Oreo's are the devil, and I am double-stuft!

[gaiamommy]

Hello! I'm Jami...I'm new to the forum and thought I would start a diary. I posted an intro in the newcomers forum, but I'll go ahead and post my "history" here as well.

I have always been very self-conscious...I honestly can't remember a time when I wasn't concerned about my weight, even when I was 120 lbs (I'm 5'7.5"). I did go through a period in my teens where I could have probably been classified as anorexic, although I never was diagnosed. I got pregnant when I was at my lowest weight and decided that I needed to stop what I was doing to myself b/c I didn't want my child to be affected by it. After I had my son, I stayed between 130-135 lbs for a couple of years. I gradually got up to about 145 and then I started taking Lexapro for depression. It didn't actually seem to help me so I stopped taking it and within a month gained 15 pounds. For a few years after that I lost and gained 5 or so pounds several times. Then over the past 8 months or so I have gained about 20 lbs. I believe this is mostly due to my thyroid being low and I started taking Cytomel for that about 3 weeks ago. I think I've lost about 4 lbs now, but I have a dr. appointment next week and I will be weighed then. I'd rather go by the scales there cuz I don't really trust mine!

My short-term goal is to get the 20 pounds that I've gained most recently back off, but long-term I would like to get back down to about 135. It amazes me now when I look at pictures of myself when I was at that weight before and can see that I was at a really good weight for my body type. At that time, I thought I was huge. The main issue for me is that I'm very impatient and if I feel like something isn't working fast enough, I quit. I don't know how to get past that.

Right now, my plan is to try and cut out soda ( I know I drink waaay to much!) and be more active. I'm not setting any exercise goals at this point b/c I'm sooo inactive right now, I'm sure just getting up and playing with the kids more will be a good start. I'm going to go with that for a couple weeks and just see what happens. Oh, and over the past few days I've been cutting out some soda and replacing it with water so hopefully I can cut the soda out completely over the next few days.

Ok, this was longer than I intended for it to be, lol! I'm going to try and post at least every few days to keep myself accountable and I hope that I'll meet some people along the way!

 

[dilynnlew]

Welcome Jami!
Love the title of your thread!!!
It sounds like you are off to a good start. The thyroid meds alone may aide in the weight loss. Once you get them adjusted, you may have more energy and be able to increase your activity levels also.
Cutting out soda is a great idea as well. It does make a difference...depending on how many you are drinking a day, it can amount to several hundred calories! Try drinking lots of water to help you feel full...that always helps me!

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

 

[Addiecakes]

Glad to see your journal, Jami.

As someone who has just recently given up soda, I can tell you that it is definitely a challenge, but once you get past the first 3-5 days, it gets MUCH easier. One of the things that motivated me was the fact that I didn't want caffeine dictating my energy level. I was at the point where if I didn't have a soda by lunch time, I would have a killer headache going in the afternoon and I was so sleepy I could hardly concentrate at work. I didn't like the idea that I was actually dependent on something that my body doesn't need. I'm kind of a control freak, so that appealed to my mindset that I wanted to be in control. That whole mentality is what started me off on my journey ... I am no longer in control of my body because I have too much fat and body mass to be able to do the things that a fit person could do. That irritates me ...

So I've started working on it and have had good, steady success so far. I've mapped out several short term goals, and my eventual long-term goal of being at least 175 (at which point I will re-evaluate and decide if I should lose more or not).

One of the best pieces of advice that I can give you is to wake up everyday and remind yourself of why you're making the decision now to reach your goal weight. Even if you have to write something out and read it to yourself every morning, it's worth it. Especially after days where your choices aren't as good as they could have been, it is important to renew your commitment to yourself and your goals to start the next day fresh.

Best of luck to you

 

[gaiamommy]

Hello!

dilynnlew: I'm definitely hoping that the thyroid med will help me a little with the weight loss! I don't want to rely on it for that though b/c I know I will be disappointed if I do, and I definitely do not want a quick fix. I actually gave up soda a few years ago and I felt so much better, but I had one soda at a family function like a month later and I was hooked worse than ever after that. I guess it's like any other addiction where you really do have to stay completely away from it!

One of the things that motivated me was the fact that I didn't want caffeine dictating my energy level. I was at the point where if I didn't have a soda by lunch time, I would have a killer headache going in the afternoon and I was so sleepy I could hardly concentrate at work. I didn't like the idea that I was actually dependent on something that my body doesn't need. I'm kind of a control freak, so that appealed to my mindset that I wanted to be in control. That whole mentality is what started me off on my journey ... I am no longer in control of my body because I have too much fat and body mass to be able to do the things that a fit person could do. That irritates me ...

Addiecakes: That could have came right out of my mouth - I hate not being in control and I think that's why it's been so hard for me to lose weight in the past...I get mad b/c things aren't happening fast enough or going like I think they should be and I give up. It's all or nothing when it comes to control I guess. And I'm the same way with the headaches. OMG, the caffeine headaches! Lol, that's usually why I give in. That and it just seems to be a habit...I get in the car to go somewhere I have to stop and get a soda; I go to work, I have to stop and get a soda. I can't wait to be rid of it! Oh, and I was thinking about taping a paper to all of our mirrors with an inspirational quote or something to remind me every day about making the right choices...good advice!

Ok, as far as "diet" things go:
Yesterday, I only had one pepsi! And today I've only had one pepsi! We ate out last night and I had a grilled chicken salad (I usually would've had a burger and fries or something like that). I had yogurt for breakfast this morning, a turkey sandwich for lunch (with a handful of chips on the side) and I had a couple of sips of tea with that but it was too sweet so I ended up dumping it and getting water instead. Haven't had dinner yet, but I'm thinking that a salad sounds good tonight too.

Yesterday I worked at my grandma's house cleaning and made them lunch. Today I've been running around pretty much all day...this is the first time I've sat down since around 10 a.m. Just waiting for the hubby to get home now!