Spring 2006...Time for a Change!

vi_bride

vi_bride

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On April 10th, 2006, 1 day after my 26th birthday I had enough. I was 5'3", 196lbs and severely depressed. Diabetes runs on both sides of my family so I knew I needed to start changing my life or there would be consequences.

I was never fat. I was 130-140lbs during high school. I played tennis & softball. Went backpacking, hiking and camping. Then I met DH and things changed. We went out to eat all the time at resturants and then would cuddle on the couch. I am not sure how much I gained, but at least 50lbs I would guess.

SO here I am changing my lifestyle. I have been counting calories since April, everyday. I started the C25k running program. I started to play basketball. We got a pool so I swim now. I started playing tennis again. DH is helping me lift weights. I am starting to get my confidence back and am no longer depressed.

I have lost 14.5lbs so far and it feels great. I cannot wait to get to my goal weight but realize it is going to take time. There is no quick fix for weightloss. It took me a little while to get to 196lbs so I'm sure it will take a little while to get it all off. But I know I can do it!
 
welcome to your diary.. you're off to a fabulous start... :) your confident attitude will get you where you want to be... and we'll provide all sorts of encouragement and cheering along the way :)
 
Ooops! Forgot my goals!!

SW: 196
CW: 181.5
GW: 130
(I have also taken measurements which I will need to post later)

Goals July 10-Aug 10
100 situps 5x a week
Cardio 3x a week
Weight lifting 3x a week
Basketball, swimming or tennis 3x a week
Continue drinking 8+ glasses of water a day
Continue taking multi-vitamins
Stay at or below 1500 calories a day
 
Welcome!!!

I'm new here too, and everyone is SO helpful and supportive. You'll do well with that great attitude and those great goals. I'm rooting for ya!!!
 
UGH!! I have been so extremely lazy this week. I don't know what it is. I have been feeling so tired and worn out. I have gone swimming once and played b-ball once for maybe 30min. AND THATS IT!!!!! No running, situps or weight lifting. I don't know why I feel so lazy....maybe b/c that stupid time of the month is comming.

I have been stressed out this week. Over the weekend my kitty went through Feline Vestibular disease which freaked me out b/c I had no idea what was wrong with him (he is ok now). Been dealing with DH's psycho ex. I have been waiting anxiously for a promising job that I interviewed for last week. Sick of the current job I do have.

So maybe thats why I have been feeling lazy and unmotivated. I know these are not excuses........but maybe if I get it out I can move on and concentrate on myself and quit worrying about things that are out of my control.

I just feel like crawing back into bed and going to sleep.
 
Here are some measurements before I forget. Next measuring will be on Aug 14th.

5-14-06
Thighs: 26.25"
Waist: 40.5"
Hips: 46"
Bust: 44.25"
Arms: 15.25"
Neck: 15.75"

6-14-2006
Thighs: 26.25"
Waist: 39.25"
Hips: 45"
Bust: 43.25"
Arms: 14.25"
Neck: 14.75"

7-15-2006
Thighs: 25.75"
Waist: 37.75"
Hips: 43.75"
Bust: 43.75"
Arms: 13"
Neck: 14.75"
 
Weigh in day today - I am down another 2lbs!!! Woooo hooooo! I am at my lowest weight in almost 2 years - 179.5lbs

Swimming today, and probably basketball since the weather will only be in the high 70's this weekend. Thats so much better than the 90's we have been having. Maybe I will take the dog for a nice hike too. I'm more motivated now than ever :D
 
Well on Saturday I didn't go swimming but I did go on a 2mile bike ride and then on a 2 mile walk/hike with the dog and my sisters and DH. It was fun. Sunday I did go swimming but then TOM came so the past 2 days I have not done anything but lay around. I even called into work yestreday cramps were so bad!! Today I am feeling alot better and am going to lift weights and maybe do some cardio.

I have been keeping my calories under 1500, so that is good. I haven't been making the "smartest" food choices but at least have been keeping the calories low. My energy has been so low lately, probably b/c I haven't really had a good work out in over a week. Ugh. That makes me a little discouraged but I can overcome this hump... :)
 
Well weigh in day was Saturday - I was up 2.5 lbs. Back up to 182. I have been a lazy ass and haven't really exercised for almost 2 weeks! My eating habits haven't been the greatest but I have stayed at or below 1600 calories a day. I don't understand...I mean I do understand b/c I've been slacking but 2.5lbs in a week?? Maybe its water weight...who knows.
 
Hehehehe - thank you Maleficent! :)

Yes, I am starting to get a shape back and am no longer as round as I was in April. Thank you for diverting my attention from "failure" to focus on the the more positive...

I need to keep this in mind and get back on track with exercise. I don't think I have enough muscle built to keep my metabalism going yet.
 
you've lost 14 pounds so far - that's not a failure... What happened yesterday is yesterday.. what you will do today is what counts...

work out a non-food reward system for each time you exercise...give yourself a tangible goal... :D
 
Welcome to the forum vi. You have your goals set straight which is awesome now you have to stop procrastinting. I'm a procrastinator, in fact I'm the president. ;) I am the type that if something happens to start my day off on a bad note, then I won't go to the gym. I have decided to make a list of to-do's the night before but that sometimes doesn't work. But at least I can look at the things I have done and what I haven't done for the next day. And going to the gym is always always always at the top of my list. Have a great day and it's good to have you here. :D
 
Hey Vi:)
Just wanted to say keep up the great work. You sound so motivated so you'll proberbly meet your goals:)
 
Thanks you guys! This support really means alot to me and really helps me stay motivated. Tonight it is going to be swimming after work. I don't even know if I will really eat dinner. It's gonna be HOT - 97 with a heat index of 105! :eek: Let me tell ya - this has been a summer to have a pool. And I definately want to do some weightlifting tonight. DH has a bench and some free weights so can really help me out in that dept. We used to play 1/2 court b-ball one on one 3-4 days a week but it's been so rediculously hot that hasn't been happening. :(

Anyone else's exercising/playtime been cut short b/c of the heat???
 
Hey there, just wanted to stop in and say a hello and welcome you to this fabulous place. I also wanted to comment on your first post in this thread. Towards the end you mention that there is no quick fix to weight loss....and I just wanted to say that if you realize that, I mean REALLY realize that...it makes the whole process a lot easier. At least it has for me. I would always try to diet in the past and would get frustrated not too long into it. I would tell myself that I know it is a process and takes awhile, but it never really sunk in that in order for it to really work I had to take on a different lifestyle. I have approached dieting with a new paitence and have has good success. That said, it sounds like you are off to a fantastic start and I really wish you all the best. Will definitely check in on you and your diary!
 
Thanks for the encouragement, avajayne. :)

Realizing that it's going to take a long time to lose the weight I've gained is actually what keeps me going. I too have "been there, done that" with crash diets and this time is soooo different. I know that I have to change my life for good and work hard to get where I want to be.

These past weeks have been bad for me. Eating some fast food, not exercising...I haven't been HORRIBLE but haven't been the greatest with my food choices either. But I sure as heck could have been alot worse.

I have tried to bounce back and the past 3-4 days have been alot better. I now just need to start exercising again. DH & I just adopted another doberman so that has had me a little busy trying to get the house in order and little time for exercise. But that is no excuse! I can always take my big male bike riding with me or run around the yard with them and still be spending time with my dogs.

It's time for me to stop being lazy and making excuses. The heat wave is finally breaking so it's time to play b-ball and tennis again...NO EXCUSES!!!!!!
 
Ok, so exercising didn't go the way I planned this weekend but I did at least go for a few walks and a few paddle boat rides. Eating was way better than I have been doing. And I was able to go grocery shopping and get some really sensible lunches and dinners. I am back on track and going to start exercising again tonight.

But on weigh in day(now on Sundays due to the 2lb per week challenge), 1lb gone. :D Thats at least some good news!
 
Weigh in day - 1/2lb lost. Not too bad but I'm sure it could have been more if I would get my butt in gear with exercising like I was.
 
Did a 4mile bike ride yesterday, averaged 10/mph the entire way. It felt great and I will be lifing weights tonight. I'm really excited to get back on track.
 
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