A Day in the life...be4BELA Diary

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be4BELA

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New to this - I have been reading lots of threads and the goals that are reached here are amazing, makes me believe that I CAN DO IT! I have been keeping track of everything I eat for 3 weeks now and recording all my exercises - if I can't put it on paper or give it to my 3 year old, I don't eat it. I fill my little book with exercises, motivation tips, recipes and lots of pictures of body parts that I would like to look like. I am struggling with the daily motivation to get to the gym, seems that after 9 hours of work, going to the gym seems too hard. I will miss one day than the next....my support system is my sisters, one lost all her weight almost immediately after child and the other is still working on it. They make it sound so easy but it's not! My boyfriend is super supportive yet I still feel very depressed by the fact that I cannot even manage to get my old pants past my thighs! This affects everything in my life - I am too obsessed by this that I am unhappy ALOT, not getting on well with my boyfriend and it's starting to affect our daughter. Lots of nothing here - I guess I am just letting go of my thoughts which for 3 years has been incredibly hard to do - I am going to burst with emotion... So today - bike ride with daughter in chariot to the YMCA - about 45 minutes from home (when she wakes up) and can be wrestled from TREEHOUSE. I have never been a breakfast person EVER... I started a new job in June and have managed to eat an apple each morning prior to shift starting and almost every work day eat a bowl of VECTOR before leaving the house. I heard about the 21 days to form a habit and I can relate because now if I don't have that apple at work I feel rushed, like the day did not start right. I will keep this shorter (or really try) next time but this just feels like when I was young and pored my heart into my journal, back than that was my salvation, perhaps now I have found a new salvation here! Glad to be here and have found a site that might help - I hope I can throw some inspiration back to you all as well. - NAT ;))
 
your book is a fabulous idea.. just don't get too hung up on the perfection that is in some pictures, remember that photographers are paid a lot of money to make those pics look like they do, as well as post processig that's done to make the people look even better.

Welcome to your diary... you've come ot the right place for support and encouragement... sounds like you've got a lot going on in your life rightnow,b ut you're on the right track...

Question on your goal weight-- you seriously want to get downt o 95 pounds/ how tall are you- that seems like an awfully low goal weight... We do encourage weight loss to be sensible and above all else, safe. :)
 
I guess I should post my height and frame on my signature - thanks for the concern - Maleficent. I am (was??) very small framed, 4'11" and used to be trim and fit at 90lbs all through highschool and up to 30years of age, prior to my daughter being born - without bones sticking out. I would love to be close to that figure - and that is why I have set my goal below 100lbs. I have alot of hips, butt and thighs to lose without a threat to my health - consulted my doctor as well about my goals. I would like to get back to being as active as I used to be, involved with sports and exercises. When I first started (age 25) weight training & cardio I was obsessed and at one point weighed 80lbs - than I looked gross and strived for a healthy weight. Thanks again for the concern and support.
 
Hey! You started a diary!

I love your book. Sounds like a very creative, fun way to stay focused.

I'll be checking on you. Take care.
 
New day - off to the gym via bicylce and chariot after Bela and I have our Vector breakfast - need to find a protein to add to breakfast that will go the distance (something that 's not boring)...any suggestions? Ate a sausage dog with loads of saurkraut @ a truck stop yesterday - afraid to look that up - hated writing that in my journal! Working 2nd shift this week so I am attempting to get in 2 hours at the gym as opposed to my regular 1hour after work - get so drained after work and sometimes Bela's not an eager supporter of going to the Y playroom. This week will be extra challenging - first time on shift work in over 12 years.

I am really enjoying this site - lots of support and "feel good" in the air! Thanks all - it appears it is a weigh in day GOOD LUCK to you all. THANKS to those posting in my dairy - I enjoyed reading yours - Pineola, Mal and M2M.
An Aside...
This is also a forum to overcome my shyness - self-centered tendencies - looking forward to posting in others - not sure what to say though - sounds silly, but atleast I don't feel bottled up - this should also help me build better relations with my boyfriend! - Nat
 
Welcome to the forum, be4BELA! Your book sounds a whole lot like the one I keep - and it DOES help with focus and inspiration when I can't get here :D Never be concerned with the length of your posts!! This is YOUR diary to post what ever and when ever you wish - there is no limit on length :D (*sigh* only smileys :rolleyes: )

Hope you have a great, water filled day:D
 
This is also a forum to overcome my shyness - self-centered tendencies - looking forward to posting in others - not sure what to say though - sounds silly, but atleast I don't feel bottled up - this should also help me build better relations with my boyfriend! - Nat
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It's your diary - you can talk about whatever you want... and support here isn't limited to just weight loss... :D
 
Hi,

Love that book idea....maybe I'll head out to the store when the b/f gets home from work and get me one to start. Sounds like it could be a lot of fun, just as long as the b/f doesn't find it. He's itching to know how much I weight, and there is NO WAY he's going to find out....To me, it's not a big deal if he know, but having said that, I don't think its relevant for him to know, as he isn't losing weight and don't need a constant reminder of the pounds from him, as it wouldn't be really supportive reminders...know what I mean. You guys knowing my true weight helps me stay motivated because all of you guys are trying to lose weight and we can help each other.
 
be4Bella,
I'm glad you found this site too! And like all the wise women have said before me, this is YOUR diary, you post as much as you want! As often as you want!

Just remember, your value goes far beyond whether an old pair of pants go over your hips.

Much farther beyond that.

The fact that you want those old pants to go over your hips is a great way to take control back in your life and to be in charge, and taking care of YOU. The result will be getting those pants up - but that in and of itself is secondary.

You're worth reaching your goals :D And - you CAN!
:)

Welcome to the forum!
 
WOW! Thanks for all the support - rode bike to the Y and had one of the best workouts in awhile - finally figured out my rio - music player and it made all the difference. Bela kept saying faster faster on the bike ride so that in itself was a challenge to keep her excited. 45 min. their - 50 minutes back with circuit and free weight training inbetween. Time to go to work.

Tornado Days - the book is great - lots of little tips and pics to keep me going - plus it is forcing me to be accountable for everything, food and exercise, don't like the big gaps of inactivity on the pages so it was helping keep me motivated and it only cost $1.00 at a buck store! Plus it goes with you everywhere if you want.

NAT
 
Night shift was awful...woke up and went to gym, epylleptic(?) trainer for 17minutes - this is a record for me! I hate that machine, free weights and the cardio circuit - pumped heavy weights so I could leave quicker, lacked the motivation. Still though an music player is making all the difference. Not eaten well today - no fruits yet. Very tired...
 
You exercised!!! SO what if your eating wasn't perfect, it won't be everyday, life gets in the way lol! Think of the positive and then use the negative to make tommorow a better day! Hope you are having a good day! Keep up the great work!!
 
Late start - this second shift is awful - The weather being this hot and muggy is killing my appetite today. Gym was a great workout - epilleptic trainer - 15 minutes, stepper (favourite) 15minutes. Great circuit and machine day. Really worked the ABs!

Thanks for the posts and encouragement Tornado and favourite crayon! This accountability stuff and great support is paying off.
 
NICE work on the excersize today! Proud of you!

I also have a little book that I paste scraps of inspiring images and quotes into. I actually don't paste uber perfect images in it, and actually, there are quite a few plus size ladies in it! I look at it when I am blue, and needing a lift. It really proves that beauty can be found in so many things!!!!

I'm cheering for you, keep up the good work!
 
Updating the weight today although the scale at the gym is probably off and my starting weight is from the Dr.s office more than 8 weeks ago. Can you track inches lost from body parts as opposed to weight? This is the ULTIMATE GOAL! Real goal is lose all the cushioning on my bod...let the muscles show through again! Off to get Jorge from the airport so no workout today - I'll do extra laps (walking) around at work tonight. Let me not go to those horrible vending machines tonight - craving late night snacks! So far have resisted but I just want one chocolate bar ...than another & another...LOVE chocolate!
 
Inches are probably a more accurate assessment of what you are losing rather than the number on a scale, primarily because muscle weighs more than fat...
 
Busy couple of days - no actual exercise yesterday but burned calories in other ways hehehe - picked up Jorge @ airport yesterday and today we went for breakfast - bacon, eggs & homefires OIO! hard habit to break - healthy breakfasts in a restaurant is something I need to work on. Quick bike ride today. NAT
 
Excellent fun day yesterday, swimming in the waves was a great substitute for exercise - huge workout and fun! Eating out for most meals - did not eat that well. Weekends are the challenge for eating well. Need to make sure restaurant meals are nutritious.
 
Well, you are certainly moving around. You asked about protein for breakfast. I have been eating a multi-grain frozen waffle with peanut butter on it this week. It is very filling and if you only use 1 tablespoon of peanut butter it is only about 185 calories for the whole thing.

You're doing great!
 
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