Melissa's Weight Loss Journey

[Zoesmama03]

Start of a new life so I decided to start a journal. Maybe help keep me motivated.

Here I go again, hopefully for the last time.

Starting out at 277 lbs. I have decided to just start new with new start weight and all. I'm down about 11 lbs from the highest weight I've been since giving birth to Zoe. I'd like to see myself getting back to pre-preggo weight of 250 by March 1st.

So tired of the extra weight and not being able to fit in my clothes.


Eating today is going pretty well. I missed breakfast I had my vitamins though. For lunch had leftover risotto with bacon and an apple and OJ to drink. For dinner probably will have something out or ordered in because pantry and fridge is empty and we gotta get some groceries. Unless we go to grocery store and get something to cook which is possible.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Melissa,

Welcome!!!! I am pretty new to the WISH journals, too. I'm already finding the support to be a great aid in this journey. You are doing the right thing, starting over. Today is a fresh new start! Zoe is adorable! You have a great reason to take good care of yourself, your Zoe's Mom!!!!!!

Sundie

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Melissa! Welcome to the Journal Board!!

You will find lots of support and encouragement here. Good luck with your weight loss. I think your first goal is reasonable and I feel confident that you can do this. Exercise seems to be the key ingredient, so make sure you turn it up a notch!!

Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy it with your beautiful little girl!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Zoesmama03]

12/23/04

Did alright with dinner tonight. Opted for more sweet potatoes than white. And went easy but did have a piece of cake. Thankfully holidays will be over after this weekend. I will write out and PLAN my exercise for next week. I'm starting to believe that scheduling it in will help me get it done.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Hi Melissa,

Welcome!!!! I am pretty new to the WISH journals, too. I'm already finding the support to be a great aid in this journey. You are doing the right thing, starting over. Today is a fresh new start! Zoe is adorable! You have a great reason to take good care of yourself, your Zoe's Mom!!!!!!

Sundie

Thanks for the support. Yes Zoe "IS" one of my biggest reasons to get healthy.




I bid and won on a Tae Bo dvd set. I'm so motivated(atleast today) to get the exercise stuff to become habit. I mapped out the next weeks of exercise routines. Now I just have to keep these "appointments" with myself and my exercise dvd(WATP)
Also tomorrow I will write down all my food and figure my WW points.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hi melissa!! im kind of new to the journals too, but its been such a big help...if i am trying to push myself to go work out, i come on here, and then end up going!
Zoe is adorable!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Congrats on the TaeBo bid! TaeBo is quite challenging, just do what you can at first and keep trying. Really pay attention to the instructional DVD, I hurt my shoulder by not being careful with the form as he teaches. Have Fun!!!!!

Sundie

 

[Zoesmama03]

Sundie,

It is hard. I've done it before I have the vhs but no vcr.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hi Melissa! It's nice to see you on the Journal Board!

It looks like you are on the right track and I bet we're seeing a clippie in your signature really soon!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Sundie,

It is hard. I've done it before I have the vhs but no vcr.

Yep its hard, I just did the basic tape I'm still sweating! Whew!!!!!!

Sundie

 

[Tera]

Hi Melissa...

Glad to see you've started your journal. It really helps out to write everything down. Are you following a certain diet or just doing your own thing? It helps to stock up your pantry with good things to eat, especially snacks. There are plenty of ideas on this website, so you should find plenty of help.

Good luck with your March 1st goal!!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Ack haven't been keeping up in here.

Managed to get the weight I gained over Christmas and from TOM almost back off.

Hoping to see the scale going down soon.

Oh and I exercised on Monday. For only 15 minutes but better than nothing.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Hi Melissa...

Glad to see you've started your journal. It really helps out to write everything down. Are you following a certain diet or just doing your own thing? It helps to stock up your pantry with good things to eat, especially snacks. There are plenty of ideas on this website, so you should find plenty of help.

Good luck with your March 1st goal!!

I keep trying to start journaling points Weight Watchers. I gotta get back into and maybe in a couple months will be able to afford the $14.95 or whatever for the online program.

 

[sharoncity]

Melissa- On the first page of Sundie's journal she has a modified journal for tracking her food and exercise. Maybe you could get a copy of that and use it until you can afford WW online. It REALLY helps to write down EVERYTHING you eat - even the little bites. You'd be surprised how many points it is for a small fry at McDs !! And journaling your exercise can also be very motivating!

Keep at it Melissa! I KNOW you can do this. Make sure to come to your journal often - we are always happy to kick your butt if need be!! And we've been know to host some really good scale bashing parties too!!

Have a great day!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Zoesmama03]

Did great this morning got up before daughter to get in some exercise. 30 minutes of instructional Tae Bo.

Haven't had any breakfast yet. May have eggs because I have no milk for cereal.

 

[Strings]

Hi Melissa,

I have to tell you, Zoe is adorable. I stared put just over a year ago at 270. I am at 208 right now. These journals can be a huge help with keeping you motivated. You are doing great keep up the good work.
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

You can do it!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Melissa, you are doing good. Great job getting in your exercise!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Thank you ladies.

Beth,
How great. I hope I can get to 200 quickly. I will be soooooo thrilled to get to 200 I have not been there since early high school.



Monday Jan 10th,
Doing pretty well today with eating.

Had cereal for breakfast


Lunch was tuna w/ pasta and peas with fat free mayo.

I wanted to do my exercise but dd is not napping. Maybe later but since the baby I watch is napping she will be up by then. But maybe she can haver her bottle in the swing for 15 minutes while I sneak in a bit of exercise.

 

[Strings]

Great job today. I hope you got yout exercise in.
Beth