The wonderful and crazy 15 lb journey. Here it comes.

misty22

misty22

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Hi all,


I have been active on and off- joined when I was 22 and now I am going to hit 28 this year. I have 15 lbs to lose. I know it may not seem like much but with a busy schedule and a small frame, it is a lot to lose. I am 4ft 11inches.


Recently I have also been diagnosed with ovarian cysts (caused by hormonal variations) and the doctor has recommended I go on a healthier diet and incorporate more exercise in. I am also severely anemic and have to work on foods that contain high iron. In addition to this, high fibre foods are essential. I've just seen a host of health problems emerge in the last few months and while the health kick initially was more to just "feel good" and "look good", I have legitimate reasons for this now. I find my motivation is lacking but I also don;t want my cysts to worsen to the degree that surgery is required.


I help help, motivation, accountability and a record of what I am doing to lose the 15lbs. I also have a wedding of a close friend on May 26th so need to get ready for that. There is a grad formal on March 23rd and I would like to at least lose 5 lbs by then- seems like a dream with my eating habits but I am hoping to get there.


Thanks to everyone that read this. Let's get this show on the road.

- Misty
 
Today I weighed in at 114.6 lbs.


My eats for the day:

- 1 cup of team

- 1 salad with french dressing

- 1 diet coke

- 1 egg salad sandwich

- 1 cup of coffee


It does look like a LOT of caffeine. I did ok on the veggies part. Craving something sweet but trying my best to hold off.
 
AHi Misty!! I don't really post on here anymore, but I popped on today for a little motivation and your post was the first one I read. I'm 27 (well, in a few days I will be) and also just wishing I could lose 15 pounds, so I can relate to you a bit already :) Welcome back, keep posting, and good luck!!
 
Originally Posted by Laura F

Hi Misty!! I don't really post on here anymore, but I popped on today for a little motivation and your post was the first one I read. I'm 27 (well, in a few days I will be) and also just wishing I could lose 15 pounds, so I can relate to you a bit already :) Welcome back, keep posting, and good luck!!
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Haha thanks, Laura! I wish you all the best in your journey. Please feel free to post here whenever. If you have a diary, I wouldn't mind seeing your progress as well. I have a few friends from Boston btw, saw that you're from Mass. Great people. I've been told I need to visit.


I'm on my period and feel blah. Exercise has not happened. I am in the last month of my graduate program and things have ramped up. Have a formal to go to in 20 days- almost 3 weeks. A 4-5 lb loss by then would be fantastic.


Today's eats- pending dinner

- 1 bowl of oatmeal

- 1 jam and margarine sandwich

- 1 banana

- 2 teas


Obviously missing the greens! Will incorporate into dinner! I also have an apple sitting and staring at me- I'll probably dig into that as well!
 
I'm sitting in my cubicle in Boston as I type this! Definitely a good place to visit, SO much to do! I've got an old diary but I haven't posted in there in maybe 10 months or so (eeek!) I need to start up a new one and get motivated. Hope you're feeling less blah now! I finished up my graduate degree last year and remember that final month all too clearly... it'll be over before you know it!
 
I'm in the last week of grad school and I know I have been away for a really long time but I am back and determined to "reboot my game" - both in the professional and personal space and I believe my weight loss will help me get there! I plan to download a few great songs, power up the ipod and get started on a workout routine today. Still 15 lbs left to go!
 
Ah, crap. Grad school is over and I did pig out during the last few stressful weeks. I am currently unemployed and still stressed and have been binge eating. Not good. My motivation is low - very low. I did pig out on a lot of food and am feeling very guilty and bloated as I type this.


My clothes do not fit me anymore- my bras are way too tight. I have formed an enormous belly I hate this.


I've gained 10 lbs over the course of 8 months thanks to an intense grad program and me not taking care of myself.


I am trying to make amends with my body, my health and my self-esteem now. I keep coming back to this forum. I just want to achieve my end-goal of 100 lbs.


I am currently at 118 lbs.


I think the problem is I don't see an end-goal. Last time I had planned a trip but this time I unfortunately do not have the funds. In any case, 18 lbs to go.
 
I have had a really shitty and emotionally crazy week. I hit a really bad wall about two days ago. My relationship with the current bf is far from great atm. My confidence is at an all-time low and I have been feeling depressed lately. All this said, the only way I can really get out of my state of depression is being active and being around people and to keep moving forward. It is very easy to want to stay in bed under the blankets and not get up. I feel like I have lost my drive to live and do something great. I don't quite understand why I feel this way. The last time I was unemployed I did feel purposely and depressed but you would think that being unemployed twice before would mentally prepare me for the third time. I guess not.


My depression is caused by my lack of self-confidence and self-esteem issues- which have worsened and become more prominent over the past 3 weeks. My faith in myself has greatly declined and i need to get back on track with my original goals. With that said, my aim with weight by the end of this week (Sun/Mon) is 116 lbs.


CW: 117.4 lbs

STGW: 116 lbs

Burning: 4900 calories Fri Sat Sun Mon


Regular Weigh-in: Tuesday

LTGW: 100 lbs

Goal time-frame: End of June
 
I have had a really bad couple of months. I got into a car accident, am currently unemployed and am on the verge of breaking up (again).

But I am a fighter. I will get through this. I am not going to sit there and feel sorry for myself. I have two main goals this summer.


1. Get into shape- drop 16 lbs

2. Make money through something that I love to do


I have cried enough over boys, life, being unhappy and now I want to do things a bit differently this time around. I want to live the life that I want to live.


Week 1

SW: 116.8 lbs

GW: 114.8 lbs
 
Hi Misty,


Just perusing peoples diaries and had to comment on yours.


Firstly...sorry to hear of your troubles. Your being far to hard on yourself with everything thats goin on. Just take it easy. Give yourself a break. Focus on you and figure out what's going to make you smile. Then use that tiny bit of energy you have left and do what ever it takes to get that smile. It will get easier.


Good luck
 
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