Michelle's Diary

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michelle27

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MY INTRO:

I'm 26, 5'4 and 248 lbs. I'm overweight. In the past 3 years I've had 3 miscarriages.I got married may 18 (between may 18-July 18 i have gained 5lbs) In 6 years total I have gained a whopping 63 lbs. My husband says I look good, but I am unsatisfied with myself.I have become lazy, stubborn, and unhappy. However I am trying to make changes. I'm trying very hard not to overeat. I've decided that now is the time for me to become healthy so that I can have children.

The problem is, I need to exercise, and I have very little intrinsic motivation! I haven't any exercise equipment,but i have an ipod and a yard. I'm not sure how to go about recording my journey as I haven't checked out anyone's diary yet. I think this is what I am going to do: I am going to post my food/drink intake each day, and also post my exercise log, or lack thereof. If I'm bad, I'm going to confess.

I can no longer complain about being overweight if I'm not doing anything about it, so it's all up to me now, and I am intimidated but also excited. My mini-goal weight is 185 lbs. I want to get down to 135lb, but will be alot happier with myelf at 185lbs.Thanks for listening everyone
 
Hey Michelle,

I just posted to your newcomers post and saw that you started a diary already. So I thought I'd just stop by and say hi and welcome again:)

~Jenna
 
Hi michelle.... we have much of the same stats....im 25 5'5 and used to weigh 244 now down to 228. If you need any support let me know!!! Do you have a yahoo id? Mine is Yahusain2005

Rena
 
I don't even know how to start.

Yesterday I ate

Breakfast:
cornflakes & 2% milk

Lunch:
Chicken Salad Sandwich

Snack:
a small piece of homemade pineapple upside down cake

Dinner:
grilled cheese sandwich
Canelope (2 pieces)
 
walking

I did go from NO EXERCISE at all to Walking 5 minutes ( i know 5 min dont seem like alot, but its a start) I am going to try and increase it a minute a day (or everyother day)[/FONT]
 
Hi Michelle!!

Welcome to the Forums!
Keeping a diary really is a great help. It's also a good idea to log all your food for the day and check out a few websites for counting calories and logging calories burned through exercise. Tickers are also fun tools.
Every little bit of exercise counts. 5 minutes at a time is a fantastic start if it makes you feel good about yourself. Add a minute here and there and soon exercise will become a part of your daily schedule. You've made a great start so keep it up. We're all here for you.:hug2:
 
Hi there Michelle. Welcome to the WLF. :) So you have an ipod and a yard, huh? Hmmm... well... being that you have music, you can pretty much dance around the house. That's some type of cardio. Also, you can walk in place or maybe even roll your wrists and shuffle your feet back and forth. (faux jump rope)

As for getting help with nutrition, counting calories, logging cardio/ strength training you can take a look at the links here at the site. Also, I just registered with I have found that site to really help me figure out what I need to do and the support there is amazing!

-Sheryl
 
Hey

I pods are good. I tend to get bored excercising and it feels like forever sometimes but a I pod definatly helps me. Excercising is really hard to get motivated to do but after a couple of sessions you feel better and good about yourself. I find it hard and I end up sweating buckets but that's a good thing shows Ive worked hard and gets rid of toxins. Never go out of your comfort zone though it's never worth risking injury. I'd recommend buying some equiptment or a DVD to make excercising more fun.

Good Luck :)
 
7/21/05

I ate:

Breakfast:
Cornflakes w/ 2% milk

Lunch:
2 slices of homemade pizza (w/fatfree sauce)

Dinner:
1 piece cubed steak
1 tbsp rice
1 tbsp mixed beans

I done 1 1/2 hours (seemed longer) of moving blocks (too set up my porch) took a break & ate dinner.

I then done 2 hrs(didn't seem that long it was cool and pretty under the trees) of raking, picking up limbs & leaves
 
michelle27 said:
I did go from NO EXERCISE at all to Walking 5 minutes ( i know 5 min dont seem like alot, but its a start) I am going to try and increase it a minute a day (or everyother day)[/FONT]
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Its a start Michelle, and slowly building up is a great idea. The idea is to get yourself moving... the ipod is a great help... I couldn't make it through the gym without it... it makes it seem sooo much quicker.

There's a ton of information on the stickies in the nutrition section. Its a really awesome place to start.
 
michelle27 said:
I ate:

Breakfast:
Cornflakes w/ 2% milk

Lunch:
2 slices of homemade pizza (w/fatfree sauce)

Dinner:
1 piece cubed steak
1 tbsp rice
1 tbsp mixed beans

I done 1 1/2 hours (seemed longer) of moving blocks (too set up my porch) took a break & ate dinner.

I then done 2 hrs(didn't seem that long it was cool and pretty under the trees) of raking, picking up limbs & leaves
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Hey you,

just dropping in. Being that you did a lot of heavy labor it seems, you could definitely eat more than that. Only a tb of rice and a tb of beans? Go for cup and 1/2c sizes. Don't restrict your calories too much. :)

-Sheryl
 
sorry i havent been online. I've been sanding & painting. moving furniture, and fixing up home.

Last 8-9 days I have eaten:

I have laid off soft drinks

I drank
2 20oz powerade
4 12 oz glasses of iced tea

I ate:

Breakfast:
1 cup Cornflakes
1/2 cup 2% milk

Lunch:
Salad
-1/2 cup iceburg lettuce
-1/3 cup cucumbers
-1 tbsp salad dressing

Dinner:
Sun 7/22
-1 baked chicken breast
-2 pieces of white bread

mon 7/23
1 cup beef stew (homemade)
-carrots
-peas
-beef
-potatoes

tues 7-24
1 cup Cornflakes
1/2 cup 2% milk

wed 7-25
1/2 cup hamburger helper spagetti

thur 7-26
1 cup Cornflakes
1/2 cup 2% milk

Fri 7-27
1 cup Cornflakes
1/2 cup 2% milk

Sat 7-28
1 cup Cornflakes
1/2 cup 2% milk

Sun 7-29
1/4 cup butter beans
1/3 cup pork tenderloin

Mon 7-30
1/2 chicken fried rice
snack: small square of peanut butter cake
 
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