My Journey...

[beckie139]

Keep up the good work!

One thing I've noticed is that the healthier you eat and the more you pay attention to what's in your food, the less you'll want to eat the unhealthy stuff. I need to work on getting back to that point. ):

But keep giving it your all, results shall come! O_O

 

[englangrover]

Hey you are doing an awesome job. As soon as you know it, the pounds will be melting off.

 

[Ugotwillugotway]

Hey girlfriend

How are ya doing?
THanks for that awesome post on my diary, it meant A LOT to me, it gave me a really good boost.


I hope you're doing better then me lol. We can do this!!! I'm glad I got you to kick me in the butt when I start falling down, and Ima be here for u to do the same just let me know when things get hard or something is bothering you and I'll put my hardest shoe on and give u a good kick in the rear lol.

 

[minus86]

Keep up the good work!

One thing I've noticed is that the healthier you eat and the more you pay attention to what's in your food, the less you'll want to eat the unhealthy stuff. I need to work on getting back to that point. ):

But keep giving it your all, results shall come! O_O

Hey you are doing an awesome job. As soon as you know it, the pounds will be melting off.

Hey girlfriend

How are ya doing?
THanks for that awesome post on my diary, it meant A LOT to me, it gave me a really good boost.


I hope you're doing better then me lol. We can do this!!! I'm glad I got you to kick me in the butt when I start falling down, and Ima be here for u to do the same just let me know when things get hard or something is bothering you and I'll put my hardest shoe on and give u a good kick in the rear lol.

Thanks everyone for the support! I really, really appreciate it. I have found this forum to be an amazing motivation.

 

[minus86]

Day 12

Food:
Breakfast- cheerios w/fat free milk, 1/2 a banana
Snack- Kashi Almond granola bar
Dinner- Olive Garden, yea we went out... and I had all kinds of pasta! It wasn't whole wheat and it had a cream sauce, but it was so good. However, I feel SO full. This is the first time in two weeks that I have eaten out, so not too bad. We gotta go out once in a while...

Fitness:
We took Ace to the park and threw the frisbee around, ran around like little kids. It was great! Also, the second time this week that we have done that.
Gym- I actually put a bathing suit on and went swimming. I used to love to swim when I was in better shape but I have not even put a bathing suit on in god knows how long... It wasn't that bad either. Not that I liked seeing myself in it, but I just tried to forget about it and focus on the laps. I was only able to swim 10 laps, but man... was that ever a workout. I am so weak right now!

Fun:
After Paul & I swam we sat in the hot tub for a while & then the steam room. It was a great, inexpensive Friday night date.

Feelings:
I feel like I have not been paying as close attention the last couple of days to the foods I have been eating, and I definitely want to improve this cuz on Wednesday I do not want the scale to say I have gained any weight. My activity level has increased, and my gym membership is being put to better use. I have had so much more energy and overall felt a lot better and more self confident lately. Even though I am still frustrated with being fat, I feel good knowing that I am finally doing something to get rid of it.

 

[Bellaryna]

Food:
Breakfast- cheerios w/fat free milk, 1/2 a banana
Snack- Kashi Almond granola bar
Dinner- Olive Garden, yea we went out... and I had all kinds of pasta! It wasn't whole wheat and it had a cream sauce, but it was so good. However, I feel SO full. This is the first time in two weeks that I have eaten out, so not too bad. We gotta go out once in a while...

I like how you are always shaking up what you eat so that your not getting stuck in any ruts. Don't worry about the eating out. After you have been going at this for while you need to sorta shake your body anyways. It's called re-feeding. Otherwise it would just sorta get stuck. Just when you do go out don't go crazy with it. But do enjoy.
Fitness:
We took Ace to the park and threw the frisbee around, ran around like little kids. It was great! Also, the second time this week that we have done that.
Gym- I actually put a bathing suit on and went swimming. I used to love to swim when I was in better shape but I have not even put a bathing suit on in god knows how long... It wasn't that bad either. Not that I liked seeing myself in it, but I just tried to forget about it and focus on the laps. I was only able to swim 10 laps, but man... was that ever a workout. I am so weak right now!

Awesome too that not only are You and Paul going to get into better shape but so is Ace! And I am sure he is loving the extra time with you. I know how you feel about the swimsuit. To be honest I think lots of times the suit is what makes the most difference. I had one that I really liked but with being in the pool 24/7 it got chlorined out. So I had to buy a new one but I don't like it nearly as much and now refuse to wear it. Even though I am 30 pounds lighter than I was with the other one.
Fun:
After Paul & I swam we sat in the hot tub for a while & then the steam room. It was a great, inexpensive Friday night date.
Cheap dates are the best in my opinion! LOL

Feelings:
I feel like I have not been paying as close attention the last couple of days to the foods I have been eating, and I definitely want to improve this cuz on Wednesday I do not want the scale to say I have gained any weight. My activity level has increased, and my gym membership is being put to better use. I have had so much more energy and overall felt a lot better and more self confident lately. Even though I am still frustrated with being fat, I feel good knowing that I am finally doing something to get rid of it.

I think if you keep at it with the current energy that you have that you are going to see a good number on Wednesday. Especially since you said before that your AF (Aunt Flo) was just visiting last week. I am positive that you had a better weight loss for the week last Wednesday but due to AF you jut couldn't see it.

Your doing great!!! Just keep plugging along like you have been. Keep yourself moving and you will see results. I work at the YMCA in my town up in the Fitness Center. So many people think that to lose weight they have to go to the gym. That is entirely not true. If we all just moved a little more everyday doing all the daily things that we do we would see a huge difference.
And of course eating is a huge part of it as well. But you got that down already!
Keep it up!

 

[Kristi]

Hello

The good thing about you eating out on Friday is that you saved up your calories for the evening and didn't go all out for breakfast and snack. Isn't swimming fun?! It has got to be one of my favorite activities...you don't have to worry about sweating! Sounds like you had a fun date!

 

[minus86]

I think if you keep at it with the current energy that you have that you are going to see a good number on Wednesday. Especially since you said before that your AF (Aunt Flo) was just visiting last week.
Keep it up!

Thank you!!! As far as AF, this is exactly what I am hoping. Although, I do think I have gotten a little off track this week, but nothing that will completely ruin me. I still have as much motivation as ever! I just need to get my butt in gear!!!

 

[minus86]

The good thing about you eating out on Friday is that you saved up your calories for the evening and didn't go all out for breakfast and snack. Isn't swimming fun?! It has got to be one of my favorite activities...you don't have to worry about sweating! Sounds like you had a fun date!

I didn't plan out to save up my calories, just the way that things worked out throughout the day, but WOW... am I glad it did work out that way.

Yes, swimming was great. I used to love to swim, but since gaining weight, I just don't want to be seen in a bathing suit. However, I was able to suck it up, and once I got into the pool it was really no big deal. Plus, at least I am doing something to get this weight under control, so if people want to talk... let em, right!

The olympics have been a big motivator for me this year. I saw the mens 1500 meter last night and (not that I am going to aim for that time...) but I am going to aim for that distance. That is 30 laps total. The other night, I could only do 10 & I was DYING!!! (GO TEAM USA!!!)

 

[minus86]

Day 13

This is from yesterday...

Food:
Breakfast- breakfast burrito w/eggs, cheese, hashbrowns & green chile
Lunch- leftover pasta (which was only 4 mushroom ravioli...)
Dinner- taco salad w/whole wheat tortilla, fatfree refried beans & lowfat cheese (again, trying to finish up some stuff in the fridge before it goes bad)
Snack- 1 baked peach w/cinnamon (these are so tasty... I just slice the peaches, throw some cinnamon on top of them, and they bake in their own juices. Turns out like a peach cobler without the crust.)

Fitness:
Took Ace & my 10 year old cousin on a 2 mile hike.

Fun:
I took an afternoon nap. I have had so much energy lately and haven't even wanted to do this. (I used to do this all the time...) But yesterday was such a relaxing day, and it started raining, so we opened up the windows and both Paul and I were whisked into dreamland...

Feelings:
Well, I am still feeling good, but I think I need to get my food a little more under control. I don't have the meals planned out as well this week as I did last week, so I just need to stay on top of that. I haven't eaten enough veggies the last few days, and I can really feel a difference in my energy level.

On a good note, though, my workouts have been great. My knee is feeling so much better, and I have improved my mileage on the treadmill from 1.47 miles to 2.07 miles in just one week!!! My goal is to be able to do a 10 minute mile, so that I will be at 3 miles in 30 minutes. I think I will have no problems getting there at this rate.

One of my goals is to run a 5k so I set a date for my first one. It will be on Sunday, Nov 2nd. It is called the Doggie Dash & Dawdle, benefitting the animal humane society, and I will be able to take Ace!!! Paul is going to run with me also, so this will be great! I have a little over 2 months to train for this, and I do want to be at my 10 minute mile goal by then. My plan is to build up to this during this coming month, and then the next month, be able to maintain the 3 miles in 30 minutes with ease. Also, I will then start street running because I know it is different to run on the treadmill versus the street. I am so excited that I finally have a date set, and that for the first time it seems like something that I can do, something really within my reach.

Ok, well I have gone on enough... I hope everyone has another happy, healthy day!!!

 

[minus86]

The olympics have been a big motivator for me this year. I saw the mens 1500 meter last night and (not that I am going to aim for that time...) but I am going to aim for that distance. That is 30 laps total. The other night, I could only do 10 & I was DYING!!! (GO TEAM USA!!!)

HA HA HA!!! I just found out the pool at my gym is only 25m, not 50m like the Olympic size pools. So, I guess I will have to reach 60 laps. WHAT???? Well, that's a goal that I can stretch out for a while. Maybe 1 or 2 extra laps every week. AHHHHHH....

 

[minus86]

Day 14

Food:
Breakfast- 1 banana
Snack- lowfat string cheese, raw almonds
Lunch- Subway... 6" turkey on wheat w/provalone, green chile, lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, onions, olives & guacamole (no mayo, mustard, or anything else!!!), also had 1/2 a bag of baked lays
Snack- had the rest of the raw almonds from earlier
Dinner- I had 3 smoked ribs, about 1/2 a cup of potato salad, and about 1 cup of homemade fries... (potato salad AND fries... Yea, I know...)
Then, I had a small piece of chocolate cake w/ 1/2 a scoop of chocolate chip icecream. Ahhhhh.....

Fitness:
Not that I deserve it today, but it was my rest day.

Fun:
Family fun... I love Sunday's!!!

Feelings:
I feel sluggish and tired. As soon as I ate the cake & icecream, I got a headache that I just cannot get rid of. The ribs were out of this world, but I could have definitely passed on the sweets. I cannot believe I am saying that. I feel like I have failed at this the past few days, but at least I am still here keeping track of it all. For once, it is not something that I just do absent mindedly. Plus, even though I have eaten "bad", I have not gorged on anything. I just really want to get back on track. Especially with Wednesday (weigh day) fast approaching.

Went to the store and got lots of salad goodies, and a roast to put in the crock pot tomorrow. Gonna start hitting the gym hard to train for my 5k.

Also, now I know why I was avoiding this... but, I finally took my measurements. I was in SHOCK! I had to come have my husband redo them cuz I thought there was no way I could have allowed myself to get so big. Well, I am a little bummed about this but I know they will go down. So, here they are.

Chest (across bust): 44"
Waist: 39"
Stomach: 44"
Hips: 49"
Thigh (left): 26"
Arm (left): 16"

 

[Kristi]

HA HA HA!!! I just found out the pool at my gym is only 25m, not 50m like the Olympic size pools. So, I guess I will have to reach 60 laps. WHAT???? Well, that's a goal that I can stretch out for a while. Maybe 1 or 2 extra laps every week. AHHHHHH....

hah! Well, you have yourself some very good goals anyway!

 

[Kristi]

Feelings:
I feel sluggish and tired. As soon as I ate the cake & icecream, I got a headache that I just cannot get rid of. The ribs were out of this world, but I could have definitely passed on the sweets. I cannot believe I am saying that. I feel like I have failed at this the past few days, but at least I am still here keeping track of it all. For once, it is not something that I just do absent mindedly. Plus, even though I have eaten "bad", I have not gorged on anything. I just really want to get back on track. Especially with Wednesday (weigh day) fast approaching.

Went to the store and got lots of salad goodies, and a roast to put in the crock pot tomorrow. Gonna start hitting the gym hard to train for my 5k.

Also, now I know why I was avoiding this... but, I finally took my measurements. I was in SHOCK! I had to come have my husband redo them cuz I thought there was no way I could have allowed myself to get so big. Well, I am a little bummed about this but I know they will go down. So, here they are.

Chest (across bust): 44"
Waist: 39"
Stomach: 44"
Hips: 49"
Thigh (left): 26"
Arm (left): 16"

I know what you mean about feeling like you've failed. It's weird because even on the days that I do alright, I still feel like I've failed because I know that I could have done better. It's not a good mindset to slip into, but it is good to listen to the guilt once in awhile so that we can kick it into high gear. I ate cake today too It was a small piece but it's nagging at me. If only I could bottle up this feeling BEFORE I feel a tempation coming on!! Well, all we can do is just move on and get ready for an intense week! I really do want to step it up a notch and get some sweating in! We can't melt unless we sweat! We can do this!!

You won't be sorry that you took your measurements. It's fun to see the inches come flying off. And, it's really cool seeing where the weight loss is coming from. Keep up the great work!

 

[englangrover]

Don't feel like you failed. I think we all go through that. I pigged out all weekend with my mom and I feel crappy. But I'm not going to let that get me down. I'm going to get back on my health kick on Monday and soon the pounds with be melting off again. You are doing a really good job. You'll get there. We all will. You take care.

 

[minus86]

I know what you mean about feeling like you've failed. It's weird because even on the days that I do alright, I still feel like I've failed because I know that I could have done better. It's not a good mindset to slip into, but it is good to listen to the guilt once in awhile so that we can kick it into high gear. I ate cake today too It was a small piece but it's nagging at me. If only I could bottle up this feeling BEFORE I feel a tempation coming on!! Well, all we can do is just move on and get ready for an intense week! I really do want to step it up a notch and get some sweating in! We can't melt unless we sweat! We can do this!!

You won't be sorry that you took your measurements. It's fun to see the inches come flying off. And, it's really cool seeing where the weight loss is coming from. Keep up the great work!

THANKS!
You are right about not getting into a negative mindset. I have been feeling so much better, and good about myself, that I certainly don't want to mess that up just cuz I have a couple of bad days. Gotta stay positive. The good thing is that I seem to jump back to that positive outlook pretty quickly. I just know that this is the real deal, and this time I WILL lose that weight. So, yesterday is done, and today, I am working hard toward kicking that fat right off my butt!!!

I'll have to take your word on that whole measurements thing... cuz right now I'm not 100% convinced.

However, I was talked into it by all the raving that goes on in this forum because of seeing the inches drop.

Thanks for the motivation! I really appreciate it.

 

[minus86]

Don't feel like you failed. I think we all go through that. I pigged out all weekend with my mom and I feel crappy. But I'm not going to let that get me down. I'm going to get back on my health kick on Monday and soon the pounds with be melting off again. You are doing a really good job. You'll get there. We all will. You take care.

Well, I know you are right, we do all go through that. The good thing is that we can all get back up on our feet. I definitely feel more motivated today to eat better and have a great workout, cuz I know I gotta make up for this weekend.

It's not even a matter of trying to burn off the extra calories. I just really, really want to work out. Wow... I can't believe I just said that. Especially now with my 5k goal set, I just feel more like getting into the gym than sitting on the couch watching TV!!! Yea!!! This is true progress! I am also going to start some light weight/strength training this week.

Good luck to you also on this new day! I hope it is healthy and happy!!!

 

[crazygirl1]

I just really, really want to work out. Wow... I can't believe I just said that. Especially now with my 5k goal set, I just feel more like getting into the gym than sitting on the couch watching TV!!! Yea!!! This is true progress! I am also going to start some light weight/strength training this week.

Isn't that a trip? I feel like I'm going through withdrawals right now since I didn't have a chance to go to the gym this weekend. I really really WANT to go. I never before thought I would say such a thing, but it feels so good to finally work out and have a goal set!

Keep up the great work!

 

[artmonster]

Go girl !

It's cool to see how every day you are posting, your day that has more and more energy.

I too have found that doing things is becoming much more interesting thatn watching TV or ...ahem*.......sitting at the computer (hence my lag of posts in the past few days)...

keep up the great work. !!!!!!!!!!

 

[minus86]

Isn't that a trip? I feel like I'm going through withdrawals right now since I didn't have a chance to go to the gym this weekend. I really really WANT to go. I never before thought I would say such a thing, but it feels so good to finally work out and have a goal set!

Keep up the great work!

Yes, this is an awesome feeling. I woke up this morning and the second thought I had was, "I want to go running."

Of course, the first thought is still, "I need some coffee!" Hee hee...

Go girl !

It's cool to see how every day you are posting, your day that has more and more energy.

I too have found that doing things is becoming much more interesting thatn watching TV or ...ahem*.......sitting at the computer (hence my lag of posts in the past few days)...

keep up the great work. !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for noticing! I do feel like I have TONS more energy. And if I feel this good after only two weeks and a couple of pounds... can you imagine how great my energy level will be in a couple of months, then when I finally reach my goal! WOOHOO!!!