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  • Name: kayramirez
  • City: Irving
  • Region: Texas
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 149.9cm
Start weight: 160.00lb
Current weight: 141.90lb
Goal weight: 120.00lb
Lost to date: 18.10lb
Remaining: 21.90lb

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04/06/2012 19:07

I'm back! After 2 years! Lots of changes!

I found my journal! Lol. Obviously I stopped working out and healthy eating back in 2010 as I neglected my journal as well. It took some work to find it this time, but here it is. Haha. 


So I'm just going to give a quick run down on the past two years, weight loss wise. I reached my highest weight of 162.6 lbs during 2010/2011.

 In February of 2011, I started doing my routine. The "I'm really going to do it this time", "I'm for real, I'm motivated, I'm going to do it" routine. And I did... I lost 10 lbs in 3 months. I quit sodas/sugary drinks, I ate healthier and I was exercising. I was excited, happy, and feeling better. But, lol, there is always a "but", I fell down some stairs in March 2011 and sprained my ankle pretty bad. I was in crutches and a brace for awhile. I then stopped eating healthy and no longer went to the gym or to work out. I just got lazy. I happened to maintain and keep off the 10 lbs though. So I know that once I reached a weight, I could maintain it if I really wanted to. 

January of 2012 I started thinking about my weight loss journey again. What brought it up? Food Inc and my boyfriends English class studying the food industry. I was interested, intrigued by the subject and eventually grossed out by the foods I was eating and buying. We made a lifestyle change, we signed up to greenling.com, who delivers fresh, organic, local and vegan foods, we shopped at Whole Foods Market and I started working out again. I started seeing results almost instantly. 

I started at 152.6 in February of 2012 and was 148-ish in the beginning of March. Now in April, I started off at 144 and still losing. I dropped two pant sizes and feeling my new jeans starting to fall off. I haven't been in size 9 jeans since 2008!!!  I'm feeling TEN times better, my confidence growing and i'm a much happier person. 

I never thought I would say "I've lost 20 lbs" in my life. One, because I grew up skinny, really skinny and never thought I would get 60 lbs overweight. Two, once I found that I did reach 60 lbs overweight, I thought it would be way too hard to lose the weight. I had goals, but didn't think I could reach them. The bad mentality that I had. I'm glad I have changed, became better, more motivated and have a strong support system. I can do this and will do this. I've gotten 20 down, I can get 20 more!!! 

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05/28/2010 17:54

Wow...

Well, I guess I'm not doing so well :(  I haven't worked out since last Wednesday :(
A WHOLE WEEK AND A HALF
 
But i've kept up with drinking water more throughout the day. I've only drank less than a cup of each (tea, juice and lemonade) this week to add some flavor during my meals.
 
These couple of weeks have been kicking my butt. Sooo busy!! Getting my school plan worked out, getting ready to be laid off, getting unemployment stuff ready, my bf's birthday week, whew!! i'm wore out emotionally!!!
 
I will get back on track.. I will work it out. I CAN DO THIS! 

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05/21/2010 18:20

TGIF!

Today is my boyfriend, Brandon, and his twin sister's 23rd birthday! We're so excited. Im not sure what we have planned but hopefully its fun! Tomorrow is skydiving for him... WOOT! Of course we're scared, but I have faith.
 
Gym last night was GREAT! I did 30 minute interval cardio on the treadmill. I did 1.71 miles with an average speed of 3.7mph. And of course that was me doing intervals of walking, jogging, and running.
 
Then we did 30 mins of ab and arm workouts, to start the total body strengthing part of my workout. I felt great and confident.
 
Now, I think my mind is playing tricks on me. I feel lighter, my face feels less round, I feel that I am losing inches. But, i really can't be, I just started LOL and I'm not doing all around the best that I know I can do. But I am going to take it and not beat myself up about it. I'm going to be STRONG!
 
I dont think we'll be working out until Sunday or Monday due to their birthday celebrations. But I plan to eat smart and be active as much as I can. We'll be driving to San Marcos tomorrow morning for the skydiving trip so I plan to bring healthy snacks, plenty of water and something to keep me occupied from snacking too much!
 
Wish me luck!

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05/20/2010 21:58

Wow, tsk tsk me.

So its been Friday since I've updated my blog and unfortunately worked out :(.
 
On a good note, I'm 158.2 since Monday 5/17/2010. Woot! 1.8 lbs lost... Today I am getting back to the gym... would I dare write out my excuses? LOL Oh and I haven't ate out except for Monday for lunch and today for lunch. Home cooked meals for the other meals.
 
On Sat and Sun we went fishing and was worn out to go to the gym. But I did catch a catfish. And, yes I released it! LOL. On Monday I went to the doctor, and had no urge to go to the gym. Lets see Tuesday was another lazy day. SMH. Wednesday was the Drake concert, which was AMAZING! So here we are on Thursday.
 
I've been reading more information on the best workout and dieting plans. I want to do it right and for long term. So I've decided to cut out eating out unless its a special occasion and do a workout plan that includes 30 minute bursts of cardio and total body strength training to help with my metabolism. So far I've read some great tips.  
 
I also got an ipod from my love, so I'm even more excited for working out... will help me keep my mind off of the pain, getting tired and the time working out. whew! I'm ready!!
 
LETS DO IT!

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05/14/2010 23:51

ahhh... Friday!

Well Wednesday workout was GREAT!! I did Kickboxing for an hour and Zumba for an hour. I am not calculating how many calories I'm burning but I'm fine with that for now.
 
I skipped the gym thursday, we went to the grocery store that day and just didn't feel like going. I hope to go today.
 
Im confused on my weight as 3 different scales gave me 3 different numbers. I need to buy my own so I'm not running around in circles trying to figure out my weight. I go to the cardiologist on Monday so I may be able to get my true weight then.
 
Next week is going to be crazy busy and I'm sooo excited!
 
Hopefully at next weigh in (Monday) I'll see something.. LOL...
 

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05/12/2010 16:17

Picture.. Finally

So, I took a "before" picture, of the REAL me. In other pictures, I know how to hide my weight, you know, position myself at a certain angle, move my head to my best side, and manipulate my clothes to cover up my bad spots. I've even PHOTOSHOPPED myself. tsk tsk tsk. Thats sooo bad of me. Its like I was ashamed of myself. Why? I dont know. Its my decision to be the way I was.
 
 NOT ANYMORE!
 
Its time for me to take action and no longer procrastinate and no longer be ASHAMED!! :) :) :)  Im very excited for myself!!
 
So there I am, in all my glory. 160 lbs of it :D check it out!
 
 
P.S. I've been working out this week. Monday jogged/walked and cycled. Tuesday I walked/jogged, cycled and did a little arm workouts. I feel GREAT!
 
Today is Kickboxing and Zumba Classes... can't wait!
 
Good luck my fellow EP members! I can do it!

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05/11/2010 16:20

My FIRST day!

My first day on the road to weight loss. I have tried to start this many times. But this time I'm for real. I need to for my health, for me and my self esteem. :)
 
Im 21 yrs old at the moment, at 4'11", I'm 160 lbs. For my height and frame, medically, I should be at 98-115 lbs. My goal is to be at 125 and stay at 125.
 
Why 125? Because its where I was most comfortable. I was thin during elementary and junior high. In my high school years, I thought I was at the perfect weight. 115-120. I had some meat on my bones but not causing any extra stress to my body. My junior year (2004) in high school, I started gaining weight and not taking care of myself. I went from a size 3 to a size 5, then to a size 7 (in 2007) to a size 9 (in 2008) and now I'm at a size 11/12.
 
My current boyfriend, Brandon, has no problems with my weight and is happy with the way I am. But he is very supportive of whatever I do. He has helped and motivated me to get to the gym and help me work out and build stamina.
 
My reasonings for finally starting a weight loss program is:
1. I'd like to be happy with my self image
2. I have medical issues and my weight isn't helping them.
3. I'd be healthier many years to come if I take care of myself.
 
 
Hopefully I make some online friends on here and that they will add more motivation to my goal as I will add to theirs.
 
LETS GET STARTED!! :) :) :)

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