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Oh my gosh! Size 8!! Yayyy! Isn't it amazing how only a coupla pounds feels like SO much more?! Love it.
 
Hi Bellyoff, it sounds like you're doing really well! Thanks for stopping by my diary - I replied to your post with the reciple for the soup, looks like you'll be collecting them at this rate! :)

If you dont mind me asking, what was your starting weight and current weight, and how long have you been losing? x
 
Thanks for the recipe Tutti! I started at 171 and I've been losing for 8 weeks. Down 19lbs. At 152 for now. I've been exercising regularly for 7 weeks and eating healthier (or trying to) for the full 8 weeks. I find it exhilirating physically...but somewhat exhausting mentally. I worry alot if I can truly reach and maintain my goal, but overall I try to stay positive and this forum really helps!
 
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Thanks for the recipe Tutti! I started at 171 and I've been losing for 8 weeks. Down 19lbs. At 152 for now. I've been exercising regularly for 7 weeks and eating healthier (or trying to) for the full 8 weeks. I find it exhilirating physically...but somewhat exhausting mentally. I worry alot if I can truly reach and maintain my goal, but overall I try to stay positive and this forum really helps!
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You know, I thought about this just this morning. Did some quick math and realized what my maintainence will be when I finally reach that end goal. I think I can manage it, but there really isn't any point in worrying about it right now. Its putting the cart before the horse. If that becomes an issue down the road, it can be something ill focus on down the road, because there wont be a need to worry about losing anymore.

One battle at a time, ya know?
 
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Have you ever split a pair of pants? You sit down in those one size too small slacks because you're too stubborn to admit you gained THAT much weight, and you hear rrrrriiiiiiiiiiiip. I'm ready to change rip from a verb to an object. I want to BE ripped! I don't care if it's corny, I'm ready to get cut. Sting like a butterfly, eye of the tiger and who's the man?...I'm the man!
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OMGoodness! I laughed when I read that!! Tho it's not that funny, it happened to me for the first time a couple of months ago, I was like "Oh hell no!!"

They were brand new, and I couldn't understand why they ripped, I blamed it on the fact that they were cheap from Wal Mart. But in reality, it was probably my fat trying to bust out of it.

I'm ready to get cut too. Time to bust some pants due to bulging muscles!! haha

Way to show some consistent loss! You're doing it for real! Love it!! Keep at it, can't wait to see your each your goal.
 
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Whew! I have not been well. I can not get the bathroom to stop smelling like vomit. I went for my first trail run before my health took a temporary turn. It was slloooooow, more like a jog. But, I went 6 miles and I was very sore and very proud.

Anyway, I won't bother taking credit for any weight loss this week as illness isn't really part of my healthy weight loss plan. :)
 
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Whew! I have not been well. I can not get the bathroom to stop smelling like vomit. I went for my first trail run before my health took a temporary turn. It was slloooooow, more like a jog. But, I went 6 miles and I was very sore and very proud.

Anyway, I won't bother taking credit for any weight loss this week as illness isn't really part of my healthy weight loss plan. :)
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Stinks about the illness. Sounds cliche, but there have been some many people getting sick lately. Hopefully that trend stops soon >_>

Great job on the trail run! Thats awesome you did a whole 6 miles! Pat yourself on the back, thats something I'd like to eventually strive to do! Have a nice week!
 
Yeah for sure I'll give you the recipe! It's so so so easy to make and it tastes awesome. The recipe does call for a cup of cream, but the last time I made it I didn't use any and it still tasted good!
 
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Thanks for the recipe Tutti! I started at 171 and I've been losing for 8 weeks. Down 19lbs. At 152 for now. I've been exercising regularly for 7 weeks and eating healthier (or trying to) for the full 8 weeks. I find it exhilirating physically...but somewhat exhausting mentally. I worry alot if I can truly reach and maintain my goal, but overall I try to stay positive and this forum really helps!
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Wow you are so inspiring me right now... that's great work!!!
Never doubt what you're doing... You'll certainly keep it off if you keep doing what you're doing! :)
 
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Where to start.
Technically I gained. Last week I weighed in at 149. But, I was very sick and I knew that wasn't real. This week I'm at 151, which is down a pound overall. I haven't worked out in two weeks. I was sick a bit, but at least half that time I've been totally unmotivated.

A friend of mine passed away last week. That has nothing to do with anything. Nothing to do with weight loss.

Thing is, I'm angry and lonely and don't much care about anything right now. So, I'm gonna choose to be miserable for a bit. When I'm ready I'll choose to be happy, or at least to try.
 
I'm really sorry for your loss. I can't imagine being in the state of mind to exercise having to deal with the loss of a friend. I have a hard time getting myself to exercise under normal conditions!

I really hope that you'll feel better soon (from both being sick and your loss). We're all here for you and will be here when you're ready :)
 
w1d1

Weight loss is tiring. Weight gain is worse.

I fell off the map and took a break from "active" weight loss of 1-2 lbs/week. Still, I'm 8lbs down from where I last posted and 8-13 lbs from goal. I want to end somewhere between 130-135.
So, I didn't gain, or maintain. I lost. I am proud of that.

Tomorrow I begin strength training. I'm hoping that'll revive my weight loss efforts. I'm writing what I eat, to ensure I have sufficient calories to build muscle and remain mindful of nutrition. I'll begin running again. I started, then it got hot (summer will do that sometimes) and I quit. Sucks when I'm a quitter.

So, this is a do-over. I'm starting from an even better place so let's see what I can do. :)

Thanks so much to those of you who checked in on me. I look forward to seeing how everyone's progressing in their journey.

Cheers!
 
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First run in a loooong time. Really more of a jog. No, a shuffle. Six miles. It. Was. Rough. Also, did 2 reps each of shoulders, chest and back free weights at the gym. I am so weak. Used 8 & 5 pound weights. Baby weights. Even that was tough.

I'm sore but off to boot camp tomorrow morning. :)
 
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Whew, Friday's bootcamp was pretty challenging. I also did an afternoon training session at the gym. I'm so sore I am hobbling around like a senior citizen.
So, Saturday I gave my body a rest and took a few ibuprofen. And I ate....and ate....and ate. And slept.

Today, Sunday, I want to finish the weekend with eating more responsibly (e.g. when I'm actually hungry). I want to drink enough water. And I want to be active. So far I'm 1 for 3... I went for a morning walk, about 3 miles, and took photos of the sunrise. Felt good to get this sore body moving. Though, it's odd to be so sore yet see/have zero muscles to show for it. I hope that changes soon enough.
 
This past 9 days were a BUST. Ate out of control and did nothing. My fault, my choice.

Tomorrow is a NEW day. :) Boot camp in the morning.
 
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This past 9 days were a BUST. Ate out of control and did nothing. My fault, my choice.

Tomorrow is a NEW day. :) Boot camp in the morning.
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Good luck friend! At least the cool weather is starting. It means we have no excuse to not be outside!
 
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