rachiegrl6's Journey to an Old/New Me!

[rachiegrl6]

Well, today was much better

I was down to 161.....so I guess the 6 lbs was just a lot of extra water weight. I put it on fast so I guess it's gonna come off fast.

HOpe everyone is having a great day

Rachel

 

[sarahsmom73]

See! You have been doing such a great job! I know it is hard to not get discouraged, but sometimes the scale is EVIL!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[rachiegrl6]

Haha Yes, Sometimes even the scale is EVIL! I do agree. Well it has been an angel to be lately though. 2 more lbs gone, to bring me down to 159...yippie. Hopefully some more will come off tomorrow. My boyfriend is coming down to visit for Valentine's and the last time he say me I was at 166 so Hopefully I'll be a surprise....Gotta run...Have a great day.

 

[rachiegrl6]

Yeah Yeah Yeah....I'm down to 157.5! I am so excited Hopefully I can keep this up! Thanks for all the support you have given me...

Rachel

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Rachel! Was probably some water retention!! You're doing awesome!

 

[wilderness01]

Way to go on all the weight loss.

By the way I just love your avator! Timon is my favorite!

 

[rachiegrl6]

wilderness01 and Disney Enthusiastic: Thanks so much for the positive comments. Everyone means so much to me here and keeps me working towards my goal!

Today, I did pretty well. I know I don't eat like I should. I ate a bag of popcorn (well 2 bags actually). That's it. I know its bad but I'm in fear of going to the cafe and just breaking down and eating anything in site; especially all the yummy desserts. I'm not sure how to get over this but I am trying. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be great.

I also have a problem with pop. I am a major diet pepsi/coke fan, no caffeine of course, but still addicted. I know I should start drinking water, but I really like just the flavor. I was thinking of getting some of that flavored water from wal-mart and drink that. At least it won't be the pop, but is it still bad if it has carbonation. I don't know. If anyone could clear that up, that would be great.

So, I am down like I mentioned this morning to 157.5, which is better than any number in the 160s so I am happy. I really want to be in the lower 150s by the end of the month. I hope I can lose about 2 lbs a week for the next three weeks. That would be 8 lbs and hopefully in the 140s by Spring Break. I think that its possible.

If anyone has any suggestions about my eating. I do have cheerleading practice , but it doesn't keep my heart rate up for the whole 2 hours, so I really need to find other exercise. I have ordered The Firm and hopefully that will come within the next few weeks. Till then, I do have a Pilates DVD, an exercise ball, and access to the campus gym. I like to go to the gym on Friday and Saturday when it's not too busy. So I guess I need to push myself to exercise on the other days. I need motivation and yet losing weight should be that MOTIVATION! Hehe. I know that but need to get my priorities in order.

I hope that everyone is having an awesome day. My BF is coming down this weekend so that we can celebrate Valentine's Day together! I am so excited, as I haven't seen him since I came back to school in January.

I will update you later,
Rachel

 

[sarahsmom73]

You made ito the 150's !!!That is so great!!! How does it feel?!

Yay for you!

I think this calls for a PARTY!!!!

 

[rachiegrl6]

Hehe Sarahsmom: That's great. Yes I do think a party would be quite appropriate. You have helped me through some rough patches this past week and I want to thank you!

Well Folks, There is no where to go but down from here. I know that I am a slave to the scale but anyways, I hopped on this morning and I was down to 156!!!! That's another 1.5 lb lost! I am so excited. My boyfriend is coming down tomorrow to spend the weekend with me for Valentine's Day and I want him to be proud of my progress! Yippie!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and keep me posted on everything! I love to read your journals even if I don't write to you. Everyone always keeps me so motivated...Keep on losing!

Rachel

 

[pettyone]

I hope that everyone is having an awesome day. My BF is coming down this weekend so that we can celebrate Valentine's Day together! I am so excited, as I haven't seen him since I came back to school in January.

I hope you have a great weekend & Valentine's day! Congrats on your weight loss so far!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

No Problem Rachel! That is what I am here for!

 

[geetey]

Wow, Rachel, you are just cruising through those 150s!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy your Valentine's Day!

 

[rachiegrl6]

Pettyone, Sarahsmom, and Geetey ~ Thanks so much for all of your encouraging words and I will try to have a great weekend! I hope you all have good Valentine's Days as well.

Great day so far! I had a Taco Salad (sans taco chips) and a piece of kiwi for lunch today. They had tropical fruit in the cafe today, starfruit, kiwi, mangoes, oranges, pineapple, and they all looked so good but kiwi is definately my favorite!

I also got a package from my Grandpa today and it had Christmas ornaments with my name and my BF name...it was so cute so I had to call and thank him! He's down in Florida enjoying the sunshine!

Have a great day everybody!

Rachel

 

[sarahsmom73]

Rachel!!!

You really are cruising through the 150's!!! How does it feel??! I can't wait to get there! Keep up the great work!!! Happy Friday!

 

[rachiegrl6]

Hey everyone,

Well, Travis is making his way here today and well, I am down to 155! Yeah, that is another pound lost! It is so exciting. And I am officially 10 lbs lighter then when Travis last saw me...so he's in for a surprise!

Have a great day everybody!

Rachel

 

[sarahsmom73]

That is great Rachel! Keep up the great work! Have a great weekend!

 

[sarahsmom73]

How's it going Rachel?!

 

[rachiegrl6]

I'm doing pretty good. The weekend was not too cruel...I am up to 156 but I'm sure the other lb will drop fast.

Got to go!

 

[rachiegrl6]

Hehe, Well it's been a pretty good day. I was down to 155 today, so that makes it my third time at 155 and its not because I gained. Hehe. Yeah My new goal is to get below 155 for the first time in a long time. I am so excited. I cannot wait for my 140s. I also joined the St. Patty's Challenge and I am 2.5 for 8 lbs. So I should be in the 140s at the end of the challenge.

Yippie, have a great day!
Rachel

 

[kelyn39]

Congrats Rachel! You're doing great I'm down today to 155 too I also can't wait to see the 140's, I can't remember the last time I was that weight or what it felt like. We can do it!!!!!!!