Misty's Diary

misty22

misty22

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So here I sit at about a 150lbs-within the last 3 years I've had 30 lbs creep up on me. I guess the first 15 were the frosh 15 in the first year of university. The rest piled on due to binging and emotional, stress related, eating habits. After receiving comments from most of my coworkers and my soon-to-be-ex about how much more weight I have gained and how I look pregnant I decided there needs to be change! I feel overweight and less energetic, none of my clothes fit me anymore, and I need a more healthy and active lifestyle if anything!

So, essentially,

To lose: 30 lbs

Timeframe: 2-3 months *ideally*

Method: Eating a well balanced meal, more veggies and fruit, trying to eat less bread than I do, V8 and water instead of soda. Will keep a food journal. Hoping to get support here, any tips are more that welcome!

Exercising at least three-four times a week, 30-45 minutes. Hitting the school gym- I can still take advantage of the three month membership that I have left! Counting calories.

SO that's the first journal entry that I have made and I'm super proud of it :) Every passing second is a chance to turn your life around- and I plan to do just that.
 
Hi Misty,
You sound so much more motivated than me. I'm looking to lose 30 pounds, but I'm giving myself most of the year to do it.

And College eating habits are the worst. I wish I had realized that while I was still in college--you're way ahead of me.

One thing I would recommend is setting smaller goals. Then you can have little mini-celebrations and reasons to feel good about what you're doing. Also, losing the 30lbs in 2-3 months sounds like a lot (2.5-3.75 pounds a week). I've read it's recommended that set a goal of 1-2 pounds a week for yourself.

Keep it up.
 
June 6, 2007

So a lot has happened since I last posted here. I graduated, I'm unemployed atm, I went through a messy breakup and a health scare. Yes, life just feels grand atm.

Right now my motivation is probably not the most positive motivation to lose weight. After being called "very chubby" by the ex I have been absolutely furious- and I plan to prove him wrong. That and the fact that it's summer and more than half of my wardrobe does not fit. I do want to fit into my old pair of jeans and my tanks and stuff I could have easily fit into 4 years ago. Plus, I'm single again and it would be a nice confidence boost to look attractive again. I can't believe I let myself go. No more emotional binging!!! I have to make this work for me!
 
Yay I found you Sai :D Have you given up on this diary? Hehe, thats okay.. you send me your little "diary" entries every day :D It's Becks.

I hope you're well!
 
Friday, June 15

Becks, yes, you're now my diary. Or my e-mails to you are anyways. Glad I found you!! Too bad you don't live closer that would have been awesome. That's okay, I'll just move to England one day. Maybe to your neighbourhood. God, wouldn't I stand out, lol.


Anyways, so I need to lose my tummy. I hate it. It used to be flat and now it's all blubbery!! Ugh, if I could afford liposuction I'd get it done! I look at my tummy everyday and just think ugh. Wearing babydoll tops is not helping because I just look even more pregnant. Good thing I'm not pregnant- went through that scare before as well. Anyways, I'm going out day after tomorrow with this dude that's probably always going to be a friend but that I have had a crush on for 4 years now- long time- and it sucks to know I'll have my tummy sticking out. Lol....ah....motivation to get rid of it!
 
Hey misty try writing everything that motivates you to lose weight down on a piece of paper. Then put that piece of paper somewhere you will see it often. Might give you a little extra push. Your post from a few days ago sounds similar to some stuff that I went through not to long ago and writing my motivation down on paper really jump started my weight loss.
 
misty22 said:
Becks, yes, you're now my diary. Or my e-mails to you are anyways. Glad I found you!! Too bad you don't live closer that would have been awesome. That's okay, I'll just move to England one day. Maybe to your neighbourhood. God, wouldn't I stand out, lol.
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You'd stand out for a bit until your accent changed to ours! Haha yeah it would be awesome if we lived closer. I could so see us going for a walk/run together or crying over gaining a pound, hahaha.

misty22 said:
Anyways, so I need to lose my tummy. I hate it. It used to be flat and now it's all blubbery!! Ugh, if I could afford liposuction I'd get it done! I look at my tummy everyday and just think ugh. Wearing babydoll tops is not helping because I just look even more pregnant. Good thing I'm not pregnant- went through that scare before as well. Anyways, I'm going out day after tomorrow with this dude that's probably always going to be a friend but that I have had a crush on for 4 years now- long time- and it sucks to know I'll have my tummy sticking out. Lol....ah....motivation to get rid of it!
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Keep your head up, you'll be changing in no time, you just have to put the effort in. You'll soon see a difference and feel loadsss better!

You should take a picture of yourself now, and next month take another and see the difference! You have to work though to see it. :D

-Discovers I have a new email from you and scurries off to read it-
 
Saturday, 16 June 2007

So..today....I didn't do good on the eating or the exercise front.

I just want someone to give me a job dammit. I'm a hard worker and I know I can do a good job...friggin saturated job market. I know I ate more than I needed to today because this is frustrating and stressing me out. I need to learn not to let my emotions control my eating behaviour! I also did't go on my nightly walk :p Eh, tomorrow is a new day. Just disappointed in myself.

Anyways, Becks, if you're reading this, I love you for keeping my motivation up and for your encouragement. Thank you. It really means a lot to me :)
 
misty22 said:
So..today....I didn't do good on the eating or the exercise front.

I just want someone to give me a job dammit. I'm a hard worker and I know I can do a good job...friggin saturated job market. I know I ate more than I needed to today because this is frustrating and stressing me out. I need to learn not to let my emotions control my eating behaviour! I also did't go on my nightly walk :p Eh, tomorrow is a new day. Just disappointed in myself.

Anyways, Becks, if you're reading this, I love you for keeping my motivation up and for your encouragement. Thank you. It really means a lot to me :)
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You're right! Tomorrow is a new day, and if you make it.. it'll be a good one too! :D Keep going!

Likewise Sai, it means a lot to me too :D xx
 
Saturday, June 16

Going over to a family friend's - I hope to God I don't lose control and pig out. Today has been fine so far, had a chicken sandwich on whole wheat bread with cheese, mustard and some cabbage. Then I had a cup of youghurt.

Ugh, sometimes I hate family. As usual, my mum got on me today for a bunch of things, one of them being my weight, which sent me into a slump. Of course, she also took the opportunity to compare me to my slimmer and prettier sister. *shakes head* But I WILL NOT give in to binge eating just because I feel upset. Instead, if anything, I'm going to make myself a cup of tea. Caffeine fix for the day.

Also, I have to remind myself to keep myself full, but not with junk food. With healthy substitutes, as long as I'm full I won't feel the need to pig out on junk food. Anyways, betttttterrrr jet!

Becks, mwah if you're reading. Hope your day is going fantastic.
 
misty22 said:
Going over to a family friend's - I hope to God I don't lose control and pig out. Today has been fine so far, had a chicken sandwich on whole wheat bread with cheese, mustard and some cabbage. Then I had a cup of youghurt.

Ugh, sometimes I hate family. As usual, my mum got on me today for a bunch of things, one of them being my weight, which sent me into a slump. Of course, she also took the opportunity to compare me to my slimmer and prettier sister. *shakes head* But I WILL NOT give in to binge eating just because I feel upset. Instead, if anything, I'm going to make myself a cup of tea. Caffeine fix for the day.

Also, I have to remind myself to keep myself full, but not with junk food. With healthy substitutes, as long as I'm full I won't feel the need to pig out on junk food. Anyways, betttttterrrr jet!

Becks, mwah if you're reading. Hope your day is going fantastic.
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Hiya love :D Course I'm readin' haha :D

Well done you for being positive!!! You go girl :D Keep it up!!! xxx
 
Sunday, 17 June

Right, well, things went downhill at the family friend's house. I know I didn't overeat but I also know the healthy food choices were limited and I spent like 5 and a half hours at their place! SO I more or less had lunch and dinner there!

Okay, so today's objectives are:
- Take a picture of me at my current weight
- Today will be the first day I'll actually sit down and have a decent salad- going to stay away from the whole wheat bread and see how it works.
- 30 to 40 minutes of exercise

Oh, btw, Tusk, totally didn't see your post few days ago, thanks, I'll jot down a list of things that motivate me :)
 
Sorry it didn't go well at the family gathering but I don't think what you ate is too bad from what you've told me.

Enjoy your salad :D
 
Monday, June 18, 2007

Today has been terrible. Emotions wise. I felt very disappointed in myself today- I think it was a whole bunch of things that made me feel blah.

- I miss my jackass of an ex, I miss the intimacy
- I hate how I can lose self control when it comes to food
- The pictures I took of myself today look HORRID-omg, it's strange how pictures can really make you realize how much you have to lose- great motivation tool!

I need to really stick to eating healthy. Next month I'm thinking of joining the gym. Why do gyms look so scary on the outside. I am paranoid- I half expect to walk into a gym and see a bunch of good looking, fit people and me being the only really chubby one there....anyways, I need to do that next month.

Probably the ONE good thing I did today was stick to 1300 calories and exercise for 45 minutes. Actually that is TWO things. I am going to write down a list of things to motivate myself and stick it on the wall. I am also thinking of pulling out one of my smaller blouses (which I cannot fit into) and hang it somewhere in sight. Anyways, sleepy, sleepy, sleepy going to bed.

Have to prove David wrong- on everything.
 
misty22 said:
Today has been terrible. Emotions wise. I felt very disappointed in myself today- I think it was a whole bunch of things that made me feel blah.

- I miss my jackass of an ex, I miss the intimacy
- I hate how I can lose self control when it comes to food
- The pictures I took of myself today look HORRID-omg, it's strange how pictures can really make you realize how much you have to lose- great motivation tool!

I need to really stick to eating healthy. Next month I'm thinking of joining the gym. Why do gyms look so scary on the outside. I am paranoid- I half expect to walk into a gym and see a bunch of good looking, fit people and me being the only really chubby one there....anyways, I need to do that next month.

Probably the ONE good thing I did today was stick to 1300 calories and exercise for 45 minutes. Actually that is TWO things. I am going to write down a list of things to motivate myself and stick it on the wall. I am also thinking of pulling out one of my smaller blouses (which I cannot fit into) and hang it somewhere in sight. Anyways, sleepy, sleepy, sleepy going to bed.

Have to prove David wrong- on everything.
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It's so scary that we're both Leo's and both dig someone called David, haha.

You'll prove to him, everyone and yourself that you're awesome and can do anything you want to do!
 
Well today I had:

- 1 orange (100 cal)
- 3 cups of tea with milk (110 cal)
- 1 piece of flat white bread (120 cal)
- Beef - estimating about 200?
- Trail mix (60 cal)
- Tablespoon of yogurt (45 calories? )

That's 635 calories after breakfast and lunch. Well, I did not know that an orange had that many calories!! It's not to far of from a banana which has 107 calories. Maybe I'll have to start having apples more.
 
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