So after finding out my "starting" weight, I decided to dedicate myself back to losing weight and being healthy! I have a new goal in mind, and although it is difficult, I am working on changing my eating habits again.
I must say, though, that I am proud of myself today. So far, I have logged EVERYTHING that I have eaten/drank, and there was a point where I got really stressed out. I wanted to have a cigarette, then wanted to eat junk .. but didn't do either of them. I just sat here and had my water.
I quit smoking 3 years ago .. but had a few cigarettes in the past few days because as my body is going back to normal, I had the urge to smoke again. I have made the choice that I will not have any more, at all, because I don't want to start up that habit again.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I'm Baaack.. almost
I will be starting up this blog again soon - as soon as I get the okay to go back to dieting and exercising! I gained around 20 pounds during my pregnancy, but lost it all around 2 weeks after giving birth.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Weight loss with a suprise
I recently found out that I am pregnant, so my weight-loss is shifting to eating healthy for the baby. I am going to make another blog to follow through my pregnancy.
Friday, March 2, 2012
MOTIVATION
One of the most important things that come with dieting and being successful is having motivation. It can be a person who lost a lot of weight, an outfit, basically anything. When you feel like you are failing, or falling to the side, just think about what really motivates you! This reminds you as to why you started in the first place. Here are some of mine:
My motivations
- Being healthy
- Feeling good about myself/having more confidence
I actually have a dress that I bought when I was 15/16 that is a pin-up style dress. I cannot wait until I can fit into it again.
My motivations
- Being healthy
- Feeling good about myself/having more confidence
I actually have a dress that I bought when I was 15/16 that is a pin-up style dress. I cannot wait until I can fit into it again.
Monday, February 20, 2012
With a little help from my friends
One thing about dieting is that it can suck, especially if you are doing it on your own. It is always great to have someone to chat with about your progress, foods, or things you have learned. That is one of the reasons why I love MyFitnessPal. You can add friends or talk in the forums, as well as track what you eat and personalize everything to you. I love that!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Why diet on your own?
So I must say that there are always commercials airing for specific diets or diet programs and they say that they are more successful than dieting on your own. I don't believe that. Dieting on your own allows you to learn how to change your life, the way you eat, and the way that you live. If you are following one of those fad diets, what are you supposed to do once you reach your goal weight? You then have to learn how to eat on your own and the chances of failure can be very high.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
New exercises at home
I do work out at home. I use a video game on the Nintendo Wii and sometimes dvds. I recently (VERY recently) bought a jump-rope. Honestly, I can barely do a minute of fast jump-roping without getting tired. That is a really good thing though because it can help me build up stamina and will burn a lot of calories. Jumping jacks also burn a lot of calories and they are both very good cardio.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lo$ing weight
So not everyone is rich, so it can be difficult to lose weight or diet if you cannot afford fresh vegetables, fruit, etc. What I personally do is look for foods that are easy to make, somewhat cheap, and taste good. Also, pay attention to portion sizes!!! I will be posting pictures of the foods that I eat myself in the near future.
I plan on going to buy a jump rope in the very near future. I didn't realize just how many calories jump ropes and jumping jacks can burn. I am trying to find new ways to work out in the home without much equipment. I know that stairs are a great way to exercise, and get a nice butt.
I plan on going to buy a jump rope in the very near future. I didn't realize just how many calories jump ropes and jumping jacks can burn. I am trying to find new ways to work out in the home without much equipment. I know that stairs are a great way to exercise, and get a nice butt.
Friday, February 10, 2012
First post-about me and the blog
First I will say that this blog is about my life and my weight-loss journey. I am a 24 year old female who started her journey at the weight of 252 pounds in June of 2011. The only reason as to why I started watching what I eat and exercising is because my doctor (who I saw for the first time in 4 yrs) told me to do so so that I don't get diabetes and high blood pressure. Right now I am at 230 pounds. I had a few months where I really struggled with my weight loss because of problems with stress and anxiety, but I have started working at it again.
I plan to get down to around 140 pounds, then see how I feel at that weight. I use the MyFitnessPal application and it really does help a lot. I also work out with a EA Active 2. According to MFP, I right now should eat 1,700 cals a day or less to lose the weight that I want to each week.
I plan to get down to around 140 pounds, then see how I feel at that weight. I use the MyFitnessPal application and it really does help a lot. I also work out with a EA Active 2. According to MFP, I right now should eat 1,700 cals a day or less to lose the weight that I want to each week.
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