Weigh in - 01/31/11
Initial weight: 158.4lbs (01/06/11)
Today's weight: 149.4lbs
9 down, x to go. I'm more fluid on where I want to be, it should really be about feeling comfortable in my skin rather than a number on a scale; for now though, that's the way I'm using to measure my progress. I'm working my way there, slowly but surely. The weight loss has slowed down some and I feel like I'm hitting a plateau, but incorporating exercise in should do the trick. Eventually...
Today marks 25 days on the program, I should get a chip or something ;)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Drumrolls please
Weigh in - 01/24/11
Initial weight: 158.4lbs (01/06/11)
Today's weight: 150.4lbs
I have lost 5% of my initial weight, yay! At first I thought "just 5% percent? That's nothing! *insert sad face*" But then it hit me, I don't have 95% more to lose cause then I wouldn't exist; that put things in perspective. Going by a rough calculation I want to lose about 25% of my original weight so guess who's 1/5th of the way there? This chick! Woohoohoo!!!
Initial weight: 158.4lbs (01/06/11)
Today's weight: 150.4lbs
I have lost 5% of my initial weight, yay! At first I thought "just 5% percent? That's nothing! *insert sad face*" But then it hit me, I don't have 95% more to lose cause then I wouldn't exist; that put things in perspective. Going by a rough calculation I want to lose about 25% of my original weight so guess who's 1/5th of the way there? This chick! Woohoohoo!!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Getting to know Ana
Day 13 and still going strong. As of my last official weigh in (yesterday), I am down 5.6lbs. I am, however, not eating enough. I am managing to stay within my points, but some days I stay well below them and that's not healthy. I'm noticing decreased appetite (which could be a side effect of a migraine prevention medication I'm on) and also fullness after a very small meal. I'm still happy about that last bit though, hehe.
My roommate asked -repeatedly- that I calculate how many calories I'm consuming since I only look at carbs, fats, proteins and fibers for WW and I was surprised to see that there have been days that I have consumed less than 900 calories. That is nowhere near enough calories! That could explain the migraines, maybe? I consume an average of 1200-1300 calories a day, which isn't bad, but I really shouldn't dip below 1200 on any given day.
But then I hear this little voice in the back of my head, murmuring how "a moment on a lips is a lifetime on the hips"or some other crazy Pro Ana saying I've read numerous times. It's crazy thinking, and I know this. But ooh am I teetering on the edge here... this is dangerous territory. I am getting stronger in not succumbing to my cravings and that makes me feel powerful. It's crazy how the mind (my mind) works.
I'll use this week to screw my head on straight and provide a detailed progress report on my next weigh in day (01/24).
Until then, I hope you do enjoy my rantings and bear with me.
My roommate asked -repeatedly- that I calculate how many calories I'm consuming since I only look at carbs, fats, proteins and fibers for WW and I was surprised to see that there have been days that I have consumed less than 900 calories. That is nowhere near enough calories! That could explain the migraines, maybe? I consume an average of 1200-1300 calories a day, which isn't bad, but I really shouldn't dip below 1200 on any given day.
But then I hear this little voice in the back of my head, murmuring how "a moment on a lips is a lifetime on the hips"or some other crazy Pro Ana saying I've read numerous times. It's crazy thinking, and I know this. But ooh am I teetering on the edge here... this is dangerous territory. I am getting stronger in not succumbing to my cravings and that makes me feel powerful. It's crazy how the mind (my mind) works.
I'll use this week to screw my head on straight and provide a detailed progress report on my next weigh in day (01/24).
Until then, I hope you do enjoy my rantings and bear with me.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Good. The Bad. The PAIN!
The Good
I've lost almost 4lbs since I started on the plan. On weigh in day (Monday) I was down almost 2lbs, and being that I'm me, I've gotten on the scale every day since and seen a whole pound disappear every morning. I really should stop weighing myself every day, fat chance "/. My stomach seems to be shrinking, I feel full with a much smaller amount of food than I did before I started on the program and that makes me immensely happy.
The Bad
Honestly, I don't see anything bad yet, per se. Sure it can be time-consuming and troublesome at times to find the nutritional information for everything so I can log it, but it's for my benefit so that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's all about how you look at it. I'm on day 7 and still going strong, I thought I'd have caved in by day 3 to be honest. Pessimist at heart here.
The PAIN!
I needed a section for this, I have been getting an insane amount of migraines! I've suffered from them for years, and I started this new treatment that was helping but I have noticed that since I changed my diet my head is going nuts. I don't know if I'm eating enough calories since I don't track them, and I know it's possible to get caffeine withdrawal migraines so that could be part of the problem too. I hope once my body gets used to this new regime they'll ease up. In the meantime I'm trying to eat something every 2-3 hours to avoid a hunger migraine.
When did I get this old, sick and fat? I can't do anything about the aging part, but I sure as hell will fight the rest.
I can do it.
I've lost almost 4lbs since I started on the plan. On weigh in day (Monday) I was down almost 2lbs, and being that I'm me, I've gotten on the scale every day since and seen a whole pound disappear every morning. I really should stop weighing myself every day, fat chance "/. My stomach seems to be shrinking, I feel full with a much smaller amount of food than I did before I started on the program and that makes me immensely happy.Honestly, I don't see anything bad yet, per se. Sure it can be time-consuming and troublesome at times to find the nutritional information for everything so I can log it, but it's for my benefit so that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's all about how you look at it. I'm on day 7 and still going strong, I thought I'd have caved in by day 3 to be honest. Pessimist at heart here.
The PAIN!
I needed a section for this, I have been getting an insane amount of migraines! I've suffered from them for years, and I started this new treatment that was helping but I have noticed that since I changed my diet my head is going nuts. I don't know if I'm eating enough calories since I don't track them, and I know it's possible to get caffeine withdrawal migraines so that could be part of the problem too. I hope once my body gets used to this new regime they'll ease up. In the meantime I'm trying to eat something every 2-3 hours to avoid a hunger migraine.
When did I get this old, sick and fat? I can't do anything about the aging part, but I sure as hell will fight the rest.
I can do it.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Operation Beautiful
I came across this wonderful site called Operation Beautiful, "Transforming the way you see yourself one post-it note at a time." I fell in love with the concept, here is an excerpt of their mission:
"The goal of the Operation Beautiful website is to end negative self-talk or “Fat Talk.” If this little blog only does one productive thing, I hope it helps readers realize how truly toxic negative self-talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically"
Isn't it genius? I am constantly working on being positive to myself and this idea of sharing it anonymously with strangers makes it more powerful because as I let go of the negative I can take some people along with me, out of the dark and into that beautiful place of acceptance of oneself.
I posted the note below in the office bathroom (spoiler for coworkers following this blog, oops!). It's plain and pretty generic but it's a good message and I hope it reaches at least one person, a smile brought to a face will suffice.
Stay beautiful!
"The goal of the Operation Beautiful website is to end negative self-talk or “Fat Talk.” If this little blog only does one productive thing, I hope it helps readers realize how truly toxic negative self-talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically"
Isn't it genius? I am constantly working on being positive to myself and this idea of sharing it anonymously with strangers makes it more powerful because as I let go of the negative I can take some people along with me, out of the dark and into that beautiful place of acceptance of oneself.
I posted the note below in the office bathroom (spoiler for coworkers following this blog, oops!). It's plain and pretty generic but it's a good message and I hope it reaches at least one person, a smile brought to a face will suffice.
Stay beautiful!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Points Points Points!
I've been on the WW PointsPlus program for four days and so far I'm doing pretty good! I'm a little surprised since I have this nagging habit of quitting everything... I may be speaking too soon but I'm feeling good.
Here's how the program's been playing out for me. I have a 29 points/day allowance, as well as 49 extra points to consume throughout the week, if needed.
*Updated 01/10/11
Day 1 - 31 points ~ 47 extra points remaining
Day 2 - 25 points ~ happy dance
Day 3 - 35 points ~ 41 extra points remaining
Day 4 - 19 points ~ *not nearly enough points but I went to bed relatively early and on a sloshing stomach full of water.
* One more thing I'm noticing is that I'm craving salt, something must be lacking in my diet. Granted all I'm doing is reducing the amount I eat, of the same usual garbage for the most part. I'm gonna start taking a daily vitamin today, maybe that'll help.
I went a little overboard on Saturday but it was the weekend and I did REALLY good considering the damage I would have normally done. I went out to eat several times and made healthier choices and counted everything. Cheating on the food log won't hurt anyone but myself and I don't want to do that. I even enjoyed a cocktail or two! ;)
There's something I kept telling myself all weekend and it definitely helped:
It's all mind over matter, I got this!
Here's how the program's been playing out for me. I have a 29 points/day allowance, as well as 49 extra points to consume throughout the week, if needed.
*Updated 01/10/11
Day 1 - 31 points ~ 47 extra points remaining
Day 2 - 25 points ~ happy dance
Day 3 - 35 points ~ 41 extra points remaining
Day 4 - 19 points ~ *not nearly enough points but I went to bed relatively early and on a sloshing stomach full of water.
* One more thing I'm noticing is that I'm craving salt, something must be lacking in my diet. Granted all I'm doing is reducing the amount I eat, of the same usual garbage for the most part. I'm gonna start taking a daily vitamin today, maybe that'll help.
I went a little overboard on Saturday but it was the weekend and I did REALLY good considering the damage I would have normally done. I went out to eat several times and made healthier choices and counted everything. Cheating on the food log won't hurt anyone but myself and I don't want to do that. I even enjoyed a cocktail or two! ;)
There's something I kept telling myself all weekend and it definitely helped:
It's all mind over matter, I got this!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The time is NOW
It turns out that WeightWatchers has a much better deal online than my job was offering (they were offering a deal on live sessions plus online tools). I took the plunge, I joined the plan today and I am pumped! I'll probably go a little nuttier at first converting everything to points, just until I get the hang of it. But I am ready!
What's the time?!
=D
What's the time?!
=D
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Signing up for support
My job is offering a deal on WeightWatchers PointsPlus, for a reasonably low amount I get to enjoy the program for 12 weeks. We had the informational meeting this morning and I signed up for it. I'm nervous, excited, second-guessing myself and antsy to get started all at once. Start date is January 19th.
I will be allowed to consume 29 "points" per day, I will learn more about this points program and how it works once the sessions start but from what I gathered today it seems that calories aren't calculated into it, only proteins, carbs, fats and fibers. There's a calculator I can get to help convert foods to points but -of course- there's an app for that!
I felt self-conscious when I looked at the spokesperson's Dining Out booklet and saw that my occasional breakfast alone is about 20 points. Oops "/. Also, she said for my height the highest weight recommended is 138lbs (big oops) and the lowest 108lbs. They'll give me a goal weight once we get started.
I'll try anything, to put it bluntly. This seems like a not-so-drastic step to take, maybe I'll learn a thing or two and hell, maybe I'll even shed a pound or two as well! I can't wait to get started!
I will be allowed to consume 29 "points" per day, I will learn more about this points program and how it works once the sessions start but from what I gathered today it seems that calories aren't calculated into it, only proteins, carbs, fats and fibers. There's a calculator I can get to help convert foods to points but -of course- there's an app for that!
I felt self-conscious when I looked at the spokesperson's Dining Out booklet and saw that my occasional breakfast alone is about 20 points. Oops "/. Also, she said for my height the highest weight recommended is 138lbs (big oops) and the lowest 108lbs. They'll give me a goal weight once we get started.
I'll try anything, to put it bluntly. This seems like a not-so-drastic step to take, maybe I'll learn a thing or two and hell, maybe I'll even shed a pound or two as well! I can't wait to get started!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Food here, food there, food everywhere!
I read an article today from the Success Stories section on Calorie Count (caloriecount.com). The girl, Lexi, managed to lose 122lbs after she started counting calories, limiting the amount of calories consumed per day and then eventually cleaning up her diet from there. I found her story inspiring.
That sounds like a very doable plan for me, being that every attempt at dieting has failed in the past for me. I seem to get flustered if I suddenly start trying to change up what I'm comfortable eating. I prefer quality vs. quantity when eating, meaning I want to like what I'm eating more than to eat a whole lot. Granted there usually is a lot of food so I end up eating a lot anyway but if I had to choose I will always pick something I find delicious rather than something more substantial.
I have started logging everything I eat, and trying to count calories. I say trying because sometimes I just don't want to get the calorie count on that baked ziti or french toast bagel. Knowing that I'm holding myself accountable is helping some though, I'll think twice before binging because I won't cheat myself and will have to write it down. I have all sorts of apps for that on my phone but right now I'm going retro and keeping my journal on a notebook I keep with me at all times.
I'm finding it challenging to avoid certain foods, as every social event/gathering seems to revolve around food. Be it a holiday celebration, baby shower or coworker farewell (and the <bleeping> holidays!); food is everywhere. Which is fine if I knew how to exercise moderation, but I'm not there yet and would rather avoid temptation for the time being.
Next up is finding a daily caloric limit to reach and stay at... Hm, I will look into that and update later tonight!
*Alright I did some research and got a range of numbers, but it looks like 1300-1500 would be acceptable depending on how much exercise I get in. 1500 will be the most realistic right now so I will try to stick to that. Let's do it! :)
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That sounds like a very doable plan for me, being that every attempt at dieting has failed in the past for me. I seem to get flustered if I suddenly start trying to change up what I'm comfortable eating. I prefer quality vs. quantity when eating, meaning I want to like what I'm eating more than to eat a whole lot. Granted there usually is a lot of food so I end up eating a lot anyway but if I had to choose I will always pick something I find delicious rather than something more substantial.
I have started logging everything I eat, and trying to count calories. I say trying because sometimes I just don't want to get the calorie count on that baked ziti or french toast bagel. Knowing that I'm holding myself accountable is helping some though, I'll think twice before binging because I won't cheat myself and will have to write it down. I have all sorts of apps for that on my phone but right now I'm going retro and keeping my journal on a notebook I keep with me at all times.
I'm finding it challenging to avoid certain foods, as every social event/gathering seems to revolve around food. Be it a holiday celebration, baby shower or coworker farewell (and the <bleeping> holidays!); food is everywhere. Which is fine if I knew how to exercise moderation, but I'm not there yet and would rather avoid temptation for the time being.
Next up is finding a daily caloric limit to reach and stay at... Hm, I will look into that and update later tonight!
*Alright I did some research and got a range of numbers, but it looks like 1300-1500 would be acceptable depending on how much exercise I get in. 1500 will be the most realistic right now so I will try to stick to that. Let's do it! :)
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