lose 50 lbs

Okay, had my “last guff” today so tomorrow it’s cold turkey haha. Hopefully eating healthy will help with my cook more often goal as well considering how if I want to eat healthily I’ll have to cook for myself ha. It’ll be a huge difference since my Gran layers everything with salt until you can’t even taste what you’re eating lol. New start, hopefully I’ll feel a lot better soon. :) Wish me luck x

The First Step was being willing to do what ever it took to get well.

I began reading and looking into ideas for a healthy diet.
I eliminated those things that were a trigger food for me.
I began to weight and measure certain items.
I committed myself to walking each day. Even when I didn’t feel like it.
I rewarded myself with new clothes when I reached a goal.
I set up challenges for my walking with my friends and others.
I reminded myself daily how much better I felt.
I looked at my family and was thankful that I would now be around for them.
I drank a lot of water, took vitamins and worked with my doctor around any medical issues.
I ate smaller meals, lots of fruit, good protein, and diary.
I accepted that there were some foods I just had to say no to -forever!

So I went to the Dr. today. I haven’t been to a doctor in 10 years – yes it’s true – except for the occasional urgent care center for the flu but those dr’s don’t count. No insurance, heir go, no regular dr visits… damn the economy. But lucky for me I now have a great job with great benefits ($10 copay woo-hoo!) So I am getting as much gas as I can out of my little Insurance Card. I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which is a hormonal imbalance that also causes your body to store insulin – which can cause a drastic weight gain. I went from being a 90 lb – 4’10” teeny tiny petite model to 150 lb 4’10” hair & face model (simply b/c I am too embarrassed to model anything else). Yes my pic is recent – very recent – however when you do hair & face modeling you begin to master your good angles lol.
I have decided to go for a 100lb goal (because of my height & age)
Long ago are the days of 90lbs – I was 22 last time I weighed that little – 10 years later you have to give yourself at least 10 lbs – sheesh!
So anyhow I found out today that I have adrenal issues, hypothyroidism & food allergies on top of the PCOS.
Man, I am allergic to just about everything:
Soy
Milk (this will be a tough habit to break)
Eggs
Wheat
Starch of any kind
Yeast
Sugar

oh and yes, the one thing that contributed the most to my weight gain..

Alcohol!

I have been off the alcohol for about 2 weeks now. I only drank 1 night a week anyways in the last 5 years so that’s not too hard to kick, but the milk & bread are going to be tough.
My new doctor knows this – I told him about my milk/bread addiction & although I do love soy/rice milk it is not the same as that good ole milk from the cow-teet. lol
So my new holistic/traditional Dr. suggested I ween off the milk – just like a baby does – how sweet.
The last 2 nights I have cut carbs off after 6pm – except for the nighttime glass of milk.
I have also increased my protein & veggies and my doctor is getting me on the thyroid meds next week, thank God. Hopefully I will see a change in my energy levels as I am tired, lethargic & achy all of the time. (Even though I go to bed around 9:30pm-10pm usually).
The one thing I am having trouble with is exercising; I’ve never been a big fan. However, the few times I have exercised regularly I wanted more of it – then got out of the regimen.
Starting it up is really challenging. I went for a walk the other night on the beach & man my feet were killing me (I recently developed plantar faciitis – very painful, almost too hard to walk).
I just have to push myself & ignore the foot pain for 30 mts a day.
I don’t want a cure all – fast way to lose weight & I don’t want hanging skin like some of those people you see who do gastric bypass or Atkins (not that I’m dissing – different strokes for different folks) but personally it’s not for me. Most of my weight is in my tummy & I don’t want hanging skin from my kangaroo pouch when I start losing the chunk. Tiny firm abs is what I had & damn it’s what I will have again! One day I’ll be able to throw those old hippy skirts away & wear some tinsy shorts or a two piece bathing suit – mark my words.
So here I go – starting on my goals.
One painful step at a time.
I am hopeful though that a little bit of change every day will go a long way.
:)

In February 2008 (when my last child turned 1 1/2), I weighed 125 lbs. I now weigh 173 lbs. I hate the sluggish way that I feel. I’m 33 and have 3 children ages 11, 4 and 3. My goal is to be 125 lbs again within the next year by:

1. Walking 2 miles 2 out of every 3 mornings
2. 45 minutes of cardio exercise
3. 45 minutes of strength training
4. monitoring what I eat

Hard to believe 14 months ago I was 50 lbs lighter. I guess thats what stress and drinking do to you.

I am sick of eating for comfort and getting drunk to feel numb.

Not sure yet HOW to fix this, but I have to.

I want to feel better about myself.

well i have always had weight problems ever since i was a kid. the other day i reached an all time low when i stepped on the scale and was at my highest weight i have ever been. really i need to lose more than 50 lbs ( more like a 100 ) but really 100 lbs a bit too much for me right now. i always heard that for one to lose weight they need to set goals to take it one step at a time and this is my first weight goal.

If I lose 50 lbs. I would be the happiest person in the world. Words can’t describe how happy I would be if I lost that much weight.

I have always been pretty heavy. Right now I am actually lighter than I have ever really been at 190 lbs, but that’s just not good enough for me. I settled there after initially losing 80 lbs and getting worn out by all of the effort. I am totally going after that last stretch with a vengeance!

I have struggled with my weight since i was 17 (im almost 21) I dont really have a support system, my boyfriend seems to not mind, so thats not motivating, my mom just tells me im fat everytime i see her and my step dad looks at my stomach and watches me when i dont eat anything healthy (he’s overwieght himself) i hate working out, which is the problem. I tried counting calories, ive tried weight watchers, special k challange, just eating healthy. I cut out coffee, soda, fast food, anything fried, sweets and tried eating more salads and fruit and water. it just isnt enough. im a student and dont have money for a gym membership or a personal trainer. i just cant find the motivation to not eat white grains, meat or to work out!! any advice??