Adriana's food and exercise journal
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hillbillylee1
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you have the numbers to go by. putting down your food just kinda gives everyone an idea what to eat next. after a few weeks the creative side of me in the kitchen tries to fall asleap lol.........
areagh
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Hey m2m,
I think so, I just am still adjusting to the low calories I think. The past few days I've been spacey and my eyes have been bothering me (like I'm having to really work to focus them, which eventually causes a bad headache) I think once my body realized it CAN work on 1200 a day, things will be fine. It takes a lot out of me to chase kids all day, keep the house clean, and workout at least an hour, all on 1200 or less a day.... (oh, and satisfy my husband's recent insatiable sexual appetite
... lol.. but tmi, sorry)
I think so, I just am still adjusting to the low calories I think. The past few days I've been spacey and my eyes have been bothering me (like I'm having to really work to focus them, which eventually causes a bad headache) I think once my body realized it CAN work on 1200 a day, things will be fine. It takes a lot out of me to chase kids all day, keep the house clean, and workout at least an hour, all on 1200 or less a day.... (oh, and satisfy my husband's recent insatiable sexual appetite
... lol.. but tmi, sorry)
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hillbillylee1
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lol on the hubbies ummmmm appetite. Just means the marriage is working. I went through a bad spell going from 6000 cals a day to like 1000-1500. It passes just seems to take forever. I think it took me about a week of not eating any sugar to get over it...... Maybe taking a female multi vitamin would help. Just watch out they seem to make you hungry at the same time....
areagh
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Good suggestions, Lee. I know I should be taking a supplement, I just never know which is best for what I'm wanting... to build lean muscle and lose weight.
Yeah, the marriage is definitely working. We've been married almost 3 years and still waiting for the honeymoon to end. It's exhausting sometimes. lol
Yeah, the marriage is definitely working. We've been married almost 3 years and still waiting for the honeymoon to end. It's exhausting sometimes.
lol
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areagh
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Hey ava! Absolutely! I love keeping up with you for the same reason. Lately it's gotten really hard. Now that I can see some nice changes in my body... people are starting to notice and I love this feeling. But instead of motivating me, I'm like, well this is good enough... I give up... pass the cookies!!avajayne said:
I HAVE to get over this hump. It's so hard..... hey, can someone tell me if it's ok to have a cookie or two if it stays within your calories??? that would make me feel a lot better. AND I'm having caffine withdrawls. I hadn't had a diet coke in several days... I misssss thhhhheeeeeemmmm!!!!
areagh
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Today is going good calorie wise. I don't have very much energy, though. I want to take my kids to the pool, but I'm barely making it up off the couch to vacuum.
We were up early today to take my mother in law to the airport. And since the closest airport is Shreveport it was an hour and a half there and back. ugh.
Today I had a slimfast high protein granola bar for breakfast - 190 a banana for my snack - 125 and lean cuisine for lunch - 160. I told myself if I did one hour of cardio I'd treat myself to an episode of dharma and greg with my smart ones ice cream sandwich- 140. I only did 40 min, but I also picked up the house and folded a load of laundry. lol I finished the darn thing before the first commercial break so my treat was short lived. I desperately wanted a cookie and milk like my kids were having.... and I even poured the milk and got out the cookie , but paused just long enough to realise how dumb I was being and put it back.
If I didn't have a set in stone goal - 110 and size 3, I think I would give up at this point. Like I said above... I see good changes and people are noticing too. I feel better about myself than I have in sooooo long. I'm just so unmotivated right now.
And super crabby because of a caffine withdrawl headache.
Gotta catch up with everyone else's diarys.... hope you guys are having a better day than me!
We were up early today to take my mother in law to the airport. And since the closest airport is Shreveport it was an hour and a half there and back. ugh.
Today I had a slimfast high protein granola bar for breakfast - 190 a banana for my snack - 125 and lean cuisine for lunch - 160. I told myself if I did one hour of cardio I'd treat myself to an episode of dharma and greg with my smart ones ice cream sandwich- 140. I only did 40 min, but I also picked up the house and folded a load of laundry. lol I finished the darn thing before the first commercial break so my treat was short lived.
I desperately wanted a cookie and milk like my kids were having.... and I even poured the milk and got out the cookie , but paused just long enough to realise how dumb I was being and put it back. If I didn't have a set in stone goal - 110 and size 3, I think I would give up at this point. Like I said above... I see good changes and people are noticing too. I feel better about myself than I have in sooooo long. I'm just so unmotivated right now.
And super crabby because of a caffine withdrawl headache.
Gotta catch up with everyone else's diarys.... hope you guys are having a better day than me!
hillbillylee1
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Adriana..... If it were that easy this forum wouldnt even be here. Your doing fine. The fact that you know you didnt need the cookie was a step forward. The caffine withdrawl will give you a krazy headache. Have to tried something like half caffine coffee to ween yourself down before you quit it all together. Being married there is always going to be something in the house. Just take it day by day. Myself i was up to about 10 cokes a day, then the diet came. There is a can in the ice box(refridgerator for the yanks out there lol) To keep from bingeing ill open it and have it. The cookie once in awhile would prob be fine. Just have to watch the sugar kick and more cravings that might follow it....... Just remember tomorrow is a brand new day........lee
areagh
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hillbillylee said:
Ooooh but I'm NOT doing fine! I haven't lost in almost a week, and I'm so desperate. I've gone strict low carb to try and get past this plateau.
I've also gotta stop sitting on my butt all day chained to this computer and move more! Last week I was doing something everyday in addition to my workout.. now I'm still getting in my workout, but I've become addicted to the support I'm getting here, and can't seem to get out of the house!!! lol
to finish up from yesterday, dinner was a big salad (just lettuce with red wine vinagrette spritzer) - 40, v8 fusion - 140, south beach penne pasta with chicken and red pepper sauce - 300 (SUPER yummy!), and sugar free pudding cup - 60 for dessert. totals- 1124
Today I had a good workout before eating to burn off any left over carbs from last night.... and afterward had turkey- 60, low carb yogurt- 60 and light cheese stick - 60. Good start... have to get creative to make this low carb thing really work!
Adriana, I understand how it is to feel unmotivated. But look at it this way...you've come SO far already...12 pounds is a lot for someone whose total loss goal is 29 pounds. If you had a 100 pounds to lose it would be way less of a dent. You feel good about yourself and that's what is important. Maybe you will find that your goal changes, maybe it won't.
To me, it seems like you are doing really, really well. I'm so proud of you for getting this far, and can't wait to keep tracking your success. Don't let a crummy plateau beat you up, beat it..
Go out and enjoy the hot Texas summer. Feel good about yourself because you're amazing and you don't need to be a size 3 to prove that to anyone. Your kids think you're amazing, as does your husband. I think once you realize how great you already are, the weight loss will become a lot less of a "race" if you will, and more of a lifestyle. You've come so far...keep your head up girl!
That said, I'm not telling you to stop losing weight, but it seems as though it's consuming you and determining your high's and low's. Don't let it...easier said than done right?
Hope the rest of your day is well..
To me, it seems like you are doing really, really well. I'm so proud of you for getting this far, and can't wait to keep tracking your success. Don't let a crummy plateau beat you up, beat it.
.Go out and enjoy the hot Texas summer. Feel good about yourself because you're amazing and you don't need to be a size 3 to prove that to anyone. Your kids think you're amazing, as does your husband. I think once you realize how great you already are, the weight loss will become a lot less of a "race" if you will, and more of a lifestyle. You've come so far...keep your head up girl!
That said, I'm not telling you to stop losing weight, but it seems as though it's consuming you and determining your high's and low's. Don't let it...easier said than done right?
Hope the rest of your day is well.
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twinmom2791
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from FSD thread
Hey, I posted this in the FSD thread, but I wanted to post it here, too, because I am really concerned for you and I want to make sure you see it...
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Adriana, I am worried about you. You say your husband doesn't think you need to lose any weight, and you are already down to 127 pounds. Yet, you are depressed, stressed out, "wanting to starve yourself", etc.
It sounds to me like you are already thin, and what you are really wanting is to get underweight. That is as unhealthy as being overweight, especially if you are suffering from such negative emotions and poor self-image. This probably is not what you want to hear, but maybe 127 is as low as you can go and still be healthy, and that is why your body is fighting your attempts to lose more. You really do not want to cross over into an eating disorder, and if you are wanting to starve yourself to lose what you have already acknowledged might be "vanity pounds", you are dangerously close.
Perhaps consider getting counseling so that you can be happy at the already slim weight you are, rather than hurting your body in the hopes that you will feel better about yourself if you are even thinner.
Hey, I posted this in the FSD thread, but I wanted to post it here, too, because I am really concerned for you and I want to make sure you see it...
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Adriana, I am worried about you. You say your husband doesn't think you need to lose any weight, and you are already down to 127 pounds. Yet, you are depressed, stressed out, "wanting to starve yourself", etc.
It sounds to me like you are already thin, and what you are really wanting is to get underweight. That is as unhealthy as being overweight, especially if you are suffering from such negative emotions and poor self-image. This probably is not what you want to hear, but maybe 127 is as low as you can go and still be healthy, and that is why your body is fighting your attempts to lose more. You really do not want to cross over into an eating disorder, and if you are wanting to starve yourself to lose what you have already acknowledged might be "vanity pounds", you are dangerously close.
Perhaps consider getting counseling so that you can be happy at the already slim weight you are, rather than hurting your body in the hopes that you will feel better about yourself if you are even thinner.
hillbillylee1
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im sorry you have stopped losing weight. I think thats when people quit. It dosent seem to work anymore and you just give up. Man i would be happy if just my left leg only weighed 127 pounds. If its just a plateau, I have heard switching to a different style diet will cross the plateau. If your low cal maybe switching to no carb will make he difference. Just stay healthy and remember you can lose too much weight..........
summerbreeze058
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areagh i'm so glad i found you because i'm the same boat as you! my body as plateaued because its reached its comfort weight of what i used to be before i gained weight! and the thing is, i still have fat on my body (i know because 27.8% bf was measured a couple days ago) but my scale is not budging at all. i weigh myself everyday obsessively also. how is this low carb diet going...is it breaking your plateau? my dad is going out of town for a good 2 1/2 weeks, so all meals/food are up to me since i'll be home alone, and its my chance to be able to pull one of these diets since i dont have to depend on my dad's dinners or something. let me know how its going! plateau's suck...i'm still waiting to see the moment where the scale starts moving again i've been at one for almost a month now
areagh
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Avajayne, you're so sweet. Thank you for the kind words. I feel better about myself today. I'm going to take the kids to the park and then swimming. I always feel better when I'm getting out of the house and not obsessing about food, exercise or my weight. It's a step up.
Yes, that is easier said than done. I have such a compulsive personality.... whatever it is I'm currently doing totally consumes my life until my goal is met. I don't know how to moderate my behavior, I just know I'm like that in so many areas. It's frustrating and nearly uncontrollable.
Sigh... so the low carb is going good. I know that the philosophy behind atkins is that if your body doens't have carbs in it's system to burn, then it will always actively be burning fat. Makes sense to me. It hasn't been as hard as I thought, though I'm only a day and half into it.
The scale was still at 127.8 today .... hopefully I'll get over this plateau very soon!
Yes, that is easier said than done. I have such a compulsive personality.... whatever it is I'm currently doing totally consumes my life until my goal is met. I don't know how to moderate my behavior, I just know I'm like that in so many areas. It's frustrating and nearly uncontrollable.
Sigh... so the low carb is going good. I know that the philosophy behind atkins is that if your body doens't have carbs in it's system to burn, then it will always actively be burning fat. Makes sense to me. It hasn't been as hard as I thought, though I'm only a day and half into it.
The scale was still at 127.8 today
.... hopefully I'll get over this plateau very soon!
areagh
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Dear twinmom, mrsbear and others-
Thank you for writing what you did. I really really appreciate your concern. It touches me that even though you've only known me for a short time, you are thoughtful enough to take the time and express your concerns.
I do know I have a very extreme personality. Like I was saying above, I take everything to extremes. I'm aware that being so obsessive about dropping lbs is unhealthy behavior. I honestly don't know how to turn it off. It does make me feel depressed and like I'm a total failure if I'm not actively losing.
That aside, I'm also getting too obsessive about this board and posting all my food in my journal and on fitday. My family is suffering because of all the time I've been spending on the pc and I plan on making some changes.
However, to address what you were saying, twinmom:
I'm really not as thin as it would seem. My body fat % is 26, so I still have quite a bit of fat to lose. 110 is not extreme for my height. Like you said, it's on the edge of being under. My goal is to be the lowest I can be without being under.
I think I have all the makings to develop an ed, but with you all to support me, my husband breathing down my neck, and my own good sense, I really don't think it's going to be a problem.
Thanks again for all your kind words and generous support.
Thank you for writing what you did. I really really appreciate your concern. It touches me that even though you've only known me for a short time, you are thoughtful enough to take the time and express your concerns.
I do know I have a very extreme personality. Like I was saying above, I take everything to extremes. I'm aware that being so obsessive about dropping lbs is unhealthy behavior. I honestly don't know how to turn it off. It does make me feel depressed and like I'm a total failure if I'm not actively losing.
That aside, I'm also getting too obsessive about this board and posting all my food in my journal and on fitday. My family is suffering because of all the time I've been spending on the pc and I plan on making some changes.
However, to address what you were saying, twinmom:
twinmom2791 said:
I'm really not as thin as it would seem. My body fat % is 26, so I still have quite a bit of fat to lose. 110 is not extreme for my height. Like you said, it's on the edge of being under. My goal is to be the lowest I can be without being under.
I think I have all the makings to develop an ed, but with you all to support me, my husband breathing down my neck, and my own good sense, I really don't think it's going to be a problem.
Thanks again for all your kind words and generous support.
areagh
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hillbillylee said:
Yeah, since monday when I'd gain a little, it's been really hard to keep on track. I've just been like, well what's the point?? I'm looking better, so this is good. I'll just stop now. But I'm soo stubborn for that. lol I've been low carb for a day and half now, and it's going good... still no weight loss, BUT! muscle weighs more than fat! lol
areagh
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summerbreeze058 said:
EXACTLY! People hear a certain weight and they must imagine someone at least 5'6", because on my 5'4" frame, 127 still looks pudgy!
I'm 26%, and I want to get down to about 20%.Low carb is going good. The scale still isn't moving, but I'm actually feeling better today than I have in awhile. Thankfully, since I was on a low cal, low sugar diet before and was already trying to limit carbs, this is just the next step and my body isn't balking as much as I thought it would.
I had a really good worout today... 55 min of kickboxing and 10 min of ab work. I feel so great!
I hope you're having a great day!! Let's kick this plateau's butt!
summerbreeze058
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oh my goodness exaaactly!! i look so pudgy when my friend, who is 5'2" and weighs only 3 lbs less than me, looks 10 times skinnier just because she's got less fat % probably!! but this fat % business goes down very slow for me. only about 1.5% a month and then i read these fitness magazines of women who go down like 4% in 6 weeks!! and they're starting % was the same as mine, so i don't know what i'm doing wrong, but this plateau business is very frustrating
i might have to try out this low carb diet. i think the only type of carb i'd truely be missing and craving is fruit, not bread or rice or cereal or anything. i'm a fresh fruit fiend (is that even spelled right haha) and i couldn't go a day without grapes or apples or something. i'm already on a low cal, low fat diet basically. the typical diet so this might be a huge turn-around for my body.
oh and i agree--LETS KICK THIS PLATEAUS BUTT! i've got no more time to waste staying at 133! *throws sneakers on and runs out the door*
xoxoxoxox
i might have to try out this low carb diet. i think the only type of carb i'd truely be missing and craving is fruit, not bread or rice or cereal or anything. i'm a fresh fruit fiend (is that even spelled right haha) and i couldn't go a day without grapes or apples or something. i'm already on a low cal, low fat diet basically. the typical diet so this might be a huge turn-around for my body.
oh and i agree--LETS KICK THIS PLATEAUS BUTT! i've got no more time to waste staying at 133! *throws sneakers on and runs out the door*
xoxoxoxox