Well, as a way of introducing myself, I am stealing this nifty survey!
What is your current height and weight?
5'7" and 165lbs
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
Well, my goal weight is 130lbs, but I would actually love to be 125lbs
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
I want to have at least lost 15lbs by then, so 150lbs. Preferably 145lbs...
Why do you want to lose weight?
I don't feel healthy or attractive at this weight. I want to live a long and healthy life but if I keep up my current lifestyle, it won't happen! Also, I used to have so much confidence in myself and although my self worth is not entirely wrapped up in my appearance, it certainly effects it...
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No, not really. But next summer I would like to feel comfortable in a swimsuit again.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Emotional eating is my downfall! Also, not staying motivated with the work outs. Oh, and beer. Whenever I go out for drinks with my friends it turns into late night binge eating.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I learned a lot of my eating habits from my parents (ie binge eating). Also, emotional eating, junk food love and laziness
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Not eating junk food, being consistent in workouts, staying away from pubs, no binging
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
A big part of it, unfortunately, was from being depressed and using food and alcohol as a distraction/comfort.
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?
I used to try to restrict to very few calories (crash dieting) which would end in me binging like crazy on entire pizzas. I need a lifestyle change, not a crash diet!
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I did that when I was crash dieting. I do plan on doing that now, but healthfully.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I have been eating out alot (most days) but today I cooked a bunch of healthy and tasty foods and plan on not eating out AT ALL!
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
usually every day. I go mostly to places with burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta etc.
What are your three favorite foods?
Pizza, pasta, cookies
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Only eat out once a week, drink more water, stay at about 1500 calories per day
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
I would be healthier and all the clothes in my closet (the skinny clothes I've held onto) would fit me again!
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yup
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
yup
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
I usually restrict during the day and then have secret binged at night
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Yup
Do you eat as a reward?
Yup
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
yup
What do you normally eat for a meal?
I skip breakfast, eat some sort of sandwish for lunch, then binge on carbs at night.
What type of snacks do you eat?
Chocolate/candy bars, slices of pizza, energy drinks.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
For the past couple of months I have been spending 45 minutes on the treadmill irregularly. I'll do it three times one week and then wont do it for three weeks, then be really good for another two weeks, then stop for a week... very irregular.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
I have a treadmill at home
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
I love hiking outside, and I used to love jogging, but am so out of shape NOW that it's horribly painful!
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
I don't know... I need to find the motivation.
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Well, I have not been buying any clothes because I keep telling myself I'll get back to my old (what I call my regular) size. So I basically have five outfits that I wear all the time. My reward will be to be able to fit back into all of my old clothes. Also I'll let myself buy some new clothes. Also, I plan on running in a marathon next October, so completing that is going to be an amazing reward in its self!
So... I guess I'll be posting more later on. Today was day one of my new lifestyle. I have two other goals which are to cut back on caffeine and quit smoking cigarettes. I have cut back to the point where I only smoke when I go to pubs, which is usually about once a week. But want to stop doing that. Ok... that's all for now!
What is your current height and weight?
5'7" and 165lbs
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
Well, my goal weight is 130lbs, but I would actually love to be 125lbs
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
I want to have at least lost 15lbs by then, so 150lbs. Preferably 145lbs...
Why do you want to lose weight?
I don't feel healthy or attractive at this weight. I want to live a long and healthy life but if I keep up my current lifestyle, it won't happen! Also, I used to have so much confidence in myself and although my self worth is not entirely wrapped up in my appearance, it certainly effects it...
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
No, not really. But next summer I would like to feel comfortable in a swimsuit again.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Emotional eating is my downfall! Also, not staying motivated with the work outs. Oh, and beer. Whenever I go out for drinks with my friends it turns into late night binge eating.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I learned a lot of my eating habits from my parents (ie binge eating). Also, emotional eating, junk food love and laziness
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
Not eating junk food, being consistent in workouts, staying away from pubs, no binging
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
A big part of it, unfortunately, was from being depressed and using food and alcohol as a distraction/comfort.
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?
I used to try to restrict to very few calories (crash dieting) which would end in me binging like crazy on entire pizzas. I need a lifestyle change, not a crash diet!
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I did that when I was crash dieting. I do plan on doing that now, but healthfully.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
I have been eating out alot (most days) but today I cooked a bunch of healthy and tasty foods and plan on not eating out AT ALL!
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
usually every day. I go mostly to places with burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta etc.
What are your three favorite foods?
Pizza, pasta, cookies
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Only eat out once a week, drink more water, stay at about 1500 calories per day
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
I would be healthier and all the clothes in my closet (the skinny clothes I've held onto) would fit me again!
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
Yup
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
yup
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
I usually restrict during the day and then have secret binged at night
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
Yup
Do you eat as a reward?
Yup
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
yup
What do you normally eat for a meal?
I skip breakfast, eat some sort of sandwish for lunch, then binge on carbs at night.
What type of snacks do you eat?
Chocolate/candy bars, slices of pizza, energy drinks.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
For the past couple of months I have been spending 45 minutes on the treadmill irregularly. I'll do it three times one week and then wont do it for three weeks, then be really good for another two weeks, then stop for a week... very irregular.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
I have a treadmill at home
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
I love hiking outside, and I used to love jogging, but am so out of shape NOW that it's horribly painful!
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
I don't know... I need to find the motivation.
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Well, I have not been buying any clothes because I keep telling myself I'll get back to my old (what I call my regular) size. So I basically have five outfits that I wear all the time. My reward will be to be able to fit back into all of my old clothes. Also I'll let myself buy some new clothes. Also, I plan on running in a marathon next October, so completing that is going to be an amazing reward in its self!
So... I guess I'll be posting more later on. Today was day one of my new lifestyle. I have two other goals which are to cut back on caffeine and quit smoking cigarettes. I have cut back to the point where I only smoke when I go to pubs, which is usually about once a week. But want to stop doing that. Ok... that's all for now!
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My name's Valerie and I'm your height 
