Queenie's WISH Journal (comments welcome)

[Queenie]

I think it's time I stopped cheating and got on with actually losing this weight instead of complaining about it. I just weighed myself and I'm currently 8st 11, I tend to fluctuate from that to 8st 12 but never actually get below that. My goal was to get under 8st, not by much just a pound or two, by Septemeber 3rd when my friend is getting married. 14 pounds in 24 weeks seemed a bit too easy though, the kind of goal that sounded so easy I'd keep putting it off and never doing it. New goal, 14 pounds in 14 weeks, with September 3rd as absolute latest date.

I have the added problems I've seen that a few other people have as well. I'm asthmatic and climbing even one flight of stairs gets me painfully out of breath. I'm also at home a lot studying on the computer because of being a student and when I'm at college I'm sat at a desk for hours on end. I can't go out running as there's a nasty housing estate with big dogs let out alone nearby and I've already had one come after me. I do have a gym membership but barely ever get the time to go because of studying and working in the evening. Plus it's way out of town so I need my friend to drive me there and if he's not in the mood, I can't.

From today I'm counting calories and fat grams as much as possible and I'm going to try and do some exercise at home each day. I'm debating buying a treadmill to use at home but it's £100 and money I don't really have. I have a gym ball but with two kittens running around my feet it's awkward to use it now.

Oh well, here goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome to the journals!

This is a great group and very supportive for people at every point in their journey.

It can be a real challenge to find a good way to exercise--can you use tapes or DVDs? I don't know how it works in your city but lots of times you can borrow them from the library for free. It might be nice just to you can have something new to do.

I have two kittens too--Magellan and Lady Diana! Aren't they so much fun--I can't imagine how dreary my life would be without them.

Best wishes to you for a great week! You can do it!

 

[Lesli54]

You have done the first step! Journaling can really help you stay in control. It doesn't matter if you have 14 or 114 lbs to lose, as we all have had tendencies to put it off or we wouldn't now all be trying to get rid of what we don't want.

Computers are great, but I agree, they can take up a good portion of your day with work, classes, research, etc. That too, is one of my biggest problems. Just take the extra time to take breaks from the computer and move around for 15 minutes. That in itself will help greatly (and relieves the eye strain for awhile). Just hang in there and you will be down before Sept in no time!

By the way, what is the U.S. equivalent of "8st"?

 

[Queenie]

US equiv. is 112 pounds. I'm currently 124, a nice round 110 qould be great, then I can splurge and not go over the 8st mark.

Well I've done some exercise today, 20 minutes of marching round the living room to the Scissor Sisters album whilst doing some arm pumping with the help of a heavy bottle of mineral water. The kittens were looking at me like I'd gone insane! Then I got to chase another cat off the front lawn as Tinkerbell was hissing and spitting through the window at him. Fun fun fun. Really must do some essay work or I'll miss the deadline (2500 words due in two weeks - eep!) Did the vacuuming this morning and tried to be extra vigorous and I need to tidy up lots of piles of CDs that are scattered around the living room too, it all adds up I suppose.

Food hasn't been too bad so far, had around 500 cals and under 20g of fat so far and I've got some nice healthy stuff in for tea this week. Hopefully I can keep it down and have a drink or two at the gig tonight. Alcohol = liquid creamcakes I read somewhere, why does it have to be that way?!?! Hopefully the bands will be dance-to-able so I can work some off!

 

[Queenie]

Well it's only the first day but it's not gone too badly I suppose.

Calories: 1635.4 (would have been under the 1500 target if I hadn't had a drink in the pub.)
Fat Grams: 54.9
(plus a handful of grapes.)

The exercise made me feel really good but also kinda stupid so that'll be an "only when alone" thing I think. Managed to walk 2 miles today which is excellent considering I didn't really leave the house except to go to the gig tonight where I spent the evening sat on a sofa. Made a provisional guide for the next two weeks with the gym scheduled around other work related things so hopefully we can stick to that, plan is to go tomorrow. Also gonna go through the fridge and freezer, find all the open packets and try and make an eating plan so I can work out exercise and stuff a bit better. Problem now is that I'm starving despite eating the grapes about 15mins ago. I don't think my body is too happy about this new regime ("where's my sugar????") Hopefully I'll get rid of the constant hunger after a few days when I'm used to eating fewer calories, right now I'm used to eating way more than I did today.

 

[Queenie]

Wow! I've barely eaten anything today and I haven't forced myself not to either, i've just not felt as hungry.

Calories: 1038
Fat grams: 26.8

That doesn't include 2 slices of low fat garlic bread as we'd already thrown out the packaging but it'll still be very good I'd imagine. Did some excercise as well, marched around the living room in time with some Disney songs for about 20 - 30mins and also did some arm excercises by filling up 2 big water bottles and lifting them up and down whilst marching. We were meant to go to the gym tonight but my housemate came home feeling ill with a cold so I said we'd go tomorrow so he could get a bit better. He said he's drive me over whether or not he wanted to work out.

Did my scrapbook this evening which involved a lot of concentration so I didn't really have time to think about eating. Am roasting a chicken tomorrow so that will include lots of nice yummy veg! Only had 2 portions today which isn't good, need to increase but at least it's something!

 

[Lesli54]

You're off to a good start. It doesn't matter what you might look like marching around the room, at least you are getting in exercise. I have walked the circular path that the interior of my house forms in order to get in some movement. What ever it takes to get you to where you want to be.

Have a great day!

 

[kris1973]

Welcome to Wish your gonna love it. Everyone is so supportive. You have taken the first big step and are writing it all down keep up the good work.

Kristin

 

[Queenie]

Had a pretty bad day today, read something on the net about low cal/low fat diets not working and am now worried the last couple of days have been in vain? Anyone shed any light on this? Didn't get round to excercising, the cats were either being manic and running under my feet or I was in the middle of something. No idea about fat/cal intake as we had a roast and calculating portions was just undoable. Will excercise tomorrow. Why did my housemate have to get ill this week of all weeks, he's too ill to go out in the evenings to take me to the gym, he's barely coping at work. I don't blame him in the slightest, it's just frustrating as there's no way I can get there without him. Only a month to his birthday and the making of the big cake, (eeps that's whole lorra calories.)

 

[Lesli54]

Your last few days have not been in vain. It just takes some time to find what works best for you. Besides think of it as a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. You have a great attitude and are doing well. Keep up the good work.

 

[Queenie]

Right now, I'm too depressed to even care about losing weight. I've eaten more chocolate and rich foods this weekend than I can think about and I don't even care about it. Oh well.

 

[pettyone]

Right now, I'm too depressed to even care about losing weight. I've eaten more chocolate and rich foods this weekend than I can think about and I don't even care about it. Oh well.

Don't you just LOVE the holidays!!!???

Tomorrow's a new day...wipe the slate clean & give it another shot!

 

[Lesli54]

The chocolate was then and this is a brand new day! I believe the key to successful weight loss is that you get yourself back up after a bad day, brush yourself off, and continue on with your plan. YOU CAN DO IT!

We all stumble, but the support on the boards can really help you get past the "is it even worth it" stage. (Trust me, I know) Remember, we are hear for you.

 

[Queenie]

I've not been on here in ages, there's just been too much going on. Finishing up college and trying to find a job. However some good things have happened. Me and Scott watched "Jamie's School Dinners" and hearing about how nasty all that processed junk is has made us cut out processed food almost entirely, E numbers are no longer welcome here! Despite not actively trying to diet these past weeks - I've actually lost 6 pounds off my start weight of 9st! Makes you wonder what was in that processed junk. I also feel much healthier now I know that when I eat chicken - I'm actually eating a good part instead of the scrags. Yay!

I'm joing a new gym too as the one I'm currently with is too far away. The new one is nearer and has better facilities including a swimming pool!! Can't wait - I've not had chance to swim since Florida last Sept/Oct.

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to see you are back. You have been missed.

Congrats on losing another 6! That must make you feel great! It is amazing what can happen when you cut back on those processed foods.

BTW, just returned from a trip to London (and a few side trips out) and I must say that you live in a very beautiful country.

Have a great day!