Tacha_22
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I wasn’t going to do a diary, because I am afraid that if I have a bad day or fail at something that I would have to fess up to all of you. But then I thought, it’s the best reason why I should start a diary. This way, it will help keep me on tract and knowing I have all of you reading in it will help keep me motivated to do it.
Alrighty, so a little about me:
My name is Natacha, and I am 20 years old. I currently weigh 195 lbs. I used to weigh 225, but I was able to loose over 30 lbs through eating healthy-ier… and exercising at home this past year. I lost motivation in the fall… I think it comes with winter hibernation up here in Canada…lol
, just kidding. I have since put back on 5 pounds and everyday loosing weight has been on my conscience but it’s getting back started that is proving more difficult. Winter or not, no more excuses I need to get back on track now. I set my date for tomorrow and decided to start my first diary so that when tomorrow comes I will start and I won’t push it to the next day or next week like I have been doing this past month! Tomorrow I start and it’s final.
I have two brothers, and both are fit, including both my parents. I as well used to be fit during high school but lack of activity during the end and my bad eating habits have me in quite the pickle today.
My biggest problem I would say is portion control. I eat too much. I eat when I’m not even hungry, I reward myself by eating. I splurge on junk food while watching movies and overall… I’m a chocoholic and pepsiholic.
I am going to cut out junk food (including chocolate) & soft drinks.
I love water, so drinking it won’t be a problem for me.
It’s sad that some people don’t consider food an addiction, but it is. The only difference is that an alcoholic can quit drinking, no one can quit eating.
We need to learn and manage our food addiction to a healthier lifestyle. It’s easier said then done!
I’ve gathered tips over time last year that I found helped to shed my 30 lbs. It is what I plan to include to loose the rest:
- 5-6 small meals a day.
- Drink a glass of water before eating (it makes me feel fuller longer)
- Eat on a smaller plate (trick yourself into thinking your eating more than you actually are!).
- Chew/Eat slower (If I remember they say it takes 20 minutes before your stomach starts to register how full you are).
Brush your teeth after breakfast, lunch, & supper (taking away the taste of food makes you forget about food and eating again). I have yet to try this one, but who knows!
Foods I am going to include are:
Fruit and Veggies:
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Bananas, Tangerines, Cherries, Apples (green), Tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, broccoli, carrots, peas, spinach, salads (I will include others, but these are all my favorites).
For meats: the main will be chicken breast, turkey breast, & fish.
- Eat grain bread only (I already do )… no white.
Include almonds & yogurt.
Exercising:
I am going to walk twice a day (30min each.) as well as a quick 10 min workout in the morning and 25min during the afternoon-evening with turbo-jam or slimin6. (I have tried slimin6 –I lost 30lbs with slim in 6, I just got turbo-jam because I was really bored with slimin6, turbo-jam looks fun and upbeat so I’m excited to try. I plan to alternate between the two to keep things fresh. Once I get into routine and on the “right” path, I would like to up my afternoon workout from 25min and go higher slowly 5 min each week until I am comfortably enjoying working out 1hr a day. But 25min I am very comfortable with for the moment. I plan to walk everyday 7 days a week, and work out 5 days a week.
Calorie intake at 1300-1500 a day.
I hope to loose 7-10 pounds a month, but any loss is welcome.
I weigh 195, my goal weight: 135. I have approx. 4 months to summer, and would really love to shed most of the pounds before. But i’ve finally understood that loosing weight isn’t about dieting, but having a healthy life-style; it’s not going to drop off overnight, just as it hasn’t appeared overnight, but one pound… is one pound less so I’m taking it one pound at a time.
Does my routine seem reasonable with my expectations? Any tips or advice I would love to hear! I am always looking for healthy tasty snacks… please share!
Tacha
p.s. sorry for the looooong posting!
Alrighty, so a little about me:
My name is Natacha, and I am 20 years old. I currently weigh 195 lbs. I used to weigh 225, but I was able to loose over 30 lbs through eating healthy-ier… and exercising at home this past year. I lost motivation in the fall… I think it comes with winter hibernation up here in Canada…lol
, just kidding. I have since put back on 5 pounds and everyday loosing weight has been on my conscience but it’s getting back started that is proving more difficult. Winter or not, no more excuses I need to get back on track now. I set my date for tomorrow and decided to start my first diary so that when tomorrow comes I will start and I won’t push it to the next day or next week like I have been doing this past month! Tomorrow I start and it’s final. I have two brothers, and both are fit, including both my parents. I as well used to be fit during high school but lack of activity during the end and my bad eating habits have me in quite the pickle today.
My biggest problem I would say is portion control. I eat too much. I eat when I’m not even hungry, I reward myself by eating. I splurge on junk food while watching movies and overall… I’m a chocoholic and pepsiholic.
I am going to cut out junk food (including chocolate) & soft drinks.
I love water, so drinking it won’t be a problem for me.
It’s sad that some people don’t consider food an addiction, but it is. The only difference is that an alcoholic can quit drinking, no one can quit eating.
We need to learn and manage our food addiction to a healthier lifestyle. It’s easier said then done!
I’ve gathered tips over time last year that I found helped to shed my 30 lbs. It is what I plan to include to loose the rest:
- 5-6 small meals a day.
- Drink a glass of water before eating (it makes me feel fuller longer)
- Eat on a smaller plate (trick yourself into thinking your eating more than you actually are!).
- Chew/Eat slower (If I remember they say it takes 20 minutes before your stomach starts to register how full you are).
Brush your teeth after breakfast, lunch, & supper (taking away the taste of food makes you forget about food and eating again). I have yet to try this one, but who knows!
Foods I am going to include are:
Fruit and Veggies:
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Bananas, Tangerines, Cherries, Apples (green), Tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, broccoli, carrots, peas, spinach, salads (I will include others, but these are all my favorites).
For meats: the main will be chicken breast, turkey breast, & fish.
- Eat grain bread only (I already do
)… no white. Include almonds & yogurt.
Exercising:
I am going to walk twice a day (30min each.) as well as a quick 10 min workout in the morning and 25min during the afternoon-evening with turbo-jam or slimin6. (I have tried slimin6 –I lost 30lbs with slim in 6, I just got turbo-jam because I was really bored with slimin6, turbo-jam looks fun and upbeat so I’m excited to try. I plan to alternate between the two to keep things fresh. Once I get into routine and on the “right” path, I would like to up my afternoon workout from 25min and go higher slowly 5 min each week until I am comfortably enjoying working out 1hr a day. But 25min I am very comfortable with for the moment. I plan to walk everyday 7 days a week, and work out 5 days a week.
Calorie intake at 1300-1500 a day.
I hope to loose 7-10 pounds a month, but any loss is welcome.
I weigh 195, my goal weight: 135. I have approx. 4 months to summer, and would really love to shed most of the pounds before. But i’ve finally understood that loosing weight isn’t about dieting, but having a healthy life-style; it’s not going to drop off overnight, just as it hasn’t appeared overnight, but one pound… is one pound less so I’m taking it one pound at a time.
Does my routine seem reasonable with my expectations? Any tips or advice I would love to hear! I am always looking for healthy tasty snacks… please share!
Tacha
p.s. sorry for the looooong posting!
