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JustJessie

JustJessie

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My name is Jessica (Jess to most) and I just graduated college on Saturday. I want to start out my new life with a new lifestyle.

I want to lose 65 pounds. That number is heartbreakingly scary to me. It sounds impossible. I can't even lose and keep off 5 pounds. What am I getting myself into?

I would like to be at my goal by the time I turn 25. I want to end my first quarter century with a new outlook on life. If I can get there sooner, that would be amazing. But ultimately 1/4/2011 is my end goal for the weight loss.

At the moment my plan is to eat better and exercise. Sounds simple, but I know how hard it will be for me.

At the moment I am my own support system. My mom is supportive, but not living near her makes it more difficult to get support. I'm hoping to gain support from the lovely folks in the forum as well. Everyone seems pretty cool here.

My goal is very realistic within the time frame that I have allowed myself. And I want to start right now! There is no time like the present.

Jess
 
Everyone seems pretty cool here.
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I'm hopelessly uncool but I'm a good nag... so that's my contribution :)

Welcome to your diary...

just remember -it's not a race -pace yourself and you will get to where you want to be - and stay there too
 
stopping by to say hi! my lil bros bday is 1/4 and mine is 1/7 go caps! anywhoo... congrats on starting your new journey!!
 
If 65lbs seem a bit too scary, maybe try thinking of it in smaller goals. I personally really prefer looking at it that way. It makes it seem less daunting and the little accomplishments along the way feel more rewarding.
 
I'm off to a good start and I'm proud of myself!!

I actually worked out today. I did CardioBlast from the Hip Hop Abs series. I loooove that series... so much fun! It was 30 minutes of sweating, but I got one of my roommates to join in the fun with me!

I'm also thinking about rollerblading on the bike trail later this afternoon. I was supposed to work but they called me off, so what better to do with my free evening than rollerblading and making myself feel better!

Breakfast:
Sugar-free Instant Oatmeal

Lunch: (Picnic with my boy!)
Turkey Sandwich on Wheat Bread
Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers
2 Small Oatmeal Cookies
Water

Snack:
Small Slice of Ham (weird i know!)

I'm doing better than I thought I would. I just can't let myself go back to my pessimistic ways... they always make me give up because I feel like there is no use. But not this time!! I CAN DO IT!!
 
My mindset is so much better than it ever has been before. I didn't eat that great today. I had a monster Qdobe burrito for dinner and felt DISGUSTING afterwards. Now normally, that would make me depressed and ready to give up. But I feel like with how much better I've been doing portion and exercise wise that now I just want to shake it off and do better for the rest of the evening and for tomorrow.

I didn't do full fledge exercise today, but the boyfriend and I went to the zoo today and spent about 3 hours walking around looking at all the cute little animals so I was at least off my butt and moving.

I just need to hold on to a positive attitude and remember that I am doing this for myself and to live a healthier life for myself, my family, and my future children.

I can do this! I can do this! I can do this!
 
Hi Jessie.
I just wanted to pop in here and say hi.
You can do this.:) Remember to not look at it all as some daunting task. Have some fun with it, enjoy it.
65 lbs is completely doable.
Don't let it get you down, use the wealth of knowledge that is available on this forum.

Hope to see you around.:D
 
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Thank you soooo much! The support is what means the most to me and makes me want to work THAT much harder.

Speaking of which...

Totally wasn't gonna do a "real" workout today, but I think the burrito earlier today made the guilt get me to do one! I did a 20 minute dance routine with my Exercise-on-demand channel. Man am I sweaty! But it feels so good! I'm so pumped to finally tackle this weight. So pumped!!

I'm doing this for me, but you guys make me want to do it so much more!
 
I screwed up!! I went out and got tooooooo many drinks and then got late night taco bell! SICK!!!

What is wrong with me?? I messed up.

Guess I need to start over again. Lame!

Sigh... I messed up, but I am not giving up. I can do this. One setback will not defeat me. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
 
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I screwed up!! I went out and got tooooooo many drinks and then got late night taco bell! SICK!!!

What is wrong with me?? I messed up.

Guess I need to start over again. Lame!

Sigh... I messed up, but I am not giving up. I can do this. One setback will not defeat me. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
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Jessie it is ok.
You do not need to start over again. You did not undo all the good you did.
Everyone binges/'messes up' every now and again. This is why it is a lifestyle change not a temporary diet and exercise plan. You need to be able to let loose every so often.
Get back on the horse and try to figure out why it happened. Did you not eat enough during the day, did you go with your friends and had what they had, was it the alcohol? Figure out why and deal with it from there.

Hope to hear from you soon.:)
 
Get back on the horse and try to figure out why it happened. Did you not eat enough during the day, did you go with your friends and had what they had, was it the alcohol? Figure out why and deal with it from there.
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Yeah... I probably didn't eat enough yesterday, at least things that would have benefited me and kept me full. And I am the biggest pushover when it comes to peer pressure... and I can't turn down a free drink apparently. And then there is the alcohol itself... that stops now... I can't afford it anyways!

I was in a bad mindset when I posted last night. I'm doing better this morning. So far I've had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Exercise is somwhere in the cards for the afternoon. Only bad thing is I work tonight and at the moment I work at Panera (a bakery/cafe). Its always so tempting to eat something... but i've been doing good with resisting so far.

My mindset is better and I know one bad night is not gonna stop me. I'm just going to be more careful in the future. Thank you for the support bigguy!
 
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and I can't turn down a free drink apparently.
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Who can? I just have no free drinks offered to me- not cute enough:)
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Only bad thing is I work tonight and at the moment I work at Panera (a bakery/cafe). Its always so tempting to eat something... but i've been doing good with resisting so far.
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I absolutely love Panera. It could be worse- you could work at Burger King or something. I used to work at a grocery store- I more or less understand what you are saying. Good job resisting- remember to never go in hungry.
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My mindset is better and I know one bad night is not gonna stop me. I'm just going to be more careful in the future.
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Not careful, just aware.
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Thank you for the support bigguy!
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That is why I am here.:D
 
I swear... exercise is going to be my biggest challenge...

Sitting on my fat ass is just always so much more appealing than sweating and struggling. Yet I always feel so good once I've worked out. And I feel so guilty when I don't.

I know I'll guilt myself into it today, but I've got to find a source of motivation. I'm really looking to find a dance class in my area cuz I looooove dancing and I think it would be a fun way to lose weight. Right now i'll stick to my rollerblading and HipHopAbs.

Here goes nothing... I need to get off my butt and work out. 1... 2... 3... GO!

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I DID IT!! I worked out for 40 minutes!! Yay me! I need to go shopping tonight to get some fruits and veggies!!

Any suggestions for yummy fruits and veggies?? I am new to this whole eating healthy thing! Lol, but I'm gonna do my best!
 
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Yay, you. Getting up to go workout seems to be the hardest part for me. Once I'm there it's easier to just do what you came for then to turn around. Path of least resistance and all that.

For fruits, I love the basic apples, bananas, pears. I was reading recently to add things that you wouldn't usually go for like fresh figs (very high in fiber) and guava and stuff like that.
 
Oooh guava... I've never had that.

Certainly sounds exotic and fun though! Thanks for the support. Yeah getting to the exercise is tough, but its not so bad once i'm there.
 
Mangoes are fabulous.
try Kiwi also- wonderful little things.

Both of these shouold be coming into season right about now.
 
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