Weight LOss with Homer

Homer2

Homer2

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I'm ready.
I'm on a mission, and weight loss is only a minute part of it all but it seems to be the most work. I've done this before, lost a whole bunch and felt great but I didn't make it all the way to the end of the ticker and have been unsatisfied ever since. I owe it to myself to finish off what I started years ago. And frankly, I'm just all out of patience with myself. I do not deserve to let my life go to waste because "I'm tired" all the time. It's called being lazy, wake up woman and realize you're the only one holding yourself back. Thankfully I am capable of doing this when there are so many that are not. I really appreciate that this can happen. It'll teach me a lot and while I'm insanely nervous and not looking forward to the hard times, I'm excited about the next bit of time. It's going to be quite a bit. More than I realize, but I'm okay with that. As long as I have this forum and a little bit of sense left in me I'll make it through this. I'll come out stronger. In both senses of the word.

Week Number One: Goal: RUN !
This is going to be draastic. I've sat on this comfy comfy couch for way too long - I think I need help breaking the seal from my ass and the leather. Run, run, run! I've got until next Monday to get atleast 10K in. That's totally possible! This is my 'hump' because this is when I quit; day one/two, but I'm feeling a tit bit more confidant this time around.


THE FIRST BIG CHECKPOINT is my twenty-first birthday on September 17th (Just over two weeks now) and I'm hoping that by then I'll have atleast gotten into the swing of things and not feel so bloated/lazy all the time. I have no actual weight loss goals because it's so quick in the future and the dissapointment can really kill my enthusiasm. Just looking forward to a different kind of attitude by then..

Gotta be like this guy ---> :gnorsi:
 
Not the best start..

:banghead: I can't run today. Is that just an excuse or coincedence that my legs are so incredibly sore on my supposed day numero uno. I'm also completely bummed out because of "the wall". That's why I call him that, because it's something I need to get over. And today I'm over it. I'm not turning to food because of it. I'm still in 'weight loss' mode and am definately not going to stray (food-wise) but there's not much for exercise other than my weights today. I'm okay with that because I'm still feeling bloaty from not eating well yesterday. My biggest hurdle soon will be alcohol. I like my beer and so if I really have to drink I'll have to make different choices like vodka and diet (ew). I can be more creative than that..

So I'm going to go for a walk so I'm at least not on the couch all day. Oh couch, how I love you so but it's time we part. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and hopefully the waist shrink smaller.
 
I really think it's great how even though you're giving yourself some tough love you're still so positive, with the telling yourself you don't deserve to have your life go to waste being tired all the time. The way you worded that is pretty powerful and I think I'm gonna post that somewhere to remind myself :)

Oh and good job walking even though you're sore. In the long run starting off slower will probably work out better for you in the long run rather than over-doing it and having set backs. Glad you are here, welcome to the forum~Lisa
 
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The List..

Reason to lose the F A T :

| I would feel better in clothes, could wear nicer things
| I'd feel better about myself when I look in the mirror
| I don't want to be the fat friend anymore
| I want to have the energy I used to so I can live life
| I want to be confidant so I can worry about other things when out
| I could wear a swimsuit next summer and look good
| I won't stray from pictures (nor will the cameraman avoid the fatty)
| It's one step closer to changing my life drastically
| I can live a balanced lifestyle and be a good role-model

I'll keep this open for myself to add more. There's so many reasons to lose this weight, I don't understand how I've let it go on for this long. There's a whole different life I'm ready to live and I can't procrastinate anymore.

^That's why.
And that's me beatin' myself up for taking so long to get here --> :boxing:
 
Hey there,

Congrats on making the decision to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself. I see that you want to start running, which is awesome! I don't know if you are a runner already or ever have been one but, if you are a beginner, the Couch to 5K program is really good in starting a consistent running routine. I'm sure people have links to it on here and if you google it, it is very easy to find.

I agree you do sound very positive and optimistic. Keep that mindset and don't give up and you will reach your goals in no time!

Welcome aboard,
Sam:)
 
Now to make this day better then the last..

Thanks Sam! I can't call myself a runner considering I've been attached to this couch for so long but at one point in time I used to be, haha. I know there's a 5k run at the end of September but I really have to be realistic because I'm taking a course and starting back at work again here right away, I just don't see myself running as much as I could be until I'm back in the swing of things.. *sigh* goodbye relaxing summer.

OKAAAAAAAAY..
Enough sobbing. I'm out the door right away for a run and on glass number three of water. My breakfast was some fibre cereal aaand when I get hungry I've got a tuna sand. for lunch.

Now to see how far I run.. :seeya:
 
Look at you with all your food already planned! I could learn a few things here for sure, lol. Looks like you are off to a great start. Oh and I saw your profile pic today, wow you are gorgeous. I don't mean that in a weird way or anything, lol. Anyway just wanted to check in and say hello :)
 
Before pictures are up! Ack!

Tee hee, Lisa - we'll all learn from eachother :) And thaaaaank you, you are too sweet!!

I'm a runner! Alrighty, I'm getting ahead of myself but I did pretty good for the first run. I ran just over thirty minutes (run/walk when I had to) and kept a good pace for the most of it. My face is RED! I'm glad I've got my music because it helps soo much. What's kinda pathetic is that my ass starts to hurt because there's so much BOUNCING! Ahhhahah.

I posted my.. before pictures and I probably could've found better ones if I hadn't deleted EVERY picture I'm in that shows even the shadow of a roll. If I find the nerve maybe I'll post the belly (lol) but I don't want anybody's screen to break.

Back to the day. :driving:
 
Me in Pictures = Bad

DOOOOOO IT.
Haha, running gives me amazing energy. I come home and get all productive and it just all around makes me feel better.

I wanted to brag because nobody on my facebook cares, haha...
I SAW BACKSTREET BOYS ON SUNDAY !!
Tee hee, I'm still giddy it was that good of a show and A.J signed my hand and then I took a bunch of pictures and what sucks is that they have to be thrown out because I'm a tubster in them.

I know, it's hyperlame (lol, hyperlame) but I just can't look at them.
I REALLY REALLY don't want my 21st birthday to be like that, I want pictures I'm not ashamed about but.. *sigh* I know I'm kinda screwed because it's two weeks away.

Maybe I just need to work on my poses. Haha.. I'm going to go hang out in front of the mirror for a bit until I find the perfect smile that doesn't make double chins.
 
Great job on the exercise :) I have to have music too ...only way I can stand it is some kind of beat to set my rhythm too. So when's your actual birthday so we can post happy bday to you when it comes?
 
Music is so important during a workout! If its silent, theres just this weird feeling in the room. Music sucks you in and makes you focus :D.

You've inspired me to go running today! Now I can't wait to get my running shoes on :gnorsi:
 
Hey Homegirl :)

I hate pictures as well. I have learned my best side, and how to angle myself to look smaller. Works well most of the time :)

All right, another runner :D
 
Hey there!

That's pretty cool you got to see the Backstreet Boys. I also have a certain way I pose in pictures, lol... I know my face and how to angle it so it looks better in pics (imo), and I am learning more and more about how to make my body look better in pics (losing weight has definitely helped)... I guess I've just watched Top Model or some shit one too many times, hehe....

Keep on running!
-Sam
 
Still running ! :)

Yay Runners! :D So my ass still jiggles so much it hurts when I run, hahaha but at least I`m still gettin out there. I want a treadmill so bad though because I`m running out of time here; winter`s coming! The good things about fall is that the cool air keeps your from overheating (unlike summer where it`s 30 degrees and no way you can run in that), plus the leaves are so pretty when they change.

My plans for taking a few courses have fallen through until November which is pretty dissapointing but realistically I can see myself slowing down on the exercise (possibly to a stop) if I got overwhelmed with homework and work-work. So carry on Homeslice and hopefully when school`s ready for you, you`ll be ready for it.

This is me today ---> :willy_nilly:
I`ve spent hours on the phone fixing bills that were all haywire and I did run, but it was a little pathetic. I`m definately taking the day off tomorrow.

I`m hankerin`for a cheeseburger. Damn. I knew it would happen, I`ve been a fast food junkie for a bit of time and I knew it would come kick me in the ass around day 4/5. I`m thinking I could make myself something homemade.. a homegrilled burger wouldn`t AS fatty as my other options and would kill my craving. If I do that, then I`ll have to have something veggiefull for lunch which is like, NOW so I think I`m off to the fridge..

Wish me luck ;)
 
Ahhh the perfect angle, I`ve almost got it! Unfortunately I wish it wasn`t the back of my head.. haha.

I kid I kid.
 
Homer said:
So my ass still jiggles so much it hurts when I run, hahaha but at least I`m still gettin out there.
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Oooh that sucks, ya know, you're gonna LOVE it when (not IF, WHEN) you slim down and it's easier to jog, and easier to do yoga (when I was heavier my love handles got in the way of a lot of poses) among everything else. Don't give up, dammit.

Homer said:
I`ve been a fast food junkie for a bit of time and I knew it would come kick me in the ass around day 4/5. I`m thinking I could make myself something homemade....
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Booo for fast foood! THUMBS DOWN. I made a promise to myself to cook delicious dinners more often, even if that means working out at other times of the day to go straight home and fix em. If you MAKE time to prepare healthy meals, it's a win-win situation--and a lose-lose for fat :D
 
I agree with Curvie! Fast food is awful for you! Its addicting as well. They make it that way. But once the cravings go, you'll be so much happier, trust me!

I haven't had fast food in years and years. Home food is muuuuuuch better. :drooling:
 
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