit, if my internet cooperates. I never thought of rest days before in that way, preparing for injury. I was thinking on the way to the gym the other day about how devastated I’d be if I were to sprain my ankle or something. I would feel defeated. Let’s just hope we all stay in one piece haha.

RhoRho haha! I love Christian Bale too…:sigh: I’m on my way to the movie store to pick up some films because my internet is too shotty to rely on and I no longer have tv, I am dying for some movies. I just watched The U.S. vs. John Lennon yesterday and it was awesome. I’m picking up that documentary on Leonard Cohen tonight. I’m very excited! I hate relying on friends to go to the gym with me. I’ve given up on that hope. I agree I think that I’ll take next Friday and Saturday off to rest. Thanks Rho ;o)

So I just dropped my sis off at her house a little while ago. She took her ACT’s today. I felt really old hahaha. I’m about to make some spaghetti sauce to have with some WW pasta tonight. Risty got me craving it. So I’m going to cook a bit, pick up some movies, clean my apt, gym, then pick up my sister because we’re going to go out and play tennis tonight. I miss it so much. When I go home to MI I’m bringing my racquets and hopper so that I can drill with my best friend. We are tennis freaks and in high school we’d play for hours and hours. I’ve gotta start practicing or she’ll kick my ass! Next weekend Chels and I are taking a little weekend road trip to south Fla to visit my dad for Father’s day. I think I’ll take those 2 days off from exercising and just relax. I’ve gotta be back early on Monday though for my Pilates and spinning, so it will be a nice reprieve. I hope it won’t throw off my progress though. So I’m going to continue pushing myself until the 16th. My dad just sent me a picture from the shuttle launch he watched in Cape Canaveral last night, it’s pretty cool. Anyways I hope you all have a lovely day ;o)

-Breakfast: 2 Fla Oranges- 124 calories & Oatmeal with Raspberries- 300 calories
-Snack: Blackberry Yogurt- 100 calories
-Lunch: 2 Apples 4 tbsp. Peanut Butter- 500 calories
-Dinner: Spaghetti Sauce w/ Mozz Cheese- 400 calories
-Total Cals: 1424 Calories
-Water: 2.0 L

-Exercise Today: 55 mins. Elliptical 580 cals.
-Miles Today/Total Miles: 4.0/179.4 miles
 
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Sounds like you have a lot of good things coming your way soon. It's always nice to take some time off and just enjoy yourself,there is nothing wrong witht that. I see you've lost 15 lbs already,that's awesome! What day in March did you start this forum?? I started the 30th of March. I'm craving some oranges now that I read your having some for breakfast, LUCKILY I have some in my fridge this time. YAH HOO!! I also picked some nice cucumbers from our garden this morning and they are in the refridge chilling for tonight. mmmmm I love fresh veggies. Well, I hope your weekend is a very good one!! Enjoy your time! :jump:
Kim
 
I'm envious of your tennis playing ability. Despite expensive lessons, I can't play tennis at all. Or volleyball, or softball...or really anything involving balls...I just have this instinctive "duck" reaction when moving objects come flying at my head. Have a fun rest of your week-end...and you're going to have a blast in Florida!
 
ack! tennis! I can't for the life of me play! I can do any ball sport that doesn't involve a racquet! I end up hitting the ball 1 of 2 ways every time..into the net, or over the 30ft fence!

Have fun today! It sounds like you're going to have fun!
 
Miss Ladybug I think I started the 31st! Thanks I think I lost 15 lbs from my boobs though! I am back to wearing my 34B bras, down from 36C! I don’t know how I feel about that exactly, but I’m happy something is changing. I agree, I’m looking forward to just having fun and relaxing. I wish I had a garden :) It sounds lovely to be able to pluck my own fresh veggies.

Cym haha! I hear you on the volleyball and softball, I never got into those! And I never really got good at tennis until one day at practice when I got hit right in the face-the eye socket to be exact- with this wicked smash. After that I was kinda over my fear! Thanks, I just noticed you live in Florida too! You know I noticed, Fla gets progressively prettier the farther east I travel. I hope you have a nice weekend as well :)
 
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