My weight loss journey

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Hi all. I've been putting off stepping on the scale, knowing that I wouldn't be happy with the number. After a huge out of control binge last night, and waking up this morning and thinking: today is the day, I finally weighed myself. I was 147.5!!! That is the most I have EVER weighed, I am starting my weight loss diary today. My goad is 119-125 pounds. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but that is a "happy" weight for me.

I am a personal trainer, so I know all about how to work out and what to do, but my problem is with out of control eating. Just like with the exercise, I know what I should be eating, but I frequently make poor food choices. I spend on average 2 hours in the gym every day--ON AVERAGE!!! If I didn't work out, I would weigh at least 200 pounds.

So, today is my beginning. I want to control my eating. I am a firm believer in all food can fit into a weight loss plan--just in moderation. Each day is a struggle for me to eat the right combination of healthy foods and junk.

I track my food and calories at myfooddiary.com, so I am keeping track of my calories, fat, protein, etc. I need about 1800-2000 calories a day to lose 1.5-2 pounds per week.

I had a good breakfast this morning, and I taught a step class, so I'm starting off on the right foot. My friend is picking me up, and we are going to lunch at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. I will post after lunch, so wish me luck and good food choices.
 
Lunch went really well. I ate super slowly, because my friend & I were talking so much. I was actually feeling full. I always joke and say my full button is broken, but maybe I need to slow down to feel full. Anyway, I'm proud of myself for sticking with healthy selections.

It is going on 3:00, which is the hardest time of the day for me. I usually eat dinner around 4:30, so between now & dinner time is when I get in the most trouble.

It is sunny and 75 degrees here, so maybe I will lay out and contemplate what I am going to have for dinner. I was going to grill some chicken, but my husband didn't refill our gas, so I need to come up with a Plan B!!
 
Well, today is day #2 for me. I need to do better with my meal and snack planning, so I'm not just grabbing any random thing. Yesterday at my "hard time", which is 3p.m., I had a Slim A Bear ice cream sandwich and a bagel. Not the best choice, but it sure could have been worse!! After eating those and counting up my calories, I knew I'd better make dinner somewhat lighter. I was planning on grilling some chicken for dinner, but my husband hadn't refilled the gas for the grill. I had some frozen taco meat, so I started thawing that out for the kiddos and hubby. I threw a Lean Cuisine meal in the microwave for me and some frozen corn.

I went back to the gym for some more cardio last night. I felt so gross because I'm at my all-time highest weight and none of my workout clothes fit that great--very depressing!!!! My gym has what is called a cardio cinema, which is a separate room that is like a theatre. It is kind of dark, and instead of chairs, it has cardio equipment. I chose the darkest corner I could find and struggled through an hour on the eliptical trainer. When I was done, I felt so much better!! I could tell I had been retaining a LOT of water, because I felt thinner--sounds crazy, I know.

I weighed myself this morning, and I was down to 142.5, which is 5 pounds less than yesterday!!! That was exciting!!

I had a decent breakfast--scrambled egg/egg whites with ham and cereal with skim milk. I got my youngest son off to school and headed for the gym. I usually take a triple step class on Tuesdays with a 10 minute warm-up beforehand on the stairmaster. Well, this morning, I ended up talking with some friends instead of doing my warm-up. I don't know if it was because I missed my warm-up, the extra weight, boredom, or if I'm getting sick, but class today was HARD!!!!! I stuck it out, and still burned over 400 calories, which for me is about average. I went back to the cardio cinema and did 30 more minutes on the eliptical trainer. The movie "Click" was playing. I was glad for the distraction, because I just wanted to go home.

I'm showered now. I feel a little better, but still tired. I microwaved a Lean Cuisine meal for lunch, and I'm going to have some baked Ruffles and some fruit, too. I don't usually rely so much on Lean Cuisine meals, but I like to have them on hand when I just want something quick and easy or I just don't feel like cooking--like today.

I'm going to go to Wal-Mart this afternoon and pick up stuff for salads. I bought some glad ware containers, and I was planning on pre-making my salads and trying to eat one every day. I do really well when I have a daily salad, and I think having them pre-made will keep me from talking myself out of eating one. Of course, with 3 teenagers in the house, I have to put my name on them or they will be gone.

Well, I'm off to eat my lunch.
 
Welcome and good for you I applaud you for starting on your program.
I was at my heaviest last summer and have lost 50 lbs since then. Lots of good people on here (most of us with more to lose than you) Here is a little formula for success that I share with people who are new on here. It is simple but it is so true.
Activity leads to results leads to satisfaction leads to activity.
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If you can get into the groove..you will find it gets a bit easier.
Good luck on your good decision.
 
:) You're doing great! I've been kind of binging lately... I'm blaming it on feminine issues. haha...
You're doing awesome so far, but don't get discouraged if things don't go quite right. If I would have quit whenever things didn't go right, I would never have lost 50 lbs. It seems simple, but make sure you keep an eye on the overall picture.

<3 best of luck!!
Annie
 
I was so tired the rest of today. I thought if I took a nap, maybe I would feel better. Well, I never got around to it.

I did make it to Wal-Mart and bought stuff for salads. I made up an awesome one for tomorrow and the next day--Romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms & broccoli. I will add turkey, ham, a little cheese, banana peppers, black olives, and almond accents for my lunch tomorrow.

The BEST part of my trip to Wal-Mart is I didn't even look at the junk food!!!!! I had my list of veggies, yogurt & cleaning stuff, and I got what I needed and got out!!! That is HUGE for me!!!!

I read a quote this week, and I've really been trying to keep it in mind when I really don't feel like doing anything: "courage is what emerges from all the things you were too busy to do yesterday but did anyway." Pretty cool, huh???

On Tuesday nights, I teach a toning and an abs class, so I taught that tonight. I REALLY did not want to go, but I didn't want to get fired, either. I had such a GREAT class--all women, small group, and we talk about every day life stuff--kind of like this forum. All this talking is done while we are working out, of course.

After that, I went to a different gym and took a class called body jam. Anybody heard of it?? It is a coreographed dancing class with awesome music. I totally suck, and it isn't even that intense cardio-wise, but for some reason I love it and go twice a week anyway. I guess that is why I'm a gym junkie!!!

Overall, today, I consumed about 2000 calories and burned off just about 800.

I guess I'm done rambling now. Time for bed.


Have a GREAT night,

GYMJUNKIE
 
Day 3. Wednesday, 11 March.

I lost another 3 pounds since yesterday. I must have REALLY been retaining a lot of water!! I am so excited, because that puts me at 139.5 and also puts me below my "never, ever go over number", which is 140. I'm still kind of hiding in the dark corners of the cardio cinema at the gym and wearing baggier clothes, but I feel GREAT!!!

I have the day off, so my plan is to go to the gym for body pump and some cardio and work on my house--my least favorite thing to do. I should have time to sit down and do some meal planning, which I haven't done all week.

My tummy is growling, so I'm going to get me some breakfast. I will check back in later. Hope you all have a GREAT day!!

GYMJUNKIE
 
gymjunkie said:
Day 3. Wednesday, 11 March.

I lost another 3 pounds since yesterday. I must have REALLY been retaining a lot of water!! I am so excited, because that puts me at 139.5 and also puts me below my "never, ever go over number", which is 140. I'm still kind of hiding in the dark corners of the cardio cinema at the gym and wearing baggier clothes, but I feel GREAT!!!
GYMJUNKIE
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That is AWESOME! Way to go!!
Glad to hear you're making some progress!
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Thanks, lilyofthevalley!!!!!

I hope you get back on track!!! I know how easy it is to get off track and SO hard to get back on!!!

GYMJUNKIE
 
THis site is so addicting!!! I haven't gotten anything done today. I haven't even showered from my morning workout--GROSS!!!

GYMJUNKIE
 
Day 4. Thursday, 12 March.

I lost another 2 pounds this morning. I don't get it, but I'll take it!! I am NEVER going over 140 again!!!!

I didn't do so hot yesterday with my meal planning, but whatever I did it worked!!! So that puts me at 4 days without a binge. Wow, I feel like I'm in AA: "Hi. My name is gymjunkie, and I'm a foodaholic." I guess everybody has their own issues, and that's mine. That's why I'm here.

I went to 2 different stores yesterday to find these multi-grain cinnamon waffles by Kellogg's. Has anybody tried them??? They are YUMMO!!!! Anyway, that is what I'm having for breakfast. I aim for 450 calories for breakfast. That usually keeps me going til after my workout. If I workout for longer than 1 hour, I will drink a protein shake and eat a fiber one bar or something snacky on the way home from the gym.

Today I am teaching my step class, then I will go to another gym and do some more cardio--I'm hooked on the stairmaster. Today I need to work on my choreography for my body pump class. I don't have to teach it until next week, but I never know when someone will call needing a sub. I love working on my choreography while on the stairmaster, because I can work out at the same time.

Well, I guess that's it for now. I'm off to have breakfast. Hope you all have a GREAT day!!

GYMJUNKIE
 
Day 5. Friday, 13 March.

Today I weighed 137.0!!! Surely this can't be this easy!!!

Yesterday was a little harder for me. I had planned to go straight from my class to my "mental workout". I didn't have time before I left to pack extra clothes, so I decided to go home, get some lunch, and THEN go workout. The longer time went on, the less I wanted to go. Luckily, my daughter was home, and she said, "Just go already." I actually had an awesome workout, so I'm glad I went.

I know this weekend won't be so easy!!! We usually get together with some friends, which ends up with me eating lots of crap. I try to eat before I go, brush my teeth, chew gum, snack on almonds, etc. I usually bring a fruit tray, but still I'm only "good" for so long!!! I can do it, though!!!!! This time will be different.
 
Hi gymjunkie! Well done so far! Looks like things weren't as bad as you thought huh? I'm especially interested in your story because it sounds like you have the best life! Ever since I started working out I decided I wanted to be a personal trainer. I'm much happier when I'm regularly exercising so why not make it my job? Also, I'm so addicted to food as well, which is exactly why I think I need an active lifesyle. :)
 
gen,

I LOVE being a personal trainer and instructor!!!! Right now, the pt business is VERY slow! It's hard to depend on other people to have money in order for me to make any. It is also frustrating, because I have SO many people that call and cancel on me at the last minute!!! I'm not very aggresive at it, so I can't really complain. I work at 3 different gyms, and I plan my training sessions around MY schedule.

A year after I got my pt certification, I became a certified instructor. At least, I have set classes that I teach every week. Plus, it is nice to get paid to work out, and I get free gym memberships out of it.

It sounds like you are half way to your goad, so GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
 
Day 6. Saturday, 14 March.

Okay back to reality. I weighed in at 138.0 today. My eating yesterday wasn't the best, but it wasn't terrible, either. With my calories in versus calories out, I should have maintained, but I think 2 things contributed to my weight gain: 1. All week, I have worked out in the morning and at night, except for last night. So, I didn't burn the extra calories, plus I was more hydrated. 2. I consumed A LOT of sodium yesterday. I have a hard time staying below the recommended about anyway, but I had Chinese food yesterday, which is loaded with the stuff!! (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.)

So, today, I was up early to go to the gym. I did my hour of cardio on the stairmaster, and burned lots of calories. Then I did a weight lifting class (body pump) for an hour. I LOVE body pump, though it is not a big calorie burner for me. Since I didn't do so hot yesterday, I have to be extra good today. I did take the time to plan out my meals, and even an extra treat or 2 at our friends' house tonight--that will be my temptation for the day!!! I can do it!!!!
 
Keep after it friend You are doing well overall. Your activity level will compensate for a little off plan eating but if you dont keep tabs on it some of those pounds might slip back on. (spoken from someone who has been there)
 
Day 7. Sunday, 15 March.

I did such a good job yesterday of avoiding temptation!!!! The scale was not my friend this morning, though. 138.5, so I guess the easy part is officially over.

On a good note, normally I would let a set back like that totally derail me, but not today. I had a rough start at the gym this morning, but after a 30-min warm up, I was ready to go!! I kicked hiney!!!

My eating today was pretty good until after my husband & I got back from the movie and were getting dinner ready. I snacked a little bit, because I was SO hungry.

All in all, this week has been a good week for me. I've been working out and eating well, I'd say 90% of the time. That for me is AWESOME!!!!! I have lost a total of 9 pounds this week, which is VERY exciting!!!

Next week, I will continue to move forward and not get discouraged with small setbacks.
 
Day 8. Monday, 16 March.

I was back down to 138.0 this morning. That's good. I don't think I could have handled another gain!!! Do you know what that means??? I SURVIVED THE WEEKEND!!!!! Even though the number on the scale didn't reflect a net loss for the weekend, I know I did good!!!! That's all that matters!!!!!

My goals for this week:
1. exercise to lose 5000 calories
2. plan my meals in advance & log them
3. consume less sodium
4. lose 2 pounds--that would put me at 136.0!!
5. 3 fruits & 4 veggies per day

I am so glad I got the first week under my belt!!! I have a feeling this is going to be a good week for me.
 
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