No Day But Today - Jes' Journal

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I'm not too sure how exactly to start so this may be a little all over the place.


DETAILS
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: 195lbs
Goal Weight: 130lbs
Goal Date: October 9, 2009

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MONTHLY WEIGH-IN
September 9, 2008: 195lbs
October 9, 2008: 190lbs
November 9, 2008: 180lbs
December 9, 2008: 171lbs
January 9, 2009: -
February 9, 2009: -
March 9, 2009: -
April 9, 2009: -
May 9, 2009: -
June 9, 2009: -
July 9, 2009: -
August 9, 2009: -
September 9, 2009: -
October 9, 2009: -

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NUTRITION
Outline of how much I should be eating every day.

Calories: 1240 - 1590
Carbs: 168 - 242
Fat: 33 - 58
Protein: 60 - 130
Water: 8 cups / 64 oz

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Why did I decide to embark on this journey?
I started my weight loss journey in August of this year. After realizing how out of breath I was by simply going upstairs, it scared me. I'm NINETEEN. There is NO reason for me to be losing my breath from simply climbing a few stairs. It really scared me and I knew I had to do something to change this.

Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
I lost about 30lbs about 3 years ago. I was running 3-4 miles daily and I cut out ALL the junk from my diet completely. All I ever ate were vegetables and fruits. I lost the weight and was happy with how I looked and then went right back to my old habits. Again when I started my journey this past August, I went too full force into it. Totally cut myself off from all junk and working out every day and night, 7 days a week. About 3 weeks into it, I got tired. Then during September I was only working out 1-2 days in a week. I was doing a lot of tiny things though (and I continue to do them now). Whenever I go somewhere, grocery shopping, shopping, anything, I always park farthest away from the building so it makes me walk. The undergrad parking at my school is ALWAYS at the very bottom of all the parking garages. Every parking garage is a good 6-8 levels. Before I would just take the elevator up. Now I make myself take the stairs. My campus is hugeeeeee and we have a shuttle system. I used to take the shuttle everywhere. Now I make myself walk to all my classes. Every tiny bit counts.

About a week ago I truly committed myself. 100%. I now work-out 6 days a week and Friday's are my rest day.

I'm eating healthy again. In August, I just totally cut soda out. I went from drinking multiple cans in a day to none. That didn't work out too well lol. This time I weaned myself off of soda. I reduced my intake to only having it 1-2 days. Now it's been 2-3 weeks since I last had soda and I have no desire to drink it. I have replaced all my junky snacks with fruits and healthy snacks. Cleaned up my diet and replaced it with veggies. I have braces so it's hard for me to eat a lot of stuff. BUT no excuses! I know I'm going to crave a "bad" food every now and then. I am not going to completely deprive myself. I feel like that's what makes me quit eventually. Once a week, for one week I can eat what I want. It has to be reasonable (no McDonalds or anything like that :x)

I do a lot of cardio. I run 3-4 miles daily. But I'm slowly incorporating other kind of exercise into my routine. I'll keep track of what I do and what I eat in here. I am living and breathing health now. It's no longer just me wanting to lose x amount of pounds and then that's it. This is something I want to stick with for the rest of my life.

I overcame one of my fears and joined a gym, Bally's, this past Monday. I have always been extremely self-conscious and embarrassed. But no more! No more excuses. The gym at my apartment was just not cutting it for me. I need different kinds of machines to work-out on.

I also signed up with a personal trainer. Also something I was EXTREMELY scared and embarrassed about. I actually had my first meeting with him today and it was simply amazing.

Okay. Enough talking. I really needed to start this journal b/c I have so much to talk about and none of my roomies share these goal so they get tired of it. I feel good and I just need to let it out lol

I'll make separate entries for every day. I have a heath calendar and a journal that I'm keeping track in. From my journal so far:

DAY 1 - 10/09/08
- Ran 3 1/2 miles

DAY 2 - 10/10/08
- Rest day!

DAY 3 - 10/11/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 50 sit-ups

DAY 4 - 10/12/08
- Ran 4 1/2 miles
- 50 sit-ups
- 5 minutes on bike

DAY 5 - 10/13/08
- Joined Bally's Total Fitness!
- Ran 4 miles
- Weights
- 50 sit-ups

DAY 6 - 10/14/08
- Ran 2 miles
- 50 sit-ups
- 20 minutes on bike
- 5 minutes on stairmaster

DAY 7 - 10/15/08
- Ran 2 miles
- 50 sit-ups
- 25 minutes on bike
- 5 minutes on stairmaster
- Walked 45 minutes; about 3 miles

DAY 8 - 10/16/08
- First session with personal trainer!
- Ran 1 mile
- 30 minutes on elliptical
- Weights
- 1 hour of various exercises with trainer

NUTRITION for DAY 8
Breakfast: 2 cups of Cheerios, 1 cup of 2% milk, 1 cup of grapes
Lunch: 1/2 cup of brown rice (long grain), 1/2 cup of black beans, 5 tbsp of salsa, 3 oz of organic baby spring mix, 3 tbsp of fat-free ranch dressing
Dinner: 2 slices of 98% fat free turkey on 2 slices of Sara Lee 100% multi-grain bread. I also put in 2 slices of tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and organic baby spring mix. 1 tbsp of fat-free mayo. On the side I had half a cucumber with a little salt & pepper. Bowl of romaine lettuce and organic baby spring mix. 2 tbsp of fat-free ranch dressing.
Snacks: 2 Kellog's NutriGran Cereal Bar (Apple Cinnamon), 1 banana
Water: 6 cups / 48 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,350 calories.
Carbs: Around 246
Fat: Around 19
Protein: Around 48

I did well with fitness and nutrition (kind of) today. My calorie intake is supposed to be between 1240 - 1590. Carbs are supposed to be between 168 - 242. I went a little over with carbs :-/ Fat is supposed to be between 33-58. Protein is supposed to be between 60 - 130. Protein will probably suffer everyday. I'm not much of a meat eater. Didn't make my water goal either. It's okay. There is always tomorrow.

I'll be going more in depth like how many calories I burned, etc. in my daily postings.

Every week I'm going to set 3 different goals for myself. Here are my goals for this week:

GOALS FOR OCTOBER 16, 2008 - OCTOBER 23, 2008
1. Drink green tea every morning and night.
2. No eating after 7PM.
3. Eat more fruits and veggies.

Okay. This is way long. Tomorrow is my day off after working out for 6 days sooo I probably won't post.

Good night :)
 
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Wow gurl that is a ton of exercise your doing!! Very very cool, and good luck with the rest of your journey, you seem to have the motivation that will carry you to the end.
 
Whoah! How do youmotivate yourself to do all that exercise!?

It's great that you are doing the healthy thing full on this time.

I also got this feeling that I am too young to be this unhealthy! I'm 20, born same year as you.

So, what are you studying at college? What do you wanna be when you grow up?? lol!
 
Ankebuzz said:
Whoah! How do youmotivate yourself to do all that exercise!?

It's great that you are doing the healthy thing full on this time.

I also got this feeling that I am too young to be this unhealthy! I'm 20, born same year as you.

So, what are you studying at college? What do you wanna be when you grow up?? lol!
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How do I motivate myself?
Exercise is the easy part for me. Once I'm in the gym, I can stay in there for hours :x

I love that feeling I get right after I get off the treadmill after running a few miles at a fast pace. I feel like I'm floating and I can take over the world. OMG I feel like I'm at the top of the world and it's one of the best feelings in the entire world. I feel GOOD. So if I do have a day where I don't feel like going, I just remember that feeling. It gives me energy.

I also made a "health collage". I cut out motivation pictures, words, etc. It's right above my computer desk. So if I'm at the computer just screwing around and I don't feel like working out, I see it and it reminds me what I'm working so hard for. I also keep a health calendar where I just put down how much I've worked out every day. This is going to sound reallyyyyy stupid but I give myself stars on the days I felt like I REALLYREALLYYYYYYY pushed myself. On a day when I feel like giving up, I see how far I've come and then I can't just break it. I don't want to break this lifestyle I have going because I already have x amount of days under my belt now. If I stop now, all those days and effort go to waste. I'm too far in. I CANNOT and will not give up.

ANDDDD the soreness I feel. I have felt sore every single day. Sure it feels like I'm going to die every time I walk or sit down but it feels good. I'm doing something right.

Ahh soo many motivational factors for me when it comes to exercise.

I struggle a lot more with my nutrition. Not even necessarily eating healthy, I eat pretty eat but with HOW much I want to eat. I'll get really bad cravings and I just want to eat SOMETHING.

I'm majoring in political science with a focus in public law. After this I'm headed to law school and I want to do corporate law. I work Apple retail right now but I would LOVE to do legal work for them.

OKAY I am totallyyyyyyyyyy procrastinating right now. Paper due in 5 hours and I haven't even started. Whoops :x
 
DAY 9 - 10/17/08
- Rest day

NUTRITION FOR DAY 9
Breakfast: 2 cups of Cheerios, 1 cup of 2% milk
Lunch: 6 inch Veggie Delite sub on wheat from Subway + 2 slices of provolone cheese
Dinner: 6 inch Veggie Delite sub on wheat from Subway + 2 slices of provolone cheese, 1/4 cup of brown rice (long grain), 1/4 cup of black beans, 3 tbsp of salsa
Snacks: 1 banana, apple, 1 Kraft Jello-o Brand Fat Free Sugar Free Pudding (vanilla)
Water: 40oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,368 calories
Carbs: Around 235
Fat: Around 29
Protein: Around 56

It was my rest day so no working out today. I am still superrrrr sore. I was really antsy and I really, really wanted to work-out but I need a break. I don't want to overdo it.

I feel like I did really well with my nutrition today. I need to work on bring down my carbs and upping my protein though.

I wanted to work-out early tomorrow but I found out I have work this weekend. We had a huge payroll cutback so all my hours got cut. I got so used to not working lol. So yeah I have work tomorrow from 10:45AM-2:45PM. Then headed to the gym right after.
 
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DAY 10 - 10/18/08
- Ran 4 miles (450 calories burned)
- 35 minutes on elliptical (475 calories burned)
- Weights. IDK the names of the machines so IDK how to record these. I did the following reps: 6x10 (35lbs), 3x10 (35lbs).

NUTRITION for DAY 10
Breakfast: 2 cups of Cheerios, 1 cup of skim milk
Lunch: 1 foot Veggie Delite sub on wheat from Subway + 4 slices of provolone cheese
Dinner: 1/4 cup of brown rice (long grain), 1/4 cup of black beans, 3 tbsp of salsa, 2 cups of Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal, 1 cup of skim milk
Snacks: None
Water: 6 cups / 48 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,281 calories.
Carbs: Around 229
Fat: Around 20
Protein: Around 59

I didn't like today. I had to work from 9:45AM-2:45PM. Work really screws up my eating schedule. I didn't have lunch until 3:15PM. I was starvinggggggggg. My braces make it hard for me to eat at work because afterwards I have to clean my teeth. Freaking braces.

Then I was just irritated. My roomie told me she was going to work-out with me so I waited until after work and then she totally backed out. I am still pissed. I don't really like working out at night time. I prefer waking up early and working out. I have more energy during the day. IDK I am just still irritated. It's a long story. But I took A LOT of my frustrations out at the gym. :x Spent close to 2 hours there. Felt like superwoman when I came out lol

And yes I know I didn't eat enough today. But I'm pretty full right now and I don't want to stuff myself.

I am seriously frustrated. Frustrated that I am surrounded by so many un-motivated people. My roomie backing out on me just really ticked me off. I think it was building up though. She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO unhealthy. Like just ridiculously unhealthy. She'll order 3 pizzas (some deal) and hot wings and they'll be gone the next day. Whenever we go somewhere, she'll always order TWICE the food. I always ask her why she does that and she said she likes to store it for her next meal but she just overeats. She is overweight and it just gets worse by the day. She doesn't care AT ALL and does NOTHING. Why? Why would you do that yourself? It's SO hard to eat healthy when she's here ordering pizza like 3 times a week and always going "Hey Jes! Have some! Lets go to Coldstones" Etc. UGHHHHHHHHHHH. I am just SOOOOOO frustrated.

I wish I had a work-out buddy. I really wish I do. Gosh, I don't know why I am SO worked up today. Even after spending that much time at the gym, I'm still angry. :x

Alright I'm done for today.
 
Didn't have time to post in here yesterday.

DAY 11 - 10/19/08
- Ran 2 miles (225 calories burned)
- 20 minutes on elliptical (300 calories burned)

NUTRITION for DAY 11
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of skim milk
Lunch: 2 slices of 98% fat free turkey on 2 slices of Sara Lee 100% multi-grain bread. I also put in 2 slices of tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and 1 tbsp of fat-free mayo.
Dinner: 1/2 cup of brown rice (long grain), 1/2 cup of black beans, 4 tbsp of salsa
Snacks: Kellogg's NutriGrain Cereal Bar (Apple Cinnamon), Yogurt Yoplait Light (Strawberry)
Water: 4 cups / 32 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,080 calories.
Carbs: Around 198
Fat: Around 9
Protein: Around 58

I worked an 8 hour shift. I was exhausted by 7PM, which was the time I got off of work. But I still dragged myself to the gym. I didn't work as much as I would have liked to but something is better then nothing. I definitely did NOT eat enough or drink enough water. I'm going to work on that.
 
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DAY 12 - 10/20/08
- Ran 2 miles
- 30 minutes on elliptical (400 calories burned)
- 5 minutes on bike (I got bored lol)
- 1 hour with personal trainer doing various exercises
- Weights. I really need to learn the names. One is called butterfly I think? I did 6x10 with 35lbs. Then leg press (I think) 6x10 with 35lbs. I am soooo weak with the weights. But that's okay. One day at a time.

NUTRITION for DAY 12
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of skim milk
Lunch: 1 foot Veggie Delite sub on wheat from Subway
Dinner: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of skim milk, half of a peeled cucumber
Snacks: 2 bananas, 1 apple
Water: 5 cups / 40 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,353 calories.
Carbs: Around 289
Fat: Around 9
Protein: Around 46

I totallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over did it with the carbs today :-/ I need to stop eating so much cereal. After I got home from the gym, I wasn't hungry at all and nothing seemed appetizing so I just had cereal. :x That's okay. I will do better tomorrow.

At least I had an amazingggggggggggggggg work-out.

GOOD NEWS:
I'm down 10lbs!!! 10lbs from my initial start-up in September. So I'm averaging around 5lbs a month, which is perfect. I'm losing weight at the HEALTHY rate. I am sooooooooooo happy. I was so scared when I got the on scale. I didn't want to weigh myself until November but my trainer needed to know.

I'm glad I did but it was so motivating and it pushed me harder in my work-out afterwards. :)
 
Thank you!!! :)

DAY 13 - 10/21/08
- Ran 2 miles
- 30 minutes on elliptical (400 calories burned)
- 50 sit-ups

NUTRITION for DAY 13
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of skim milk
Lunch: 3 small beef patties, 1 tbsp of ketchup, Indian food (2 roti, saag)
Dinner: 4 slices of wheat bread, 1 banana, 1 apple
Water: 5 cups / 40 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,561 calories.
Carbs: Around 238
Fat: Around 50
Protein: Around 57

I did HORRIBLE with eating yesterday. I honestly don't know how to count the calories in Indian food. After I ate some, I was SO full so I felt like I had wayyyy over my calorie intake. So after I got home from the gym I decided to just have fruit. Yeah, bad idea. I went to bed and got SUPERSUPERSUPER sick. I was so nauseous. I like ran downstairs and got out 2 slices of bread and ate those. I felt better but I still felt dizzy. So I ate 2 more. Before I had those I was only around 1,000 calories for the day and I burned over 600 calories at the gym. Yeah, stupid me. I've been saying I'm working on the eating but I'm obviously not. So today I'm forcing myself to eat tiny amounts throughout the day. I had a really good breakfast. Omelette, toast, orange juice, AND cereal :p

But yeah, I definitely learned my lesson yesterday. I have to eat properly!!!

I'm headed to the gym in about 20 minutes. Going to do weights today. Yay :)
 
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DAY 14 - 10/22/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 40 minutes on elliptical
- 50 sit-ups
- Weights

NUTRITION for DAY 14
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of skim milk, 2 eggs, 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 1 tbsp of ketchup
Lunch: Indian food - 2 rotis, okra
Dinner: Indian food - 2 rotis, turnips
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream, 1 banana, 1 Yoplait Light Yogurt (strawberry)
Water: 5 cups / 40 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,445 calories.
Carbs: Around 225
Fat: Around 24
Protein: Around 91

I don't know how accurate the calories are today. I never know with Indian food :x oh well. I'm home visiting family so I'm going to eat my mom's yummy home cooked food because I don't get to eat food like that often. At least they're vegetables!


I was veryyy proud of my work-out today. I was in there for about 2 hours. I felt soooooo good afterwards :) My legs are slightly aching right now though :x

I've started to drink protein shakes. They aren't the best tasting drink but I need protein in my diet. I'm not much of a meat eater so I pretty much have 0 protein in my diet. My personal trainer recommended it soooo I went out and bought some. It wasn't as bad as I thought :)

Alrightttt...close to 10PM so I'm going to go to bed. Have to be up by 8AM for the gym! One more day and then I get to rest :)
 
WOW you're doing awesome!! That's a lot of exercise! I just can't seem to start... I wake everyday at 630am to be at work a 8 and then I have school and then to my second job.. and I usually have to pick up my sister and go home and cook supper for my family so when I'm finally done.. I'm just tired.. Blah.. anyways those.. I asked how much you'd lost I see now!! GOOD JOB!! Go you have mini-goals set up for urself??
 
Thanks Amanda!

Do you work every day?? Wow. I don't blame you. On Saturday's and Sunday's I usually work 8 hour shifts and by the time I'm done with work, the last thing I want to do is go to the gym. I REALLY have to push myself. I usually bring my gym clothes with me and just start driving. Once I'm there, I HAVE to work-out. The gym is pretty far.

6:30AM is pretty early. Have you thought about getting up 30 minutes earlier and working out for about 30 minutes before you start your day? That's what I would do.

Mini-goals: Not yet but I've been browsing these boards and then on Sparkpeople and a lot of people have those. I think it would be VERY motivating so I may do the same! What are some of your mini-goals?

DAY 15 - 10/23/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 40 minutes on elliptical
- 50 sit-ups

NUTRITION for DAY 15
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of 2% milk
Lunch: Indian food - 2 rotis, turnips
Dinner: 3 slices of veggie pizza
Snacks: 1 banana, 1 apple, 5 tater tots, 1 cup of seedless grapes
Water: 5 cups / 40 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,391 calories.
Carbs: Around 251
Fat: Around 29
Protein: Around 50

Edit: Includes everything I ate today!

I haven't had dinner yet so I'll finish filling out the nutrition in a bit. I'm having pizza though!!! I deserve some "yummy" food. I'm driving back to school tonight. I'm sad :(

I had a good work-out. My body feels tired so I'm glad tomorrow is my rest day. I feel like I'm using the same machines everyday. On Saturday I'm going to get on the bike for 30 minutes instead. I need some change.
 
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wow it really looks like you're doing amazing so far! i wish i could be as motivated as you. I'm 18 and in college also. It's really hard to count calories when the dining halls don't post them!

good luck with everything! you're really pretty by the way lol

:)
 
I would definitely set many goals.. I did that and it seems a lot easier.. like 20lbs to focus on at a time!! Yea I work monday - friday.. I go to work at 8 then to class then to my second job and get off around 6... and by the time I get my sis and fix supper for the family it's usually around 9.. and then I have homework.. I don't usually go to bed til about 2am... and I usually only get a 3 or 4 hours of sleep at night so waking up early just seems hard.. but I'm sure I can fit it in when I get home at some point.. but starting in november and lasting for 6 weeks I wont be getting out of class til 9pm but I have to take my cna class so it's going to be even tougher then.. but I think next semester will be a little better so things should get easier.. and my mom had a lot of exercise equipment here but its not setup and that will take some time to do.. i just need a week off to get stuff together... lol
 
Thanks for the advice, Amanda :) I really appreciate it.

Man...I posted in your thread and I srsly don't know how you do it. I can't imagine just working off of 3-4 hours of sleep. You're insane! Your days are just filled with so much. That's awesome that you've decided to make a lifestyle change in the midst of being so busy. It just proves that if you can do it now then you can do it any other time as well.

Here are some of my mini-goals. Man it was really hard to come up with what I wanted. I pretty much have what I want already :x

MINI-GOALS:
195lbs: Starting weight.
175lbs: New Custom Nike shoes
155lbs: New pair of jeans
135lbs: New haircut
125/130lbs: Entire new wardrobe
 
Bored so I decided to do this:

1. What is your current height and weight?
My height is 5'6. My starting weight was 195lbs.

2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
125lbs

3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
My journey was started in August. I want to lose about 5lbs every month. 4 months from now is February 2009. I would like to be around 165lbs.

4. Why do you want to lose weight?
I started my weight loss journey in August of this year. After realizing how out of breath I was by simply going upstairs, it scared me. I'm NINETEEN. There is NO reason for me to be losing my breath from simply climbing a few stairs. It really scared me and I knew I had to do something to change this.

5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
Nope.

6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Time. I'm a full time student and I work part-time. As holidays approach, I know my work will be scheduling me for a ton of hours. I feel like I won't have any time to work-out. Also watching what I eat. I've never really struggled with eating junk. My problem is portions. I overeat.

7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
As I said above, being out of breath just by climbing a few stairs.

8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Changing my diet. Cutting out a lot of the junk. Also incorporating exercise into my schedule. Before I NEVER exercise. Like srsly, never. By starting this journey in August, it was my first time working out since PE in high school.

9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
I lost about 30lbs about 3 years ago. I was running 3-4 miles daily and I cut out ALL the junk from my diet completely. All I ever ate were vegetables and fruits. I lost the weight and was happy with how I looked and then went right back to my old habit.

10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I did it too fast. I totally cut out all junk food. I need to wean myself off. Junk isn't ALWAYS bad. This time around, I told myself if I feel like having a "yummy" food then I can. I'm allowed to have yummy food at least one a week. Also I reduced my portions by too much. My calorie intake was way too low.

11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
Completely cutting out all junk and reducing calorie intake by too much.

12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
Yep. I went out and bought a health journal in which I keep track of what I eat and exercise. I also do it online on this forum, Sparkpeople, and my own forums.

13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
Before I didn't. I lived off of fast food but now I do. I'll make myself brown rice with black beans or kidney beans. Put together a salad for myself or a sandwich. Just small things really but I never bothered before. I'm really making an effort now.

14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
I eat a lot of Subway now. Probably 2-3 times in a week.

15. What are your three favorite foods?
Turkey sandwich, brown rice with black beans, salad!

16. What are your three favorite restaurants?
Subway, Chipotle, and In-n-Out.

17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
- Eat in smaller portions but more times in a day. Instead of 3 meals, have 5 meals.
- Replace the unhealthy food with healthy food
- Make an effort to cook at home and not always go out to eat

18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
I wouldn't have any stretch marks or any body rolls of fat. I would be skinny for the first time in my life.

19. Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Sometimes. When I'm stressed, I'll eat. But not too much. It's manageable.


20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
No, I don't think so. I used to eat large amounts ALL the time.

21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope.

22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Nope.

23. Do you eat as a reward?
Nope.

24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
Yes.

25. What do you normally eat for a meal?
It varies. Breakfast it's usually always cereal. I loveee cereal. Lunch is usually a sandwich. Dinner often varies.

26. What type of snacks do you eat?
Mainly fruit and yogurt.

27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
Cardio is daily. I run between 2-4 miles daily. Been using the elliptical a lot. I do strength training (lifting weights) every other day.

28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Just joined Bally's recently. Also have a very tiny gym in my apartment complex that I will use on days I can't make it to the gym.

29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
Running is definitely #1. I enjoy doing weights. I may not be the best and I feel pretty weak but it makes me feel good. Then I like the exercises that my personal trainer came up for me.

30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
I'm not really sure. But there's just something inside of me driving me. Maybe it's fear? I don't want to have any health problems at such a young age. I want to live my life without any restrictions.

31. Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Yes! I just set them up today :)
195lbs: Starting weight.
175lbs: New Custom Nike shoes
155lbs: New pair of jeans
135lbs: New haircut
125/130lbs: Entire new wardrobe
 
DAY 16 - 10/24/08
- Rest day

NUTRITION for DAY 16
Breakfast: 2 large eggs, 2 slices of whole wheat bread
Lunch: 2 7-layer burritos from Taco Bell
Dinner: 1 slice of whole wheat bread with 1 tbsp of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of black beans, 1/4 cup of brown rice, 1/4 cup of sweet corn, 1 tbsp of salsa
Snacks: Kellogg's NutriGrain Cereal Bar (Apple Cinnamon)
Water: 5 cups / 40 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,769 calories.
Carbs: Around 237
Fat: Around 63
Protein: Around 66

I feel like SUCH a fat ass today. I went way over my calories. :( UGH. I was stuck driving six hours and got hungry so stopped for Taco Bell. UGH I srsly just feel like supersupersuper obese and fat today. My face looks huge. I just feel huge.

Not having a good day today. :( I really feel like working out but I have to resist. I don't want to overdo it.

I have to try really hard tomorrow. It's a brand new day.

I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
 
it sounds like you had a similar day to mine. today was just rough. dont worry though, im sure you'll get right back on track :) tomorrow just think of everything you didnt like about today, make that frustration/disappointment drive you to not do it again. and, it could turn into positive. maybe because today wasnt what you wanted it to be, you can do extra well tomorrow. :) you can definately do it!
 
Great job with all your tracking. That's a sure way to stay on track. Go girl!!

I look forward to seeing you reach your goal. Keep up the great work.
 
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