Down with Fat

Back to life...back to reality...

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 00:06:22

I'm just going to tell it like it is: After the cruise, I sadly returned back to school and life, but my diet plan did not. I promised myself I would get back on track as soon as school and finals were over, so here I am, 13 lbs the heavier! So now I've got to get serious. I realized that with the gaining back that I am almost exactly the same weight that I was at Christmas and it is now May, which means I've made no progress in 5 months. This motivates me to reeeeallly focus on new goals.

The diet started back today. The counting of the calories and the excercising. And although I must admit I was a lot more hungry than normal, it felt good to be healthy again.

I will hopefuly keep up with this blog as it does keep me focused. Forgive me for my extended absence!

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2.8 lbs in 5 days

Saturday, December 1, 2007 22:02:12

I'm down 2.8 lbs in 5 days...now that's what I like! I'm hopefully back to a "melting" stage again, and I need it right before the cruise! I've really been enjoying excercising lately and have been enjoying and appreciating food more as well!

It was a tough choice to cut the calories, but I really see how important it is. I treated myself on Wednesday night (the night of the lunar eclipse) to 3 camp fire toasted marshmellows and some sugar free chocolate! It was delicious :D

I'm changing my weigh in day to Saturday to match up with my friend Amber's. Together we are conquering the flub!

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Finally, a drop!

Saturday, December 1, 2007 23:08:08

Since my update on Thursday I have lost a pound and a half, which is excellent news. It means keeping track of my calories is WORKING. My new weigh in date until the cruise is going to be on Mondays...it will encourage me to be extra good on the weekends! :D

Hope everyone is doing well! Happy Monday!

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A new body, some new rules to play by...

Saturday, December 1, 2007 23:04:17

So, if you haven't noticed, I have not been updating. That is simply because I have had nothing to update. Nothing except that my weight has stayed the same for about 3 weeks. 3 weeks! I've been eating the same way I've eaten since I started this diet back in June, and I've been working out 4 times a week as well. Confused? Yes, I was too. First I blamed it on "muscle", as I'm sure you all know that it weighs more than fat. However, that is no excuse...at least not for a month's worth of no weightloss.

So then I got to thinking, what's different? Why am I not losing weight? I'm doing the same things that I've always done, but it's just not working anymore. But I'm different. It occurred to me that the more you weigh, the more energy (or calories) it takes to operate your body. However, the less you weigh, the less calories your body requires. Since I'm now ~230 instead of 315, my body is requiring a lot less!

So what does this mean? This means that it's no longer only about eating the right foods: high protein, low fat, low carb, no sugar, no wheat, etc. Now I must incorporate dun..dun..dun...calorie counting. Yes, calorie counting. I've never been a calorie counter, eating the right foods has always been enough for me, but now it's about portion control and staying below my calorie goal. This will be a challenge for me and I will no doubt have to daily rely on the power of my Savior. I've been praying for the fruits of the spirit and I know He will use this to further teach me self-discipline. Ask, and ye shall recieve!

I am going to try and update more often, updating keeps me on task, keeps me focused, and I am always inspired by you girls!

Happy Valentine's Day (or "Singles-awareness Day" for girls like me)

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Off to a slow start...

Friday, November 30, 2007 23:07:10

My weigh in this week put me at 227.2, only down .6 lbs from last week. I would have liked to see a bigger number, but when it comes down to it, it is not as much about the number as it is that I am HEALTHY.

I have eaten extremely healthy all week and excercised 5 days this week. I went to Pilates class 3 days, which has been challenging, but very good. I am flattening and lengthening, which is something I definitely need. Unfortunately I only got to go to Tone and Trim once this week (I need some more Toning and Trimming!) but if it's not cancelled on account of the snow (SNOW!) I will get to go to T&T tonight! Saturday I went for a 3 hour hike to Yellow Branch falls with my girls. All this and eating healthy, so I'm surprised not to see a bigger drop than .6 lbs, but I know that I am building muscle as well.

I suppose I don't care how fast it comes off, as long as it comes off and I am learning to live healthy!

Hope everyone had a good week!

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Hebrews 12:11

Friday, November 30, 2007 23:02:11

"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."

In the past year, I have gone from 315 lbs to 230 lbs, a total loss of 85 lbs. And God's not done with me yet! I am posting this in order to celebrate a great work that God has done in my life, but also to encourage those who have made a commitment in the new year to lose weight. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

315 lbs

230 lbs (-85 lbs)

I still have 50 lbs to lose, so I've got a ways to go, but I am so thankful for how far I've already come. I would have never been able to do it if the Lord hadn't revealed to me some of my idols and anxieties that tied me to food. I depend on his strength everyday, especially now because it gets harder to lose everyday. But He is faithful, and I know we can all reach our goals!

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Let the race begin!

Friday, November 30, 2007 23:00:21

Hello all! Please forgive me for being MIA for a while! Besides being home for the holidays (crazy!) my computer decided it didn't want to turn on anymore. No worries, I got it back today, so I should be able to update and keep up with the site again. I really do feel like it helps me meet my goals, it offers some accountability and it motivates me! You guys motivate me too!

Over Christmas, I am thankful to say that I was given the power to resist temptation (minus a couple of "treats") and even lost a pound and a half over break. I came back to school on Monday, with the reins pulled tight. I'm back on my plan hardcore, and the exercising has recommenced!

But now I have a new goal, and and exciting goal! For spring break (my last spring break as a college kid) my friend Amber and I are going on a cruise! and it just so happens that my 2 lb a week goal will take 11 weeks, and that falls EXACTLY right before I leave for my cruise! What an amazing coincidence!

So by the time my cruise rolls around, I will be 20 lbs lighter. I will be healthy, toned, disciplined, and thankful to my God for taking me on this journey, and giving me the strength to continue!

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Let the race begin!

Friday, November 30, 2007 23:00:21

Over Christmas, I am proud to admit that I was given the power to resist temptation (minus a couple of "treats") and even lost a pound and a half over break. I came back to school on Monday, with the reins pulled tight. I'm back on my plan hardcore, and the exercising has recommenced!

So by the time my cruise rolls around, I will be 20 lbs lighter. I will be healthy, toned, disciplined, and thankful to my God for taking me on this journey, and giving me the strength to continue!

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I've met goal!

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 23:03:06

Hello everyone, I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA! I did send a smoke signal up the other day with my blog entitled "IT WON'T LET ME POST!". For some reason, I cannot quick on the text part of the blog entry while on my work computer anymore. Maybe it's a sign I shouldn't be updating from work.

Anyway, to update:

I have finally made goal! 3 weeks past due, but I'm ok with it. The smaller you get, the tougher it gets, and also, Thanksgiving was way too close to my goal date! This means that I will get to update my blog look and tracker (my nerdy reward for reaching goal) and I will have to calculate my new goal and deadline. So, be looking for that change!

And lastly, I promise I will be commenting on your blogs soon, my last day of work at my internship is Friday, so I will have some free time with a computer that lets me type in text fields! Hope everyone is doing well!

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It won't let me post!

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 23:00:08

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