Aimee's Journey to a Healthy, Active Life!

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aimees02

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Aimee's Journey to a Healthy, Active Life!

Age: 21
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight: 232
Goal Weight: 130​

Welcome to my journal! I'm here to post about my progress and how my day went. I'm serious and very determined about changing my current lifestyle into a healthier, more active life.

My Goal Ticker in my sig will only hold my small goals, so it seems easier to achieve than my overall goal.


Please feel free to post or PM any questions, comments, or constructive criticism. Thank you.
 
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I am honored to be the first person to post in your journal! (besides you!) :D I know your gonna love it here! Just remember that when times get tough we are here for you! And remember.... Water.. Water.. Water... that is something I'm having the most problems with!! If you need anything let me know!
 
Hey I sincerely hope you stick to your guns and end up achieving your goal(s)!
I look forward to seeing your progress. If ever you need someone to chat with, send me a pm!

:)
 
Thank You :)

Thank you very much, I appreciate all of your support! I know losing weight will be easier with this diary, everyone's support, and all the advice and tips I'm getting from the other boards!

I'm glad I was able to find this little community to help me reach my goal!

I plan to include pictures in the future - I want to surprise people with befores, afters, and in-betweens! :D
 
SW: 232 lbs.
CW: 232 lbs.
Mini-GW: 200 lbs.
GW: 130 lbs.​


BREAKFAST - 5:25am @ Home
- 1 1/2 Cups Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
- 1 Banana
- 1/2 Cup Protein Drink Mix (we ran out of milk :( )

LUNCH - 12:30pm @ Fresh Choice
- 1 Plate Cesar Salad w/ Sparse Crutons
- 1 Tbsp Yellow Rice Mixed with 2 Tbsp Macaronie
- 1 Cup Non-Fat Ice Cream on top of a Low Fat Brownie
- 2 Glasses of Raspberry Iced Tea

SNACK - 5:40pm @ Home
- 1 Medium Apple

DINNER - 7:20pm @ Home
- 1 Crab (only it's legs - not fond of the body)
- 1 Small Cut of Steak
- 1 Cup White Rice
- 1/2 Can Kern's Mango Juice

WATER COUNT
- So far, 2 bottles. I also have trouble with increasing my water intake :(

EXERCISE
- 5 minutes of stretching
- 40 minutes of working out my legs (calves, thighs, shin) on machines
- 10 minutes of the steam room

THE BREAKDOWN
For the first day, I think everything went pretty well. I was never one to eat breakfast... I always felt like throwing up after - But today, I started off right! I actually ate breakfast, which is a first for me since I was a little girl. I don't know what it is, but breakfast is going to be one of the hardest things I'm going to have to get used to - LOL! :D

After breakfast, I dropped my boyfriend off to work and fell asleep @ his apartment for 2 hours. Is that bad? To eat breakfast and then go back to bed? I wasn't sure, but I wanted to give my brain and body a rest. When I got up, I headed to the library and studied for my final exam for 2 hours.

Is it the new way I'm eating? Because after lunch I had diarrhea :( Sorry for the graphic details, but it scared me. Maybe it could just be the food at Fresh Choice. I thought I was never gonna make it to the gym with an achy tummy, but I picked myself up and went with my ever-so-supportive boyfriend. We worked out and talked about how disappointed we were in ourselves to let our weight go up so quickly. I also talked to him about my new work out plan and wanting to stay in shape. So far, so good!

I felt good today and I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I plan to workout in the morning, head back to the school library to study all day - but this time I'll bring healthy snacks to my study session :D!! We'll see how it goes tomorrow~
 
Hi Aimee. Glad to see another California gal on here. What part are you in? I'm in Southern.

Your food yesterday sounded great. Yum! If you need a friend to chat with, I'm here. Have a great day!
 
MissJellyBelly said:
Hi Aimee. Glad to see another California gal on here. What part are you in? I'm in Southern.

Your food yesterday sounded great. Yum! If you need a friend to chat with, I'm here. Have a great day!
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Hi MissJellyBelly :)

I'm from Northern California up in San Francisco~ It's gettin' a little cooler here, but it's always changing!

The food yesterday WAS good... except for the protein powder + water replacement I used for milk. Ick. Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! I'm also around if you ever need anything ;) Take care & thanks again!

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And thank you too Crimson Moon :) I need all the luck I can get!! *crosses fingers*
 
SW: 232 lbs.
CW: 231 lbs.
Mini-GW: 200 lbs.
GW: 130 lbs.
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BREAKFAST - 6:30am @ Home
- 1 1/2 Cups Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
- 1 Cup Milk

LUNCH - 1:15pm @ Home (from BK)
- 1 BK Big Fish Sandwhich
- 1 Small Fries :(
- 1/2 Asian Pear
- Hi-C Orange Juice

DINNER - 7:30pm @ Benihana
- 1 Onion & Mushroom Soup
- 1 Small Salad
- 1 Banana Berry Smoothie
- 1 Small Fried Rice Bowl
- 4 pc. Shrimp & 1 Lobster Tail
- Sauteed Onions & Cucumbers
- 1 Steak
- Strawberry Ice Cream

WATER COUNT
- So far, 2 cups & 2 bottles.

EXERCISE
- 5 minutes of stretching
- 16 minutes jogging/walking
- 15 minutes doing back & shoulder machines
- 10 minutes in the steam room

THE BREAKDOWN
Today was my brother's 19th birthday. He chose Benihana for dinner, so that's why my dinner plate is looking pretty unhealthy. I know my lunch doesn't look any better, mainly because I didn't have any money after buying my brother's birthday gift - so with the few dollars my boyfriend & I had, we went & bought some BK. I know, I shouldn't have, but I was hungry :(

I worked out this morning at 9 and made it to the library by 10:15 to start studying. Studying is the worst. I'm not very good when it comes to exam time... I shouldn't even be online right now coz I'm typing up my notes. BUT, This morning when I was stretching, I was happy because I felt more flexible during my warm ups than the day before - shows how much I worked out before yesterday! I was really pumped at the gym and tomorrow morning, my boyfriend and I will head over there b4 he goes to work & I head over 2 the school library to study.

I'm thinking of starting the 1200 cal diet, but I'm bad when it comes to counting calories.... I'm still browsing through which one will be the best for me while I get my body used to the new shift in foods. At least the diarrhea isn't so bad today :eek:. Hehee, sorry for the detail.
 
Hey looks like you are sticking to everyth ing like a real trooper! You are on the right track I know there are hard days, or struggles with eating out, but you'll get the hang of it soon enough!
 
NewLeaf said:
Hey looks like you are sticking to everyth ing like a real trooper! You are on the right track I know there are hard days, or struggles with eating out, but you'll get the hang of it soon enough!
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Yeah when it comes to eating outside, it's just tough. I'm getting better though because I know I won't be eating as many hamburgers as I did before at restaurants. AND! I did better with lunch when I ate outside ^_^

Thank you for the support NewLeaf! :D I'm trying!
 
SW: 232 lbs.
CW: 231 lbs.
Mini-GW: 200 lbs.
GW: 130 lbs.
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BREAKFAST - 10:30am @ the Univ. cafeteria
- 3/4 bottle Orange Juice
- 1 Blueberry Muffin
- 1 Banana

LUNCH - 3:15pm @ Home
- 1 Cup Kern's Mango Juice
- 1/2 Smoked Turkey Sandwhich Roll
- 1 small Grilled Chicken Cesar Salad
- 1 Banana

DINNER - 7:30pm @ Home
- 1 1/2 Cup of Rice
- 2 Small/Medium Cuts of Pork (mom cooked it in red Filipino sauce)
- 1 Apple

WATER COUNT
- 1 bottle

EXERCISE
None :( I've been studying all day and I'm stressing out.

THE BREAKDOWN
I woke up late today, but that's because I slept late last night. I went to the school library, had breakfast, chatted with some friends I ran into, and studied. I basically studied the day away... and I'm not even done. MY FINAL EXAM IS TOMORROW! It's my last one (thank God), but it's also my hardest one. God I hope I get a C *crosses fingers*

Tomorrow's also Leon's & My 1 year anniversary. This is the longest relationship I've ever been in and I'm glad that we're still together. We'll go out after my final, but I'll be sure to squeeze in a workout and make good food choices while we're out and about!

.... Back to the books. :(
 
aimees02 said:
Hi MissJellyBelly :)

I'm from Northern California up in San Francisco~ It's gettin' a little cooler here, but it's always changing!

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Hey! I'm from San Francisco too. I'm just here finishing up school. I'll be done in June and will perhaps move back up there if I don't get work in Southern CA.

I'll be in SF around xmas and new years. Perhaps we could get together if I have some free time. It's hard to say with the holidays. But it would be fun to go for a walk in Golden Gate park or something.

Have a great day!
 
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