How long have you wanted to lose weight and how long have you been trying?
I've pretty much wanted to lose weight for my entire adult life. As long as I can remember being aware of what my body looks like, I've wanted to lose weight. And I've tried several times. Many times. So many times. This particular bout of weight loss began about a week before I began this challenge. I didn't have a specific plan during that week, so I just cut back on foods I knew were bad for me.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Day 18: Daydreaming
When you picture yourself reaching your ultimate goal weight, what do you picture? Explain where you are, what you are doing, how you are feeling and what you are wearing?
Well, basically, life is incredible at my imagined goal weight. I can imagine several different scenarios. I can see myself at the pool in a bikini, or at least looking really good in a one-piece. I can see myself onstage singing in an unbelievable gown. I can see myself running in a 5K or even a half-marathon at Disney World. And I'm happy! I can't wait!
Well, basically, life is incredible at my imagined goal weight. I can imagine several different scenarios. I can see myself at the pool in a bikini, or at least looking really good in a one-piece. I can see myself onstage singing in an unbelievable gown. I can see myself running in a 5K or even a half-marathon at Disney World. And I'm happy! I can't wait!
Day 17: Support System
Does anyone know that you are trying to lose weight? If so, what do they think about it? Are they supportive or non-supportive? How does that make you feel?
At this point, I think pretty much everybody knows. I'm blogging daily (or almost daily) and I'm actively counting calories at every meal. I don't think it escapes anyone's noticing. Everyone has been really supportive. My parents are also trying to lose weight, so my mom and I have been swapping recipes and whatnot. It's pretty great to know that people are rooting for me. They care about me and want the best for me.
At this point, I think pretty much everybody knows. I'm blogging daily (or almost daily) and I'm actively counting calories at every meal. I don't think it escapes anyone's noticing. Everyone has been really supportive. My parents are also trying to lose weight, so my mom and I have been swapping recipes and whatnot. It's pretty great to know that people are rooting for me. They care about me and want the best for me.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Day 16: Skinny Jeans
What kind of clothes do you wear when you are at your thinnest weight? (If you have never been there, what kind WOULD you wear?)
At my thinnest, I wore really cute clothes. Skinny jeans, cute little tops, adorable dresses. And I looked good in them. When you're thin, you have more options of clothes that are flattering, so you can be more expressive. And I feel much more confident when I'm expressing myself in some artistic way. I can't wait to get even thinner than I was, so that I can wear even CUTER clothes. Look out world!
At my thinnest, I wore really cute clothes. Skinny jeans, cute little tops, adorable dresses. And I looked good in them. When you're thin, you have more options of clothes that are flattering, so you can be more expressive. And I feel much more confident when I'm expressing myself in some artistic way. I can't wait to get even thinner than I was, so that I can wear even CUTER clothes. Look out world!
Day 15: Fat Pants
What kind of clothes do you wear when you are at your heaviest weight? Explain why and how you feel in them.
When I'm my heaviest, I don't dress particularly well. I'm a girl who likes to be stylish, but it's harder when you're fat. Clothes just aren't as flattering. I have to wear looser pants and less form-fitting tops. And I feel unattractive in them. Because I'm just NOT as attractive in them. But I think that just sort of goes with the territory.
When I'm my heaviest, I don't dress particularly well. I'm a girl who likes to be stylish, but it's harder when you're fat. Clothes just aren't as flattering. I have to wear looser pants and less form-fitting tops. And I feel unattractive in them. Because I'm just NOT as attractive in them. But I think that just sort of goes with the territory.
Day 14: Just a Hate Relationship
What is your least favorite exercise to do? Explain why. Now come up with ways you could make that exercise more fun. Example: running- for every mile you run, you get to buy yourself a small reward.
I don't know exactly what my least favorite exercise would be, because I haven't tried that many different exercises. I know that I really hate going to the gym, though. I hate how public it is and how sterile the environment is. But I have no idea how to make that more fun. I'm kind of at a loss on this one.
I don't know exactly what my least favorite exercise would be, because I haven't tried that many different exercises. I know that I really hate going to the gym, though. I hate how public it is and how sterile the environment is. But I have no idea how to make that more fun. I'm kind of at a loss on this one.
Day 13: A Love/Hate Relationship
What is your favorite exercise to do? Explain why.
I'm going to be honest. I hate to exercise. I mean, HATE. There are few things I hate doing more than exercising. But it must be done. I'm realizing that more and more. I've basically lived a sedentary life heretofore, but that's not an option anymore. So I've started running. I never thought I'd even remotely enjoy it, but I kind of do. I think just running with no direction wouldn't be fun, but I've been using the Couch to 5K program to keep me motivated. It's kind of a fun challenge.
I'm going to be honest. I hate to exercise. I mean, HATE. There are few things I hate doing more than exercising. But it must be done. I'm realizing that more and more. I've basically lived a sedentary life heretofore, but that's not an option anymore. So I've started running. I never thought I'd even remotely enjoy it, but I kind of do. I think just running with no direction wouldn't be fun, but I've been using the Couch to 5K program to keep me motivated. It's kind of a fun challenge.
Day 12: Anything's delicious if you roast it.
What is your favorite healthy food and why? Now find the nutritional information for that food and list: the number of servings, the amount of calories, the total fat (if any), the amount of sodium (if any), the total carbs (if any), and the grams of sugar (if any). Think about how good that food is for you and compare it to the junk food you listed on Day 11.
I really, REALLY love roasted vegetables, particularly zucchini, squash, and eggplant. They get so delicious when they're roasted. The sugars in them caramelize and get brown and are just... oh, boy... so good. And the nutrition info is beautiful.
Serving size: 1 cup ( I usually eat multiple servings.)
Calories: 43 (Approximately, depending on the mixture of veggies.)
Sodium: 2 mg
Carbs: 6g
Sugar: 0g
I really, REALLY love roasted vegetables, particularly zucchini, squash, and eggplant. They get so delicious when they're roasted. The sugars in them caramelize and get brown and are just... oh, boy... so good. And the nutrition info is beautiful.
Serving size: 1 cup ( I usually eat multiple servings.)
Calories: 43 (Approximately, depending on the mixture of veggies.)
Sodium: 2 mg
Carbs: 6g
Sugar: 0g
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Day 11: Butter and Oil!
What is your favorite junk food and why? Now, find the nutritional information for that junk food (preferably online so that you don't actually have to see the food) and list the number of servings, the number of calories, the total fat, the amount of sodium, the total carbs, and the grams of sugar. Think about how unhealthy that junk food is and share why you want to stop eating it.
My favorite snack food EVER is popcorn. I love it so, so much. I love it in every form: movie theater, microwave bags, popped in my Stir-Crazy, whatever. Of course, popcorn can be a really good snack but, if you eat it the way I like to, it's really pretty awful for you. I like for it to be swimming in butter. For instance, at the movies, when they ask me if I want butter, my response is usually, "Yes, like, more than you think is appropriate." My popcorn guy in Gatlinburg calls my order "The Heart Attack." (Is it weird that I have a popcorn guy? I see nothing wrong with it.) Anyway, Regal Movie Theaters have their nutrition info for a small popcorn (which is usually what I eat) listed as follows:
Serving Size: 6 cups
Calories: 630
Fat: 50 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Carbs- 37 g
Sugar- 0g
Fortunately, when I make my own popcorn, I can, and do, control how much butter, salt, and oil are used. I don't want to stop eating popcorn, as the question prompts me to do. I just need to remember not to go overboard.
My favorite snack food EVER is popcorn. I love it so, so much. I love it in every form: movie theater, microwave bags, popped in my Stir-Crazy, whatever. Of course, popcorn can be a really good snack but, if you eat it the way I like to, it's really pretty awful for you. I like for it to be swimming in butter. For instance, at the movies, when they ask me if I want butter, my response is usually, "Yes, like, more than you think is appropriate." My popcorn guy in Gatlinburg calls my order "The Heart Attack." (Is it weird that I have a popcorn guy? I see nothing wrong with it.) Anyway, Regal Movie Theaters have their nutrition info for a small popcorn (which is usually what I eat) listed as follows:
Serving Size: 6 cups
Calories: 630
Fat: 50 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Carbs- 37 g
Sugar- 0g
Fortunately, when I make my own popcorn, I can, and do, control how much butter, salt, and oil are used. I don't want to stop eating popcorn, as the question prompts me to do. I just need to remember not to go overboard.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Day 10: High and Lows
What was your lowest weight and what was your highest weight? How did you feel at each weight?
I'm not ready to tell my weight in such a public forum, as my current weight is pretty close to my highest weight. But I can tell you that, when I was at my lowest weight in my adult like, I was confident, I could wear clothes that I liked, and I had more energy. At my heaviest, I just didn't feel good at all. Still don't really, but it's getting better. I can feel the burden start to lift. Already, my clothes are starting to fit better (for example, I bought a pair of pants at Christmas that were slightly too small; today, they were falling off) and I have a bit more energy. And I'm dreaming of the clothes I'll be able to wear soon. Can't wait!
I'm not ready to tell my weight in such a public forum, as my current weight is pretty close to my highest weight. But I can tell you that, when I was at my lowest weight in my adult like, I was confident, I could wear clothes that I liked, and I had more energy. At my heaviest, I just didn't feel good at all. Still don't really, but it's getting better. I can feel the burden start to lift. Already, my clothes are starting to fit better (for example, I bought a pair of pants at Christmas that were slightly too small; today, they were falling off) and I have a bit more energy. And I'm dreaming of the clothes I'll be able to wear soon. Can't wait!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Day 9: Sweet Inspirations
(Brownie points if you know the origin of the title of this post.)
Post a picture of you or of someone else that motivates you to lose weight. What features do you like about this person's body? Why does this picture motivate you?
I'll post two pictures. One of me and one of someone else. Here's me.
Post a picture of you or of someone else that motivates you to lose weight. What features do you like about this person's body? Why does this picture motivate you?
I'll post two pictures. One of me and one of someone else. Here's me.
This picture of me is proof that I can do this. I've done it before. I've lost weight. I've been thin. I've been happy with my body. I've done it before and I'll do it again. When I was thinner, I felt more beautiful and more self-confident. I wore the clothes I wanted to wear and I looked good in them! These days, I have to be careful that the clothes I wear don't make me look even fatter than I am. I love having that flexibility to wear what I want, because I love clothes and fashion and I want what I'm wearing to stand out in a crowd.
Here's my second picture.
I don't know who she it, but she's BEAUTIFUL. I love that she's thin, but still curvy and voluptuous. I'm not sure what kind of body I'll have when all this weight is gone. I don't have prominent hips or butt. But maybe I do and they're just hiding under some fat. Maybe I'll be curvy like this. We'll see.
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