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so this is my first entry. hello everyone im rose. I have always been an athlete and physically fit. However, about a year ago I let all my troubles destroy me. I went from a healthy 125lbs with a BMI of 17 down to 115lbs and BMI of 7. Then I became very rebellious and stopped exercising completely and gorging myself on unhealthy foods. I gained 35lbs in 4 months and I am currently at 153 with a BMI around 23.
I take full responsibility of my poor behavior and I have been focusing on getting back to my healthy body since April. Its been about 7 months and I haven't lost any of the weight, rather I have gain some muscle.
I really need to get healthy again. I just want to lose 25 of the 35lbs.
I just started a fitness program designed by Jillian Micheals called "making the cut". Its a 30day fierce workout regimen and controlled diet. It says one can lose 10-20lbs and thats what I hope to do.
Todays workout was a bit demanding. Im just not used to some of the exercises and so my body was a bit weak. I felt like i was going to throw up during my routine. I felt so sick. But it was only the first day. I know my body will adjust eventually.
I am also following a specific diet. The foods will be basically what i normally eat its just the portions and the timing that might be a challenge. (i kinda have a habit of just grazing all day)
well i hope to lose these extra pounds and tone up real nice. ill keep you posted.
:)
rose
 
Good luck. Remember life is a marathon not a sprint. How much progress you make in the next month is not nearly as important as how much progress you make in the next 10 years!
 
You are the Rose Bud:

You are the ROSE BUD because you have spirit in your BLOOD and you will become the weight loss STUD :)

Good luck with the journal, Rose.


If you have any questions feel free to ask. Myself and the others will assist you as much as we can in your journey toward your goal!




Best wishes to you!




Chillen
 
Day 2

So its day two and Im feeling pretty good. My workout this morning was much better than yesterday. Im still gonna go for a walk in a little bit and then do some yoga afterwards.
My work out schedule is pretty much like this:
1hr circuit training in the morning
an evening walk
and 20min yoga in the evening

I think this is pretty well rounded.

For my diet, I eat 3meals and a snack...eating every 4hrs about. total calories are around 1400.

This should work...there is no way it couldn't. Im burning at least 600 calories a day working out and then eating around 400 calories less then my bmr...which equals to 1000. so, after 30 days i should have burned a total of 30,000cals...or around 8.5lbs. its not my goal, but it sure would be a great start.

feeling optimistic....thats always good
rose
 
What is your Maintenance Line with activities?

Are you planning to include any weight training?

You have the motivation and desire and this will prove to be a winning combination for you, girl!



ROCK ON!



Chillen
 
Day 3

So today is rest day...but i will still be going for my evening walk and yoga. Not feeling as good today...im just feeling so upset. im sick and tired of living with these consequences of my poor actions....how much longer is this going to go on!!! errrr....
Im sick and tired of having my old clothes fit like spandex when they use to be so baggy before...im just so tired of it...i feel like im trying to ignore it and just pretend its not that bad...but it is..for me...ive never ever been like this before...ive always been the thin and lean one...
ugh...

.....on another note...

my circuit training includes a lot of strength/resistance training. Things like: variations of lunges, variations of squats, variations of push-ups, sit-ups, bicep curls, tricep extentions, tricep dips, back extensions, different rows, shoulder raises, flys, step ups and the list goes on...

every circuit is about 5 exercises and I go through them twice without rest and then i move straight to a minute of cardio such as running at 7mph, running at 5.5mph with an incline of 10, or jump rope. There is 5 circuits per workout....so im pretty worn out by then end...yesterday i was just dripping with sweat...it was lovely!


(dude...look at how quickly my mood can change...haha)

so yeah...dont get me wrong...i have lost alot of the initial fat i gain last year and have built a lot of muscle. Im very strong...but im just to big and strong...i want to be small and lean...and strong...

oh well...life is never what i want it to be....hope things will change soon though....i just want to live without worry about my physical appearance...i want to get on with my life and live it to its fullest....
rose
 
hello Rose:)
very intresting diary u have ..the program of jillian sounds alot more like debbie seibers.."slim in 6"(on which i am these days)

she have 3 diet plans..i am following 1200 cals one..but i add more fruit than listed to make it 1400 something i didnt weigh myself yet but i can feel the diff.what kind of diet jillian recommends low fat/low carb..or high protein?

my aim is to get healthy,strong with great stamina,and flexibilty(am i asking far too much?;))

best of luck for your goal u will get there.
TC
 
to be healthy,strong, and flexible is not too much to ask in the least! That is what i am definitely aiming for myself!

when it comes to jillians diet plan she divides it into three options depending on one metabolism type: slow oxidizer, balanced oxidizer, or fast oxidizer. from there the percentage of carbs, protein, and fat is divided. slow= 60% carbs, 25% protein, and 15% fat; balanced= 40%carbs, 30%protein, 30%fat; and fast= 30%carbs, 40%fat, 30%protein. And these carbs are not simple but complex, coming from fruits, veggies, and whole grains. The fats are also healthy fats of course.

Im very particular on what I eat, as i have always been. I know a lot about nutrition and stay clear of all the phony gimmicks out there. I try not to eat anything artificial. I don't eat any artificial sugars, partially hydrogenated oils, and such. I also dont eat fast food. its been years since i have.

good luck to you too!!
rose
 
hey thanks for explaining her method,but i am a bit confused
she divides it into three options depending on one metabolism type: slow oxidizer, balanced oxidizer, or fast oxidizer
Click to expand...

how does one know what kind of metabolism one has?

i too "try" to eat healthy and no junk..eat 95%of the times home cooked food even though i dont like to eat what i cook..but i have to,cause take aways etc make me throw up..i end up getting very sick so its better to eat what i cook then spending rest of the day in bathroom .
sadie
 
I think the whole metabolism type is based on how one metabolizes certain foods like fats and carbs. And also on how fast one metabolism is.....

Day 4
did 1hr circuit training so far....it was good...it seems to be getting easier (ever so slightly :) ....i guess this might mean i doing better.

so far I have had:

B: 1c plain ff yogurt
1c wild blueberries

L: chix/apple salad (chicken breast, apple, raisins, celery, 2tsp ff cream cheese and some cinnamon)
1c lite plain soy milk

still have a snack and dinner left...and i might have plain air pop popcorn with some seasonings for another snack tonight with a movie.

didnt feel like going for a walk or doing yoga last night...but i did....b/c i know i always feel better afterwards...

ehh...day so far....we will see how it ends....
dont feel very talkative...sorry..
rose
 
Go, girl! You were strong and stepped up to the plate and did what you needed to do..........


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so...its been a few days since i journaled...been feeling very upset lately...:(
felt like nothings working and that im never going to be able to get back to my old body...its so depressing...i've been through a lot in relationships and with myself and its add this huge impact on me...more than i thought...I still hold in so much pain....
It was very hard to keep pressing on these past few days....

well today is a new day...I am still keeping up on my exercise routines and diet...so thats good...ive been craving chocolate like crazy....(chocolate is my sinful pleasure :) but i restrained myself and got through it...

im about 1/3 done with this regimen that im doing...its gonna feel so good when im finished...i have never started and finished a diet and exercise plan before...i would always choose one aspect of the other or just get bored and move on to something else....

I feel that i have more control over my eating habits...and that feels good...before i felt like i was eating as a result of feelings and craves...now i know exactly what im putting in my mouth, how much, and they are only nutrient-dense foods...

I seem to be getting bored with my exercise routine...which is weird because i do two new routines each week....i dont know...i feel like im not getting the results i want...i dont feel like im working my abs, biceps, and triceps enough. ..and i definitely dont feel like my thighs/bum is shrinking any...i just feel like im gaining muscle still....WHEN WILL I EVER SHRINK BACK TO MY OLD SHAPE!!!

despair has filled my heart...
rose
 
Progress never moves at the rate we would like. Just be patient and keep watching your diet and working out hard. Consistency in both is the key to success. Stick with it, and see where you are at the end of your current training program. Are you taking in enough calories to support your workouts? Any pre-/post-workout nutrition?
 
oh comon hon.
u can do it ,dont be so upset..u sound like as if u are experiencing PMS or something...we all want quick results but remeber we didnt put on the wieght in a couple of weeks..so atleast expect to lose that extra lbs at the same rate u gained..but the tuth is u will lose that 20/30 lbs quicker than u gained.just trust me.
i was 110 pre preg and 170 post preg..i managed to go down to 103 and the last 37 lbs were lost in 6 months. so atleast be patient for 2/3 months.
if u lose heart and quit , 3/4 months from now u will say i wish i had started then. so we arent losing heart just keep going.
U CAN DO IT!!!!!

cheers:)
 
so i know i haven't posted in a while, and im sorry...
Ive been feeling very upset lately....
I am working hard and i feel like its never going to work...im never going to be lean again....

I am still on the 30 day program...and i havent cheated yet...not even on thanksgiving...
for thanksgiving I just had a salad, turkey, and some mixed fresh fruit. I didnt feel deprived either...there was nothing else i really wanted...and i felt full.

so its like day 18 and i ve been sticking to the workouts and diet...it feels good that i have actually stuck with it this far...i usually get bored after the first week and move on to the next thing....

been having some cravings though...I really want a homemade chocolate cookie...me and my sister made some for thanksgiving and i havent touched them...oh, but they been calling me...ALL I WANT IS JUST 1! NO!!!
ive been good...

well...thats it for now...ill try to keep this journal up...
rose
 
results

so i finished my 30 days and the results are in!
i lost 7lbs and a total of 8 1/4 in!!! i was very happy when i saw these numbers...its a good start to my goal of losing 25lbs. about a third there.
so i was done yesterday and so i allowed myself to eat off the diet...and oh was that a bad idea. i guess i never realized how many calories i was consuming before. since i had been recording my diet in my own personal journal i knew exactly how many calories i was consuming...around 1300...then yesterday i allowed myself to eat the candy i had been craving and doubled my calorie intake!!! dude, i guess i never realized how easy it is to pile on the calories when eating sweets....
so last night i conciously made the decision to stop while i could and now im back on the diet plan and restraining my calories to 1300 once again. I have to keep moving forward..theres no more time for this nonsence.
so..im going to continue with the diet and excercises and hope to continue to lose the weight.
rose
 
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