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Oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh so this is the diary you were all talking about!!! It's taking me awhile to walk around the forum.... :D

Hi Everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't given you more information about myself sooner but I hear it's never to late. I have had a lot of changes in my life recently.
In May, I got married to a fantastic guy. In June, to be with my fantastic guy, I moved to a new town, bought my first home and gave up my teaching job. It was a really tough decision but I made it because at the time it seemed to make sense. Now, I'm in this new town without a job and finding it very difficult to find work in my field. It has been a really hard reality and I often find myself depressed over the whole ordeal. It hasn't been a good way to begin a marriage. Not to mention how difficult it's been living a new town without having any friends besides my husband and his family to coverse with.
Gaining 15 pounds over the summer make sense because I tend to always gain weight when I'm not in routine. For instance, I started off my university years at 110 and at the end of it weighed in at 160. I struggle when I'm not in routine and am trying to make make a consious effort to change this pattern.
I also struggle with dedicating time for me. I'm in a new town and can make a fresh change but have no idea what to do with myself. I can dedicate all of time to others but when it comes to me I'm afraid to take up a hobby because I feel that I may not be good at it.
So in a couple of days I turn 28. My hope is that I stick this weight loss program out just for me. For now, the fact that I get on the treadmill everyday has been a signficant incentive but I feel that my motivation is dying because I am not seeing any results.
Here's to trying something for me!

-- How much weight do you want to lose? 35 Pounds

-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 8 months

-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)? Eventually start a low carb diet, walking, weights (eventually)

-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
Hopefully the members in this forum

-- How realistic is your goal?
Fairly realistic. I know that it will be difficult to have it all off but my dream is to be wearing a bikini for the first time I go on the boat my husband and I plan to buy next summer.

-- When will you start?
Seriously started last week of October when I realized I gain 15 pounds from this past summer and couldn't fit comfortably in my fall clothing :eek:
 
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Really trying!!!

Okay so I've had quite an active day. I worked out on the treadmill for 20 mins. and raked up 5 bags of leaves. While doing this I saw a girl running and I felt inspired. I've drank 4 large glasses of water and have have near to no sugar so far. Feeling good!

Menu:
B: raisin bran cereal w/ milk S: Yogurt L: crabcake S: pepperette D: pesto (1/4 cup), green beans, 2 skewers of beef S: yogurt
Indulgence: 1/2 glass of juice

Having a low moment...After all I tried today, I looked in the mirror and noticed my belly sticking out further than this morning. Why is it that some people lose weight sooooooooo easily while others try and try and try and am lucky to lose 1 pound a year! Maybe it's all the water I drank today, who knows....
 
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Hello! Sounds like you have a pretty good plan.. I'm sure you will reach your goal in no time!! If you need us we are all here to support you! Congrats! on starting your diary... dont worry I had no idea what everyone was talking about either.. lol :D
 
Today was simply not a good day. Ir eally don't want to talk about it but it will totally defeat the purpose of this diary...RIGHT!
Spent the whole day completing 3 assignments for my course. That was the good part. But, because I sat infront of the computer all day I lost focus on my goals. I started the morning off with my bran cereal and then indulged in a bunch of HALLOWEEN CANDY :mad: !!!!! And I didn't workout. :eek: It's soooooooooooooooo hard to create a balance sometimes. For dinner, I'm looking forward to steak with mushrooms. A treat my husband and I like to indulge in now and then.
 
Welcome to the forum. Don't get down remember you haven't been doing the diet for that long, it's not going to happen over night. I think you're doing great just keep you chin up. We're here for you :)
 
Nothing wrong with steak and mushrooms hun just remember portion size is the main focus. Get rid of the rest of the candy in the house or you will eat it when you are having a moment. It doesn’t matter if you are good at your new hobby or not just give it a go, if I didn’t do something because I was too afraid I wouldn’t do it well I would do nothing lol. It just about having a bit of fun and challenging yourself. Can you think how you will feel if you start out bad but end up good at it, it’s a new achievement. We can’t do everything well but we can sure try lol, give something as go hun what have you got to loose?
 
hey there sweetie! good luck finding a job and a place to fit in in your new town - we'll be thinking of you!!!

I agree with rosered - just give something a try, and you never know what will happen - if you suck at it - hey, at least you tried =) One of my favorite new hobbies is knitting... it is kind of hard at first, but it doesn't take alot of money to start - just a pair of needles and ball of yarn which you can get at your local craft store or wally world... there are a number of guides online - but you can also buy an introductory book or magazine... then just knit away! and if you mess up, you just pull the thread and it all unravels and you can start over =)

it sounds like you have a great plan started for your change in lifestyle - and having snacks throughout the day is such a good way to decrease portion size and help your metabolism - Good luck sweetie!!!
 
Gonnabe2cute,Amomono and Rosered,
Thank-you for checking it and offering your suggestions and support. It's wonderful and keeps me going. This weekend was not so great but not so bad either. I resorted to some old eating habits because I had overnight company. :eek: Although I indulged I didn't over do it. My mom said "your stomach looks a little flatter" Words that sounded a like music to my ears. :D I also got rid of all of the Halloween candy...YEAH!!!
Today I ate well and so far have had 2 litres of water. Beisdes the annoyance of running to the washroom all the time, I think I could keep it up. By the way does this change after awhile? Does your body get used to intaking that amount of water? Just curious.
B: 2 eggs, 2 tomato slices and 3 slices of cheese, L: 2 chicken burgers with 1 tbsp of ketchup, D: stuffed chicken with florentine stuffing, salad
Tonight should be great. My husband and I plan to go for a walk together and enjoy some of the autumn leaves. On aside, I've been feeling EXTREMELY tired. I could sleep all day. I figure it's the weather but am not sure.....
 
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Something that has really helped me with me not being hungry is keeping myself busy. I read in Kim's diary that she makes herself lists of things to do that helped keep her mind off of eating. It really works! I haven't wanted to snack all day because I have been out and about, just really busy. You can do this! Just keep it and you will succeed!
 
Hi Jenny Lynn, Keeping myself busy is not great advice for me because what I tend to do is not eat and then binge eat/or not eat enough in the day. I actually think that's how I packed on the pounds this summer. But I think that making a list is a great idea and will make one tonight!
 
So today, was not a great today because I feel so big in my skin. I looked at my body and got frustrated because I am simply not seeing results. And when I put on my clothes there is no change there either... everything feels so tight. But I'm going to keep trying because somethings gotta give at some point.

B: 2 eggs S: 1/2 tomato, 2 slices of cheese L: Can of tuna w/ 2 tbsp of mayo, S: pepperette D: Steamed fish and vegetables S: yogurt (for my sweet tooth) drank 2L of water so far and plan to go for another walk w/ Hubby for 30 mins.

Tonight I'm going to buy a scale. I've put this off because scales depress me and I get " addicted" with weighing myself but the weigh in is coming up so I guess it's time I own one. :p

Overall I am feeling good. I have implemented a lot of changes in the last 3 weeks for the better. I just want to start seeing some results
 
Happy to have you as a teammate

Good Morning!!! Just wanted to tell you how happy I am to have you as a teammate in the new challenge :) Can't wait to get to know you better!!!
 
Happy Birthday!!

I'm new here and just wanted to pop in to wish you the best. I moved to my new hubby back in the summer of 1998 -- whole new city, whole new life, knew no one. So I understand how you feel and I hope this forum is helping!

Congrats on your weight loss so far. You and me are almost the same weight and goal. ;)
 
hope your still hanging in there, just stopped in to wish you a happy thanksgiving!
 
Sorry I haven't checked this forum in awhile. I've been spending my time in the club :)
A million thank you's for all of your birthday wishes. It means more than you could ever know.
Barbiez looks like we have a lot in common. We should exhange notes!! I'm fairly new as well and honestly couldn't do it without all of the wonderful support I get here.
On aside, I'm doing well with eating but fluctuating with my exercise. I am exercising but some days more than others.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you all :)
 
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Hey there honey - you, me, and the other Candy Canes are going to KICK BUTT!!!

my struggle is exercise too... I normally eat fairly well - but getting my butt to the gym is what is hard! and i feel so good after I do it, you would think that I could just recall that and then want to go all the time! =)
 
Keep working on that exercise and you will get there.

Go CandyCanes
 
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