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PICTURES ON PAGE 4---7/27/2009
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HELLLO :waving:

I am 20 years old and a college graduate, though I am currently taking summer classes to finish it up :auto:! I was always a fat child, teenager, and now am a fat adult! In the past year alone, I gained 20-30 pounds due to lack of exercise and over indulgence in good foods and buffets :banghead:.


I had some lab work done on June 26th, 2009 because I thought I might be diabetic. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol runs in my family and I was always thirsty.

Here are the results:
Test Name Result Abnormal Reference Range
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GLUCOSE 105 74-106 mg/dL
CHOLESTEROL TOTAL 186 120-199 mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDES 230 H 40-149 mg/dL
HDL CHOLESTEROL 47 40-116 mg/dL
LDL CHOLESTEROL 93 0-129 mg/dL
LDL= bad; HDL= good

I'm going back in mid-September to get blood work done again and I hope to see lower glucose and triglycerides numbers!

This isn't the first time I've tried dieting, I have frequently yo-yoed diet. Since the age of 12, I've been between 160-180, and in the recent years, have gone far up to 190-200. I am not sure what my weight is this very minute, but I will weigh in tomorrow! :smash:

GOALS by mid-Sept:
+ lower glucose and triglyceride levels
+ lose 25 pounds
+ eat healthier!

WEIGH-INS

7/15: 199.0lbs***
7/25: 190.4lbs***
7/28: 190.0lbs***
7/29: 189.4lbs***
7/30: 188.8lbs***


GOALS
1. August 1= 187
2. August 5= 183
3. August 19= 177
4. September 2= 173
5 weeks...22 pounds....


Thank you so much for stopping by...please come and stay tuned....:driving:
 
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Current Size:
+Dress, cotton, size 16
+Dress, silk, size 18-20
+Jeans, citizens size 32 too tight- gut hangover but I wear!
+XL @ AE, XL @ Old Navy

Measurements:
Chest: 115 cm *across nipples*
Belly Button: 105 cm


Long-Term Goal:
Timeline: 'til December 31, 2009 *roughly five months*
Weight: 130 lbs
Size: Dress size 6, silk
Chest: 85cm
Belly Button: 92cm

Short-Term Goal:
Timeline: 'til September 15, 2009 *roughly 9 weeks*
Weight: 170 lbs
Size: Dress size 16, silk
Chest: 110 cm
Belly Button: 100 cm

I'm roughly 194.6lbs right now, but will confirm Monday morning. I will work out everyday for 90 minutes at the gym. My schedule is pretty similar Monday-Thursday, but varies for the weekend because I come home. I've lost alot of motivation over the months and years, so I easily opt for the junk food. Unfortunately I've linked happiness to food so I get excited when I eat food, but get depressed when I look in the mirror or on the scale.

So I'm going to make Chili this week, to last me until Thursday at least. Chicken breast, kidney beans, a can of chili, onion, and some seasoning. It's totally not bad at all, and relatively healthy because of the lean protein and beans! I'm low on money, so I'll probably take food from home!
 
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What a DAY! I went out with my family today, and had a smooth, fun time! It is usually stressful hanging out with my family, but it was really fun today. We had dimsum for brunch which was so good and so cheap! It was like 23 bucks for 4 people!

I was surprised I woke up at 194.6lbs...really surprised! With a tanktop and panties on too!

I made a deal with my sister. If I wash her car, inside and out and steam vacuum our hardwood floors in our shared bathroom and bedroom, she's going to pay for my microdermabrasion/facials! ($150 value!) Yay...good skin for me too! :bigear:

Well, i'll update once my day is over. I have a midterm tomorrow and still have to drive back up to school (55 miles away).
 
Yesterday, I drove up to Davis and weighed in at 196.0lbs. I blew it. I went grocery shopping, and ate food when I wasn't even hungry. I ate Wendys.

This morning I weighed at 198.2lbs. I know I could've been 193.X lbs yesterday, but I blew it. I hate this game. I hate this addiction. I'm basically done eating out. I do that a lot since my mom isn't around and I live alone. There is no one to keep me accountable, but me, and I let myself slide....I hate this addiction.

I woke up and ate a bowl of Total Raisin Bran Cereal in Fat Free Milk. Then I had a bottle of diet coke with a chocolate chip scone. Then at 12pm, I ate 2 chicken leg quarters, 1 grilled cheese and turkey sandwich, handful of Lays chips. After making some Chicken Breast Chili, I ate a bowl of it (2.5 cups) with a slice of swiss cheese.

I'm going to make chili tonight for sure; I pulled out the chicken breast out of the freezer. I'm going to take a bag of baby carrots to class.

The last time I ate was at about 5pm, and I'm going to bed with a cup of water, yay! I weighed in tonight at 199.8lbs. Gosh, the horror! I went to the library and got a bunch of weight loss and weight training books.

Proactive? yes ma'am.
 
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Today I binged hard.

I think I have a binge-eating disorder. I eat like I'm bulimic, but I don't purge. It is completely and utterly emotional eating.

945am- 2 cups of homemade chili, 1 grilled cheese and turkey sandwich
1230pm- 24 oz of Jamba Juice Light
1pm- In n' Out Cheeseburger and fries
515pm- Mini Meal McChicken from Mcdonalds
11pm- 1 fruit no sugar added popsicle

grazed on 2 cups of baby carrots throughout the day.

I hate this....it's not me.
 
WOW. I didn't know it's been 7 days since my last post.....I was in a horrible mental state last week. I weakened and justified that weakness to a disorder...I can fight this...I can beat this!

Woke up this morning with 199.0lbs

So I figured that my lunch would be a frozen entree, like a healthy choice. My snacks would be fruit and carrot sticks (I LOVE CARROT STICKS!!)

I'm eating breakfast right now...1 cup of rice drink milk and 1.5 cups of wheat bran + honey nut cheerios mix.

Gym today? yes!
 
I know what you mean about bingeing, my cheat days are just horrific. The hardest part of any diet or lifestyle change is the first week. Cut out your weaknesses (for me it was fried chicken and chocolate) completely cold turkey. I found this the best way cos otherwise i would end up giving in too often. If i told myself i wasn't allowed it full stop, it was a lot easier. I started writing a food diary, which helped, and also counted calories/fat/sugar like mad to start with. The cravings are awful, but stick with it, cos one day you'll wake up and realise it was worth it, and being happy with yourself is better than any chocolate bar.
 
Thank you so much for stopping by REE T!

You're so right...for me, it is the first day that is going to be hard, then the first 3 days, then the next week. I really have to take it a day at a time!
 
i know what you mean about the whole binging thing. sometimes i'll eat well for weeks or even months and then all of a sudden i have this binge for like a day straight where i just can't stop eating and can't stop eating bad things. i do have a 'cheat' meal once a week, but it doesn't usually exceed my calories for the day and if it does it's only over by 100 calories or so, which i wouldn't consider horrible. i also believe you can have everything in moderation. i know i couldn't totally quit eating everything i liked cold turkey, so i figured if it's something i want and i can fit it into my calorie count for the day, then i can have it...i mean one chocolate chip cookie isn't going to blow an entire diet. i think my issue is that i am an emotional eater, but i eat for all emotions...not just stress, anger, sadness. the majority of the time i want to eat is because i'm happy and there's something to celebrate. will the battle ever end?

the most important thing is that even if we get off track for a day or so, tomorrow's a new day and a new start.

welcome to the forum and good luck on your weight loss goals :)
 
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Hang in there you can achieve anything if you stick to it :)
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Thanks so much for stopping by and giving me a few words of encouragement. I will hang in there! Last night, I started a diary (one with paper and pen). I knwo that this process is so important to me, it is so much about who I am, that i should give the time to write down whatever needs to be written. :coolgleamA:
 
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i know what you mean about the whole binging thing. sometimes i'll eat well for weeks or even months and then all of a sudden i have this binge for like a day straight where i just can't stop eating and can't stop eating bad things. i do have a 'cheat' meal once a week, but it doesn't usually exceed my calories for the day and if it does it's only over by 100 calories or so, which i wouldn't consider horrible. i also believe you can have everything in moderation. i know i couldn't totally quit eating everything i liked cold turkey, so i figured if it's something i want and i can fit it into my calorie count for the day, then i can have it...i mean one chocolate chip cookie isn't going to blow an entire diet. i think my issue is that i am an emotional eater, but i eat for all emotions...not just stress, anger, sadness. the majority of the time i want to eat is because i'm happy and there's something to celebrate. will the battle ever end?

the most important thing is that even if we get off track for a day or so, tomorrow's a new day and a new start.

welcome to the forum and good luck on your weight loss goals :)
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Yep! I totally understand-- Yesterday night at like 8pm, i ate pasta salad and wings, just because, not because my stomach was telling me I was hungry. I actually don't feel comfortable with my tummy right now because of all the calories i've eaten. I think my stomach needs a break....:ack2:

Well, I am going to try to NOT allow those emotional triggers occur. I was even tempted to cut up my credit and debit cards but I can't do that..

A new day starts today, yes! Not on Mondays.....
 
I submitted once again, but know today is it! I'VE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!

Today was a good day though because of the mental and emotional connections I've made with food....

Breakfast was 1 cup of raisin bran and 1 cup of honey nut cheerios with 1 cup of rice dream milk. Lunch was Jack in the Box, a sample trio and the big deal. I faced my fears and looked up the calories and just that fast food binge was 1687 calories

So I ate enough calories for today. My metabolism is shot. My mind is in a pleasant state, I refuse to become depressed. I rather come out of today knowing that I can change and become a better person.
 
Good morning everyone!!

I woke up today at 198.2lbs...I'm not surprised because of the Corona Light and the Jack in The Box binge.

I know today will be a better day. I started with 1 cup of Rice Dream with 1.5 cup of Cheerios.
 
Hi ey! Have you had microderm/facial before? I've been thinking about doing that too. Is there any down time or pain? And how does it compare to a good old fashioned (less expensive)facial?

Like everyone else here, I can relate to the binge eating. I had pretty much the month of june it seemed of indulging and surprisingly I only gained like 3 pounds (if I recall). I did keep exercising though, so I think that was my saving grace.

Anyway, the important thing though is to keep at it and eventually it gets a little bit easier. A little bit....not much that much though lol ;)
 
I've gotten a regular ol' fashion facial done before, and they were alright. My sister gets microdermabrasions done regularly, and she does say they make her cry but her skin is so soft afterwards!

I KNOW i have to keep at it...it's just been such a lifelong battle, I wish I can win it this time, and be in victory forever...
 
SOOO..I weighed in this morning at 198.2lbs right? and 199.0lbs this evening...

had cereal for breakfast...
then iced green tea while shopping (walking for an hour)
then...
1 avocado- 290 calories
2.5 cups of ground turkey - 800 calories
2 HUGE handfuls of salad mix-
2 slices of toast-
2 eggs-

binge again..but healthy food?..does that count?..heh, i hope so..i hope i overestimated that ground turkey stuff. i'm happy i put some kind of leafy substance in my mouth tho...

i hope i feel lighter tomorrow...bleh, i will definitely hit the gym sometime tomorrow, i'm excited for the sauna and steam room the most tho!!

I hope i see 197 manana! come on!!! DON'T GIVE UP
gym workout
25 min interval elliptical
5 min cycling
5 min rowing
stretches
leg extension 50 x10 x5 x5
leg curl 50 x10 x10 x10
overhead press 30 x10 x10 x10
shoulder press 35 x5 x5
 
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