it's always a good think when you learn something... 
you're doing great so far... and are willing to make changes as you go.. .good for you
you're doing great so far... and are willing to make changes as you go.. .good for you
VonArtiste's Diary
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twinmom2791
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stomachs
Trucker is right about the stomach thing. The GOOD news is that your stomach can shrink really fast! I was amazed that after less than a month of eating smaller size meals, I was really honestly full after about half of what I used to eat. Now, I might get hungry again sooner - like in another couple of hours instead of half the day - but if that happens, I eat something like a turkey sandwich or an apple, or occasionally an ice cream sandwich (Blue Bell mini ice cream sandwiches are just 100 calories!) and I feel fine.
Try buying just the 6 inch sub, and then, if you are really hungry for one later, go back and buy another one! Yeah, it may cost a little bit more, but it is worth it. You will be AMAZED at how fast your stomach will shrink and you will wonder how you ever ate the 12 inch sandwich before.
Trucker is right about the stomach thing. The GOOD news is that your stomach can shrink really fast! I was amazed that after less than a month of eating smaller size meals, I was really honestly full after about half of what I used to eat. Now, I might get hungry again sooner - like in another couple of hours instead of half the day - but if that happens, I eat something like a turkey sandwich or an apple, or occasionally an ice cream sandwich (Blue Bell mini ice cream sandwiches are just 100 calories!) and I feel fine.
Try buying just the 6 inch sub, and then, if you are really hungry for one later, go back and buy another one! Yeah, it may cost a little bit more, but it is worth it. You will be AMAZED at how fast your stomach will shrink and you will wonder how you ever ate the 12 inch sandwich before.
Manaloa
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VonArtiste said:
Hey VonArtiste!!
For the shirt deal, I would suggest a very thin tanktop under the work shirt. If you can't find one in the girls go to the men's, the extra layer will help with the sweatiness coming through to the work shirt & the thinner the tank the less hot you will be. You can get a package of 3 or so in the mens dept for like $5.
I'll start walking in the mornings then before I go to work. I have one of those pedometer things with a little AM/FM radio from Wally World for like 8 bucks.
Awesome!
Oh, and for the leg cramp, I would definately suggest additional stretching of the calves before doing the treadmill. I have the same problem, especially when I go fairly fast for an extended period of time. If nothing else you could check to see if your treadmill has a pause button so that you can stretch that calf without having to totally stop your workout. I wouldn't let it go on for too long though, you could tear a muscle if it gets too tight.
As for the eating late at night. It's not really when you eat, it's more what you eat and how much of it.
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VonArtiste
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Still Day 6
44,105 - 3,100= Only 41005 Left! I forgot to put my step goal down!
Ah, Manaola, good idea about the tanks. I did wear a t-shirt under my workshirt a few times before, but they were too hot. I guess I gotta get something way thinner. I checked if my treadmill had a pause button, but it doesn't. -_-; I suppose I'll stretch before I get on then. See if that helps any.
Twinmom-Next time I get a sub, I'm only going to get a 6". I guess it just depends or something. When I get 'em w/my friend, we both only get 6" and I'll be fine, but I'm also eating that little bag of chips you get with the combo. But when I eat a 12" at home, I feel like I can still eat more. I guess I just need to eat a little side with my 6". I already noticed I don't need to eat as much as I used to to feel full. Part of the reason I ate so much was actually part of my reputation. Everyone made jokes about me being able to eat so much, and I liked to challenge people that I could eat more than them. Plus, in my family when I was little, we used to go to Buffets sometimes, and my mother would joke about me not eating enough, and being a wimp. She always told me I had to eat as much as I could because later on, there might not be anything to eat, and I'd wished I had ate it all.
44,105 - 3,100= Only 41005 Left! I forgot to put my step goal down!
Ah, Manaola, good idea about the tanks. I did wear a t-shirt under my workshirt a few times before, but they were too hot. I guess I gotta get something way thinner. I checked if my treadmill had a pause button, but it doesn't. -_-; I suppose I'll stretch before I get on then. See if that helps any.
Twinmom-Next time I get a sub, I'm only going to get a 6". I guess it just depends or something. When I get 'em w/my friend, we both only get 6" and I'll be fine, but I'm also eating that little bag of chips you get with the combo. But when I eat a 12" at home, I feel like I can still eat more. I guess I just need to eat a little side with my 6". I already noticed I don't need to eat as much as I used to to feel full. Part of the reason I ate so much was actually part of my reputation. Everyone made jokes about me being able to eat so much, and I liked to challenge people that I could eat more than them. Plus, in my family when I was little, we used to go to Buffets sometimes, and my mother would joke about me not eating enough, and being a wimp. She always told me I had to eat as much as I could because later on, there might not be anything to eat, and I'd wished I had ate it all.
VonArtiste
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Okay, still day 6.
Just thought I'd post what I had for dinner and stuff. I feel guilty... One meal of dinner was a chunk of roastbeef, with some brocolli & cheese, a slice of bread, and some applesauce. But then a couple hours later, I got hungry again... So I had another chunk of roastbeef with some brocolli, and a slice of bread.
But for weights I did:
-20 Bicep Curls
-10 Overhead arm raises
-10 Butterflies
-10 Pullups
-10 Arm raises
Kinda slacked off... Oh well.
Just thought I'd post what I had for dinner and stuff. I feel guilty... One meal of dinner was a chunk of roastbeef, with some brocolli & cheese, a slice of bread, and some applesauce. But then a couple hours later, I got hungry again... So I had another chunk of roastbeef with some brocolli, and a slice of bread.
But for weights I did:
-20 Bicep Curls
-10 Overhead arm raises
-10 Butterflies
-10 Pullups
-10 Arm raises
Kinda slacked off... Oh well.
aussiechick
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Hi Von,
Nice to see you've started a diary. Looks like your getting a lot of good information. Keep up the good work. I started keeping a food journal 2 days ago. I'm not counting calories yet, but I am getting a good idea of where my weaknesses are and try to do better each day
Keep at the exercising, it certainly pays off. Resistance training and cardio workouts are the way to go. By building muscle mass calories will burn faster, though my mantra is consistency, consistency and consistency Good luck & keep at it!
Nice to see you've started a diary. Looks like your getting a lot of good information. Keep up the good work. I started keeping a food journal 2 days ago. I'm not counting calories yet, but I am getting a good idea of where my weaknesses are and try to do better each day
Keep at the exercising, it certainly pays off. Resistance training and cardio workouts are the way to go. By building muscle mass calories will burn faster, though my mantra is consistency, consistency and consistency
Good luck & keep at it!hillbillylee1
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artist it takes awhile before your stomach and brain get on the same page. just keep the workouts going and everything else will fall into place..
VonArtiste
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Day 7
Today is Day 7!
Thanks hillbillylee for the encouraging words! aussiechick When I was on my diet about a month ago, I wrote down everything I ate to see where my weaknesses were too. I found out that in one day, I had ate like 3 chicken sandwichs from McDonalds. It was sad.
Okay so... *sighs* I ate another meal of roast, brocolli, and a slice of bread for 'breakfast.' *shakes head* I'm gonna stop that, I really am! I'm going to have chicken for dinner or something. I'll write more later.
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*coughs* Yeah so... I had another meal of roast, brocolli, and bread. This is seriously the last time though! I'm kind of sick of it now anyways...
Today is Day 7!
Thanks hillbillylee for the encouraging words! aussiechick When I was on my diet about a month ago, I wrote down everything I ate to see where my weaknesses were too. I found out that in one day, I had ate like 3 chicken sandwichs from McDonalds. It was sad.
Okay so... *sighs* I ate another meal of roast, brocolli, and a slice of bread for 'breakfast.' *shakes head* I'm gonna stop that, I really am! I'm going to have chicken for dinner or something. I'll write more later.
EDIT:
*coughs* Yeah so... I had another meal of roast, brocolli, and bread. This is seriously the last time though! I'm kind of sick of it now anyways...
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T2 Trucker
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Hi Von,
Glad to see you're still hanging in there and thanks for not telling me to stfu on your diary lolol
Keep fighting the good fight !!
Rock out with your broccoli out !!
Glad to see you're still hanging in there and thanks for not telling me to stfu on your diary lolol
Keep fighting the good fight !!
Rock out with your broccoli out !!
twinmom2791
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I always eat feel full more quickly when I am sitting and talking with a friend, too. I think that it is true that we need to eat more slowly so our brains have time to process the information and let us know when to quit.
Counting calories has helped me a lot with that, since my breakfasts and lunches are usually eaten at home and alone - after the kids go down for a nap or while they are playing after they eat breakfast. After I started counting calories, I began to portion out exactly the number of chips I was going to eat, or the exact size portion of leftovers. Then, even if I did eat too quickly and still think I am hungry, I just stop when the plate hits empty. Within a few minutes my brain usually catches up. LOL
Counting calories has helped me a lot with that, since my breakfasts and lunches are usually eaten at home and alone - after the kids go down for a nap or while they are playing after they eat breakfast. After I started counting calories, I began to portion out exactly the number of chips I was going to eat, or the exact size portion of leftovers. Then, even if I did eat too quickly and still think I am hungry, I just stop when the plate hits empty. Within a few minutes my brain usually catches up. LOL
aussiechick
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stretching
Hi Von
A little bit of advice on stretching. Always stretch before exercising and after, and hold the stretches for a minimum of 20 seconds. Do the stretches slowy and smoothly and you'll really notice the difference next time you come to exercise the same muscle group.
Keep at it your doing really well!
Hi Von
A little bit of advice on stretching. Always stretch before exercising and after, and hold the stretches for a minimum of 20 seconds. Do the stretches slowy and smoothly and you'll really notice the difference next time you come to exercise the same muscle group.
Keep at it your doing really well!
VonArtiste
New member
Okay so, I ate only a 6" today! I ate it slower, and I actually feel full. I didn't have breakfast this morning... I know, I know, bad. I had to go to work early, so I skipped it, and around 9 am my stomach was growling. Yes, I really regretted it.
For Lunch I had:
-2 Ham & Cheese Hotpockets
-1 can of madarin oranges
-1 can of iced coffee (100 cal.)
That's it. I had a pretty stress free day at work, it was nice. Last night I felt really depressed though. I was telling myself that I had no life, no friends, blah blah... I really felt like going and grabbing a huge tub of icecream, and comfort eating... But I didn't. Which makes me happy.
For Lunch I had:
-2 Ham & Cheese Hotpockets
-1 can of madarin oranges
-1 can of iced coffee (100 cal.)
That's it. I had a pretty stress free day at work, it was nice. Last night I felt really depressed though. I was telling myself that I had no life, no friends, blah blah... I really felt like going and grabbing a huge tub of icecream, and comfort eating... But I didn't. Which makes me happy.
Manaloa
New member
I think you're doing a GREAT job!! It took me about a week or so to get used to eating smaller portions and after that it's smooth sailing. How do you like those hot pockets? I've tried the lean pockets before, but I find that they don't keep me very full for very long.
Oh, and I'm going to start my walking with you next week. I have to take my daughter to the airport this week so she can visit her dad for a month so my workout for the rest of this week is going to be pretty sketchy.
Keep up the good work!!!
Oh, and I'm going to start my walking with you next week. I have to take my daughter to the airport this week so she can visit her dad for a month so my workout for the rest of this week is going to be pretty sketchy.
Keep up the good work!!!
Scarlett2
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Hi Von, I think you are doing wonderful. Your very aware of what you are eating and that is the first step. You're trying to make healthy choices and you're really kicking butt on the exercising.
Are you drinking tons of water WHILE you are on the treadmill. I go through at least 40 ounces for about an hour on the treadmill. Dehydration can cause cramps too, so just make sure you're getting enough water while working out.
You just keep it up and the results will start rolling in.
Are you drinking tons of water WHILE you are on the treadmill. I go through at least 40 ounces for about an hour on the treadmill. Dehydration can cause cramps too, so just make sure you're getting enough water while working out.
You just keep it up and the results will start rolling in.
T2 Trucker
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Nice job Von !! No need to be depressed. You're losing weight !!!
You have lots of friends here too !!
You have lots of friends here too !!
hillbillylee1
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its takes a little while before you analyze every meal and eat better. just keep it up. doing great........
VonArtiste
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Day 8. Man, I'm pissed.
Man, I'm so flippin' pissed.
I thought I'd just rant a bit before I go and grab a tub of icecream. Okay, so I already came home from work pissed. It wasn't the day I had at work, but the fact that my friend drove me home. Which of course involved showing her car off. Which pissed me off because, I don't have a car. I mean, I don't even know how to drive. Which is pretty sad since I'm 17. My dad just wont teach me. Why? How should I know.
So, I'm pissed because I don't know how to drive. I'm really sick of having to take the bus, or a cab, or bum a ride. I know it's better than walking... I really shouldn't complain... But learning to drive is like a right or growing up. When I can't drive, and everyone else can, I feel like such a little kid. I mean, I save my paychecks from work, for what? To buy a car? How am I going to buy one without a license? I'm not asking for my car to be paid for, for my car payments to be paid for, for my gas to be payed for like my other friends. I'm just asking to be taught how to drive. Maybe a question of responsibility? I don't get it. I work, I've held my job for a year, I get good grades in school, I'm a good kid. A lot better than some of my other friends.
It's just bull.
Then I come home, and yesterday the Proactiv people gave me the run around, so I go to call them again, and of course they again give me the run around. What happened was: First week of June, I sent in a money order for about 50 bucks so they would renew my account, and send me there product. Which the lady told me was all I had to do. So, I called yesterday asking where my product was, and they tell me my account has been transfered to someone else, and Proactiv doesn't know anything about it. So, I call the other company, and they tell me that they've never received my money order, and that I have to fax a copy of the recepit. Which I did today at work. So, I call this company again, and they tell me my account has been transfered back to Proactiv. So, I call the happy Proactiv company, and they tell me that now my account is fine. But, since it's been deactivated, I might as well open a whole new account, because once an account has been deactivated, it will always have problems. She also tells me once that happens, I have to prepay for a new kit. So basically, I have to send in another 50 bucks! Like I have the money for that. I mean, I don't understand! I asked the first lady if all I had to do was send in 50 bucks, and she told me Yes.
I am so pissed. *Takes deep breaths*
So today... I ate some roast for breakfast
Lunch
-Shrimp Scampi Lean Cusine (220 cal.)
-Can of madarin oranges (160 Cal.)
I just ate some nasty takeout stuff from Long John Silvers. I actually didn't finish all of it though because I'm so pissed. Some fries, about 2 peices of fish, and a hush puppy. I'm just going to go to bed... When I get up, I'll do my weights or something.
By the way, last night I did
-20 Bicep Curls
-20 Arm raise thingys
-10 Butterflies
Man, I'm so flippin' pissed.
I thought I'd just rant a bit before I go and grab a tub of icecream. Okay, so I already came home from work pissed. It wasn't the day I had at work, but the fact that my friend drove me home. Which of course involved showing her car off. Which pissed me off because, I don't have a car. I mean, I don't even know how to drive. Which is pretty sad since I'm 17. My dad just wont teach me. Why? How should I know.
So, I'm pissed because I don't know how to drive. I'm really sick of having to take the bus, or a cab, or bum a ride. I know it's better than walking... I really shouldn't complain... But learning to drive is like a right or growing up. When I can't drive, and everyone else can, I feel like such a little kid. I mean, I save my paychecks from work, for what? To buy a car? How am I going to buy one without a license? I'm not asking for my car to be paid for, for my car payments to be paid for, for my gas to be payed for like my other friends. I'm just asking to be taught how to drive. Maybe a question of responsibility? I don't get it. I work, I've held my job for a year, I get good grades in school, I'm a good kid. A lot better than some of my other friends.
It's just bull.
Then I come home, and yesterday the Proactiv people gave me the run around, so I go to call them again, and of course they again give me the run around. What happened was: First week of June, I sent in a money order for about 50 bucks so they would renew my account, and send me there product. Which the lady told me was all I had to do. So, I called yesterday asking where my product was, and they tell me my account has been transfered to someone else, and Proactiv doesn't know anything about it. So, I call the other company, and they tell me that they've never received my money order, and that I have to fax a copy of the recepit. Which I did today at work. So, I call this company again, and they tell me my account has been transfered back to Proactiv. So, I call the happy Proactiv company, and they tell me that now my account is fine. But, since it's been deactivated, I might as well open a whole new account, because once an account has been deactivated, it will always have problems. She also tells me once that happens, I have to prepay for a new kit. So basically, I have to send in another 50 bucks! Like I have the money for that. I mean, I don't understand! I asked the first lady if all I had to do was send in 50 bucks, and she told me Yes.
I am so pissed. *Takes deep breaths*
So today... I ate some roast for breakfast
Lunch
-Shrimp Scampi Lean Cusine (220 cal.)
-Can of madarin oranges (160 Cal.)
I just ate some nasty takeout stuff from Long John Silvers. I actually didn't finish all of it though because I'm so pissed. Some fries, about 2 peices of fish, and a hush puppy. I'm just going to go to bed... When I get up, I'll do my weights or something.
By the way, last night I did
-20 Bicep Curls
-20 Arm raise thingys
-10 Butterflies