On the pursuit of happiness... <3
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Lol thanks Laura! It's typical Katie behaviour... consciously knowing something is a bad idea but charging ahead and then being like dammit why'd I do this so myself ?!
Thank's for stopping by Angel!
It's been awhile since I've posted, things have been hectic. It's the last week of classes for summer semester, so I've been busy finishing up final projects etc. and working and gymming. Freedom is near! I have two classes and then two exams and then I'm freeeeee till September
Exciting for the weekend as Saturday I'm going on a date and Sunday I'm spending the day at the beach with friends, doing a little (healthy!) BBQ and spending some quality time on party island (below for those who don't know what that is lol)
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But of course I'm not looking forward to the whole being around a bunch of people in my bathing suit I really wished I had started this journey earlier so I could feel more comfortable at the beach during the summer.. oh well! Can't change the past, just gotta keep moving forward.
On sunday I weighed in 201.6 I had to weigh myself like four times in a row just to believe it! Since I had been 205 the day before, I figured it may fluctuate up a little bit and unfortunately it did... back up at 203.4 today. One-derland is looming so close! I know I always talk about it and its probably getting old but I'm just itching to see 19x on the scale!
My new eating plan is going well I feel a lot better, more satisfied and energized. This week I will also be starting a new weight training program. Kick things up a notch in August! I just can't wait to get back to my slim self again, the real me!
Thank's for stopping by Angel!
It's been awhile since I've posted, things have been hectic. It's the last week of classes for summer semester, so I've been busy finishing up final projects etc. and working and gymming. Freedom is near! I have two classes and then two exams and then I'm freeeeee till September
Exciting for the weekend as Saturday I'm going on a date and Sunday I'm spending the day at the beach with friends, doing a little (healthy!) BBQ and spending some quality time on party island (below for those who don't know what that is lol)View attachment 21162
But of course I'm not looking forward to the whole being around a bunch of people in my bathing suit
I really wished I had started this journey earlier so I could feel more comfortable at the beach during the summer.. oh well! Can't change the past, just gotta keep moving forward.On sunday I weighed in 201.6
I had to weigh myself like four times in a row just to believe it! Since I had been 205 the day before, I figured it may fluctuate up a little bit and unfortunately it did... back up at 203.4 today. One-derland is looming so close! I know I always talk about it and its probably getting old but I'm just itching to see 19x on the scale!My new eating plan is going well
I feel a lot better, more satisfied and energized. This week I will also be starting a new weight training program. Kick things up a notch in August! I just can't wait to get back to my slim self again, the real me!Attachments
Angel - The weight lifting plan is based on the book "Guide to your Best Body" by Kris Gethin (Bodybuilding.com). It's a 15 week, 3 phase plan that gets more complex in each phase.
Weighed in today at 202.4 today. I was quite happy with this because I messed up (cheated) yesterday . I only had two meals of my usual four meals and life got in the way.... so 10pm rolled around I was starving tried to go to Subway but they were closed so I ended up going to Wendy's and having a chicken ranch asiago club. So not did I only eat something crappy, I did it late at night (worst)!. Just means I wasted a cheat meal on fast food which I don't want to do! I'd much rather having some higher quality high calorie food for cheat meals.
Anyways nothing to do except get back on track and be thankful I still so a loss on the scale!
More drama with the ex yesterday... this is why we shouldn't hang out, as you ladies have said. Just asking for trouble. He sucks. Yesterday he told me how he'd been beating himself up for weeks over the way he acted and how he realizes how much I did for him and how lucky he was and how he threw it all away by being stupid... UH YEAH!
It's nice to hear him say it but at the same time it just stirs shit up again. I don't wanna think about it anymore. I've never been more hurt or let down by someone ever in my life. So I was like I think it is too soon to be friends but he disagrees... such an annoying situation. He knows exactly what to say me... ugh.
Anyways I'm excited for the weekend! Only one class left And hopefully my date goes well and having fun with someone new will help get my mind off the stupid ex lol.
My goal in the the August challenge is to get down to 201 by Friday and be 198 (ONEDERLAND!!!) the following friday!
Wish me luck
xox Slick
Weighed in today at 202.4 today. I was quite happy with this because I messed up (cheated) yesterday
. I only had two meals of my usual four meals and life got in the way.... so 10pm rolled around I was starving tried to go to Subway but they were closed so I ended up going to Wendy's and having a chicken ranch asiago club. So not did I only eat something crappy, I did it late at night (worst)!. Just means I wasted a cheat meal on fast food which I don't want to do! I'd much rather having some higher quality high calorie food for cheat meals.Anyways nothing to do except get back on track and be thankful I still so a loss on the scale!
More drama with the ex yesterday... this is why we shouldn't hang out, as you ladies have said. Just asking for trouble. He sucks. Yesterday he told me how he'd been beating himself up for weeks over the way he acted and how he realizes how much I did for him and how lucky he was and how he threw it all away by being stupid... UH YEAH!
It's nice to hear him say it but at the same time it just stirs shit up again. I don't wanna think about it anymore. I've never been more hurt or let down by someone ever in my life. So I was like I think it is too soon to be friends but he disagrees... such an annoying situation. He knows exactly what to say me... ugh.
Anyways I'm excited for the weekend! Only one class left
And hopefully my date goes well and having fun with someone new will help get my mind off the stupid ex lol.My goal in the the August challenge is to get down to 201 by Friday and be 198 (ONEDERLAND!!!) the following friday!
Wish me luck
xox Slick
MysticRealm
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Have fun on your date!
MandyH
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OMG... did you have to mention the asiago chicken club from Wendy's?! REALLY?? LOL That sandwich is a killer for me! I went a good month or so getting one once a week. I LOVE it! I get the spicy filet...mmm mmm mmm... so good!! Haven't had one in a long time! Maybe I'll use that as my cheat day this week.
I hear you on getting to the one-derland. I was at 203lb back in April. That's my lowest weight. I fell off the wagon and crashed pretty hard getting back up to 210lb. Today, I'm at 203.8lb. Almost back my low finally! So exciting! I think you'll get there before me, but I won't be far behind.
I hear you on getting to the one-derland. I was at 203lb back in April. That's my lowest weight. I fell off the wagon and crashed pretty hard getting back up to 210lb. Today, I'm at 203.8lb. Almost back my low finally! So exciting! I think you'll get there before me, but I won't be far behind.
overtherainbow
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Wooohooo, almost finished college now... Its such a great feeling isn't it!
I think that when you stop wanting to cuddle him, is the time when you two become friends with him again... In a completely platonic relationship between two people (like straight girls), you wouldn't cuddle every night. It sounds like he really wants you back, and that fills my heart with horror after him hurting you like that before. It sounds like you know he's not right for you, so go out on that date, have the time of your life, lose weight, wear amazing clothes, then bump into your ex, and you can be like IN YOUR FACE SUCKER!!!
Lose weight and look your best for no other reason than to piss him off
I know what you mean about wasting calories on low quality fast food, I would much rather have something completely lush that I would really enjoy.
Bring on the August challenge! Last month may not have been as great as we had hoped, but, THIS IS THE MONTH WHERE WE GET TO ONE-DERLAND!!!!! Fo' Sho
I think that when you stop wanting to cuddle him, is the time when you two become friends with him again... In a completely platonic relationship between two people (like straight girls), you wouldn't cuddle every night. It sounds like he really wants you back, and that fills my heart with horror after him hurting you like that before. It sounds like you know he's not right for you, so go out on that date, have the time of your life, lose weight, wear amazing clothes, then bump into your ex, and you can be like IN YOUR FACE SUCKER!!!
Lose weight and look your best for no other reason than to piss him off
I know what you mean about wasting calories on low quality fast food, I would much rather have something completely lush that I would really enjoy.
Bring on the August challenge! Last month may not have been as great as we had hoped, but, THIS IS THE MONTH WHERE WE GET TO ONE-DERLAND!!!!! Fo' Sho
-Cory-
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Wow. That's a bit manipulative.
Don't let the Wendy's slip up get you down! I'm actually having to make up for Taco Bell yesterday.
Good on you for going out on a date I went through a similar situation with an Ex a few years back. We broke up and then did the whole "hanging out thing" which dragged on forever. Ugh. Always something to drag me back in! I'm glad to hear that you're letting yourself get back out there, be happy, and work on yourself.
Oh and almost done with school?! Amazing! Keep up the great work lady.
I went through a similar situation with an Ex a few years back. We broke up and then did the whole "hanging out thing" which dragged on forever. Ugh. Always something to drag me back in! I'm glad to hear that you're letting yourself get back out there, be happy, and work on yourself.Oh and almost done with school?! Amazing!
Keep up the great work lady.Angel, I would pay a ridiculous amount of money to weigh in at 158.8 tomorrow! Lol. but it is kind of fun how Ruth, Sunflower, Mandy and I are are all hovering around the entrance to onderland together.
Who will break the barrier first? Take your bets, people, take your bets! Lol
Who will break the barrier first? Take your bets, people, take your bets! Lol
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As my ticker indicates, as per my unfortunate July standard, I self sabotaged with my weekend anti-warrior behavior.... So frustrated that the month of July was pretty much a write off weight loss-wise, after killing it in June... atleast my workouts have been good (small victory).
I'm really trying to to tap into the mental processes at work... I know i have messed up thoughts and behaviours around food. I just have to remember how I feel when I cheat and especially binge... guilty, unhappy, and like a failure. Why would I ever put myself through it? And if I continue to do so I will never reach my full potential and have to spend more time wondering, what-if? And how would my life be different if I'd never struggled with my weight... or at-least had overcome it and NOT regained and fallen back in this vicious cycle....
At least tomorrow I write my last two finals and after that I'm going to spend some serious time focused on this process... I think I need to incorporate visual motivational cues reminding me of why I'm doing this, why its important, and why I really don't want to keep repeating those unhealthy, unhappy behaviours...
I should have all the motivation in the world right now! As Ruthie says, I gotta show my Ex! What could be more satisfying than seeing my Ex and knowing how great I look and how awesome I'm doing without him?
We started dating when I was at my healthy weight and I gained hanging around with him... he was unemployed form months and we couldn't really go out and so we'd just chill alot and he would always be making food and offering it to me and I failed at saying no.
I can't help but to question whether the weight I've gained plays a part in our break up.... It just feels really hurtful after standing by him, taking care of him and helping him out through all this hard times that when I'm not at my best he would just be like whatever I don't give a fuck
As much as I'm trying to focus on positive thinking in my life right now, thinking about it does help light a fire under my ass to show him what he could've had if he had appreciated my potential and had proven to me that he would be there for me no matter what. I know I can do this. I've had ups and downs yes, but I'm a fighter and a winner at the end of the day.
I think he realizes now how he took it for granted how good I was to him when we were together, and how he had something he may not find again, but wouldn't it be that much sweeter to be smoking hot and lean next time I see him and be like YEAH BUDDY that's right you could've had this if you'd acted right.
I feel better after that rant lol. Love ya'll
Killed it a the gym today Did the back/bicep weight lifting regime from my new workout plan and then 25 minutes hardcore on the stairmaster.. according to the stairmaster I blasted over 400 cals and I did weights for about an hour prior to that. Solid workout Feels so good
I'm really trying to to tap into the mental processes at work... I know i have messed up thoughts and behaviours around food. I just have to remember how I feel when I cheat and especially binge... guilty, unhappy, and like a failure. Why would I ever put myself through it? And if I continue to do so I will never reach my full potential and have to spend more time wondering, what-if? And how would my life be different if I'd never struggled with my weight... or at-least had overcome it and NOT regained and fallen back in this vicious cycle....
At least tomorrow I write my last two finals and after that I'm going to spend some serious time focused on this process... I think I need to incorporate visual motivational cues reminding me of why I'm doing this, why its important, and why I really don't want to keep repeating those unhealthy, unhappy behaviours...
I should have all the motivation in the world right now! As Ruthie says, I gotta show my Ex! What could be more satisfying than seeing my Ex and knowing how great I look and how awesome I'm doing without him?
We started dating when I was at my healthy weight and I gained hanging around with him... he was unemployed form months and we couldn't really go out and so we'd just chill alot and he would always be making food and offering it to me and I failed at saying no.
I can't help but to question whether the weight I've gained plays a part in our break up.... It just feels really hurtful after standing by him, taking care of him and helping him out through all this hard times that when I'm not at my best he would just be like whatever I don't give a fuck
As much as I'm trying to focus on positive thinking in my life right now, thinking about it does help light a fire under my ass to show him what he could've had if he had appreciated my potential and had proven to me that he would be there for me no matter what. I know I can do this. I've had ups and downs yes, but I'm a fighter and a winner at the end of the day.
I think he realizes now how he took it for granted how good I was to him when we were together, and how he had something he may not find again, but wouldn't it be that much sweeter to be smoking hot and lean next time I see him and be like YEAH BUDDY that's right you could've had this if you'd acted right.
I feel better after that rant lol. Love ya'll
Killed it a the gym today
Did the back/bicep weight lifting regime from my new workout plan and then 25 minutes hardcore on the stairmaster.. according to the stairmaster I blasted over 400 cals and I did weights for about an hour prior to that. Solid workout Feels so good
MandyH
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I'm also on the upswing of weight. Not sure why as I've been eating fairly well (with the exception of pizza Friday night and chicken/onion rings Sun), but I've put on a couple of pounds since last week. I don't think I've eaten nearly enough to put on that much weight so quickly. I think it might TOM related, but not sure. Anyway, don't feel bad about how it went over the weekend. It's done and overwith. Just pick yourself up and look forward. (man I should listen to my own advice sometimes.. lol)
Sounds like you had a great workout! Keep focusing on that and how great you feel afterwards. Try to make that your new source of comfort instead of the dread you're feeling after eating too much. I've started to think that way. It takes a while to sink in, but it does help!
Sounds like you had a great workout! Keep focusing on that and how great you feel afterwards. Try to make that your new source of comfort instead of the dread you're feeling after eating too much. I've started to think that way. It takes a while to sink in, but it does help!
202.6 today! Must be good on weekend... I know I can break that 200lb barrier if I am! Finished my finals so now I'm free until September. Looking forward to some leisure time and hard work of course.
and hard work of course.200... Goodbye forever
Today weighed in at 200 lbs on the nose. This is an important number for me. Since I restarted around the last week of May, I have lost 26 pounds. When I lose another 26 pound in the next 2-3 months, I will reach my first goal of achieving a healthy body weight.
At this weight I can wear "normal" sized clothes and around size 9 jeans depending on the store, so I really don't look fat to anyone (except sometime myself as I still had body issues last time)
Knowing that a healthy body weight is within reach feels so good. So hopefully I will be a onderland wonder at tomorrow's weigh in, but if not I know I will be within the week and then it's soooooo long 200's.
Goodbye Forever!!!
Today weighed in at 200 lbs on the nose. This is an important number for me. Since I restarted around the last week of May, I have lost 26 pounds. When I lose another 26 pound in the next 2-3 months, I will reach my first goal of achieving a healthy body weight.
At this weight I can wear "normal" sized clothes and around size 9 jeans depending on the store, so I really don't look fat to anyone (except sometime myself as I still had body issues last time)
Knowing that a healthy body weight is within reach feels so good. So hopefully I will be a onderland wonder at tomorrow's weigh in, but if not I know I will be within the week and then it's soooooo long 200's.
Goodbye Forever!!!
199.6
ONE-DERLAND!!!!
Maybe just barely, but I'll still take it
ONE-DERLAND!!!! Maybe just barely, but I'll still take it