lose weight

Lol. I was reading back on my old entries for this goal and I’ve realized that I am such a yo-yo dieter, and a year and a half ago I was complaining about being 135 and my shorts not fitting. Now it is 15 months later and during that time I have gone up and down. I am doing pretty good right now. At 123. I was 127 2 weeks ago. I’m really trying my best to eat healthier. Lots of fruits, veggies, fish and water.
I don’t want to be a yo-yo dieter anymore though. I want to be at a nice steady weight. My goal is 115. 110 would be lovely but I’ll focus on 115 for now.

I am amazed how fast weight comes off when I start eating healthier. I am at 127 currently and I was at 135/137 when I started eating healthier…which was not too long ago. At first it was painful. All I wanted was sugar and grease! Now that doesn’t sound too appealing. Once your body gets used to healthy eating, healthy foods start sounding yummy. So its gotten better, and the weight is coming off.

In one month. I was 137 at the end of January, now I’m at 130. I’ve just been cutting down on junk food, nothing else. I am getting over a bad cold but after that, I plan on working out three times a week and walking an hour a day (it helps that I have a dog).

It’s so hard changing my eating habits when I’ve found comfort in junk food. I love anything sugary, fatty, and bad in general. I always want dessert, and a lot of it. But I also want to lose weight. I am realizing that I can’t just want it, I have to work for it. That’s the part that sucks.
I purchased a scale at the store today. I weigh 137, I am 5’4. A year and a half ago I went on a diet and got down to 110! But I gained it all back and then some. I know 137 isn’t that bad, but the way I’m going, this number is just going to get higher and higher.
I’m going to use 43things to track my weight and eating habits on a daily basis. I’m also going to start walking once a day for an hour. I’m sure my dog would appreciate it anyway. I have some workout videos I’m going to put to use. Here’s to a new year and a new me!

It’s hard to change eating habits overnight, that’s what I’ve learned for sure. Especially if those eating habits consisted of a lot of sugar and fat. :( But I am trying harder everyday! Here’s what I ate today.

B: French toast (3 slices)(450 calories-yuck but yummy) :( and 2 slices of turkey bacon(120 calories) and a cup of coffee
L: Banana (90 cal)
D: Grilled chicken and stir fry (280), small bowl of rice (190)
S: Nonfat yogurt (100)
Lots of water throughout the day.

Total cals: 1230
hmmm… Just joined the Daily Plate and found out I actually had 920 calories today. Better than I thought! I was estimating the calories above, but obviously I was a little off.

That is a lot less food than I usually eat. But I’m still working on it.

I really want to lose weight, but I need to be more motivated. I am really lacking that motivation. I only want to lose about 15 pounds (I am 5’4 and 130 right now) but it’s still hard. I gotta start somewhere though. I probably should start by eliminating all the excess sugar in my life. Yes, that’s a good start. No more milkshakes (ok, maybe once in a while) and no more dream bars. (They sure are good tho!)

I started reading a little about Suzanne Somers’ book. I’m going to pick up a copy from the bookstore and try somersizing. I got nothin to lose (but some weight)!

It just suddenly struck me that I need to lose some weight. I am not overweight but I am not where I want be weight-wise. I haven’t gotten on the scale (I don’t own one currently) but I’m estimating I’m probably at 125 – 130. I want to be at 110 (or anything under that). Last summer I went from 135 to 108 in a matter of two months but I was on an extremely strict diet. It got to the point where I was eating no more than 500 calories a day. Now I know that’s not healthy, but it took the weight off FAST. I was surprised I kept it off for a long time too! But, winter came and went and now I’m back to square one. Those winter months are long and lonely, and food sure does make nice company. Anyway, today I went shopping for some summer clothes (I didn’t even try on the clothes cuz I was just sooo sure of my size – yeah right) so when I went home and tried them on, I was very disappointed and depressed! I could barely squeeze into my shorts (I think a button almost popped off) and my shirts were hideously tight and embarrassing. What is a girl to do? I MUST go on a diet and start exercising! I MUST get off my lazy butt and go burn some cals off! I MUST start eating healthier and MUCH lighter! No more midnight snack (especially no chocolate cake right before bedtime). I know, I’m gross. No, I’m just human. And food can be so tempting to me, just like it is for so many others. But now I gotta put the brakes on it. So wish me luck, all! Starting tonight, I am on a mission!!!! And good luck to all with this goal!