When you gotta GTL....you gotta GTL.

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Ok, now I've never ever watched Jersey Shore. But I think I'd like this road to weight loss to be fun and light hearted. Anyways, heard the phrase "GTL" on the radio the other week and I thought it was hilarious. Hence, my usage in my diary. Here's an official defintion, courtesy of Urban Dictionary:
1. GTL
The process of staying fresh and mint. Stands for "Gym, tan, laundry." Must be done everyday to achieve maximum potential. Side effects include fist pumping. Coined by the eloquent Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino from MTV's ground breaking Jersey Shore.
"You gotta GTL everyday to make sure you're looking your best bro. If your shirt looks bad it makes the whole product look bad."

It makes sense. When you look your best, you feel your best and that affects your attitude and hence the attitude of the people around you. GTL all the way.

My mini goal is 12 lbs...here I come!
 
I was going through my old posts and I realized I was the same weight I am right now as in May 2009!!!! I would have thought that I lost weight since then but apparently not!! Ugh anyways, I have 15 lbs to go in total. I figure 2-3 months should be enough. Still hopeful and positive. I can do this!
 
I got some aerobics in today and yesterday. Nothing too difficult though. Anyways, plan of action for the week:

Monday- gym & study
Tuesday- dinner with friend
Wednesday-dinner with friend & gym
Thursday- physical check-up & study
Friday- gym
Saturday- yoga? and study
Sunday- chores and study
 
lolllll @ gtl... I don't tan, annnnd don't make it to the gym quite* as often as every day(lol), but funny. and as you say, very true!
2-3 months for 15lbs seems pretty reasonable :) and you seem to have all the motivation ya need! Keep up the hard work, those 15'll slip right off.

ps- love the quote!
 
Thanks very much Trus and Jess393!!

15 lbs is definitely not unrealistic- people on here have lost so much more- it comes down to discipline and motivation.

This week has been crazy busy and I seem to have only made in to the gym on the Monday. However, I will do some light aerobics today.

I had my physical yesterday and the doctor said my heart rate was a bit low and asked how active I was. Not very active lately to tell you the truth.

I have packed my yoga bag for tomorrow. Now I just need to get my butt outta bed in the morning.....lol
 
I started eating healthier this week and have picked up on the exercise as well. But I need to work harder. This morning I weighed in at 109lbs but I have a feeling it was only because I had a light snack the night before. The *ideal* weight for someone 4 ft 11" is 94 lbs...but I would be more than happy to get down to 100lbs. It's amazing how I look overweight right now even though I am not...sigh...anyways, tomorrow is a new day! I can tell I am not in shape though..I feel the excess flab all over......walking tomorrow.
 
Lol @ gtl. Wish you luck on your journey. You will definitely make it if you keep up the motivation! your goals are very reasonable.
 
Thanks Sunshyne!

After a hiatus, I went back to the gym again today. Very determined to work on consistency as that is the only way I can lose the weight. I'm back up to 110 or 111. The goal is still a 10 lbs loss for now. I've fallen off the bandwagon so many times now that this time I am just determined to go at it. No turning back.
 
I'm having trouble with emotional eating these days and weekends are so evil. I was at home studying and doing family stuff and there was just so much access to food. In theory no matter how much exercise I put in, if my calorie intake is greater than expenditure I am doomed.
 
I have been having the same problem lately- any downtime spent at home is a death sentence for me. I'll eat anything, even if I'm not hungry, and I'll eat alllll of it. I've started getting better at reading a book or painting my toenails or cleaning the laundry room or jumping on here and looking at the before/afters when I feel the urge to gorge myself, so just find a no-food habit and try to use it as your vice instead of the food. Don't give up!!
 
Jess393 said:
I have been having the same problem lately- any downtime spent at home is a death sentence for me. I'll eat anything, even if I'm not hungry, and I'll eat alllll of it. I've started getting better at reading a book or painting my toenails or cleaning the laundry room or jumping on here and looking at the before/afters when I feel the urge to gorge myself, so just find a no-food habit and try to use it as your vice instead of the food. Don't give up!!
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Hi Jess!

It's good to know I am not alone. You have provided good suggestions. I will try my best, thank you for your support and I wish you the best! :)
 
And I'm back.....

Back to the grind! Still hovering at 110 or 111 lbs! Goal for the end of this month is 107 lbs. I've been at that weight before and it has felt great! Since the weather is better I've been walking outside instead of hitting the gym. On the days that I am not hitting the gym I am trying to keep my calories in check. My exam is scheduled for the end of July. Hope to be in shape by then and to be at least 104 lbs but we shall see. What I get is what I put in.
 
Turned 26 a few days ago. Egads. Getting old. Don't feel older though, lol. My weight has been hovering around 109-110 lbs. I was looking at pictures from my recent trip to NYC. Boy, do I look chubby. It's hard to believe I look so chubby on a 4ft 11" frame.

This month is a write-off for me. I need to start intense studying tomorrow for an exam I have to write first week of Sept. Don't think I'll be able to get much exercise in, very realistically speaking. Can't really sleep either. Having trouble sleeping.

Anyways, just a month and then freedom. This month's goal is weight maintenance at 109 lbs. I hope to lose 9 lbs by the end of November.

Sept goal: 106 lbs
Oct goal: 103 lbs
Nov goal: 100 lbs

I always tend to pack on the lbs in winter. Hopefully this winter will be different!!!
 
Just an update, have been fasting (religious reasons). This month it's fasting and studying. So far the weight has been 109lbs. My goal for this month is to maintain it. Fasting ends Sept 9th, and then I write my exam on either the 11th of Sept or the 25th, depending on how ready I am.

My goal for the end of the year is still 100 lbs.

End of Sept goal: 108 lbs
End of Oct goal: 104 lbs
End of Nov goal : 100 lbs

I will adjust as I go along, but the goal is to be at 100 lbs around Dec.
Let's hope I can do this as I have been on this weight loss journey since 2007. It would be nice to finally achieve the first weight goal I had ever seriously set in my adult life.

Ideal goal is still 95lbs but we'll see how 100 lbs looks.
 
My weight has increased- but it's understandable as I have been eating at odd hours, not the healthiest food and my exercise is zero. I'm going to get back into the exercise routine on the weekends and slowly work myself down to 108lbs for the end of Sept. Sigh. Just want to get this stupid exam done with already. Studying tonite. Sept 25th is looking more realistic right now, post wisdom tooth surgery.

Weather has been getting a bit colder and thus I have been feeling more miserable, lol.
 
So I sat my exam on the 21st of Sept. Didn't do stellar but did decent. Need to get back into the gym and into healthy eating habits.

Beginning weight (Sept 22) : 110.6 lbs
Sept-end goal weight: 109 lbs

Oct-end goal weight: 105 lbs

Nov-end goal weight: 100 lbs


I.Can.Do.This. Already. LOL
 
Laele said:
Good luck with your goal!
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Thanks Laele!! Good luck to you as well! =)

Update for today: walked 2 miles. Did some areobics.
Getting back into the groove after two months of NO exercise.

Weather is getting colder with grey skies and rain but I have to accept that Sept-March will be pretty much blah. Looking forward to April 2011 right now, lol. But ....life is about living every moment, good or bad. That is my mantra for these next 6-6.5 months.
 
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