CollegeCutie
12-19-2002, 03:37 AM
Okay, I have finally decided that I am gonna lose weight! I have so little willpower that I don't think I can do it without knowing I have to record my progress. So, for my own benefit as well as anyone curious about the life and times of an 18 year old dieter, I am gonna keep this journal and post every day how I did, what I ate, exercises, as well as frustrations and setbacks. I am psyched about this and I plan to start tomorrow.
My info so far...
Current weight: 140
Goal: 120
Pounds to lose: 20
Some of my biggest problem foods are sodas, fast food, and cheese.
If anybody else wants to do the same and log daily progress here, feel totally free. I could use a diet buddy. :)
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*Jess*
My info so far...
Current weight: 140
Goal: 120
Pounds to lose: 20
Some of my biggest problem foods are sodas, fast food, and cheese.
If anybody else wants to do the same and log daily progress here, feel totally free. I could use a diet buddy. :)
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*Jess*
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cross
12-20-2002, 05:26 AM
Hmm. I've got the same 20 pounds to lose. My 'triggers' are chips, candy, cookies and other junk. (I'm not much of a fast food eater)I've recently decided to set a reasonable goal of a pound a week. That should get me to my goal by spring.
I'm taking a low glycemic approach. No grains, no roots, no sugar. I'm trying to reduce meats and cheeses to the level of 'condiments' to be used to flavor food, rather than as a stand alone. One of my favorites -- home made vegetable soup made with a little chicken and topped with a slice of 2% American Cheese.
I've only started this week, but am already seeing results -- not only on the scale but in my mental attitude. I'm also getting back to the exercise routine, which is hard in winter.
One last thought. I'm trying to treat my triggers in the same way an alcoholic treats booze... with the attitude that one taste will cause me to fall off my wagon (because it does!)
Good luck with your weight loss! I'll keep in touch.
I'm taking a low glycemic approach. No grains, no roots, no sugar. I'm trying to reduce meats and cheeses to the level of 'condiments' to be used to flavor food, rather than as a stand alone. One of my favorites -- home made vegetable soup made with a little chicken and topped with a slice of 2% American Cheese.
I've only started this week, but am already seeing results -- not only on the scale but in my mental attitude. I'm also getting back to the exercise routine, which is hard in winter.
One last thought. I'm trying to treat my triggers in the same way an alcoholic treats booze... with the attitude that one taste will cause me to fall off my wagon (because it does!)
Good luck with your weight loss! I'll keep in touch.
ldy06
12-21-2002, 09:18 PM
Hi :wave:
Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? I'm just curious because I recently gained 13.5 pounds and I'm now about 140.5. I'm 5'7". I wouldn't mind losing at least half of that.
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Canuck_Lady
Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? I'm just curious because I recently gained 13.5 pounds and I'm now about 140.5. I'm 5'7". I wouldn't mind losing at least half of that.
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Canuck_Lady
cross
12-23-2002, 05:11 PM
Canuck Lady... I don't know what happened to College Cutie, but do you want to compare notes (maybe after the new year)?
Blippo
12-23-2002, 06:02 PM
You have made a great decision keeping a diary to write down everything you eat, how much you exercise, etc. You can pinpoint more easily what areas of y**** you need to work on. As far as your problem foods, I had many problem foods. I eliminated one or two per week from my diet till I cut them all out. If you have that food laying around the house, get rid of it. Out of sight, out of mind.
ldy06
12-27-2002, 10:52 PM
Cross,
Sorry, I just read your post today. I've been really busy lately and haven't had time to read the board.
Junkfood is a major trigger for me too. It's like once I start I can't stop. I try to "limit" it, but it's like if I have one cookie, I have to have them all, so I'm try to stop it alltogether. Plus it makes such a difference in my energy level.
I have to be careful though because I have a tendancy to go to far in the other direction and it backfires on me. I was going to try to not eat anything past 8:00 pm, but tonight I ate at 5:00 and went out and didn't get home until 9:30. It's now 10:50 and I'm so hungry I feel irritable and I'm having a hard time concentrating. That's almost 6 hours without food. Excuse me, I need to go eat something!
I'm trying to cut out all junk food and not eat past a certain time. Of course I gave in on Christmas Day. I was around too much junk all day and it wore me down. Anyway I've been back on for two days and I'm feeling very hungry and irritable tonight, so I think I went too far in the other direction.
I told myself I wouldn't eat after 8:00 pm, but of course if I'm out for hours I should probably cut myself a little slack. I had dinner at 5:00 pm and went out immediately afterwards and didn't get home until after 9:00.
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Canuck_Lady
Sorry, I just read your post today. I've been really busy lately and haven't had time to read the board.
Junkfood is a major trigger for me too. It's like once I start I can't stop. I try to "limit" it, but it's like if I have one cookie, I have to have them all, so I'm try to stop it alltogether. Plus it makes such a difference in my energy level.
I have to be careful though because I have a tendancy to go to far in the other direction and it backfires on me. I was going to try to not eat anything past 8:00 pm, but tonight I ate at 5:00 and went out and didn't get home until 9:30. It's now 10:50 and I'm so hungry I feel irritable and I'm having a hard time concentrating. That's almost 6 hours without food. Excuse me, I need to go eat something!
I'm trying to cut out all junk food and not eat past a certain time. Of course I gave in on Christmas Day. I was around too much junk all day and it wore me down. Anyway I've been back on for two days and I'm feeling very hungry and irritable tonight, so I think I went too far in the other direction.
I told myself I wouldn't eat after 8:00 pm, but of course if I'm out for hours I should probably cut myself a little slack. I had dinner at 5:00 pm and went out immediately afterwards and didn't get home until after 9:00.
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Canuck_Lady
cross
12-31-2002, 11:00 AM
Canuck_Lady (and anyone else who is interested)...
I'm back. The holidays are over and I am back on the wagon. One thing I noticed over the past week... I really didn't enjoy the cookies and pies as much as I usually do. Yes, I ate them -- for social reasons more than desire. I focused most of my attention on cheeses and nuts, of which there were plenty (because I supplied them) I haven't stepped on the scale yet, and don't plan to until Jan 2. But I am back on my No Sugar/No Grains/No Roots program and exercising 30 minutes (eliptical trainer) each day. It was a comfortable program between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I think it will be easy to get back into the swing of things again after tonight (New Years Eve)
There are certain days in which it pays to abandon the diet -- Birthdays, New Years, Valentines Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (week). Hey, if you can't eat on those days, what's the point! But otherwise it seems to me that a moderate diet is do-able.
Let me know how you are doing. I hope to have you to chat with as the time passes (and the weight drops?)... We'll see.
Take care.
I'm back. The holidays are over and I am back on the wagon. One thing I noticed over the past week... I really didn't enjoy the cookies and pies as much as I usually do. Yes, I ate them -- for social reasons more than desire. I focused most of my attention on cheeses and nuts, of which there were plenty (because I supplied them) I haven't stepped on the scale yet, and don't plan to until Jan 2. But I am back on my No Sugar/No Grains/No Roots program and exercising 30 minutes (eliptical trainer) each day. It was a comfortable program between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I think it will be easy to get back into the swing of things again after tonight (New Years Eve)
There are certain days in which it pays to abandon the diet -- Birthdays, New Years, Valentines Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (week). Hey, if you can't eat on those days, what's the point! But otherwise it seems to me that a moderate diet is do-able.
Let me know how you are doing. I hope to have you to chat with as the time passes (and the weight drops?)... We'll see.
Take care.
Chelle1977
12-31-2002, 11:25 AM
The point of birthdays and holidays is not to eat. If your diet is so strict that you cannot enjoy the foods served on speical occassions then it is too strict in general.
And there is no reason to eat for "social reasons". Noone stood over you with a fork and fed you pie. If you don't enjoy it, then don't eat it.
And there is no reason to eat for "social reasons". Noone stood over you with a fork and fed you pie. If you don't enjoy it, then don't eat it.
cross
12-31-2002, 05:15 PM
No, no-one feeds me any more. But when your mother who loves you spends an afternoon making your favorite foods for Christmas dinner, not knowing you're trying to lose weight, you don't say, "no thanks, ma... I'm trying to loose a few pounds." You say, "thanks, it's delicious" and just have a single serving.
My point is that those time arise, so you've got to plan for them. If you are diligent in your diet and exercise plan, there is no reason not to enjoy your mothers baking, or go out with friends for a few drinks, or whatever you or they fancy. If you're invited to dinner, you don't say 'what are we having' and then base your decision on the menu.
That's all I meant.
My point is that those time arise, so you've got to plan for them. If you are diligent in your diet and exercise plan, there is no reason not to enjoy your mothers baking, or go out with friends for a few drinks, or whatever you or they fancy. If you're invited to dinner, you don't say 'what are we having' and then base your decision on the menu.
That's all I meant.