Mandy's weight loss diary

mandy6666

mandy6666

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Hi,

I’m Amanda; I’m 23 and going to be 24 in March, I’m 5’5. My whole life I’ve been struggling with my weight by 2002 I reached my lowest which was 145 I stayed at that weight till 2004 when I graduated. I was still trying to reach135-140 but was never able to. In 2005 I moved in with my BF, that’s when I started to gain, but I was going to the gym and kinda maintaining it at 150. In February 2006 my bf and I broke up I weighed about 155-160, it was a mutual decision everything was fine I was getting back in shape working out every day eating well, lost about 6-7 pounds and then it all went downhill for some reason. I’ve been living with my parents since march, I’m not really crazy about it, but cant do much about it at the moment. I need to get back on track I’m 175 and its crazy how one can let them self get that way. I do believe I could be depressed and it led me like this. Emotional eating and a bit of a eating disorder since January, I know I have a problem and am going to do something about it but I don’t feel motivated at all, but I know I need to get back in shape, I’m not happy how I look and feel I don’t have that many clothes that fit me anymore, so when friends ask me to go out, I’m not even in the mood for that. I’ve tried the Siegel diet but that didn’t work out well for me, you eat 6 cookies a day and have a 300cal diner. Its hard I love to eat and when they cut you out from food that badly you end up eating everything that’s placed in front of you. Its hard, so I’ve decided to forget about that.

I’m going on vacation in the south in December I would love to be 135 pounds by then but I think it would be quite hard to reach that. If anyone as some suggestions please let me know. I play ringette 1-2 twice a week (its like hockey but for girls) and I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I was thinking to either take a spinning class once a week or get a personal Pilates class
 
Hmm...Wana share with us what u do at the gym? Usually I do a variety of routine if it's brisk walk on Mon, then it's jog on Tue....

I'm using 5kg for weights at the moment since I just started out.:p
 
At the gym I do mostly cardio about an hour, step master 30mins, then sometimes 15mins eliptical and then 15mins quick walking or jogging.
Or sometimes 30mins eliptical and 30mins quick walking and jogging.
 
Tuesday my first day

This is my first day, not feeling really well I have major heartburn and upset stomach.

So this morning i had
yogurt 50cal
Bagel (i know i shouldnt have had that) 200cal

Trying to cut out high in carbs food
Eat 1200 cals a day
 
i pray u'll feel better soon. Maybe can try soupy stuff today? TO ease the tummy a bit.

Have a fantastic day yah!
 
Tuesday's food log

Yogurt - 50
bagel + cream cheese - 300
2 eggs - 140
asperagus - 50
Jello - 5
lean cuisine - 300
1 cup Grapes - 62
smoothie - 160


Total cals : 1067

Gym tonight: 45mins cario - Eliptical 15 - step 30
15mins weights
 
You know, you can still eat what you want, you just have to portion control (something I need to learn as well).
I never plan on restricting foods b/c I know I would never stick with it. BUT I know that if I just start portioning it right... THAT is something I will be able to do :)

It sounds like you're doing just great though. I hope your stomach settles down and you feel better :)
 
Your right, i shouldnt limit myself to foods i like, or i will end up binging thats for, it always happens that way for me.
 
Hi Mandy,
You're not alone when it comes to binging after being on a restrictive diet.
It's one reason why most "diets" fail.

There is no magic perscription for losing weight - other then eating right and exercising.

It's truly an issue of math.

Have you checked out or ? Both are great sites for tracking calories & nutrition (I use sparkpeople). I never wanted to start down the calorie counting road, however, I have come to firmly believe it is the best way for me to not only lose the weight I want, but to know how to maintain that loss when I reach my goal.

Life is NOT about deprivation. It's NOT about binging and losing control.
It IS about enjoying life AND moderation.

You're young, and not too far from where you want to be - you CAN get there!
 
Thank you very much for the link, i will check that out once i get a chance.

Its my first day today, it shouldnt be that hard...i've done it before, by just reducing my calories and never really binged but then if i would try this new diet that is to restrictive promissing you that you will lose fast yeah ok...that stuff doesnt work, or it will and you will just gain it back. I would go insane and just go on an eating rampage...not good
 
You're right Mandy, it's not good - nor would the weightloss last. Learning now what and how much to eat is a good way of living a fit and healthy life without the highs and lows of weight fluctuations!
 
Yeah totally, and plus we only live once why not enjoy a bit. Nice diners are always fun with family and friends and when you have to start telling them you cant have this and that it becomes a pain.
 
My first day yesterday went very well until late at night. I had my diner, and then instead of a shack and grapes I had 2 oatmeal cookies a total of 140 cals and after that I had 10 chips a total of 150 cals. I don’t know what led me to chips…maybe boredom? I worked out for an hour. I went to bed around 10 and woke up at 11 I was sooo hungry I decided to have spaghetti and toast probably a total of 500 cals. I know it was a mistake and I totally regret it, but cant to anything about it.

Today is a new day, I will do better. I decided since I messed up last night I will not have any high in carb foods today, no bread, no pasta, and no rice.

1 hardboiled - 70
2 cups of mixed veggies – 100
1 fruit cup – 80
1 can of tuna + dressing – 170
2 cups of mixed veggies – 100
2 cups of grapes – 124
Smoothie - 160
 
Hi Mandy. Welcome and good luck.

Are you getting enough calories?????? Sounds strange to ask that I know. You probably should not drop below 1200 calories per day, especially since you are exercising.

I know all about the cookies and chips. They are in the house and calling your name. Lately I've given in to it some. I know it's empty calories, so bad for you. But once you start, the conversation you have with yourself includes "I don't care." I just need to get the stuff out of the house. Find better snacks to keep on hand.
 
Yes i noticed it was low in calories...i just decided i was going have a 6inch sub at subways it will keep me less hungry during the day. So no hard boiled egg and veggies for lunch i'll have a sandwich.

I know i should get those kind of foods out of the house, but i still live with my parents. My mom is also trying to lose weight and i told her we will help eachother and by not buying those kinds of food would really help but she doesnt care to be as heathy as me, she doesnt eat veggies or that much fruits, i dont think she will reach her goal. Anyways thats none of my business anymore i've told her over and over, she just gets mad at me.

I will just have to resit the junk food and move on, it satisfies for a second and they you regret.
 
It sounds like you really need to look at your goals and create an eating plan that works for you - do you know how many calories you're getting? I know I am much more likely to snack on junk when I'm hungry.

Cookies and chips are not your friends.

Granted, it is all about moderation, two cookies and 10 chips is better then the entire bag of each ;) however, when starting to change your eating patterns, it's better to get your calorie quota in with nutritious foods first, and then if you have room in the calorie range to add a snack then do it. That way you are planning for it, and are the one in control, instead of just impulsively eating.
 
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