On the way to loosing the weight!

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cremebrulee

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Well it is great to be unknown and blog about my life long drama with weight and food.
I am a stress eater. I hate excersise. the cobination of these two things has allowed me to yo-yo in weight most of my adult life.

I started getting heavy at 17(160lbs) by the time i was married I weighed 168lbs. By my first wedding anniversary - 180lbs. Then came a big moment for me. A plus size coworker offered me her old clothes that were to tight. I was shocked. I went out and bought a scale - and realized I weighed 200lbs.

So my husband and I went on atkins. And I succesfully got down to 144 lbs. Then I ended up in the hospital having my gallbladder removed (I was only 24 yrs old) bec of the side effects of atkins. During my 2 weeks in the hospital I wasnt allowed to eat bec I was have some large stones block my liver and cause me to be very sick. So when I was released I weighed 130lbs. The SMALLEST I have ever been as an adult.

Today I am back up to 151. I started my own business this year and I have gotten lazy. ( like I said , I stress eat and dont excersise.) Well that stops today ! I went to the doctor and had my body fat tested etc. I was told that the healthiest weight for me is 129lbs. I am 5'5. I would like to goal myself even thinner , but I need to be realistic. So thats the goal. Hope you all can help me on my journey!
 
Hey there! I'm pretty new here too, and I agree, it is nice to go online and have the anonymity to be able to be honest with yourself... It's also nice because you know that everyone here is cheering for eachother, and it's not like talking to your husband and having his eyes glaze over when you explain how many calories the supper you just cooked has!

Anyway, I think it's great that you told about all the consequences of your restricted diet. All you ever hear is about how much weight people lose, not about the potential health risks.... Congratulations on starting your own business! I think you'll enjoy all the support and real world advice you'll find in here. As everyone keeps telling me, you've already made the most important step - standing up and saying what you want for yourself!
 
Thanks!

Hi Amber! It is great to meet a friend who is on a similar journey as me.

I know what you mean about people never talking about the health risks with certain diets. Atkins was very dangerous for me. I almost died because of the health complications I got. I have learned a very important lesson - the only true way to be healthy is to eat right and excersise. No excuses , no lazy way out. I told myself that this time around I am doing it right. No shortcuts.

I think one of my motivators was starting my business (it is a clothing store) I am afraid if I continue eating I wont be able to shop at my own store. Which is ridiculous !

So we will have to help each other out and stay motivated :)
 
Welcome - mmmmm cremebrulee.. you've found my favorite food so from now on you're on my list haha - this site has been a heaven sent to me and I know it'll work for you, you also have to work for youself though :) You'll do great - I'm sorry to hear you went through those complications but you've got the bull by the horns and you are gonna do it! Congratulations on your new business... it's like having a baby! Haha - I hope all goes well for you! Cheers
 
Good luck with your weight loss. This site has an abundance of good resources and advice. I look forward to reading more about you!
 
Weight loss journal

Ok so I woke up this morning and already I want a cheese bagel. Then I had to remind myself - cheese bagels with cream cheese are 700 calories. I wont let the food control my life. Not this time!

Today here is what I plan to eat-

Breakfast:
Granola Bar
Tea
(200 calories)

Lunch :
Tomato soup
Whole wheat crackers

(170 calories)

Snack:
Banana
(150 calories)

Dinner:
Salad or subway
(I think it will be subway. which is 600 calories)

If I need a treat I may have frozen yogart (70 calories )


In looking over my food list for today I am worried I am eating to be carbs again.

I am going to try to go on a 2 mile walk today -
 
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Welcome to the forum..... You are doing just fine. *CLAPS* for choosing a better meal for breakfast:D Keep it up and stay positive. Have a good weekend
 
Welcome To The Forum You Are In The Right Fraim Of Mind And Looks Like Your Doing Good I Know You Can And Will Do This!!!
 
Day one - a good day

ok , I made it thru my first day. I stuck to my meal plan I set out. I ate 1100 calories today. I think the hardest part for me was making sure I wasnt snacking all day. I seem to like to do that , then I loose track of the calories! Also I didnt drink hardly any water :( However , I feel good about sticking to the food plan.

I am really concerened I eat to many carbs. I just dont know how to give them up! After being on atkins for so long , I missed them so much.

Anywho tommorow is saturday- which means it shall be more challangeing. I am going to go look at buying an elliptical machine. I have wanted one forever , and just got our tax return (yeah!).

Here is the diet plan tommorow-

Breakfast:
Granola Bar
Tea

200 calories

Lunch:
Subway

500 calories

snack:
Banana
150 calories

Dinner:
Salmon
salad
veggies

300 calories

Total :1150 calories

Oh and I didnt exersise today , however I cleaned my house all day so I figured that had to burn something!
 
Here I go again ..

Ok well I made it thru sat. It was a challange. My husband went with me to the grocery store and we bought several healthy dinners. I even made it out of the grocery store without buying cheese! Wow! I think I have been doing well , my only issues I have right now is I am not drinking enough water , or exersising enough and I really need to work on my portion control and carb intake. I guess I will just keep modifying as each day goes on. I have actually lost some weight but I am tenative to post it. I am going to wait until next friday then post where i am at.

Yesterday I ate:

Breakfast:
Tea
Granola bar

Calories: 200

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat with 1 slice cheese
Baked lays

Calories: 600

Snack:
Frozen Yogart & Almonds

Calories 130

Dinner:
Spinach ,scallops, green onions, artichockes and water chestnuts
1 red potato with 1 tsp sour cream

Calories:400

Desert:
i piece sugar free candy

Total calories: 1400 approx.

Today is sunday and I am goaling myself at eating 1100 calories.

Meal plan for today:

Breakfast:
Tea
Granola bar
200 calories

lunch:
soup
whole wheat crackers
200 calories

snack:
Banana
150 calories

Dinner:
pork
salad
sauted mushrooms
450 calories

Ok here i go again ...............
 
Morniing,
You are doing awesome..... Keep it up and get that water in... It's good for ya!!!! :D Well have a good day and keep us posted
 
Made it thru the weekend ..

Well I made it thru the weekend. I did pretty darn good if I say so myself. I really tried to avoid eating fatty bad food , and I stayed under 1500 calories each day. Not to mention giving up the cheese bagels was like going thru detox!! I started my period today so I am feeling rather blah and bloated. Thats ok though , I am so proud of myself :)

Here is what I plan to eat today..

breafast:
Tea
Granola Bar
200 calories

Lunch:
Subway
500 Calories

Snack:
Banana
150 calories

Dinner: ( I am going to a baseball game. I am a little stressed about the food thing ..)

Chicken sandwich (heatlhest thing there)
Whole wheat crackers

thats the plan for today.

I found the elliptical machine I want! I went to buy it and OF COURSE it was out of stock :( I have to wait another week to buy it, which annoys me. I dont have any time for the gym anymore because of my work schedule, But I love the elliptical machine so I think it will help having it here at home.

I found out we are going to Vegas in the end of may. I would love to be 10 lbs lighter by then. 8 weeks - seems reasonable ? not sure buy I am going to shoot for it.

Thanks for the encourgment everyone !
 
*****************clap***************** On Giving Up The Cheese Bagels That Is Fantastic And You Are Doing Great Keep It Up Girlfriend!
 
snacking

Well i made it thru yesterday and did really well with my food. I ended up eating 1250 calories , which is an improvement for me. I still did terrible with drinking water and did not excersise. If anyone here has any tips on how they get there water in every day , let me know!

What I was most proud of was I didnt snack. I wasnt starving at dinner so I had some cottage cheese and whole wheat crackers. Normally if I eat at 6:30 , I am ready to munch again at 8 or 9. But last night I didnt :)

I think one of my biggest food downfalls is eating out. I do so much better when I eat at home. I am trying to avoid eating out(except subway).

Anywho , I am bloated today so I am avoiding the scale. I think I am going to not weigh myself until sat morning. That will be one true week of eating well. Then i will post how i am doing.

Today here is the food plan:

Breakfast:
Tea
Granola Bar
200 calories

Lunch:
Cottage cheese
Crackers
300 calories

Snack:
Banana
150 calories

Dinner:
Salmon
Broccli
Salad
400 calories

I am going to try to drink more water also ...

Okay here I go again :)
 
Hey girl,
the only tip I can give you is just to drink it everytime you are thirsty or not :D They have them flavored waters are make your own flavored water... I just drink as soon as I get up and so on... It's hard but well worth it.... Your are doing great and keep it up... Drink your water :D
 
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ahh , so yesterday I slipped up a bit. just a bit. I did much better with the water - drank aout 5 glasses. I ended up eating 1250 calories. I could have done better. I had frozen yougart but then got a topping of crushed oreo's (which added 120 unnesariy calories) and then had a piece of dark choclate (another 110 calories I did not need). Just think - I could have gotten only a 1,000 calories in if I had eaten that junk! What a waste :(

I am overall doing a good job of eating 4 or 5 small meals a day. Definitly proud of eating less junk food. I am getting better with the water. Excersise however - not so good. I am excited to get my elliptical machine I need it :)

So I going to shoot for for at least 6 glasses of water today, and plan on sticking to the diet.

Food plan today:

Breakfast:
granola bar
tea
200 calories

lunch:
Salmon
tomato
300 calories

snack:
Banana
150 calories

Dinner:
Salad
chicken breast
red potato
400 calories

If anyone has any healthy food suggestions could you post them? I seem to run out of snack ideas (that dont involve carbs :))

Thanks everyone!
 
YOu are doing great and it's good that you had some junk food.. At least you did not eat tons, and tons of it... That's a way to do it, not limiting yourself ... As for other snacks, when I get the chocolate cravings I buy those fudgesicles and tropical posicles... They are both low in calories, and sugar free. Also canned fruits but in there own juices or water and sugar free jell-o's and puddings...
have a great day and keep up the good work... Get those 6 cups of water in:D
 
Hmmmm cremebrulee........yummy. Hey i'm a newb to. So welcome!!! This place is great, lotsa people wanna help you. Don't give up, it gets hard. But you can do it!!
 
cremebrulee said:
How is weight watchers working for you? Does it feel easy to do?
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Hey there! I'm really not sure about the weight watchers yet.. I've been on it about 6 weeks and I have lost 7 inches.. I dont know if that is from the ww or not. But as far as losing weight.. I've been averaging about a lb or two a week for right now! I do like it because you dont feel deprived of anything since you get to eat regular foods.. You just have to count your points. I'm just not patient.. and not losing fast enough! :rolleyes: But I guess that is with every diet! lol..
 
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