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PAPrincess72

PAPrincess72

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Hello there from (today) sunny Pittsburgh, PA!! This is the first time I'm posting to the site, although I'm on day 32 of my diet actually. My sisters and I are going on a vacation in the Spring, so we've vowed to all lose weight for it with a little friendly competition! I've been posting at another site, with very little feedback. I won't bore you with all the rehashing, but if you're interested in reading some of my backstory, you can view the original posts at

This forum seems to be full of encouragement and activity, so I'm giving it a go. So far I've lost 21.5 pounds using basically the "smoothie" method. I started out using those Right-Sized smoothies, but when money ran low and product ran out, I switched to Slim-Fast. Now, that payday has come, I've reordered and restarted on the Right-Size. They seem to be working very well for me. They definitely decrease my hunger, which is a big big plus. Other than that, I am just watching what I eat carefully. I am not denying myself foods I love, just keeping the portion sizes very small.

That being said, I try to keep my daily caloric intake to about 1000 calories. Now, please don't go sending me urgent messages of how that's too low. I've been fighting the battle of the bulge for so long and trust me when I say, all or nothing is what works for me. If I keep my calories around 1000 a day, I will lose weight. If I up it even a little, I lose nothing. It's what works for my whacked-out body and I trust you I am getting enough nutrition. I fill up on all the essential vitamins daily, too. And, I'm feeling really good, so that has to mean I'm doing something right.

Now, about exercise. Perhaps if I start exercising I will then increase my daily caloric intake. The fact of the matter is exercise and I have a hate-hate relationship. I hate it...I really hate it. I used to walk about 7 miles a day, when I was at my thinnest. Perhaps if I would have never stopped, I wouldn't have regained all that I lost? I know this. I know that I must exercise. I have really good intentions. But, every morning when that alarm goes off an hour before to walk? I promptly hit snooze for an hour. It's sooo easy to do. And, right now my life is just so busy with work and school, that exercise is a low priority. I know, I know...I must get out of that mindset and I am trying. What I need is a clock that when you hit the snooze button it yells at you and screams "DO NOT TOUCH, GET UP LAZYBONES!!" Someone please invent this. I'll pay the patent app fee for you!! ;)

So, that's my intro in a nut shell. I am single, female, weighing more than I care to share yet....and working on it. I'll let you know how it's going.
 
i hear you

I'm a newbie, too and definitely can hear you on the exercise thing. Ugh. Can think of very few things I would rather do than spend time on machines at the gym and getting out of bed to walk in the morning is the hardest thing to do since I'm on sleep medication. I'm a drugged-out zombie first thing in the morning so if I actually got out of my apartment to walk I would most likely wander into oncoming traffic. I HAVE to work out thought because I'm trying to do this the right way and I do actually feel better after a workout if I can drag my sorry butt to the gym.

I'm sure you can meet your goal for spring. If you need to vent or otherwise chat it up about being overweight, let me know!:)
 
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I wish you well and much exercising as well. I do feel better when I drag myself around to exercising, but it's soooo hard to pull myself to that point. I wish I could be like one of those people who love to exercise. Me? I'd rather read a good book or watch some bad tv. I will start though. I have to. It's the only way I have ever slimmed down. It doesn't help that my job has me on my butt all day behind a computer. I try to find excuses to get up and walk around.

Thanks and good luck to you!
 
Why don't ya'll try exercising in the afternoon instead of in the morning--that's what I do. I am so not a morning person. Any exercise routine I've tried in the morning was just destined to failure--I hate getting up even a minute before I have too. :)
 
Day # 33 Bring on the Weekend

Oh my gosh, I am so glad the weekend is here. I am so so so so so so so tired. It's been a long week.

Yesterday was a good day. Did well on the diet all day. But, I think I need to eat something more substantial than berry rice krispies for dinner (as yummy as they were.) I found around 10:30 p.m. my stomach was grumbling and I was hungry. So, I went to sleep. I figured I couldn't be hungry or eat something bad if I were sleeping ;-) Excellent plan of attack.

Today I had a strawberry/banana smoothie for breakfast. And, because I was running late, I decided I would buy lunch. I could've grabbed something, but I was rushed and feeling lazy. And, besides, it's a nice day so I will want to go out at lunchtime. I'm thinking about Chinese again. But, this time I'm going to intentionally not order rice. That way I won't be tempted to eat it! Only veggies. Ha, ha, body, I'm onto your tricks an I will fool you into not eating bad things!!! For dinner I'm going to be having some more rice krispies or something. Oh yum yum.

Should prove to be an interesting weekend. I have a party tomorrow for work. I am sure there will be all kinds of bad foods there. I am preparing a bad dessert myself and have vowed not to eat it at the party. I hope I can behave. And, Sunday will be a day of rest and relaxation. I need to catch up on some reading for my class and work on a presentation, but otherwise, it will be low key. I may even force myself to go for a walk! Imagine that!! Exercise!!

Oh and Kaitie, on the excercise note, I have classes in the evenings several days a week and I work late on one other, so evening time is nill :(

I hope everyone has a good weekend!!
 
If I can't get out walking, or if I NEED to watch certain shows that are on (I can't miss House or CSI!), I will pull out my stepper and do steps while I watch. It's SOMETHING; maybe not the best, but something.:)

Good luck Princess!
 
When you hit your goal weight, I'm buying the Primati sandwiches !!

Kick ass the way a City of Champions would !!
 
Thanks T2. Can I have a Clark bar instead? I'll just watch you eat the Primanti sammiches. Those never did sit well with me. I think (forgive me Pittsburghers) they have TOO much stuff on them!!
 
Days # 34, 35, 36, UGH, The weekend did me in!!

I weighed in this morning. I lost a crappy 2 pounds. What another disappointing week. That brings my total up to 23.5 since beginning of August.

I had a bad food weekend. Saturday I had to attend a work function. Someone brought taco dip and worse, sat it right in front of me at the table. I had one. I allowed myself just one....then, two, then three...then you know how it goes!! For dinner I did ok. I had a piece of baked chicken, a very small amount of pasta salad, a sweet sausage with onions and green peppers, two pieces of baked turkey slices and then a very small piece of the dessert I brought. I was proud of the dinner selections given all the food. Then, when I got home to my Mom's, I had a few bites of her lasagna. Why? Because...it was there!!! UGH.

I decided to give myself that one bad day. The taco dip did me in. But it was soooooooooooooo good.

Then, yesterday my Mom announces she has her company picnic and has signed me up to go. There was nothing healthy there but a bunch of warm grapes. That didn't stop me though, nono. I had a hot dog (which I haven't had that much bread/bun in SO long!) I had some of their potato salad that was absolutely dripping in too much sauce. I had some pasta salad. And, then, a piece of chicken. I picked off all the good fat crispy part and just ate the chicken. Oh, but then I went back and ate the crispy fatty good pieces anyway. Why? Cause they were on my plate!! I'm so bad at control. Then, I ate a sugar cookie. Then, I ate another half a cookie. I also had a bunch of warm grapes. (Warm from sitting out, blech!) I made such poor food choices. Then, I shut if off before I couldn't stop eating!! Thank goodness. But, when we got back to Mom's house? Yup, the lasagna called my name!! I had to leave and go home just to stop eating! It's just so much food pressure being home over the weekends. Ugh, I had NO control at all this weekend. I feel just awfully guilty about it. (But, I still remember how yummy that taco dip was!!) This was my first major break since I started seriously watching again back in August. I can't allow another one for a long time!

Anyway, it's no wonder I just lost 2 pounds. I ate like a fiend on Saturday and Sunday! Back to the grindstone today. I'm not eating out at all this week. We have a staff reception on Thursday, but I think it will be hor d'oeuvres only. I can avoid those for sure. The food service always makes greasy stuff. It rarely looks even appetizing to me.

Oh, and I really tried getting up early this morning to go on a walk. But, I had a terrible nasty dream and without going into the details, I stayed in bed. My plan is to definitely go walk tonight when I get home. I must. I must get back into some sort of exercise routine. That's my goal for the week. To find time to squeeze in some exercise. I must. How I'll do that between all the work and projects due for class...that will truly be a miracle in time management!!

Have a good day, everyone. I'm keeping all those lost on 9/11 and their families in my thoughts and prayers today. I can't believe it's been five years already. It, sadly, still feels like it was all just yesterday. God Bless the USA.
 
I weighed in this morning. I lost a crappy 2 pounds. What another disappointing week. That brings my total up to 23.5 since beginning of August
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Well, compare yourself to me, and you'll feel better. I've lost 10 lbs since august 1st...you're farther along! Don't beat yourself up over this week, that food sounds yummy, I probably would have done the same as you. Next time, you'll know to take your own food. Try turkey hot dogs, they're delicious!
 
Hi Princess,
Welcome to the WLF and to your Diary!

I too used to hate (HATE) exercising and now, I HATE missing a day of walking!

Try going to bed 15 minutes earlier, and waking up 5 minutes eariler - do this for awhile until you're getting the sleep you need. It makes waking up easier.

I have found that by getting out walking when the morning is fresh to be invigorating and gives me more energy throughout the day.

You CAN do this - you've already lost 23 pounds so far! That is WONDERFUL!
 
a crappy 2 pounds? Dude... there are two pounds less of you walking around on the earth. Grab four cans of vegatables and carry them around for an hour---then you'll think that 2 pounds is a lot!!
 
I think that's great that you lost two pounds in a week. That's the safe and normal rate of weight loss for it to be sustainable. I know, I know - you want results and you want them NOW. Just think, though: you didn't gain the weight overnight and it's not going to come off overnight. Trust me, I'm the WORST about being super hard on myself and being really unrealistic when it comes to my expectations of exactly how much weight I have to lose. Stay the course.

As far as your picnic thing, forgive yourself. I personally do not have an iron will around hot dogs. If they're there, I will have at least one. Then I just make sure that I watch my carb intake for the rest of the day and I drink a ton of water to wash it down. I'm of the mindset that it's not exactly what we eat as it is how MUCH of it we eat. Give yourself a taste of what you love and you won't feel the need to overindulge.

You're doing great! Keep going!:)
 
Day # 37

Day # 37

I'm super busy today. Not much time to write. I have a presentation due on Thursday and I'm having trouble pairing it down to just 5 minutes. Ugh. This is going to be tough! And, I actually have work today. Can you believe that? I can't!!

Doing good today. I'll fill you in tomorrow better!

Thanks for all your well wishes. Yes, 2 pounds is the safe amount. But, I am an instant gratification kind of girl. I'm trying to be satisfied with that, but in the past I have lost weight fast when I really put my mind to it. I am just not a patient person I guess.

I did set my alarm to exercise. I do prefer to do it in the morning. And, even though I got in a full 8 hour's sleep, I STILL couldn't drag my butt out of bed this morning to walk. I just really really love sleep. I think I may love sleep even more than I love food. Seriously! I could go days without food if I could just sleep ;)

I am going to really really try tomorrow. It's my late day at work, so I have an extra hour and a half to play with tomorrow morning. I will attempt to drag my butt out of bed and walk at 7:30. That should be quite doable. I hope!
 
Hey There Princess...
When ever you're looking for that instant gratification - and you remember losing weight faster before - ask yourself, why do you have to lose weight again?

If you lost weight fast before, you're body didn't have time to turn over a new leaf - what you're doing now is creating healthy living and eating habits that will last you a life time. And...while you're at it, you're losing weight too :D

You're doing great :)
 
Day # 38, confusion sets in

Day # 38, confusion sets in

I stepped on the scale today because I thought I'd give Wednesdays a go at being weigh-in day. My thinking on this is that if I do it on Friday, they are skewed results because I have been so good all week. And, if I do it on Monday, well, then any outing I may have had over the weekend would cause the weight to be higher. So, Wednesdays seem like a happy medium. And, boy was I happy about today's medium. Get this....according to the digital scale I lost....drum roll........6.5 pounds since Monday. I stepped on and off and did the hokey pokey and tried several attempts and put the scale in different places and wah-lah, same weight. It is amazing! How could this have happened? Perhaps Wednesday is the magic weigh-in day? Not sure, but I will let you know next week! Maybe it is a fluke having to do with monthly female issues I'm having this week. I have decided to return the analog scale to Tar-zhay because it is so way way off the digital scale. It is a good 5-6 pounds higher. Oh, I can not deal with that, so I am going to stick with the digital scale and my new decision is to use lowest weight it registers. Sounds good, yup yup yup. If today's weight was not a fluke, that puts me at 30 pounds lost to date since August 9th.

Did well yesterday and so far today so good. I had a peach 'n strawberry Right-Size smoothie for breakfast (about 225-250 calories) and lunch is at 2. My friend has been coming in on Wednesday after her class to have lunch with me, but if she doesn't show by 2, I'm off to get something yummy for myself. I have to do some major work on my presentation that's due tomorrow. I still don't have it ready, ugh! At least I'll have tonight to keep practicing. I have a luncheon here at work tomorrow. I vow to make smart choices!!!

Well, I'm off. I have some things to finish up before lunch.
 
that's fantastic... have a great day...

and if you're up for it - take a look at the halloween challenge and see if you want to play.. it'll be good fun :D
 
Day # 39

Day # 39

Another busy one here. I think once this presentation is done tonight, I will be able to breathe again and have some time to actually think!

Today has been good. I had a peach/strawberry smoothie for breakfast, about 250 calories. Then, we were treated to lunch. I had a green wrap of some kind. Looked like it had ham, lettuce, swiss cheese, and mustard. I also had like 4 little cheesy tortellinis and a very small tablespoon of artichoke dip with tortilla chips. I was very good an avoided all the desserts that were spread all over the ballroom. Let me tell you it was tough! Apple tarts (my fav!!) tiramisu (oh GOD how I love that) cakes, pies, chocolate eclairs, cookies...you name it, they had it! I avoided them all. GO ME!!! I'm very proud I didn't inhale it all! I will probably skip dinner both because of time constraints and because that wrap was probably a lot of calories!

I have a ton of work to finish and only a few hours. I better get busy!

Where do I find the Halloween challenge info?
 
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