Nicole's Diary

Wow, thank you all for your encouraging words, they mean a lot! I've done great today and although I haven't eaten much (due to sleeping in and missing breakfast), I'm satisfied. Will probably have a peanut butter sandwich or piece of fruit when I get back from the gym.

Actually, I think what triggered my binge was the black tie event I went to on Friday night. The lady I drove there with said the last time she went to this event the steak they served was bleeding into the mashed potatos (eek!), so we ate at this place called Grande Luxe Cafe before the event. I had this Buffalo Chicken Eggroll dish (with lots of Ranch); it was delicious, but definitely unhealthy, so when I woke up Saturday morning I felt like I had failed and there started the binge.

I have to learn to be more in control. How do you all stay "in control"?
 
I noticed on the first post of your thread that you are due to weigh in tomorrow. Even if you had a bad day yesterday I encourage you to not skip the weigh in. That has totally derailed me in the past. I justifed skipping it by telling myself that I would make it up and be back on track by the next week...but I didnt. Go ahead and get on that scale. If you dont like the number, turn that into more determination...
Keep tryin girl
 
Whoa, you totally read my mind Brawny. All day I've been telling myself that I'm not weighing myself tomorrow for fear of seeing the same exact number I saw last week or worse, it being higher. But, if you really think that skipping could cause harm, I'll go ahead and do it.

Will update tomorrow.
 
I struggle with binging myself.

My number one trigger is stress.

I have a very difficult time staying in control, hence the title of my diary "On the Road to Regain Control." Lol.

So you're def not alone.
 
Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read your diary and I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss.. I totally understand how hard it is.. Last year I gained 50 lbs... and I can't believe all the stuff I would eat and eat... Especially when I had problems I would just eat everything and anything around...:piggy:

Most people don't understand but I do.......... I just want you to know that If you ever need anything I'm here for you... I know 1 or 2 pounds a weeks seems like our goals are so far away but little by little they add up.. Regardless after 6 months they really add up.. and the six months are going to come by regardless...:toetap05:

Your beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and just do it.... with everyones help and your own willpower it is so possible.... anything you need count on me...:cheers2:
 
Very nice meeting you Ivette, thank you for visiting my page. I used to have the same problem with eating. I would eat and eat until I was stuffed, and a few hours later, I was at it again.

Food was a comfort, but surprisingly I am now finding comfort in working out. It's amazing, and I never thought I'd feel this way about being active. You could not pay me to go walk a trail or join a gym. Gawsh, it was horrible. But this is in the past! We've changed for the better now, haven't we?!

We can do it Ivette. We're doing it now. Food is not going to be what we go to for comfort anymore.

And if you need anything, I'm here for ya too.

*hugs*
 
Monday, Jan. 19th
Breakfast: Slimfast

Snack: Large Banana

Lunch: Vegetable/Pasta soup, turkey sandwich

Snack: Apple

Dinner: Souper Salad (very small salad with fat free Italian dressing, three small cups of brocolli soup, two slices of pizza, one piece of blueberry bread) totaling 740 calories.

Exercise: 50 minutes on treadmill at 3.2mph, 10 minutes on stationary bike


Consumed 1400 calories, burned 475.
 
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To jog, or not to jog?

3.1mph is becoming easier and easier for me to do on the treadmill. I believe I'm ready for a paced jog. Unfortunately, I'm very insecure and if I physically can't jog for longer than 60 seconds, I'm going to feel like people are judging me. I know, I know, very unlikely, but that's just how my brain works.

Guess I'll just have to give it a shot tonight.
 
Duh! I forgot to mention that when I got on the scale this morning, it displayed 211 pounds! Yipeee! Three pounds down from last Monday, with a Saturday binge and all. That's definitely not to say that binges are acceptable, though, because they are not.

Can't wait to get below 200. It's gonna be so freakin' awesome!!!!!
 
hehe im thinking a few more weeks and we will both be under the 200 mark =D omgosh exciting... good luck with the jog tonight =P
 
niccru said:
Duh! I forgot to mention that when I got on the scale this morning, it displayed 211 pounds! Yipeee! Three pounds down from last Monday, with a Saturday binge and all. That's definitely not to say that binges are acceptable, though, because they are not.

Can't wait to get below 200. It's gonna be so freakin' awesome!!!!!
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Congratulations! All your hard work is definitely paying off!

Also, maybe try increasing to 3.5 so that you're speed walking for a few minutes, and hten if you're comfortable, go up a little and a little. Work your way up to that jog :)
 
Thanks guys. On my way to the gym now to burn off some calories. Will update diary later tonight.
 
Tuesday, Jan. 20th
Breakfast: Slimfast, banana (290)

Lunch: Lean Cusine Spaghetti and Meatballs, Special K Chocolate Protien Bar (370)

Snack: 3/4 of a grapefruit. Yummmmm. (80 calories)

Dinner: 1/4 cup of Jalapeno Ranch Beans, Chicken sandwich on wheat with 1/4 of an avacado (500 calories)

Exercise: Powerwalked 1 hour on treadmill at 3.2mph

Consumed 1240 calories, burned 480.


I never knew how tasty grapefruit was. I'm telling you, it was so juicy and yummy and satisfying and I could go on and on. I only bought one, but I'm definitely gonna hit up WalMart and get a few more. Heard it was good for you. I'd like to eat about three of four a week. It's the perfect snack.
 
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Fantastic to see you starting "bond" with some healthy foods. Thats a good one! Isnt it great to replace junk food with healthy food? Congrats on your good week of loss! Dont slow down now you are starting to see results!
 
Hooray for grapefruit! I LOVEEE GRAPEFRUIT TOO! I usually eat 1/2 for breakfast and it's only about 55 calories. SO YUM and low on cal! I'll eat it with 1/2 a serving of cereal so the total is still under 150 calories. SO LITTLE! :)
 
Good Job on your weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will definitiely be under 200 in no time.... Wow your doing so good... It gets a lot easier especially when little by little the pounds keep on disappearing... :iagree:

Well I'm really happy for you that your sticking it through... yeeaaaaaaaaaaa.... I love it... :party:

We are all going to be able to party together with this awesome dropping were doing to start the new year off... I love it .....

Good bye 2008 and hello 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you go girl and don't worry about the days were you do bad.. No one said were perfect if not obviously we wouldn't be battling weight loss... It's happenin.. It's synergy we can't stop this energy......

Just felt like dropping by and wishing you luck...:biggrinjester: :grouphug:
 
Yes, it's awesome to be able to enjoy the fruits I'm eating. I used to snack on chips all the time, but I can now acknowledge that they are not healthy for me, so I deny myself them. Never thought I'd be able to do that. Fruit actually can be tastey and better yet, satisfying.

Definitely chunking the duce to 2008. I was living such an unhealthy lifestyle then, but this is a new year, a new beginning. Us gathering and encouraging eachother like this everday does amazing things. Thank you all. :grouphug:
 
Havent stopped by for a while. You are doing a complete kick ass job so far. Dont let those binges bother you, they happen and there is nothing you can do about it after it is done. Just keep looking forward and remember why you are doing this.


Keep up the good work!!


Matt
 
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