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Name: Rish
City: Elmont
Region: New York
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Height:	162.6cm
Start weight:	167.40lb
Current weight:	155.00lb
Goal weight:	120.00lb
Lost to date:	12.40lb
Remaining:	35.00lb

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11/15/2006 00:00

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10/14/2006 (Tuesday)
Well today brought me nothing but fatigue and annoyance. I won't get into details but needless to say I had less than 3 hours of sleep last night before I had to go to my 8:30 class. I took my thyroid meds--Levoxyl--and it gave me a huge headache, made me even more tired, and I was really really in a bad mood. I don't know if its the sudden introduction of the meds in my system or my freakin "friends" fault. I stayed within my calorie range today. I even exercised. I did the 4 mile super challenge with Leslie Samsone.   I was nauseous afterwards and a bit hungry at the same time--bad combo! Does this mean I have to up my calorie intake? I don't know I don't really want to. I felt fine after I took a shower. I'm listing my food and activity log below. I'm warning you--I don't follow exact JC guidelines--I do what I want and what I can and stay within my recommended calorie intake. This is because I have a really really strong sweet tooth, if I don't heed it--I'll suffer from intense cravings!

10/14/2006 (Tuesday)

Breakfast
Jenny Pancake and Veggie Sausage: 190 calories
1 Cup Low Fat Milk: 100 calories
Snack
Jenny Strawberry Bar: 150 calories
Lunch
A little over half a JC broccoli & cheese potato: 110 calories
**I was feeling really tired and I actually fell asleep before I finished eating**
Snack
Absolutely Free Dulce De Leche bar: 80 calories
1 cup V8 veggie juice: 50 calories *blech*
Dinner
Smart Ones Three Cheese Macaroni: 300 calories
Dessert
Smart Ones Key Lime Graham Cake: 190 calories
Total Calories: 1170 calories (uh oh..30 calories short of 1200)
Activity: Walk Away the Pounds 4 mile super challenge: 1 hour

10/13/2006 (Monday)
Breakfast
Jenny Breakfast stuffed sandwich: 200 calories
1 Cup Low Fat Milk: 100 calories
Snack
Jenny Strawberry Bar: 150 calories
Lunch
JC broccoli & cheese potato: 210 calories
Snack
JC Chocolate Caramel Bar: 150 calories
Dinner
Lean Cuisine Beef Portabello with potatoes: 210 calories
Dessert
Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie dough: 170 calories
Total Calories: 1190 calories
Activity: NONE

10/12/2006 (Sunday)
Breakfast
Jenny Strawberry Bar: 150 calories
1 Cup Low Fat Milk: 100 calories
Snack
JC Caramel Chocolate Bar: 150 calories
Lunch
Smart Ones Three Cheese Mac: 300 calories
Snack
Absolutely Free Dulce De Leche Bar: 80 calories
Dinner
Smart Ones Chicken Stuffed Sandwich: 270 calories
Dessert
Smart Ones Double Fudge Cake: 150 calories
Total Calories: 1200 calories
Activity: NONE


Well there you go, I do my own thing to minimize my failure. I know my strengths and weaknesses and I know how to play with them.

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11/14/2006 17:42

Worrying

11/14/2006

Did absolutely nothing. I've been feeling really lethargic, I know its because of my "friend". I'm pretty horrified that I downed a whole pint of Ben and Jerry last night. I'm sure this will haunt at the next weigh in. Whats funny is that I'm not suffering as much guilt as I should be. Oh I'm not saying its all peaches and cream! Just that its not self-destructive as before. When I was on those stupid carb diets everytime I cheat--I go on a binge because I feel that since I already cheated I should go all the way. Wow what stupid notions we get when we're carb deprived. I didn't exercise today. I stayed within my 1200 calorie limit. I just can't pick myself up and do anything. *sigh* its wonderful being a woman!

11/13/2006

Wow well yeah I woke up and went to my psychology class. I practically had to drag myself off the bed. Stupid me, I just realized that I forgot to take my damn thyroid medicine 2 days straight!! Now my body is not used to it again I'll probably suffer its side effects! Didn't exercise today again. I went over my calorie limit by 50. 50 calories is no biggie right? 1 more day till my "friend" comes! I'm overwhelmed with joy.

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11/12/2006 02:00

Going 7 weeks now!

Present

Its been seven weeks now and I can honestly say that my stress levels regarding this diet is really low. Jenny Craig has changed the outlook of my life whereas when I was in a carb diet--I found myself depressed and anxious all the time! I had no fun and I was very stressed.

I've been meaning to start journaling but I kept putting it off. Partly putting it down seems so permanent. I guess it seems foolish because this weight loss journey is a huge change. A permanent change. I guess I was avoiding it partly because of laziness and partly because of shame. Laziness is a natural state for me. It wasn't always like this. When I lived in my home country, I was a very active girl. I'm the type who climb the tallest tree because I just felt like it. I guess when I moved here I suffered from culture shock. I adjusted admirably but I wasn't the same anymore. It wasn't like I can climb trees in NY right? Shame is an old friend for me. Shame because I was different. Compared to my cousins, I was a whale. Being asian, it was laughable because all my relatives are waifs!

Beginning

September 25th was the beginning for me. I had joined JC on impulse. I had been on a carb diet for several months and was successful---for like about a minute---I gained the weight so fast that I'm still mourning my size 6 jeans. I wouldn't--couldn't give up sweets. I just can't. JC has taught me how to portion and pace myself. Fast weight loss is deceiving. Slow and steady is the way for me. During the first 2 1/2 weeks of my weight loss journey with Jenny Craig, I virtually had no exercise. I was pleasantly surprised at the that I actually lost weight. But hey, count your blessings right?

I'm by no means perfect. In fact, I have my good, bad, and horrible days. I cheat a little here and there. But I learned not to beat myself up. I mean if I did, I'd be black and blue. I'd definitely be a wreck.

Present

In fact today, I had a whole PINT of ben and jerrys. It was Marsha Marsha Marshmallow. I had lost 3 pounds last week and after a miracle of 1 pound weight loss this week--I was deliriously happy. I had cheated 2 days last week. Not horrible like I use to. When I say horrible--I mean it. I use to gorge myself with cookies, cakes, ice cream, chocolate etc etc. My excuse is that my period is coming--4 days from now in fact. I always suffered horrible cravings a week before my period. Its always combined with bloating, irritability, etc etc. Its such a great thing being a woman

I've learned to accept that I wont be perfect. Nothing will be gained by brooding over your mistakes.

I'm sorry now that it took me so long to begin a journal. I have so much to say but I'm going to remedy that. I'll try my hardest to post everyday. Its such a relief to write down my thoughts. I will also include all I've eaten. JCers will probably be shocked by my list because I sure as heck eat what I want. I stick within my 1200 calorie count but if I crave sweets instead of my fruit then I damn well eat it. I JUST KNOW if I ignored my sweet tooth it'll come back and haunt me...in the form of a gazillion calorie cooke/cake/ice cream/chocolate. Its better I appease it with approved JC food rather than put it off!