Those last 40. =D
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Aleeluh
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oohyou can get a video podcast
Fashion tipss
Get someone to nominate you to be on the show
Thanks!
and be on the show?... ohhh no! lol
Tim Gunn's show on Bravo and the guy from Queer Eyes show on the estrogen channel about looking good naked - are both interesting too -the queer eye guy and tim gunn are all about the importance of properly fitting undergarments...) Oh yeah - I've seen too many women wandering around with boobs not where they should be... and entirely too much bounce...
but it's about dressing for the body you have... which is good.. and there's always styles that are more flattering to some bodies
Aleeluh
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Tim Gunn's show on Bravo and the guy from Queer Eyes show on the estrogen channel about looking good naked - are both interesting too -the queer eye guy and tim gunn are all about the importance of properly fitting undergarments...) Oh yeah - I've seen too many women wandering around with boobs not where they should be... and entirely too much bounce...
but it's about dressing for the body you have... which is good.. and there's always styles that are more flattering to some bodies
I watched that show "How do I look?" once, it was ok I guess. I haven't seen any of the others..
Now I know about bra's! All my bra's fit the way they should! That I am sure of!
englangrover
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I just read your diary for the first time and I think you are doing a great job. I hope everything works out for you and become the size you want to be; the size the makes you happy. Good luck on your journey.
Aleeluh
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Aleeluh
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Well, TOM should be over tonight, or tomorrow. I am excited, because I hoped on the scale today and it was about 3.5 pounds less than when I first started, I feel tons better.
Although, I am still working on getting my sleeping habits in order, which has went to never sleeping- to all I ever do is sleep. I went to sleep around 3pm yesterday, and managed to sleep till 4am this morning.. I am so completely lost. I can't keep doing this. I start back my babysitting job Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- which she pays me better than any part time job here can, and the little girl loves me. I pick her up from her daycare and stay with her till her mom gets home. It's fun, the little girl is so sweet and she listens to me fairly well. I make about 10/hr, which is great.. I need the extra money to pay on my credit cards=p
I have been active everyday, except the day I slept way to much. I have been doing more than I usually do- I feel alot better, I have also been trying to eat alot more fiber, because I know some days I am on the lower side of things. I am just trying to do better overall- my back is killing me though. I can't wait till my insurance approves my surgery.
I am worried about my doctors appointment in September, with my new endo. I have a feeling he will be mad I haven't been taking my Metformin- but seriously, no matter how little/how much, what time, or how much I eat when I take it.. My stomach cannot tolerate it. I might try it tonight, just one to see if it makes me sick, and if it does . Thats it, I give up. It was fine when I weighed more, but as I lost weight it just makes me sick.
Enough complaining! My sister, and her husband are coming here for a day. She has training in Texas for a job, and is leaving her puppies here. Also, my mom got Matt( her husband) a new laptop, his old one is broken and he can't fix it, he tried ordering parts but it still doesn't work. He is leaving for Iraq next month. So, we thought it would be a good gift. We are going to throw him a Birthday/Christmas/Thanksgiving party.. since he will miss all that. My sister is going to be so lost. I might stay with her alot, because I know she will be sad. I am glad she is getting a new job though, it will help keep her distracted.
Anyways, I will update later.
Although, I am still working on getting my sleeping habits in order, which has went to never sleeping- to all I ever do is sleep. I went to sleep around 3pm yesterday, and managed to sleep till 4am this morning.. I am so completely lost. I can't keep doing this. I start back my babysitting job Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- which she pays me better than any part time job here can, and the little girl loves me. I pick her up from her daycare and stay with her till her mom gets home. It's fun, the little girl is so sweet and she listens to me fairly well. I make about 10/hr, which is great.. I need the extra money to pay on my credit cards=p
I have been active everyday, except the day I slept way to much. I have been doing more than I usually do- I feel alot better, I have also been trying to eat alot more fiber, because I know some days I am on the lower side of things. I am just trying to do better overall- my back is killing me though. I can't wait till my insurance approves my surgery.
I am worried about my doctors appointment in September, with my new endo. I have a feeling he will be mad I haven't been taking my Metformin- but seriously, no matter how little/how much, what time, or how much I eat when I take it.. My stomach cannot tolerate it. I might try it tonight, just one to see if it makes me sick, and if it does . Thats it, I give up. It was fine when I weighed more, but as I lost weight it just makes me sick.
Enough complaining! My sister, and her husband are coming here for a day. She has training in Texas for a job, and is leaving her puppies here. Also, my mom got Matt( her husband) a new laptop, his old one is broken and he can't fix it, he tried ordering parts but it still doesn't work. He is leaving for Iraq next month. So, we thought it would be a good gift. We are going to throw him a Birthday/Christmas/Thanksgiving party.. since he will miss all that. My sister is going to be so lost. I might stay with her alot, because I know she will be sad. I am glad she is getting a new job though, it will help keep her distracted.
Anyways, I will update later.
Aleeluh
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I just wanted to say I noticed I wasn't in the obese category anymore Just overweight, awesome.
I have been alot more active lately, woot!
This week(so far) has been going well, I started my new babysitting job- I pick her up at 11:45 everyday, and take her somewhere else till 5:00, and then pick her up and stay with her till her mom gets home/offwork/getting back from errands. It's nice, I make 10$/hr.. Which is good, I need the money but I can't get a "real job" right now, since I am having my surgery in a short amount of time. I am still working to be down -20 lbs before I have it, I started at 175, now at 166. Almost 10lbs so far! Halfway there!
Anyways, I need to start getting ready. Need to pick her up in a bit, and then going out with my cousin to pay bills, and she needs to go shopping
Have a good day everyone!
Just overweight, awesome. I have been alot more active lately, woot!
This week(so far) has been going well, I started my new babysitting job- I pick her up at 11:45 everyday, and take her somewhere else till 5:00, and then pick her up and stay with her till her mom gets home/offwork/getting back from errands. It's nice, I make 10$/hr.. Which is good, I need the money but I can't get a "real job" right now, since I am having my surgery in a short amount of time. I am still working to be down -20 lbs before I have it, I started at 175, now at 166. Almost 10lbs so far! Halfway there!
Anyways, I need to start getting ready. Need to pick her up in a bit, and then going out with my cousin to pay bills, and she needs to go shopping
Have a good day everyone!
congrats on that milestone... it's a little odd celebrating being overweight.. but - it's far better than obese and i did the same thing... ;D
englangrover
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Awesome on moving out of the obese category. That is a great accomplishment. You'll be out of that catergory soon. You are doing a very good job. Keep it up. Take care.
Aleeluh
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That is for sure. I can just tell people I am a little over weight now, and not be lying=P
Aleeluh
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Aleeluh
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Ahhh! I have been so lazy! I must do more today/tomorrow, I just have been so tired now that I am actually "working", or whatever, I am so not use to being on a schedule and doing lots of things, the days I'm home now I just want to be lazy, can't do this ! Someone talk me out of it!
englangrover
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Ahhh! I have been so lazy! I must do more today/tomorrow, I just have been so tired now that I am actually "working", or whatever, I am so not use to being on a schedule and doing lots of things, the days I'm home now I just want to be lazy, can't do this ! Someone talk me out of it!
I can understand about being lazy but girlie you have come this far and you are almost there. You have given me my motivation to keep going so you need to do the same. You are doing awesome.....you are almost at your goal weight. I'm going to look forward to seeing your little scale move down so you can get to where you want to be and be my inspiration to make it to my goal. You can do it. Take care and good luck.
Aleeluh
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Thanks! I really needed this, I need to be more active, I want to get back into a gym routine, but it really sucks to do it alone, because honestly I have no clue what I am doing. I know there is no one way to do things, but I am just clueless!
Aleeluh
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I am SUPER board, so I decided to do a survey
What is your current height and weight?
5'4 , 165lbs
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
125-135
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
145 would be fine, 5 pounds a month is usually what I loose, so its totally doable, if I don't become super lazy!
Why do you want to lose weight?
Well, to look better of course, it was my main reason to begin with- but now I want to loose weight just to improve my body, and be able to do things I didn't do before.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
Not really, although looking great at Christmas would make me feel awesome
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Me being lazy first and foremost, coming from a life where I did nothing but eat , play video games, and sleep... I sometimes tend to become inactive, although I never gain more than 2-3 pounds, I do well just maintaining.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I am lazy, plain and simple. That and I ate way to much fast food. No one to blame but myself!
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I think I have made most of my lifestyle changes, I would still like to do those things "better", so to say. Also being more active would speed up the process.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
I have lost 70+ pounds doing what I am doing now .
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I never really tried to loose weight for more than a week, CONSISTENCY more than anything has led me to loose weight.
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
As stated above, I never gave it time. I was impatient. I now know results aren't magical.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have tried, but rarely do it now, as I add things up on my calculator
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
*I* myself RARELY cook, although I hope to start doing it soon, my mother mainly cooks- but I consult with her what to cook, she understands. She mostly goes out every night to eat anyways.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Every 2-3 weeks maybe, its not something I enjoy doing frequently.
What are your three favorite foods?
Well, I do not eat them often but, I love Chinese food, and any kind of noodles. I love fish, which I do eat alot
What are your three favorite restaurants?
-Louisiana Lagnagpe , maybe off on the spelling- seafood place in Florida, Louisiana too..
-Olive Garden
-Applebee's
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Hmm, I am usually good with what I eat, but on occasion I should probably replace what I snack on with more fruits and veggies.
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
My wardrobe, thats for sure
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
At times, most of the time- no
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
can't say I do anymore..
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
I have before, I try not to now..
Do you eat as a reward?
Not really..
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
Yes, thats really the only place I do eat honestly, I hate our kitchen table.
What do you normally eat for a meal?
I try not to have the same things everyday
What type of snacks do you eat?
As of late I do not snack as much, mainly because I am more active as before. Earlier in the week, anyways..
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I do some weight lifting, some exercise dvd's, jogging, and walking.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Home mostly, I do have a gym membership I renew on certain months- 60 bucks a month is sometimes just to expensive!
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
I love love love love, swimming. Although I rarely get to here- no public pool, I know no one with a pool.. so its a rare occasion. I love it though. Anything else pretty much bores me..
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Not going back to the way I was before, I never want to be there again! Thats enough!
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Just accomplishing them is good enough for me, but when I hit my final goal ( whatever that maybe) I plan on getting a whole new wardrobe.
What is your current height and weight?
5'4 , 165lbs
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
125-135
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
145 would be fine, 5 pounds a month is usually what I loose, so its totally doable, if I don't become super lazy!
Why do you want to lose weight?
Well, to look better of course, it was my main reason to begin with- but now I want to loose weight just to improve my body, and be able to do things I didn't do before.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
Not really, although looking great at Christmas would make me feel awesome
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
Me being lazy first and foremost, coming from a life where I did nothing but eat , play video games, and sleep... I sometimes tend to become inactive, although I never gain more than 2-3 pounds, I do well just maintaining.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
I am lazy, plain and simple.
That and I ate way to much fast food. No one to blame but myself! What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
I think I have made most of my lifestyle changes, I would still like to do those things "better", so to say. Also being more active would speed up the process.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
I have lost 70+ pounds doing what I am doing now .
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
I never really tried to loose weight for more than a week, CONSISTENCY more than anything has led me to loose weight.
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
As stated above, I never gave it time. I was impatient. I now know results aren't magical.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
I have tried, but rarely do it now, as I add things up on my calculator
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
*I* myself RARELY cook, although I hope to start doing it soon, my mother mainly cooks- but I consult with her what to cook, she understands. She mostly goes out every night to eat anyways.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
Every 2-3 weeks maybe, its not something I enjoy doing frequently.
What are your three favorite foods?
Well, I do not eat them often but, I love Chinese food, and any kind of noodles. I love fish, which I do eat alot
What are your three favorite restaurants?
-Louisiana Lagnagpe , maybe off on the spelling- seafood place in Florida, Louisiana too..
-Olive Garden
-Applebee's
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
Hmm, I am usually good with what I eat, but on occasion I should probably replace what I snack on with more fruits and veggies.
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
My wardrobe, thats for sure
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
At times, most of the time- no
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
can't say I do anymore..
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
Nope
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
I have before, I try not to now..
Do you eat as a reward?
Not really..
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
Yes, thats really the only place I do eat honestly, I hate our kitchen table.
What do you normally eat for a meal?
I try not to have the same things everyday
What type of snacks do you eat?
As of late I do not snack as much, mainly because I am more active as before. Earlier in the week, anyways..
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
I do some weight lifting, some exercise dvd's, jogging, and walking.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
Home mostly, I do have a gym membership I renew on certain months- 60 bucks a month is sometimes just to expensive!
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
I love love love love, swimming. Although I rarely get to here- no public pool, I know no one with a pool.. so its a rare occasion. I love it though. Anything else pretty much bores me..
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Not going back to the way I was before, I never want to be there again! Thats enough!
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Just accomplishing them is good enough for me, but when I hit my final goal ( whatever that maybe) I plan on getting a whole new wardrobe.
englangrover
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It's probably best if you do upper body exercises one day and then lower body exercises another day. That way you can give your muscles a chance to recuperate before working on them again. If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can work your abs every single day. If you are going to join the gym, usually there are little demonstrations on the side of the work out machinery to let you know the proper way to handle the machine. If all else fails, just ask someone. At my gym people are pretty helpful for "clueless" people.
I wish you luck and am looking forward to seeing you hit your goal. You take care.Start by picking one of the stickied threads in the workout forum - and read thru it -there's lots of exercise videos... and such and do ask questions on what you don't understand after reading.. Don't overwhelm yourself by overreading or overthinking...
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weig...to-weight-training-female-friendly-guide.html
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-through-exercise/14264-basic-lifts.html
and ask questions... but those threads will give you a good start...
another option - especially as a starting point.. .
self.com and shape.com both have monthly workouts that might give you some more ideas... or at least a startng point.. some of them go beyond my skill level but you're younger and more limber than I am
self.com and shape.com both have monthly workouts that might give you some more ideas... or at least a startng point.. some of them go beyond my skill level but you're younger and more limber than I am
Aleeluh
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Thank you guys so much for the replies.
In other news, today I dyed my hair back red lol, I get bored easily, also, I am FINALLY approved for my Breast reduction. I should have it done within the next month -two month. Now for pictures, I took a body shot/ pic of my new hair, of course you can tell one was taken this morning, it is missing red hair. Also, a picture of my puppy! Just because it is cute!.
Sorry pictures are so big!
In other news, today I dyed my hair back red lol, I get bored easily
, also, I am FINALLY approved for my Breast reduction. I should have it done within the next month -two month. Now for pictures, I took a body shot/ pic of my new hair, of course you can tell one was taken this morning, it is missing red hair. Also, a picture of my puppy! Just because it is cute!.Sorry pictures are so big!