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! That is ridiculous! I refuse to be this big any longer!

Goals:

* Lose 110lbs
* Get physically fit
* Wear size 8
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Hi, I'm in need of some extra motivation from my fellow Disney friends.
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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!

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[disney-inspired]

Today it was TOO hot and I was TOO tired to walk home. So I came home and slept. 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!

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!

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. 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!

 

[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!!

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!!

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

 

[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!!

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!!

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

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. My sister and I went to Target and Mervyns to buy exercise shorts. I found three pairs that are cotton and don't ride.

 

[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. My sister and I went to Target and Mervyns to buy exercise shorts. I found three pairs that are cotton and don't ride.

I have the hardest time finding shorts that don't ride up!!! 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!!! 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 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 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.

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. First of all, he's a my DSis' DBF, second it is too much personal information exchanged.

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 . 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?

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

 

[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 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...FAST. I like that at the gym I can switch between elliptical, treadmill, bike, or stairclimber (murder!) and still know my mileage!

A goal that I MUST accomplish each day is to drink 130 ounces of water a day (about 17 cups a day!) 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. Now that's magic!


Have a wonderful night! I'll post sometime midweek!

Cristabel