Weight Loss Journal

Hey I'm with you about today being a new month!!

Looks like you are getting back on track, its hard sometimes I feel like I am in that spot too.

Keep it up Amanda and those last few pounds will just melt away!!!!

PS I think you look great at your current weight, but I understand the need of wanting to loose more!!!

CHEERS!:party:
 
August 5, 2008

Why does it seem to be getting easier and easier to fall off of this wagon? I haven't had a back to back workout since Monday/Tuesday of LAST WEEK!! I haven't even ate very good. I drank way too much. I didn't officially workout, but I did do some things that would burn a hell of a lot of calories. Jumped on a trampoline for a bit, had wayyy too much sex, and I worked hostessing, and walked to a few destinations. I felt like absolute shit yesterday, but I went to work anyways. It wasn't too bad. I came home and munched out soo bad though. Doritos, jerk chicken and basmati rice w/ ceasar salad, rolo ice cream.... the works.

I went on the scale this morning and it said 133.8. I have no F-in clue what that means cus I definately don't think I'm truly that weight. When I went to the bathroom this morning, I was informed that I am super super dehydrated. Maybe thats why the weight is low??? I dunno, beats me. But today, I'm back to the grind. I have to be down to the 120's before school. I am going to bust my ass everyday to get down to that. I packed my gym clothes today and I will be going to the gym on my lunch. I plan to also do my ab tape tonight before dinner. My week will probably be the same as today in terms of workouts. I do not work at Swiss Chalet again till Saturday, so that gives me time to workout a lot and try to get back to a decent shape for this weekends photos. It just sucks when you look in the mirror after a bad weekend and your body doesn't look tight anymore. It's soo sad. Anyways, things will be better from here on in. They HAVE TO BE! I can't let myself slip and tumble down this mountain I've worked so hard to climb.

Eats today:

Breakfast: Protein Shake w/ skim milk - 250 cals
Snack: Vanilla yogurt w/ 3 strawberries, some granola, and sliced almonds - 150 cals
Lunch: Tuna burger w/ light swiss cheese, lettuce, onion, fat free mayo, and bbQ sauce - ~400 cals
Snack: Nectarine - 70 cals
Dinner: Salmon and salad - ~300 cals

Total: ~1287 cals

Oh ya! So I've discovered the tuna burger. Sooooo good. Any only 180 cals. A normal beef burger is 300-330 cals and 18g of fat, but this burger only has about 7g. Alsdo, I think I overdosed on protein today haha. I haven't logged my food into fitday yet, but protein shake, tuna burger, and salmon read wayyy too much protein.
 
Alright I went to the gym on my lunch break, but I didn't have time to do a full workout. I did my weight training though, and it was actually quite tough. All my muscles felt like jello when I was done. I did my usual 30 lb weights, but struggled to get through 30 reps. I did it though. When I go home tonight, I plan to do my AB Bootcamp DVD and MAYBE walk or jog later in the evening.

Oh yea, this morning we had an interactive round table discussion with the senior ministry executives of the company and there were snacks. I did not touch any of the evil cookies, but I did have 3 small cubes of cheese. 1 swiss, 1 cheddar, and 1 mozzarella. I also failed to mention that on the weekend, I resisted a box of a dozen krispy kreme donuts. They were even giving out free samples, but I kindly turned it down and just had a small bite of my mothers. She told me to get one and let my bro eat it, but he didn't want it, so she had two. That's what she gets!! haha.

Anyways I gotta do some work.
 
Oh my gosh, I can't believe it's been so long since I dropped by your journal. You sound so determined to get to your goal. I have no doubt that you will do it. You're so dedicated to hit the gym so often with your 2 jobs. That sucks about your weekend, but you're back on track.... Great job resisting those donuts and cookies

what exactly is a tuna burger? Is it just baked tuna w/ cheese on it? Those are good, we call them tuna melts. I wonder if they're the same

Have a great rest of the day
 
purpleshirt said:
Oh my gosh, I can't believe it's been so long since I dropped by your journal. You sound so determined to get to your goal. I have no doubt that you will do it. You're so dedicated to hit the gym so often with your 2 jobs. That sucks about your weekend, but you're back on track.... Great job resisting those donuts and cookies

what exactly is a tuna burger? Is it just baked tuna w/ cheese on it? Those are good, we call them tuna melts. I wonder if they're the same

Have a great rest of the day
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Hey I've definately missed you around here purple!! Yea the tuna burgers are basically just a tuna fish patty. They are presidents choice brand. I didn't make them myself. And we do have tuna melts here too. I guess those are just a tuna sandwich with melted cheese. Not really much different except the tuna burger is actually called a tuna burger... see

Oh yea... I guess I forgot to mention that I did get the job at Pizza Hut. So that's 3 jobs. My orientation for that one isn't until Monday though, so I have a bit of time. Anyways thatnks for stopping by and giving me a bit of encouragement :)
 
August 6, 2008

I need some serious help with my cravings. It's like my willpower has gone straight out the window. I had FULL intentions on eating salmon and salad for dinner last night, but it was pissing rain alll night so we couldnt BBQ. My mom decided to make tacos. I cooked my venison meat and figured I'd have one.. two the max.. and some salad or veggies on the side. Welll my intentions were good, but thats about all that was good... oh and the 5 TACOS I indulged in. I was pretty full when I was done, but my brain started thinking about the rolo ice cream in the freezer. I had a good chunk of that as well. Finished off my night with a homemade macaroon, and I picked at the uncooked stuff quite a bit. Before dinner, I also picked at some leftovers from Monday night. I do not feel too good about admitting this, but I figure that maybe I can find some good advice as to how to overcome my cravings and my urges to binge and eat till I'm stuffed. I am seriously thinking of buying an appetite suppressant today because it seems that in the last week my willpower has been shot and I just keep binge eating. I don't want anything like a stimulant though, just some natural herbal supplement or something. Any suggestions????

Well last night before dinner I did my AB DVD which was pretty good. This morning I went to the Y and did my FULL workout... except my abs.. I'll do those tonight. I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes at 6.0mph. I felt that 5.8 was just not fast enough. I had a cramp in my side and a severe unusual cramp in the arch of my foot at the 12:30 mark, but I pushed myself and ignored these obstacles. I have about 3 weeks left to get down to the 120's. I need to accomplish this. I need to focus and stay on track. I need some advice on how to control my cravings and my urges when I'm at home. If anyone could help me out or even give me some advice for feeling full I'd REALLLLLYYYY appreciate it.

Meals:

Breakfast: small protein shake - 150 cals
Snack: Fiber One Honey Oat Clusters w/ skim milk - 300 cals
Lunch: TWO remaining tacos w/ cheese, salsa, and sour cream - 500???
Snack: 90 cal snack pack and a vanilla yogurt - 130 cals
Dinner: Salmon w/ either beans or salad - 300 cals

Total: ~1500

Wowww now I feel way worse about those tacos. And nooo cheats today.... even the macaroons. :toetap05:
 
I wish I could give advice about the cravings... but I can't, sorry. I always think mind over matter. If you aren't cooking dinner get out of the kitchen and occupy yourself with something to take your mind off the food. I have opposite problems, as in I just dont eat... therefore I don't crave... which is just as bad I think.

Try not to stress about getting into the 120s... I feel like that number is going to be your demise... just take it day by day and quit worrying about 129! You will look GORGEOUS when school starts and blow all of your friends away weather or not you hit that goal! And be positive! You're busting your butt... and hey if you do indulge a bit just work it out in the gym... and extra 15 mins here and there really ads up!

Keep your chin up Amanda! Remember those 6 pounds you just lost!!! Thats huge for someone your size!!! Stay positive....
 
MissDFITT said:
I wish I could give advice about the cravings... but I can't, sorry. I always think mind over matter. If you aren't cooking dinner get out of the kitchen and occupy yourself with something to take your mind off the food. I have opposite problems, as in I just dont eat... therefore I don't crave... which is just as bad I think.

Try not to stress about getting into the 120s... I feel like that number is going to be your demise... just take it day by day and quit worrying about 129! You will look GORGEOUS when school starts and blow all of your friends away weather or not you hit that goal! And be positive! You're busting your butt... and hey if you do indulge a bit just work it out in the gym... and extra 15 mins here and there really ads up!

Keep your chin up Amanda! Remember those 6 pounds you just lost!!! Thats huge for someone your size!!! Stay positive....
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Hey MissD thanks for your words of encouragement and motivation. I am not toooooo concerned about getting to the 120's, but I'd really like to be able to tell people I'm 129 instead of 133. Plus, I think that 129 will look much better just because I have less and less to lose and every lb lost shows much more. I won't really sweat it too much though. I definately want to be 125 for my bday though. October 25. Very do-able, as long as I stick to it. It's really great to have someone there to help pick you up when you've fallen, and I truly thank you for that :)


Oh yea I failed to mention this morning that I burned 345 cals on that mill and ran 3 miles. That's 4.8K at 6.0mph. I think I'm ready for a 5K :D
 
adeon said:
Hey MissD thanks for your words of encouragement and motivation. I am not toooooo concerned about getting to the 120's, but I'd really like to be able to tell people I'm 129 instead of 133. Plus, I think that 129 will look much better just because I have less and less to lose and every lb lost shows much more. I won't really sweat it too much though. I definately want to be 125 for my bday though. October 25. Very do-able, as long as I stick to it. It's really great to have someone there to help pick you up when you've fallen, and I truly thank you for that :)


Oh yea I failed to mention this morning that I burned 345 cals on that mill and ran 3 miles. That's 4.8K at 6.0mph. I think I'm ready for a 5K :D
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And I think 129 its totally possible by Sept. 1. That's only 4 pounds and for you its totally doable. And I know what you mean about every pound counting, its one step closer to that overall goal.

No need to thank me! That's what we are here for... to provide motivation and support where needed! And you are really doing great!!

YAY for a 5k:hurray:.. I'm jealous!!
 
hey :) well done on the running :) yiou're still doing really good, don't worry about little slip ups.

I bet u look lots different already!!
 
August 7, 2008

OK so I don't have much time to post on here because I am quite busy at work today, so I will try to be quick.

The salmon that I had intended on cooking last night was not thawed out since no one took it out of the freezer, so I took the initiative to take it out for tonight. We decided to go for dinner instead. We went to Kelsey's, and I was DETERMINED to get a healthy healthy meal. So I ordered this sesame salmon salad. OMG was it ever goooooooooood. I asked for the crunchy noodles, sesame seeds, and dressing on the side. I didnt eat the noodles and I put a little more than enough dressing to lightly coat everything. The salad probably worked out to about 400 cals, which is not bad. I gave in to ONE french fry and a bite of a pickle. I was planning on eating another fry but the lady took my moms dish away (whew). I did my ab workout last night and I don't recall really binging or anything after dinner. I had a couple crumbles of macaroon bits but I did not indulge in an entire one. Oh yea I had a couple mini rice cakes before dinner. So I had to come into work during my usual workout time today, so I went to the gym on my lunch. I actually just got back. I had a great workout... I actually think I pushed myself a little too hard. I felt slightly nauseated after my run. I just kept telling myself "PUSH PUSH HARDER JUST 5/4/3 MORE MINUTES". So I ran for 30 minutes at 6.0mph. Ran 3 miles again and killed 345 cals. I'll probably do the Ab DVD tonight since pics will probably be taken on Saturday.

I am actually quite tired today. I woke up at 5 am to my brother heaving his guts out. He woke up everyone. My sister went into my moms room crying saying "mom dales really sick". I honestly think he's doing some form of drug that is causing him to puke and get really sick like this. I wasn't even worried, just more pissed off cus I had to get up in 45 minutes. So I fell back asleep at 5:40 and my alarm went off at 5:45.

Meals today:

Breakfast: Whole wheat bagel w/ light herb and garlic cream cheese - 200 cals
Snack: Fiber One Honey Oat Clusters w/ skim milk - 250 cals
Lunch: Pita w/ light swiss, garlic hummus, lettuce, and 2 slices tofurkey and a 90 cal rice cake snack pack thingy - ~390 cals
Snack: Nectarine - 70 cals
Dinner: Salmon w/ green and yellow beans - ~300 cals
2 coffee's during the day - ~ 90 cals

Total: ~ 1430 cals

I have given myself a little room for accidental indulging. Hopefully I won't have to deal with that, but theres some pudding in my fridge that is calling my name!!
 
Way to be strong at dinner!! And you rocked out on your workout too! I do the same things mentally to push hard or further.... especially when mtn biking... I always die but in my head Im telling myself strong legs... strong mind... over and over and it really helps me push through!

Get some rest tonight!!
 
You go girl! Order that salmon salad. whoo hoo!!

I'm weak when I eat out. Pass me over some of that self control! lol

You're making lifestyle changes, good for you!
 
MissJellyBelly said:
You go girl! Order that salmon salad. whoo hoo!!

I'm weak when I eat out. Pass me over some of that self control! lol

You're making lifestyle changes, good for you!
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MJB that was the FIRST TIME EVER that I've made a choice like that in a restaurant. I am always a sucker for the greasy foods cus I feel like I am allowed to cheat because I'm eating out. And when I order the greasy food, I go all out (making fries a poutine). I am also always concerned that the healthy food will be bland. This salad though was sooo delicious. If anyone has a Kelsey's in there area, I recommend trying the salmon salad!!!!!!!!
 
August 8, 2008

Wow you know when you work in a building full of geeks when you hear them all raving about today being 08/08/08. Anyways it's Friday!!!!!!:hurray:
My day yesterday finished off good. I did my Ab DVD before bed. The salmon came out kinda dry, and I used wine for the first time. There were some bites that tasted really winey. And I partially blame the massive storm that decided to come just as I put the salmon on the grill for it being so dry. I grabbed a pretty big piece, but decided to put some of it back because I didn't need to eat it. Then for dessert I made a homemade yogurt parfait. 4 small strawberries, 1 40 cal container of vanilla yogurt, and a sprinkle of granola cereal. It probably worked out to 100 cals or less, and it was DELICIOUS!! I honestly don't ever see a reason to buy them from Mcd's ever again.

Jumped on the scale today and was happy to see that it was 134.2 lbs. I was realllllly hoping it would say 133.x, but that was not the case. My body looks and feels nice and tight again. I will be taking measurements and photos tomorrow morning to make up for my last weekend of not doing that. I was going to go to the gym this morning, but decided that I'll go before lunch at 11:30. I have some stuff to get done this morning so I wanted to come in early.

Meals:

Breakfast: 2 packets of weight control maple brown sugar oatmeal (yummmmm) - 300 cals
Snack: Chocolate pudding (for lack of better snacks, and satisfy the craving) - 110 cals
Lunch: PC blue menu whole wheat shrimp linguine w/ strawberry yogurt and red pepper w/ hummus - 350 cals
Snack: Nectarine - 70 cals
Dinner: Salmon w/ green and yellow beans - 300 cals

Total: 1243 cals (leaving me room for a potential indulge, or a drink)

A couple things: I am not drinking this weekend at all. Maybe like one drink, but not drunk drink. I felt like complete shit last Monday and I just need to take it easy, and focus on my good eats this weekend and maybe some exercise.

I am not logging my food onto Fitday anymore because it is just soo friggin annoying. It is wayy too tedious for my liking. I roughly know all the cals in the foods I eat, and if not THEN I'll log it just to check. Once school comes I won't have any time to do that anyways, I may not even have time to write in here but I hope that I do.

That's all for now. Oh I think I want to mention that I did not eat any of the yummy looking muffins at my section meeting yesterday. I'm sure there were some bran ones, but I just didn't want to consume 300+ cals of a muffin. Not my thing.
 
OMG I'M SOOOO FULLL!!!!

I feel like I'm going to burst. Sooo much food for lunch.

Thats all... gotta do more work.

Oh yea I worked through lunch.. what the hell!??! IT'S FRIDAY!!:nopity:
 
OK I just had some jelly bellies. like 10 or 15?? 35 are 140 cals so I don;t think that was good now that I think about it lol.

Oh well.. I kinda have running room today.
 
August 9, 2008

Well today is the day. Time for updated photos and measurements. I have written this sentence 3 time because I'm on a laptop and it is a piece of shit. Anyways, I think fate does not want me to use a digital camera to take pics because my sisters camera is dead this morning and the charger is in her room and she's sleeping. Soo I took a bunch of pics with my phone camera, but I may try to take some with the digi again later or tomorrow. With that being said, I will not post my pics right at the moment.

I managed to workout last night. It was a very interrupted workout though because the dog woke up and I had to tend to him with his bathroom needs and whatnot. I did about 40 minutes with a couple of stops. In the end, I feel it was worth it. I didn't really munch last night. I kinda did though. I had a couple small bites of basmati rice just after dinner and a bite of Kraft Dinner before dinner. Then I had 2 ketchup chips and when I was searching for something to really eat, I had two sides of a green pepper. The green peppers are not nearly as good as the red in terms of flavour.

OK so measurements and weight
April 30th measurements:
Arms: L 13" R 12.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 36"
Bum: 37"
Thighs: L 22" R 22"
Weight: 146 lbs

May 31 measurements:
Arms: L 10.5" (-2.5) R 10.5" (-2)
Chest: 36" (-1)
Waist: 34.75" (-1.25)
Hips: 35.25" (-.75)
Bum: 36.5" (-.50)
Thighs: L 21.5" (-.5) R 21.75" (-.25)
Weight: 144 lbs (-2)
Total lost: 8.75"

June 28 measurements:
Arms: L 10.3" (-.2) R 10.3" (-.2)
Chest: 35.5" (-.5)
Waist: 34" (-.75)
Hips: 34 (-1.25) [this is where my pants sit, so you hav see why im tightening my belt]
Bum: 36" (-.5)
Thighs: L 21" (-.5) R 21" (-.75)
Weight: 138.2 lbs (-5.8)
Total lost: 4.65" Total since first measurements: 13.4"

August 9 measurements:
Arms: L 10" (-0.3) R 9.75" (-0.55)
Chest: 35" (-0.5) (this was with a bra on, which I haven't been doing in my other measurements.
Waist: 33" (-1)
Hips: 34" (0)
Bum: 35.5" (-0.5)
Thighs: L 20.5" (-0.5) R 20.5" (-0.5)
Weight: 133.2 lbs (-5.0)

Total lost: 3.85" Total since first measurements: 17.25" (That number looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Total weight lost since first weigh in: 12.8 lbs

I am pretty happy with the outcome. I am especially happy that i was able to push hard this week and give some nice results for this update. I guess the next update will be labour day weekend (roughly September 1), which is 3 weeks away. That will be my before school weigh-in.

I was contemplating a jog this morning but I think I'm gonna pass. I don't really feel up to a workout right now, but I probably will later. I am getting contacts today which I am sooooo excited about. I have glasses, but they have been at my friends since May and he is in Dubai for the summer... so I have been unable to see all summer. I wear them for distance so reading menus and street names can be quite a challenge.

Anyways, not sure what eats will be today but you can bet they will be decent. Have a good day!
 
August 11, 2008

I ate WAYYYY too much yesterday. I blame drinking on Saturday night for my lack of control. I am not even going to go down the list of things I ate because it's just too much. I went to bed at my friends house on Saturday after drinking and this guy followed me into the room. Me being drunk and lacking good decision making skills ended up sleeping with him and he gave me a hickey that I didn't even know about. Now I normally wouldn't mind this, but the hickey is right on the most visible part of my neck and I work for a pretty big company, not to mention I'm currently trying to get a more permanent position with the company. So I'm sitting here with my neck in an awkward position and a collard shirt on trying my best to hide this hickey that this creep gave me. I am juust so embarassed about the whole thing. I'm embarassed that I slept with him.... I got jaw drops from my friends... and not good ones. I'm humiliated pretty much. Oh yea AND I have my orientation with Pizza Hut today and I have to do it like this. UGH...

Anyways, I didn't workout yesterday, but I did go to the driving range. It's not much calories, but it's still an activity. I'm still aiming for 132.X by Friday... and hopefully next weekend I'll have a bit more self control.

So food today:

Breakfast: 2 Packets of weight control oatmeal and a yogurt - 335 cals
Snack: Popcorn - 130 cals
Lunch: PC Blue Menu Ginger Glazed salmon on brown rice - 300 cals
Snack: Nectarine - 80 cals
Dinner: Either fish and salad or leftover vietnamese - 300 cals or 400 cals?

Total: ~1400-1500 cals

I am hoping to find some time to workout today. I am going to be really busy with work this week and I need to make sure that I can still workout.
 
August 12, 2008

I am beginning to get really frustrated. (beginning??) My mom made a vegetarian whole wheat pasta yesterday with rose sauce and I loaded up a plate. Then after that plate, I went and got a little more. I wasn't still hungry, I just wanted to eat more. Later I had a waffle with nutella on it. Oh and I made these raspberry cheesecake bars last night that I had a little bit of. I didn't workout last night because my orientation went longer than I thought it would. I was going to workout today but I got to work late. I may jog later. If anything, I need to make sure I am consistent with my workouts. I have to make sacrifices to get the workouts in, or I'm going to slide backwards pretty quickly. I work on wednesday and friday at Pizza Hut this week and Saturday and Sunday at Swiss Chalet. Hopefully I will be able to get some solid workouts in to get 5 days this week. I am going to my dads for dinner tonight. I am not sure what is on the menu, but I need to have portion control. I will try my best.

My eats are not great today, and I've been craving some seriously bad food like mc'donalds. I have to have willpower though.... or maybe just indulge this one time.... I know after eating it though I would definately regret it.

Breakfast: Fiber One Honey Oat Clusters w/ skim milk and a yogurt - 280 cals
Snack: Maybe a protein shake - 250 cals
Lunch: Leftover vietnamese - 400 cals
Dinner: ????

Total before dinner: 1000 cals

Thats quite a bit of cals. Didn't realise that. Oh and I had one of my bars this morning which was probably like 150 or more. Oh I hope I can jog tonight. Anyways, gonna get some stuff done right now and I'll be back later.
 
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