Cristabel is tired of being sick & tired ~ encouragement needed!

[disney-inspired]

Hello fellow WISHers & DISers!

I'm Cristabel and I'm a 19 year old college student. This journal is to track my progress of exercise, weight, and size. I currently weigh 262!:scared: That is ridiculous! I refuse to be this big any longer! :sad2:

Goals:

* Lose 110lbs
* Get physically fit
* Wear size 8



Hi, I'm in need of some extra motivation from my fellow Disney friends.:grouphug:


I recently completed 144 miles in 12 weeks for an agreement I made with my dad.
Now I'm going to the gym or working out at home 3-4 days a week.

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Encouragement is welcomed and greatly appreciated!:goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

Today it was TOO hot and I was TOO tired to walk home. So I came home and slept:cloud9:. I'll be going to the gym later in the evening. Around this time it starts to get packed just up until 7:30 - 8pm.

Food
- 1.5 cups of honey bunches of oats
- 1 cup of milk
- 0.5 of a banana
- 1 cup goldfishes
- 1.5 cup of juice
- PB & J on wheat bread with organic peanut butter and strawberry jam/jelly
- 5 strawberries
- 1.5 c. of milk
- 3 corn quesadillas (pepperjack cheese)
- 1 c. of juice

I don't know what's for dinner yet since my mom hasn't started cooking yet but it's probably healthy.

[LMO429]

You are on your way to a healthier you! Congrats! :goodvibes

What helps me stay on track is to weigh myself once a week no matter what! In addition this Wish Journal is a fantastic idea writing down your food intake is another great way to see how you can improve on your healthy living. Dont think of it as a diet think of it as a way of life and a lifestyle change

Jillian Michaels has a great free podcast on itunes, i like listening to her once a week to keep me motivated as well.

[disney-inspired]

You are on your way to a healthier you! Congrats! :goodvibes

What helps me stay on track is to weigh myself once a week no matter what! In addition this Wish Journal is a fantastic idea writing down your food intake is another great way to see how you can improve on your healthy living. Dont think of it as a diet think of it as a way of life and a lifestyle change

Jillian Michaels has a great free podcast on itunes, i like listening to her once a week to keep me motivated as well.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Jillian Michaels? Is that the woman from the biggest loser? Because truthfully, I can't stand her! Idk why.

[disney-inspired]

I went to the gym tonight, WAY too late, and I had only planned on doing four miles but I ended up completing six:cool1:. I had to switch of the elliptical and go to the bike because my right, lower calf (near my ankle) was hurting. When I walk, my right ankle goes inward and it hurts after awhile. I think I might need shoes that will hold my ankle snugly so it doesn't wobble.

I'm tired, off to bed. Work @ 8!:scared1:

[LMO429]

Thanks for the encouragement!

Jillian Michaels? Is that the woman from the biggest loser? Because truthfully, I can't stand her! Idk why.

Yes it is the girl from the biggest loser! I love her, her at home dvd workouts rock and her podcast is awesome she tells you the truth when it comes to wait loss, I have been following her advice and I have lost 25 pounds!

It doesnt matter if you listen to her or someone else I just think that the podcast once a week resets the goals in my mind and keeps me on track.

[DisneyObsession]

Cristabel...Excellent start towards a healthier you!! :thumbsup2

My one bit of advice is watch the amount of juice you drink. There is LOTS of sugar in juice and tha calories add up. Try replacing the juice (or at least one serving) with water to start. It'll make a difference!! :goodvibes

I look forward to tracking your progress and mine along with you. :woohoo:

[Wonders10]

Nice job with your journal! I'm gonna make a couple comments on your food intake...watch the peanut butter because it has tons of calories and fat, even though it can be good for you. And I agree with DisneyObsession, watch the juice, if you are drinking "real" juice. Try switching to Crystal Light (or something similar) and then drinking mostly water. Also, do you count the calories or anything of what you eat? If not, it might be a good idea to start just so you can see how many you are actually eating...it could be more or less than you think. You don't want to undo all the great effort you're putting in exercise wise by eating too much. And also, eating too little can stall your weight loss. Just some tips.

Reading your journal is making me think of writing one myself. Oh and I'm 5'3", 209 lbs (as of this morning), recent grad school graduate searching desperately for a job in speech language pathology.

[disney-inspired]

Cristabel...Excellent start towards a healthier you!! :thumbsup2

My one bit of advice is watch the amount of juice you drink. There is LOTS of sugar in juice and tha calories add up. Try replacing the juice (or at least one serving) with water to start. It'll make a difference!! :goodvibes

I look forward to tracking your progress and mine along with you. :woohoo:

Yeah, I'm starting to cut down on the juice. If I do have any it's half water, half juice and it's Mott's for Tots juice which has half the sugar of regular juice. Thank you for the encouragement!

Nice job with your journal! I'm gonna make a couple comments on your food intake...watch the peanut butter because it has tons of calories and fat, even though it can be good for you. And I agree with DisneyObsession, watch the juice, if you are drinking "real" juice. Try switching to Crystal Light (or something similar) and then drinking mostly water. Also, do you count the calories or anything of what you eat? If not, it might be a good idea to start just so you can see how many you are actually eating...it could be more or less than you think. You don't want to undo all the great effort you're putting in exercise wise by eating too much. And also, eating too little can stall your weight loss. Just some tips.

Reading your journal is making me think of writing one myself. Oh and I'm 5'3", 209 lbs (as of this morning), recent grad school graduate searching desperately for a job in speech language pathology.

The PB&J has to cease for a bit, I agree. I'm just glad we don't get the jiffy with all those preservatives but all organic. I don't want to use crystal light because all those chemicals (also found in anything diet) are not helpful to me so I'm just sticking with lemon & cranberry water. It's dull but it helps me get by. Thanks for the encouragement & advice!

[disney-inspired]

I've complete my mileage for this week and made up for last week as well! I have complete 17 miles this week! I did five on Monday, six on Tuesday, and six today!

I made a good food decision today! Instead of eating Carl's Jr. with my neighbor, I waited and ate healthy Thai food with my family:goodvibes. My sister and I went to Target and Mervyns to buy exercise shorts. I found three pairs that are cotton and don't ride:thumbsup2.

[DisneyObsession]

I've complete my mileage for this week and made up for last week as well! I have complete 17 miles this week! I did five on Monday, six on Tuesday, and six today!

I made a good food decision today! Instead of eating Carl's Jr. with my neighbor, I waited and ate healthy Thai food with my family:goodvibes. My sister and I went to Target and Mervyns to buy exercise shorts. I found three pairs that are cotton and don't ride:thumbsup2.

I have the hardest time finding shorts that don't ride up!!! :eek: Did you find them at target??? I am still wearing my shorts that are 6 years old!!! I need to find new ones.

[disney-inspired]

I have the hardest time finding shorts that don't ride up!!! :eek: Did you find them at target??? I am still wearing my shorts that are 6 years old!!! I need to find new ones.

Yes I did find them at Target. They have green, blue, and grey. They are so comfy!

[disney-inspired]

So I weighed myself this morning and I currently weigh 262 lbs.

That is a disgusting number:scared: and I will not let it stay that way!

[Wonders10]

So I weighed myself this morning and I currently weigh 262 lbs.

That is a disgusting number:scared: and I will not let it stay that way!

Don't let yourself get overwhelmed with the big picture of how much weight you want to lost. Try to break it up into small mini-goals, like 10 or 15 lbs, and then reward yourself with something, like a new book or a movie night or whatever you see fitting at the time. I'm trying to take it little by little, but I know personally that when I think that to hit a reasonable weight that I'd be super happy at, I would have to lose 50-60 lbs and it seems like it would never happen.

Keep up the good work!

[disney-inspired]

Hi everyone!
Things are going ok, could be better. Monday I ate horribly, we had a birthday at work and the camper's mom brought cupcakes. Thankfully they were the mini ones. I did walk two miles around my old school track. Today I only ate one horrible thing at lunch. At work, I only had one 5 oz cup of juice:thumbsup2.

I walked three miles today on the track and it hurt! My shoe gave my left ankle a blister and the top of my right foot was burning. I really need to get insoles and better shoes.

I've tried the hard insoles but they cut up my feet. My mom told me about the ones she uses and that they will get me a pair soon (sport chalet isn't nearby). I also want to talk to my DSis's DBF about what shoes he would recommend for me since I am overweight, with basically no arches, and walking at least 12 miles a week. He used to work at Lady Foot locker and he's a personal trainer, so he knows his stuff.

I know, I know, I have a personal trainer in my midst and I bet you may be asking WHY DON'T YOU HAVE HIM TRAIN YOU?
Well, that would just be awkward:scared:. First of all, he's a my DSis' DBF, second it is too much personal information exchanged.:upsidedow

I almost didn't make it to three miles today. Walking on a track is so much harder than doing an elliptical or bike. I was thinking so I don't get burned out of either one, I would alternate between gym and outdoors/school track. Also walking on the actual ground helps build my stamina.

Tomorrow, I'm going to exercise double time! I'm going to the gym after work and then I'll be walking my dog around 6pm at the school track and field. I've come to an agreement with my older DSis, I told her I would walk Osita MWF but she had to agree to walk her TTH.

All in all my week is going pretty good. I'm hoping, a little doubtful, to see a small weight loss on Friday.

[dreamin_disney]

Yes it is the girl from the biggest loser! I love her, her at home dvd workouts rock and her podcast is awesome she tells you the truth when it comes to wait loss, I have been following her advice and I have lost 25 pounds!

It doesnt matter if you listen to her or someone else I just think that the podcast once a week resets the goals in my mind and keeps me on track.

I didnt realize she had a video. Where can i find it?How much?

[dreamin_disney]

Hi Great job getting motivated. I love the miles idea. I have a treadmill in the garrage but is sooooooooooo hot in there (i'm in CA). I'm unable to bring it in the house, so i use my gazelle.
BTW_ i dont like cystal light either. I use to drink it and read an article on it. Then it made sense why i was getting sick all the time weird headaches and upset stomach. I'm just so glad i read about it. I did better with carb solutions(think thats the name) made with splenda. Keep up the good work

[disney-inspired]

Alright I've been ok this week, could do better!
Only did 1.75 miles today because my dog was acting crazy and it was getting too dark:sad2: . I'll do 2.25 tomorrow at the gym to make an even 4 miles for two days.

Now that I'm planning a WDW vacation, I have even more motivation to lose weight and get fit, who says Disney doesn't do any good?:rolleyes:

That's right folks, Cristabel & Co. are planning a trip to WDW in January 2010! Only 1.5 years:scared:

[LMO429]

I didnt realize she had a video. Where can i find it?How much?

She has 2..One is called Jillian Michaels "The Biggest WINNER" Its a 5 disc set where each workouts is approx 30 minutes! I have seen fantastic results with it

Her other workout is the 30 day shred which is 3 20 minute workouts...

love them both but i love the biggest winner more!

[disney-inspired]

Another week has gone by and it was BAD. I ate horribly and didn't reach my mileage:sad2: It was so crazy with my parents gone and me having to take care of my baby sister.

I'm getting back on track tomorrow by eating right and going to the gym. I had been going to my elementary school track but it gets boring:headache:...FAST. I like that at the gym I can switch between elliptical, treadmill, bike, or stairclimber (murder!) and still know my mileage!:thumbsup2

A goal that I MUST accomplish each day is to drink 130 ounces of water a day (about 17 cups a day!:eek:) and eating at least 3 fruits and vegetables because I know that helps A LOT. I'm also going to try out Jay Robbs' 3-day fruit diet, it's a great way for me to jump start my metabolism and lose 3-5 lbs.:wizard: Now that's magic!


Have a wonderful night! I'll post sometime midweek!
:flower3:
Cristabel

[disney-inspired]

I did 5 miles last night!:cool1:
I'll be doing another 5 tonight as well.
I'm starting Jay Robb's fruit flush 3-day diet. For three days I can only eat fruit. I'm excited because I can easily lose 5lbs on this diet. This is the beginning of my lifestyle change. After Friday, no more burgers, fries, soda, or sweets. It's all healthy eating from then on! I'm excited!

I've also agreed to the challenge of drinking half my weight in water (in ounces!) That's about 17 glasses of water and I'm already 4/17 for today! I've already done all my chores and now I can be lazy, until exercise tonight!:laundy:I'm pooped.

[disney-inspired]

I didn't even make it to the gym yesterday! I was SO tired that I slept from 6:30p - 8:30p and when I did wake up I felt nauseous:sick: Today I started the Jay Robb 3-day fruit flush. Day 1 require me to drink 6 oz of protein shake (protein powder and water) every 2 hours from 8-4pm. Let me just say by 4pm, I was forcing myself to drink the shake it was so gross (too watery!) and at 6pm I could eat a real meal! I had 6 oz of chicken breast, lettuce, tomato slices, and home-made salsa. :woohoo:I never knew I could want chicken so badly:lmao:

Things I SHOULDN'T have eaten::mad:
- 1 corn tortilla
- 2 chocolate covered almonds
- about 10 cheese-its (stinky snacks)
- 2 tbs of beans

I went to the gym directly after work, a good way to make sure I get it done, and completed 5 miles! I'm proud of myself because I completed 1 mile on the treadmill at one time. I usually have to stop the treadmill shortly after because my foot starts hurting, but I sucked it up today and completed 1 entire mile on the machine of death! Then I completed the other 4 miles between the elliptical and bicycle. On the bike I did "random hill" OMG my legs and booty were KILLING me. My legs felt like jell-o!

I really need to get the super feet insoles because I can definitely feel the pain in my feet today as compared to Monday's work-out.

Now I want to incorporate some weights to get rid of my flabby arms and gut!

Tomorrow is day 2 of the fruit flush and I get to eat fruit all day long!

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I think you'll find that any type of weight loss journey is a learning curve, with 2 steps forward and one step back.

I would like to offer a word of caution: talk to your doctor before doing those flushes. The only reason they work is they good rid of water weight- they are extremely unhealthy and are hard on your body. Your body does not need them. The key is to make small sustainable changes instead of going for fast fixes. Research has shown that the slower it takes to lose the weight the more likely you are to take it off.

Your exercise goals are amazing, and it's so cool that you are able to walk multiple miles in a day. If you are worred about your ankle, you might want to try going to an athletic shoe store. I've heard that many are good at fitting you with shoes to correct an improper gait. Good luck with your journey!

[disney-inspired]

I think you'll find that any type of weight loss journey is a learning curve, with 2 steps forward and one step back.

I would like to offer a word of caution: talk to your doctor before doing those flushes. The only reason they work is they good rid of water weight- they are extremely unhealthy and are hard on your body. Your body does not need them. The key is to make small sustainable changes instead of going for fast fixes. Research has shown that the slower it takes to lose the weight the more likely you are to take it off.

Your exercise goals are amazing, and it's so cool that you are able to walk multiple miles in a day. If you are worred about your ankle, you might want to try going to an athletic shoe store. I've heard that many are good at fitting you with shoes to correct an improper gait. Good luck with your journey!

Thanks for the encouragement and advice. This fruit flush isn't hard on my body but is meant for only 3 days to detox the liver and kidneys. They don't recommend you doing it more than that. I'm not going for a fast fix because I know there is no such thing. I'm just using it to jump start my change of eating habits.

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Pretty much every medical expert will tell you that detox isn't needed- your kidneys and liver do the detoxing just fine without any help, in fact, some of these diets can be dangerous. Here is a good article about it: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,214802,00.html

I have read dozens of similar articles as well. That is why I am always a little wary when I hear somebody trying these without consulting a doctor.

[disney-inspired]

Completed 4 miles today but I must admit most of it was on the bike. I was just SO tired today from the kids at work (I'm a day camp counselor) because they just did NOT want to listen! So frustrating!

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I feel your pain, kids can be tiring. Great job on the four miles. Who cares if it is on the bike? Four miles is four miles! You should be celebrating! :cool1: :banana: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: :woohoo:

[LovetheGoof]

Hi there Cristabel, I'm also on a journey to good health! I think you are doing a great job by posting here. It helps us to be accountable. I know the feeling you mentioned about messing up occasionally. Sometimes I ask myself, "Why in the world did I eat that?" We all fall off the wagon sometimes and it is OK, just get back on and forgive yourself.
Try to continue eating as healty as you can because your body needs it now that you are exercising.
Wow, 3 miles walking is awesome:banana: I bet you feel good when you finish your walk.
Don't get discouraged about what you need to lose. I am trying to lose 5 pound increments at a time otherwise, I will be overwhelmed. I started at 200+ in April today I am 186 (last weigh in on Sat.) and hopefully will continue to lose to feel even better than I do right now.

[disney-inspired]

Hi there Cristabel, I'm also on a journey to good health! I think you are doing a great job by posting here. It helps us to be accountable. I know the feeling you mentioned about messing up occasionally. Sometimes I ask myself, "Why in the world did I eat that?" We all fall off the wagon sometimes and it is OK, just get back on and forgive yourself.
Try to continue eating as healty as you can because your body needs it now that you are exercising.
Wow, 3 miles walking is awesome:banana: I bet you feel good when you finish your walk.
Don't get discouraged about what you need to lose. I am trying to lose 5 pound increments at a time otherwise, I will be overwhelmed. I started at 200+ in April today I am 186 (last weigh in on Sat.) and hopefully will continue to lose to feel even better than I do right now.

Congrats on lose that weight thus far! I'm hoping to lose 10lbs by August 1st. My mom said I could lose the 100lbs in 10 months but that's if I was 100% committed every day and I know I'm bound to have 'off' days so I'm giving myself an extra month.

Thanks for your encouragement!

[disney-inspired]

Good Morning!
It's Weigh in Time!
This is my 2nd weigh since I started exercising and after completing the 3-day fruit flush. I wasn't expecting a big change so I didn't get my hopes up. After fixing the settings, I stepped on, and.....and....and.....

:banana::woohoo::thumbsup2I lost 7lbs!:cool1::dance3:

[DisneyObsession]

That's 7 lbs in one week?!? That's amazing! Way To Go!!! :thumbsup2

What does the fruit flush consist of? I am sure I could do that and it would help me immensly. I'm going to google it and see if I can come up with info. Can you also post what you did?? Thanks!

[DisneyObsession]

Nope...no info...just the book...please post. Thanks!!! :banana:

[disney-inspired]

I have to find it, I just saw it the other day!
I'll post it as soon as I can find it!

[disney-inspired]

Yesterday I ate badly! EEk!
Today I ate great! But I don't think I'll be exercising tonight because I'm so tired and my sciatic nerve is KILLING me!

So far:

protein shake
1 apple
5 oz of juice
1 apple
6 in. cold cut combo w/ cheese NO mayo on wheat
1 pear
6 in cold cut combo NO cheese NO mayo on wheat (yup $5 footlong!)

[Wonders10]

Congrats on the weight loss...I'd also love a little more info on the fruit flush.

[disney-inspired]

Hi everyone out there in the DIS world!
Today was an okay day. I did slip up and eat a cupcake and two chocolate chip cookies but the good thing was I ate within my calorie range. I also went to the gym and did 3 miles and I burned the calories from eating those two cookies.

I did 2.11 miles on the elliptical, straight through and then .89 on the bicycle. I worked up a great sweat!:scared: And that is exactly how my face looked:lmao:

I'm going to do the fruit flush again Wed - Fri. This time it's going to be easier. Don't worry ladies, I'll explian the 3-day fruit flush plan in my next post right after this update. If you would like to do some 'research' on its creator just go to jayrobb.com
He's really great! My sister just ordered two more books from him. I believe one is the fat burning diet. I'm so excited to see where I am in two more months. Hopefully I'll be a size 20, maybe smaller if I can get my act together and start strength training, targeting my stomach and back muscles first, I need a strong core!

[disney-inspired]

My suggestions and comments will be in red.

Here it is!

Jay Robb's 3-Day Fruit Flush!


Four Ways to Utilize the FRUIT FLUSH 3-Day Detox:

1. FRUIT FLUSH FOR FAT LOSS:
Perform the three-day FRUIT FLUSH once a week for up to 12 consecutive weeks. This will have you cleansing and revitalizing your body three out of seven days each week for up to 12 straight weeks. If you are cleansing to lose weight on this program, you should lose up to 9 pounds the first week and 2 pounds each week thereafter, until you reach your goal weight. I can totally vouch for this statement! I lost 7lbs after the first week so it's easily possible to lose 9lbs but everybody is different.

2. FRUIT FLUSH FOR LIFE:
Perform the FRUIT FLUSH once or twice a month throughout your lifetime-if you so desire.

3. FRUIT FLUSH TUNE-UP:
If you have slipped off your diet and/or have been eating the wrong foods (i.e., during holidays or at special events), then the FRUIT FLUSH is a great way to quickly cleanse your system and get you back on target.

4. FRUIT FLUSH FOR A FRESH START:
Prior to beginning an exercise program or starting a new diet, you may want to cleans your body first with the FRUIT FLUSH. It can get you off to a great start!


Day 1: PRE-FLUSH

Mix 1 and 3/4 cup of whey protein or egg white protein powder (your flavor of choice) *Pick a good flavor or one you don't mind because you might get sick of it fast! with 1 quart (32 ounces) pure water. Shake, blend (definitely blend, it tastes so much better), or stir, and store in a sealed container in a cool place. The protein powder you choose must NOT BE sweetened with added carbohydrate or contain artificial sweeteners. This means it MUST NOT CONTAIN: aspartame, fructose, sucrose, evaporated cane juice, sucralose, malodextrin, sugar, corn syrup, corn sweeteners, barley malt, molasses, agave, or brown sugar. The protein powder you choose should also contain approximately 24 grams of protein per ounce serving. If you choose an egg white protein, you may wish to add the herb stevia to naturally enhance the perceived sweetness without increasing carbohydrate content. Before pouring each class of protein as outlined below, lightly shake or stir the container to remix the protein drink.

Shopping Tips: Choose a high-quality protein powder that tastes good. Avoid the bargain brands that may save you a buck or two but can taste like chalk and are often filled with aspartame, sucralose, fructose, sugars, acesulfame-K, acesulfame potassium, and artificial flavors and colors. the body is a temple of the spirit. it deserves only the best. I also suggest purchasing organically grown foods whenever possible.

8AM 6-oz glass of protein mix
10AM " "
12PM " "
2PM " "
4PM " "
6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad and 3-6 oz of lean chicken, fish, turkey or beef or scramble 4-8 egg whites in 1 tsp olive oil. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime.

NOTE: Drink an 8- to 12-ounce glass of water one hour after you consume each protein drink or meal. (If this doesn't quench your thirst, you may consume more water.) If you still feel hungry, drink as much water as possible to feel full


Days 2 and 3: FRUIT FLUSH
8AM 1 serving fresh fruit
10AM " "
12PM " "
2PM " "
4PM " "
6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime. Consume 1 protein drink mixed, as follows:

12 oz pure water
5 tbs high-quality whey or egg white protein powder
Stir and drink slowlyNOTE: Drink an 8- to 12-ounce glass of water one hour after you consume each protein drink or meal. (If this doesn't quench your thirst, you may consume more water.)


Days 2 and 3: FRUIT FLUSH MEAL IDEAS

8AM 2 cups cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon
10AM 2 medium oranges
12PM 2 medium apples
2PM 1 cup fresh pineapple
4PM 1 medium banana
6PM 3-6 cups raw vegetable salad. Top the salad with 1-2 tbs olive or flax seed oil (or 1/2 avocado) and the juice of 1/2 lemon or lime. Consume 1 protein drink mixed, as follows:

12 oz pure water
5 tbs high-quality whey or egg white protein powder
Stir and drink slowlyTHE FOLLOWING LIST CONSTITUTES APPROXIMATELY 1 SERVING (100 CALORIES):
Apples 2 medium
Apricots 6 medium
Banana 1 medium
Blackberries 1.5 cups
Blueberries 1.5 cups
Cantaloupe 2 cups cubed
Cherries 1 cup
Grapefruits 2 large
Grapes 1 cup (or 15-18 grapes)
Honeydew 2 cups cubed
Kiwifruits 2 medium
Mango 1 large or 2 small
Nectarines 2 small
Oranges 2 medium
Peaches 3 medium
Pears 1 medium
Pineapple 1 cup
Plums 3 medium
Raspberries 1.5 cups
Strawberries 2 cups
Tomatoes 4 medium
Watermelon 2 cups (cuped or balled)

During the entire three days of the FRUIT FLUSH, you should become slightly hungry every 2 hours, at which time you will eat. This eating pattern fuels your body and keeps you from ever being overly hungry. On Day 1, the series of protein drinks will stoke your metabolism, lower your glycogen levels, and force your body to burn fat as part of its energy needs. On Days 2 and 3, fruit will power your body while cleansing and purifying the cells and organs. Plus, the protein drinks and fresh fruit are high in water content, which, in turn, will help keep your system hydrated.


If you have any questions please ask and I'll check his Q & A section in the book.

[DisneyObsession]

Thank-you for that info!!! I will buy some protein powder and try it. Not sure how to fit it in yet, as I work second shift and don't know how to fit in the eating. It will be a challenge! :confused3

[disney-inspired]

I ate great today! I stayed within my calorie range with healthy food! I went to the gym late but I went! I did my 3 miles on the elliptical and bike. I was actually "running" on the elliptical today! I didn't hold on and pumped my arms as if I was running outside.

That's all for today, my weigh in is on Saturday.:goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

Hello everyone! Today has been a great day!

I was able to sleep in a bit and used my will power to get up and go the gym with my sister. I did my 3 miles and it was SO hot in the gym, I think the A/C might have been out. I showered and changed over there since my dad is still '2319' from his radiation treatment on Monday.

Breakfast

3 eggwhites = 51
1 whole egg = 78
3 small pancakes = 280
2 tsp of syrup = 34Lunch

2 tortillas = 120
ground chicken = 320
2 tacos (fried) = 340
2 nectarines = 120
1 c. juice = 120Dinner

1 pc. of bread = 70
3 oz chicken = 140
1 tbsp bbq sauce = 30Total = 1703

I still have enough daily calories to go out and get some golden spoon!:cool1:

[disney-inspired]

Hello!
Breakfast
- 4 egg whites = 68 calories
- 1 spicy turkey link = 66
- 4 pcs toast = 280
- 2 cup juice = 260

Lunch (REALLY BAD! I just didn't feel well:sad2:)
- 1 apple = 72

Dinner
- chicken fajita pita (Jack in the box) = 300
- side salad = 50
- 1/2 pouch of fat-free Balsamic vinaigrette = 17.5
- 1/2 cookie = 80

Total = 1193.5:scared1:

That is too low for me! I'm going to go eat some fruit and such to see if I can raise that to at least 1500!:scared:


Exercise:
5 miles on the bicycle:cutie:

* Okay I just ate
two pieces of ham = 160
1 cup of soy milk = 100
1 cup of cantaloupe = 54

total is now = 1507.5:goodvibes and I'm not hungry anymore:thumbsup2

[DisneyObsession]

Hi Cristabel!!!

Your calories look good and it sounds like you are gettimg in the exercise. WTG! :thumbsup2

I am struggeling losing 40lbs, but have joined WW to help me. I was just going to do it online, as I have done before, but decided to go to meetings for accountability. :confused3 Guess I just need that right now.

How did WI go on Sat? Hope it went well! :goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

How did WI go on Sat? Hope it went well! :goodvibes

I only lost 0.5 lbs:sad2:

[disney-inspired]

Hello WISHers:wizard:
Happy August everyone, even though I don't know what's so happy about it; It's hot, my summer job is ending, and school starts at the end of this month.:rolleyes:
I guess it's a good thing because I reached my July exercise goal!:woohoo:I even beat it with an extra mile:cool2:
Now onto my August exercise goal: 56 miles
I'm upping it to 13 miles a week:banana:
Updates in my intro. post! Check it out!:thumbsup2

Calorie Count Today:

Breakfast 12:45p

4 egg whites - 68
42 g. roast beef - 55
2 whole grain waffles - 190
2 tbs syrup - 20
1 c. soy milk - 100

Breakfast total: 433


Lunch 3:45pm

Protein shake
1 scoop protein powder - 110
1 cup soy milk - 100
5 strawberries - 50
1 banana - 105

Lunch total: 355

Unnecessary Grazinghttp://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9571/cowgrazeff8.gif:headache: (http://imageshack.us)

Roast Beef - 55
1 c. chocolate soy milk - 130
1 oz. cheddar cheese - 114

Grazing Total: 199

Dinner

1 corn tortilla - 52
2 tbs refried beans - 60
3 oz chicken - 141
1 c. chocolate soy milk (seriously, it's my weakness) - 130
1 small orange - 45

Dinner Total: 398

Today's total calorie intake: 1415 :cool1:

I didn't go to the gym today because I exercise 3 days in a row and wanted a break. I'll probably go again tomorrow even though I've already accomplished my weekly mileage.

Twas a good day:goodvibes

Coming Up: Weigh In! Saturday 8/2

[disney-inspired]

Hello everyone! Today was weigh-in and I was pleasantly surprised because I lost 2.5 lbs this week!

That makes my loss an even 10lbs!:cool1: First goal completed and on schedule!

[DisneyObsession]

Good Job! :thumbsup2

You are doing great!!! :hug:

[goodferry]

Hey! Happy to read about your progress, I am wondering if you have continued using the fruit flush program and how it has gone for you.

[disney-inspired]

Hey! Happy to read about your progress, I am wondering if you have continued using the fruit flush program and how it has gone for you.


I tried doing again two times! I would start and then get really hungry and get a headache. So now I'm just watching my calories, staying between 1400-1500 and exercising. So that's working for me!

[wendylady36]

You're doing a really great job! You make me want to get a gym membership! :rotfl: For now I'll stick with my Wii Fit. :lmao:

Keep up the awesome job! :thumbsup2

[disney-inspired]

You're doing a really great job! You make me want to get a gym membership! :rotfl: For now I'll stick with my Wii Fit. :lmao:

Keep up the awesome job! :thumbsup2

Thank you!
This week already started on the wrong note. I didn't get to go to the gym today because I'm studying for my math final like crazy. I know I'm going to bomb it but I had to make sure I did all the homework and practice exams.

[wendylady36]

Thank you!
This week already started on the wrong note. I didn't get to go to the gym today because I'm studying for my math final like crazy. I know I'm going to bomb it but I had to make sure I did all the homework and practice exams.

Math is so stressful for me, I'm just no good at it. Sometimes you have to put your school work before yourself, so don't be too hard on yourself. Good job getting your math work done and good luck on your final! I'll send good vibes your way! :goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

Hey everyone!

I haven't been on in SOOO long. I was on vacation last Thursday until Tuesday. It was exactly what I needed, I slept in and my tension headaches were greatly reduced but I barely had any activity over there and ate not so good things. But I wouldn't have traded it for anything! It was great seeing my family. I didn't even bother weighing in Saturday.

I have to complete 2 weeks of mileage in 3 days! Tonight I did 8.25 miles and I'm beat.

I tried doing the fruit flush and it's so wierd, it's so hard to keep to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th... time around. So I ate the worst thing, a burger and fries. But don't worry I did get a diet coke :rolleyes::headache: But that's pretty much I ate all day. The rest of the day I had nasty protein shakes.

I had an interview for a job at Kohl's today, they are opening one about 2 minutes from my house. Seriously! It's up the street.

I really felt the burn during tonight's workout, it's been awhile. I lost the muscle definition in my thighs :sad2: I'll have to work double time to get it back!

[disney-inspired]

Math is so stressful for me, I'm just no good at it. Sometimes you have to put your school work before yourself, so don't be too hard on yourself. Good job getting your math work done and good luck on your final! I'll send good vibes your way! :goodvibes

By the way, I got a B in my math class!:woohoo:

[disney-inspired]

Happy Friday (now Saturday) to you all. I weigh in (technically) today, later probably around 9-10am. With all that I ate and how little activity I got, I'm hoping to be the same as I was two weeks ago, if not a bit less (I'd love -0.5) I just don't want to gain!

Breakfast
2 eggwhites
1 whole egg
2 slices turkey
2 slices whole wheat toast
1/2 c. juice


Lunch
2 slices white bread
2 slices turkey
2 slices ham
1 tsp mayo
1 tbsp mustard
lettuce
tomato


Dinner
charbroiled bbq chicken sandwich 360
diet coke 0

Dessert:headache:
twix 250
1/3 chocolate muffin 233
1 c. milk 70

I was able to stop myself and throw away the rest of that forsaken muffin. After eating I bit, intending on eating it all, I saw that it had 700 calories! That's ridiculous, so I tossed it!

So total today, I'm estimating around 1500-1600 calories intake. Not too bad, thankfully.

I burned 520 calories at the gym (completed 6.5 miles)

good day, i guess.

I'm so excited for tomorrow! We're going to a place called roadrunners (http://www.roadrunnersports.com/) and they have all this equipment and tests to make sure you get the correct shoe for your body. It's really cool. I'll finally own the right kind of shoe for my body, which means less injury!:goodvibes

Good night!:cloud9:

[DisneyObsession]

How's it going??? I know how you feel with making some poor choices, but know they are done and you have better choices ahead of you. :hug:

I am frustrated with my own weight loss, I've lost a little over 4lbs in 4 weeks at WW. They say that I am doing well and losing steady...I want to see a 3lb loss in one week! I too need to make better choices!

Good luck with todays WI!!! You're doing great!!! :cool1:

[disney-inspired]

WEIGH-IN
+0.5
Not as bad as I had feared, now I'm back on track to losing!

I went to the gym earlier today, completed 9.25 miles! I'm exhausted and sore but extremely proud of myself. Sadly, I only burned 585 calories, I just don't get it!:headache: Anyways, I'm done playing catch up, I'll be glad for my 12 mile weeks again:lovestruc

I'll be leaving soon for roadrunners. TTYL

[disney-inspired]

I ate more than my metabolic rate! So I went to the gym, with my new shoes, and burned 600 calories.

If I want to lose 2lbs a week, I need to burn 1400 calories a day. So I'll be reducing my intake and burning 600-700 calories per day. I don't want to focus on the logistics or then I get overwhelmed.

All I know is I have to eat less and workout five days a week.

[DisneyObsession]

I ate more than my metabolic rate! So I went to the gym, with my new shoes, and burned 600 calories.

If I want to lose 2lbs a week, I need to burn 1400 calories a day. So I'll be reducing my intake and burning 600-700 calories per day. I don't want to focus on the logistics or then I get overwhelmed.

All I know is I have to eat less and workout five days a week.


Sounds like a plan to me! :thumbsup2

[disney-inspired]

Today has been quite awesome!:goodvibes

I only had 1420 calories, which included ice cream (light) and soda (no HFCS!).

I burned 300 calories at the gym (5.5 miles, mostly on the bike)

Very good day!:woohoo:

I'm glad that I planned out my eating accordingly so I didn't have to kill myself in the gym to burn off the crap I ate.


Breakfast:

Cream of wheat 120
3 egg whites 51
1 pc. turkey 30
1 c. milk 130

Lunch

Banana Chocolate Vivanno 270


snack

plum 30


Dinner
2 corn tortillas 104
4 oz chicken 188
5 tbs refried beans 67
1.3 oz avocado 60
Jarritos soda 110


Dessert
1 c. Light Rockey Road 260

Total : 1420

[daisy_77]

Cristabel----you are doing AWESOME!! Congrats on losing 10 lbs!:thumbsup2 :cool1:

You are going to get to your goal before you know it...especially if you keep this up!:cheer2:

[wendylady36]

By the way, I got a B in my math class!:woohoo:

OK, I totally thought I had subscribed to this thread, but I see now that I have not! I was about to pester you for not updating! :rotfl:

Great job on the math grade!!!! :thumbsup2

Congratulations on your weight loss! :woohoo:

[disney-inspired]

Today was great day!

I ate 1291 calories, just shy of 1300! I burned 300 at the gym, completing 4 miles!:cool1: I feel great! Now I'm so tired! I started school today and it was really busy but I think it will be a great semester.

I'm going to start training outside because Nuts for Mutts is having a "5K walk with your dog" in October! I also want to participate in the CHOC walk at Disneyland. I would do the 5K at my city's marathon, but I'm working it:rolleyes:


I applied to Mervyns, Lane Bryant, and Petco. I'm really hoping to get called back by Lane Bryant because I buy their clothes all the time. It's a bit pricey so a discount wouldn't hurt. They said they needed people to work mornings and afternoons M-F and I told the lady that I could work MWFS and she said that it might work. So I filled out the application and gave it directly to the store manager and introduced myself. I really need to pay off my credit card debt and start saving for when I move out next February.


On Saturday, I organized my closet by size and for each group of sizes I would tie ribbon around it with a note card stating - 1 size, - 2 sizes, - 3 sizes. I have clothes down to a size 16! That's crazy! I guess I never throw clothes away. I want to skip size 20 altogether and hit 18 because I have way more clothes for that size than any other:laughing:

I'm going to start training outside with my dog because I want her to be well-behaved for our 5k in October. I have to go to Petco or another pet store and buy a choke collar and chain leash. She's already bitten through two regular leashes.

[disney-inspired]

Please support this great cause by sponsoring me!

New Leash On Life - Nutts for Mutts! (http://www.nutsformutts.com/walk2008/walker.asp?walker=CristabelTalavera)

[disney-inspired]

Okay, I have had some bad days this week (Today and yesterday). I have cheated and feel reallly bad about it!

After eating an incredibly unhealthy breakfast & late morning snack, I went to the gym and burned 505 calories and completed 4.5 miles.

I have started run/walk on the treadmill. I'm actually gaining more stamina each time I go the gym. Before I would do 3 minutes walk, 1 minute run and now I'll walk to burn 15 calories and run to burn 15 calories. I did 1.5 miles on the treadmill in addition to the required 3 miles (bike & elliptical)

I have started to lose my 'hello-goodbyes' (under arm flab) and my muscle is becoming more noticeable.:goodvibes

I'm currently 251 and I'm hoping to lose 1-2 lbs this week so I can say GOODBYE to the 250s. I'm not too confident I will lose that much because of said bad eating. STUPID FAST FOOD:headache:

My next mini-goal is to be a complete ONE size smaller, a size 20, but I'll take a minus 2 sizes if I can get it:laughing: I have a lot of clothes for size 18. I also want to be in my 230s by my October trip, even if it's 239.

That's all for now. I'm leaving soon to go swimming, another chance to work out my arms.
:hippie:

[disney-inspired]

I don't know if anyone is still reading but if not, it's no big deal this journal is really just for myself anyways.

Today I completed 4.75 miles. 1.75 of those miles I did as a walk/run on the treadmill. Who would have ever thought I would be running?:confused3
It's great though.

I ate 1455 calories and burned 505 at the gym. I'm really tired right now and I KNOW I'll be feeling this workout in the morning.

Good night, I have an interview in the morning. Wish me luck!

[wendylady36]

You've probably already had your interview, but good luck!!!!

Congratulations on losing your arm flab...would you like some of mine?

Good luck on your goals! :goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

You've probably already had your interview, but good luck!!!!

Congratulations on losing your arm flab...would you like some of mine?

Good luck on your goals! :goodvibes

Uh, no thanks:lmao:
Thank you!

[disney-inspired]

So, I've made an important decision.

In addition to the Nuts for Mutts 5k on October 19th, I've decided to do the 5k run/walk for The City of Santa Clarita Marathon (my city!) on November 2nd, which is also my 20th birthday. What a better way to celebrate another year of life than by living! I'm so excited! :cool1:

For training, I'll be walking outside and running at the gym because I have bad knees and don't want to hurt myself. The majority of the marathon is on trails, which is good because pounding on concrete hurts!

Wish me luck, girls!

It gets better, I'm hoping we'll be home, showered and dressed by 9:30am and I want to go to....where else?...DISNEYLAND. Yeah, we'll be pretty tuckered out but I want to have my birthday breakfast in Disneyland!

:woohoo:

[disney-inspired]

Ok, tonight's run went pretty well.
I managed to complete 1.88 miles in 30 minutes, almost 15 minutes a mile. I need to get to at least 14 minute miles for the 5k in November. It's a run/walk and I get a medal at the end. In total (3 miles) I burned 500 calories.

I would have loved to have placed (def. 3rd) but that would mean I would need to run 7 minute miles. Yeah, like that's going to happen in two months:rolleyes: I'm just glad to be doing this and I don't want to come in last. That would be embarrassing. But I doubt I would because they have 60 year old women who walk the whole course (yeah, that's inspiring:lmao:)

Today I ate within the range 1340 - 1410. Pretty good!

[disney-inspired]

I have been bad lately about posting REALLY late.

Today I arrived home (after doing errands for my mom) around 7pm. I changed and got Osita ready and we went to walk on the trails near my house. We walked for 50 minutes and the equivalent of 1.5 miles. I really didn't feel like going to the gym today so I'm glad I had some activity.

Tomorrow we are going to the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. We'll be there all day.

What do you guys do if you have a dog and you have an all day event? Tomorrow I have my friend coming by to check on her to see that she's ok and has enough food and water.

[disney-inspired]

I just don't get it:headache:

I worked out so hard this week and ate within my calorie count of healthy food and I stepped on the scale and I'm still at 251! This is the 2nd week!:mad:

My mom said it's because even though I'm losing fat, I'm also building muscle.

WHATEVER

I think my scale is all wrong. If my mom is right, I wish I could lose all the fat and then gain the muscle.


GRRRRRR.:mad::headache::mad::headache:

I don't feel like quitting and I'm far from it, but it's nice to have a reward after all the hard work I've done this week.:sad2:

[wendylady36]

My mom said it's because even though I'm losing fat, I'm also building muscle.


My mom said the same thing to me last week! I just snarled and grumbled and said "whatever." :rotfl:

I'm trying not to give up, but it's hard when I work hard and don't see results. I'm really trying to stick with it, and when I'm feeling really down I just tell myself that maybe my mom is right, that it is the muscle and not the fat.:upsidedow

[disney-inspired]

My mom said the same thing to me last week! I just snarled and grumbled and said "whatever." :rotfl:

I'm trying not to give up, but it's hard when I work hard and don't see results. I'm really trying to stick with it, and when I'm feeling really down I just tell myself that maybe my mom is right, that it is the muscle and not the fat.:upsidedow

I said the same thing to my mom.

If it is true, who wants to be a muscly woman?!:confused3

[LMO429]

I just don't get it:headache:

I worked out so hard this week and ate within my calorie count of healthy food and I stepped on the scale and I'm still at 251! This is the 2nd week!:mad:

My mom said it's because even though I'm losing fat, I'm also building muscle.

WHATEVER

I think my scale is all wrong. If my mom is right, I wish I could lose all the fat and then gain the muscle.


GRRRRRR.:mad::headache::mad::headache:

I don't feel like quitting and I'm far from it, but it's nice to have a reward after all the hard work I've done this week.:sad2:


do not quit!!!! consistency is key in long term weight loss not everyday u r going to b perfect with diet and exercise be good 90% of the time and allow yourself to cheat......do not get discouraged your mom is right....i highly suggest taking your measurements once a mth and only step on the scale once a week 2 measure your progress.....a tape measure is a better indicator of your success than the scale do not get fixated on the scale numbers but focus on the inches lost on the tape measurer trust me! :thumbsup2
I don't feel like quitting and I'm far from it, but it's nice to have a reward after all the hard work I've done this week.:sad2:[/QUOTE]

[DisneyObsession]

Cristabel...I have been lurking more on this site than posting due to lack of time. Just wanted to let you know there are still eaders, even if we don't post regularly! :hug:

It is frustrating to not have the scale move, but what your Mom says is true...less muscle weighs the same as LOTS of fat! Soooooo...my suggestion is to take your measurements! ;) You will see a difference even if the scale isn't showing it!

Keep up the great job! Your dog will get healthier too!!! :thumbsup2

[disney-inspired]

Hello friends!

I started my C25k program last week. Today was workout #2 of week #2. I decided it would be safer to exercise at the gym. My knees are already bad as it is, I don't need to go and make them any worse.

1 mile = 17 minutes.

That includes my 5 minute warm-up walk.
I did some of my workout at an incline and I am SO sore:goodvibes

I drank all my water today! I haven't done that in a while!:woohoo:

Eating was alright. I don't think I met my calorie count today (too little).

I can feel my thigh muscle definition coming back!:goodvibes

Good night!

[disney-inspired]

She has 2..One is called Jillian Michaels "The Biggest WINNER" Its a 5 disc set where each workouts is approx 30 minutes! I have seen fantastic results with it

Her other workout is the 30 day shred which is 3 20 minute workouts...

love them both but i love the biggest winner more!

After watching The Biggest Loser season premiere and week two, I really want to try Jillian's workouts! I'm seriously considering starting to do 2-a-day workouts, once in the morning and the gym at night. I used to do that when I was younger and I lost weight and size very quickly.

Thanks for the advice!!!!

[Katy Belle]

Hello! I just found your journal and wanted to congratulate you!!!!!!!!!

You wanted some inspirations, so here's some for you. I have a good friend who has always been heavy, smallest I've seen her in the past 20 yrs is probably a size 16. She's been gaining and gaining and gaining and in January she stopped gaining, took the weight loss thing seriously and is now losing! She quit smoking, drinking and eating in January and has steadily lost 1-3 lbs per week, every week and is down 105lbs with about 45 left to go! When she started she was "bursting out of a size 28" her words;) and now she's in an 18! She had done Weight Watchers years ago and still follows some of that, but what she does is counts calories. Monday, Tues, Wed. Thursday she eats 1200 calories, 300 breakfast, 400 lunch and 500 dinner. On Friday Sat and Sunday she eats 1500 calories, 400 breakfast, 500 lunch and 600 dinner. She eats nearly zero empty calories. She eats tons of veggies, calls herself a bulk eater! She eats lots and lots of healthy food.
I am so incredibly proud of her. She is such an inspiration to me.

I started on August 15, on weight watchers on-line. I was 227.5lbs on that day. Today I'm 212lbs. Fifteen lbs in a month! I'm proud of me and motivated to keep it up! So far its just the food for me, not doing the excercise yet, but I've signed up for classes that start Oct. 9. You are doing so great with your excercise!!! Keep up the good work!

Katy

[disney-inspired]

Hello! I just found your journal and wanted to congratulate you!!!!!!!!!

You wanted some inspirations, so here's some for you. I have a good friend who has always been heavy, smallest I've seen her in the past 20 yrs is probably a size 16. She's been gaining and gaining and gaining and in January she stopped gaining, took the weight loss thing seriously and is now losing! She quit smoking, drinking and eating in January and has steadily lost 1-3 lbs per week, every week and is down 105lbs with about 45 left to go! When she started she was "bursting out of a size 28" her words;) and now she's in an 18! She had done Weight Watchers years ago and still follows some of that, but what she does is counts calories. Monday, Tues, Wed. Thursday she eats 1200 calories, 300 breakfast, 400 lunch and 500 dinner. On Friday Sat and Sunday she eats 1500 calories, 400 breakfast, 500 lunch and 600 dinner. She eats nearly zero empty calories. She eats tons of veggies, calls herself a bulk eater! She eats lots and lots of healthy food.
I am so incredibly proud of her. She is such an inspiration to me.

I started on August 15, on weight watchers on-line. I was 227.5lbs on that day. Today I'm 212lbs. Fifteen lbs in a month! I'm proud of me and motivated to keep it up! So far its just the food for me, not doing the excercise yet, but I've signed up for classes that start Oct. 9. You are doing so great with your excercise!!! Keep up the good work!

Katy


WOW! That's amazing! Congrats to you & your friend on the weight loss. I like the idea of changing up the calories during the week, I bet it helps keep your body from hitting a plateau.

Thank you for the encouragement!

[disney-inspired]

After talking with my parents, expressing my concerns about the 5k in November, I've decided not to take part in the event.

After running outside a couple times last week, my knees hurt really bad. I'm afraid if I do this 5k I could seriously injure myself and set myself back in my weightloss or injure myself for life.

I'm postponing any running events until I lose a significant amount of weight.

[disney-inspired]

I almost forgot I had my WISH journal!

Well, last week I lost another 5lbs!:banana:
I'm down to 244! :woohoo:

Today has been my best Monday yet!

I woke up at a decent hour, did all my chores in an hour, ate a healthy breakfast and already did my exercise. :goodvibes

Albeit, it was only 30 minutes but it was hot outside & it was all mostly up hill. :scared:
I took my dog for a walk...not so much a good idea when she isn't fixed yet and your neighborhood is full of non-exercised, mean, frustrated dogs who want to kill anything passing their gate.:eek:

Cesar Millan could make tons of money if he just focused on my neighborhood:idea:

[disney-inspired]

It's official, I've lost 20lbs! :banana::woohoo::cool1:

First milestone reached and ready to press on towards my next goal, another 20lbs lighter.

SW - 262 07/05/2008
STWG #1 - 242 10/11/2008
STWG #2 - 220 01/01/2009
STWG #3 - 200 03/05/2009
STWG #4 - 180 06/01/2009
STWG #5 - 160 09/01/2009
LTWG - 150 11/02/2009 ~ My 21st Birthday Wish!!!

[grizbuzz]

It's official, I've lost 20lbs! :banana::woohoo::cool1:

First milestone reached and ready to press on towards my next goal, another 20lbs lighter.

SW - 262 07/05/2008
STWG #1 - 242 10/11/2008
STWG #2 - 220 01/01/2009
STWG #3 - 200 03/05/2009
STWG #4 - 180 06/01/2009
STWG #5 - 160 09/01/2009
LTWG - 150 11/02/2009 ~ My 21st Birthday Wish!!!

Woohoo!! You're well on your way for the best birthday gift you could give yourself!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[tinkerbell of winter]

It's official, I've lost 20lbs! :banana::woohoo::cool1:

First milestone reached and ready to press on towards my next goal, another 20lbs lighter.

SW - 262 07/05/2008
STWG #1 - 242 10/11/2008
STWG #2 - 220 01/01/2009
STWG #3 - 200 03/05/2009
STWG #4 - 180 06/01/2009
STWG #5 - 160 09/01/2009
LTWG - 150 11/02/2009 ~ My 21st Birthday Wish!!!


Awesome! Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to me, I am starting out in about the same boat you started in. :hug:

[DisneyObsession]

It's official, I've lost 20lbs! :banana::woohoo::cool1:

First milestone reached and ready to press on towards my next goal, another 20lbs lighter.

SW - 262 07/05/2008
STWG #1 - 242 10/11/2008
STWG #2 - 220 01/01/2009
STWG #3 - 200 03/05/2009
STWG #4 - 180 06/01/2009
STWG #5 - 160 09/01/2009
LTWG - 150 11/02/2009 ~ My 21st Birthday Wish!!!

I am sooo proud of you for your determination and sticking this weight-loss journey out! :hug: Keep up the good work and can't wait to read about your progress!

[daisy_77]

Hello! I just found your journal and wanted to congratulate you!!!!!!!!!

You wanted some inspirations, so here's some for you. I have a good friend who has always been heavy, smallest I've seen her in the past 20 yrs is probably a size 16. She's been gaining and gaining and gaining and in January she stopped gaining, took the weight loss thing seriously and is now losing! She quit smoking, drinking and eating in January and has steadily lost 1-3 lbs per week, every week and is down 105lbs with about 45 left to go! When she started she was "bursting out of a size 28" her words;) and now she's in an 18! She had done Weight Watchers years ago and still follows some of that, but what she does is counts calories. Monday, Tues, Wed. Thursday she eats 1200 calories, 300 breakfast, 400 lunch and 500 dinner. On Friday Sat and Sunday she eats 1500 calories, 400 breakfast, 500 lunch and 600 dinner. She eats nearly zero empty calories. She eats tons of veggies, calls herself a bulk eater! She eats lots and lots of healthy food.
I am so incredibly proud of her. She is such an inspiration to me.

I started on August 15, on weight watchers on-line. I was 227.5lbs on that day. Today I'm 212lbs. Fifteen lbs in a month! I'm proud of me and motivated to keep it up! So far its just the food for me, not doing the excercise yet, but I've signed up for classes that start Oct. 9. You are doing so great with your excercise!!! Keep up the good work!

Katy

Very awesome! I love hearing stories like this. It makes me feel good to know that others are or were in the same situation as me and found the determintation to lose the extra weight.

Thanks for sharing.

[disney-inspired]

Sorry I haven't update in awhile, it's been hectic and busy over here.

I lost 4lbs this past week! :woohoo: I'm now down to 238! I can't wait to be in the 220s. I changed up the exercise this past week, swimming instead of run/walking.

But yesterday and today I have eaten like I was starving, I don't know what to make of it. I'm getting back on track tomorrow, that's for sure. I bought some speedo goggles for the pool and I'm really excited to use them because on Thursday I smacked my nose on the bottom of the pool, all because I couldn't see! It hurt SO much.

Well that's all!
Oh I'm wearing a size 14/16 shirt from Lane Bryant now! :goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

This past week has been a whirlwind!

I really failed this week. I only exercise two days (swim on Monday and Disneyland on Wed) so that might actually only be ONE day. I haven't eaten ridiculously because I have not had much of an appetite. I caught some sort of flu/cold bug at Disneyland and I have been feeling terrible. I have a sore throat, coughing, stuffy nose, and on/off again fever. I've been drinking a lot of vitamin water instead of juice and haven't eaten much because it's been hard for me to swallow.

I didn't weigh myself today because I just did not have the energy. I'm hoping it goes away very soon. I worked last night and I have to work again Wednesday so I hope I feel WAY better.

I don't work on Halloween!!! :cool1:

[disney-inspired]

Oops double post!

[DisneyObsession]

Keep up the good work! You are doing amazing!

Are you feeling any better??? Nothing worse than a flu/cold to make you feel like doing nothing! :sad2:

:goodvibes Here are some good vibes for a speedy recovery!:goodvibes

[disney-inspired]

Keep up the good work! You are doing amazing!

Are you feeling any better??? Nothing worse than a flu/cold to make you feel like doing nothing! :sad2:

:goodvibes Here are some good vibes for a speedy recovery!:goodvibes


Thank you for the encouragement!

I'm feeling much better than last week but this cough is kicking my butt. I seriously think I'm working out my abs with all this coughing!

In haven't worked out since LAST Monday and I'm sort of dreading going back to it because I'll be so out of shape. In just a week too! :laughing:

[mom2faith]

WOW!! You are an inspiration!! Congrats on the 24 lbs lost!! You are doing great!! Keep it up and you will find it all disappears in no time (can you come remind me of that every now and then).

Subbing to keep posted on your accomplishments!!

Amy

[sweetastink]

Hello! I have just started posting on here and just cought up on your story! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup2