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My goal is to get to 145 lbs. I haven't been there in a long time. Since the beginning of college. But, I look and feel good at that weight. I like the clothes that I can buy at that weight. Currently, I'm 162.5 as of this morning. It's not a terrible weight. In fact I'm in the realm of a healthy BMI. That's huge for me, because for the last few years I've been in the 170's up to 180's. And I recently had a baby (7 months recent). I ballooned up to 235 during my pregnancy, so having lost all of that weight. I feel much better and also confident in my ability to lose. Unfortunately, I've pretty much stalled out in the low 60's. I'm here writing this diary and posting to remotivate and recommit myself to finishing the task, and getting to my goal weight. So, I currently have 17.5 lbs to lose. My plan is to lose 2 lbs a week. To drink more water. To reduce my carb intake by cutting out breads and pastas. Eat loads of fruits and vegetables and good quality protein and to run 4 times a week. I ran 3 miles yesterday and it felt good. I want to complete at least 20 miles a week. I'll probably have to work up to that.

So, breakfast this morning: 2 eggs, turkey, cheese and mushrooms YUM
 
Welcome to your diary!
I wish you a good journey to your goal weight. May this site help you as it has helped others. :)

Juliette
 
I wrote a big post detailing my day yesterday and then lost my connection. Bummers. So, yesterday Lunch: subway salad with caesar dressing (bad) 2 cookies (so good, but so bad). One macaroon with my coffee. Dinner: turkey with asparagus and hollandaise sauce and some potatos. Gave half the potatos to the baby.
Home: avocado w/ garlic salt, some tostito crumbs. one kiwi fruit

Today, I'm going for a 4 mile run. Eat good
 
Have a nice run! I'm just thinking of going for one myself. The fog outside doesn't look too inviting, but I'm hoping it'll clear soon..
And have a good weekend! :)
Juliette
 
Well, the run ain't happening. My husband, I love him is a major derailer of my weight loss efforts. That's not fair totally. It's just he's so effortlessly fit. He never struggles with food. Well, he made me breakfast this morning which was sweet, but it was an omelet with turkey, mushroom, cheese 2 slices of cinnamon sugar toast, 4 slices of bacon. Yummy. I ate it all. He was so proud of himself for making it for me. Now, he doesn't want me to go for a run, cause we're going to our friends house this afternoon, and I got caught up cleaning out the attic. Now he's taking a nap. I should just sneak out and go run.

It's not fair for me to blame him. I make excuses to eat whatever or not exercise because of him. Really, he likes me being fit.
 
I think it takes a while for our loved ones to realize that we mean business when we say we wanna get slimmer and fitter.. It's not that they wouldn't want to support us, it's just they don't at first know how to.
You could always give him some hints of what he could do to encourage you in this, and make sure he knows that right now it's not the best idea to say "don't go for a run" or "honey, I made you a delicious, sugary and fatty breakfast". You would much rather hear, "can we please go running together today" or "can I peel the apple and orange for your breakfast yoghurt".
It always takes some effort to show your love so that the receiver truly can enjoy it.
And if you're anything like me... I'm a lot easier to handle after I come home from a good run. The world seems to smile and there are no worries in my mind (bless the endorphins). Your hubby might like that. ;)
Just a thought..
Juliette
 
Sarai77,

Aren't men the conundrum of weightloss sometimes? You want to be fit for your husband, but when he's so sweet to make you such a delicious breakfast, how can you say no to the man you love?;) It's great to see that you've lost all of those major pounds after your baby. And if I'm correct, I think you said you gave birth only seven months ago?!?!? Kudos to you! That is so truly terrific:) You lost that weight like a movie star!!!!

So you're also throwing yourself into the job market down here? What sort of work do you do (if you don't mind me asking)?

Thanks for dropping into my diary. I can't wait to read more about your weightloss. It sounds so attainable!!!!!!! If you are able to lose 2lbs a week, you'll be one hot momma but the time June hits. AWESOME:D
 
I am SO happy the weekend is over. It's so hard for me to eat well on the weekend. I think my refrigerator has a gravitational pull.
Anyhow, I had eggs with turkey mushrooms and tomato this morning for breakfast. The protein gets me through. When I have cereal I am usually starving by 1030 and only for sweets.
I did 8 minute abs this morning. I want to do a short run today, only 2 miles. I did 4.7 miles last night. It felt good like I could run forever, but it was really slow.
Anyhow, I have to finish getting ready for work and get the kid ready for "school"/daycare.
 
Okay, haven't posted in a few days. I haven't given up the ghost. I'm still in the fight. I still want to be 160.5 by tomorrow. It's just hard. I had a bad couple of days Sunday/Monday. Royal screw up at work, that stressed me out. Found out my bosses boss is not "in touch" with reality at my level. Oh well. I was still doing fine with the eating until I came home. Husband knew I had a crap day, so he bought me a chocolate bunny. And I said screw it and ate the whole thing. Which triggered a couple more days of eating sweets.

The good news is I've been exercising. Running 3-5 miles every other day and alternating with 8 minute abs and arms. This morning I had eggs & a banana.

The getting ready for the move/interview prep is also stressful. I threw out my plants yesterday and started taking down pictures. It's a random way to start the packing process, and husband and I argued a little about it. But, without the plants and pictures my house seems less like home which is a motivator to get to packing. Anyhow, I'm hoping to make the weight tomorrow. 160.5. Come on.
 
Man I wrote a big post this morning and I lost it, cause my modem at the house is kind of messed up. Good news. I weighed in this morning at 159!!!!

I'm in the 50's!! I haven't been in the 50's in almost 5 years. This is huge. HUGE! I didn't think I would ever break through that 60's barrier. Man it feels good. That's 3.5 pounds lost for the week, which I know I will not be able to maintain, but damn it feels so good. And, 76 pounds dropped from my heaviest weight of 235 right before I had the munchkin.

I felt so good about myself, I attacked my husband. Poor guy. Just need to keep it up. Please don't let me screw this up. I don't want to go back to the 60's.

Bfast- eggs w/ turkey cheese tomatos and mushrooms, 1 banana
Snack-medium apple
I plan on doing abs and arms today.
 
After a fantastic Friday, my Saturday was less than good. I stayed at the house all day and that has a lot to do with it.
Bfast: 3 muffins and 1 piece of bacon
Snack: string cheese and small apple
Lunch: whole wheat tortilla w/lite miracle whip and turkey, salad on the side, tortilla w/peanut butter, honey and raisins
snack: chips and salsa, lowfat yogurt, lowfat cottage cheese, some dried apricots I can't remember anything else
Dinner: Had friends over. Big ribeye steak, some grilled bell peppers, a little bit of red beans and rice. Made strawberry shortcake for dessert, had some sweet white wine and a little beer.
 
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