Hello! I have been working to achieve a healthy lifestyle for exactly two weeks now. I lost 3 lbs in the first week and have not done my second weigh in yet. I plan to have my weigh in on Mondays to keep me motivated throughout the weekend. I figured I would answer the suggested questions for starting a diary to get off to a strong start on this forum!
-- How much weight do you want to lose? 18lbs (only 15 lbs more to go)
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? nothing specific, but within the next three months would be preferable, and a healthy weight loss rate.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? I plan on using the Weight Watchers at home kit to keep track of my points. I also plan to eat 5-6 meals a day at 3-4hr increments to keep my metabolism up, my blood sugar up to a normal range, and to minimize overeating from hunger. I also love to exercise. I plan on running, swimming, biking, and lifting weights to reach my goals.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? This forum will keep me accountable, so I plan to use it as a great source of support, advice, and inspiration.
-- How realistic is your goal? I think my goal is fairly realistic as it is at a healthy BMI. I am afraid that my goal my be slightly low for my body type. My father is German and I inherited his genes (which I love, I wouldn't want it any other way). So, I am tall and broad shoulder with a strong bone structure. I played competitive volleyball and softball for several years, as well as swam competitively for many years. So, I may have to adjust my goal as I progress to something a little higher as I replace the fat I gained over the past few months with muscle.
-- When will you start? I started two weeks ago and plan to keep on going.
Where did my extra pounds come from? Well, I am applying to Medical Schools and am studying for the Medical College Admissions Test. What has happened is that I have replaced exercise time with study time, and have replaced cooking dinner time with drive through fast food. I have a logical but not the most a healthy thought process of, "if I have time to work-out, then I have more time to study." Also, I used to NEVER eat fast food, maybe twice a year. And I used to always work-out for at least two hours a day six days a week. But, when I began taking the more difficult science course as well as dating (3 yrs now) my boyfriend that makes daily trips to fast food establishments (he is working on becoming more healthy as well), my healthy habits transitioned from 95% of the time to 75% of the time...so here I am.
Also, in the beginning of January, I suffered an ankle injury that impeded my ability to exercise. I fell down some stairs and my foot was caught underneath me as I slid. This past Sunday was the first Sunday I was able to swim without pain!
I am very excited to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle and to be a part of a motivational environment that is provided by the forum! Good luck to everyone!
-- How much weight do you want to lose? 18lbs (only 15 lbs more to go)
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? nothing specific, but within the next three months would be preferable, and a healthy weight loss rate.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? I plan on using the Weight Watchers at home kit to keep track of my points. I also plan to eat 5-6 meals a day at 3-4hr increments to keep my metabolism up, my blood sugar up to a normal range, and to minimize overeating from hunger. I also love to exercise. I plan on running, swimming, biking, and lifting weights to reach my goals.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal? This forum will keep me accountable, so I plan to use it as a great source of support, advice, and inspiration.
-- How realistic is your goal? I think my goal is fairly realistic as it is at a healthy BMI. I am afraid that my goal my be slightly low for my body type. My father is German and I inherited his genes (which I love, I wouldn't want it any other way). So, I am tall and broad shoulder with a strong bone structure. I played competitive volleyball and softball for several years, as well as swam competitively for many years. So, I may have to adjust my goal as I progress to something a little higher as I replace the fat I gained over the past few months with muscle.
-- When will you start? I started two weeks ago and plan to keep on going.
Where did my extra pounds come from? Well, I am applying to Medical Schools and am studying for the Medical College Admissions Test. What has happened is that I have replaced exercise time with study time, and have replaced cooking dinner time with drive through fast food. I have a logical but not the most a healthy thought process of, "if I have time to work-out, then I have more time to study." Also, I used to NEVER eat fast food, maybe twice a year. And I used to always work-out for at least two hours a day six days a week. But, when I began taking the more difficult science course as well as dating (3 yrs now) my boyfriend that makes daily trips to fast food establishments (he is working on becoming more healthy as well), my healthy habits transitioned from 95% of the time to 75% of the time...so here I am.
Also, in the beginning of January, I suffered an ankle injury that impeded my ability to exercise. I fell down some stairs and my foot was caught underneath me as I slid. This past Sunday was the first Sunday I was able to swim without pain!
I am very excited to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle and to be a part of a motivational environment that is provided by the forum! Good luck to everyone!
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hi doc! Good on ya for getting your health in order. Sounds like you are going about it in a healthy way, which is grand. Don't fuss too much about the splurge - we all do it on occasion! You just start making better choices right at your next meal, and carry on.