If you have known me for more than a couple days than you know that I have struggled with my weight since....well, since the day I was born (a whopping 9 lbs 11 oz), my poor mother! I have tried numerous diets since the age of 12 and today at the age of 23 I am still in this battle. I am at a point in my life where I should be dating and going out and having fun but I find myself more often than not, wondering why I don't get asked out or why I am still single. I know there are probably many reasons, but let's be honest here, part of it has to do with my weight! Tomorrow is a new day! With the help of my Dr. and medication for some health issues that have been a part of the weight gain, I will start not a diet but a
LIFESTYLE change. Each week I am going to post my weekly statistics such as how many pounds I have lost, daily caloric intake, and inches lost. As I see fit I will post new pics showing any radical change.
BUT, I WILL NOT POST MY WEIGHT! I am a lady and one never asks a lady her weight or her age, since I have already put my age I seem that it makes it fair:)
This will be my open journal about my journey with my weight, whether it be up or down. I have promised myself that through the good and the bad I will post each week. This will be my motivation! Feel free to leave comments, recipes, tips, etc. I need all the help I can get! Sorry if at times a little TMI slips out, I'll keep it clean friends:)
Let's get down to business,
FAT PICS:
Don't ask what I am doing...Ok, I am pretending I am a monkey...Fine, not a monkey, a gorilla would be more fitting.
No words necessary!
At my best friend's wedding as her brides maid, such pretty dresses too!
10 comments:
Try to drink lots of water and get at least 5 servings of fruit and veggies a day!
I'm so proud of you!
I hear ya! I joined the online WW program in Jan. and have lost almost 40 pounds. I lost some steam after May but I'm slowly losing a pound here and there and the best part, I'm not putting it back on.
I really feel like weight watchers has been good for me.. before I was always very limiting in what I would eat and it never lasted long. I can eat almost anything now, just have to figure out the points. And the really bad stuff? It's just not worth it.
I used to be good at blogging about it but here's that if you're interested.. some foods on it that might be helpful. eatingmywaytosuccess.blogspot.com
You can email me anytime too.. becky.young00 @ gmail.com (no spaces). I have a few friends that have helped support me and it's made such a difference!!
You can do it! You WILL do it!! :-D
Good Luck Danielle! I'm excited to see how things go for you
Hey! I recognize a couple of those pictures...
Definitely drink lots of water. I lost 3 lbs when I stopped drinking juice and pop. Make a meal and snack schedule. If you have already planned, bought and know what you're going to eat, it is a lot easier to eat healthy. Also cut your portions in half (that's what I do when I want to lose weight) and use smaller plates when you eat.
Good luck Danielle! I know you can do it!
Michi's ladder. Heard of p90x? Well they say If you only ate from Tiers 1 & 2, you would have a near-perfect diet! Combined with some excerise and I think it would help.
http://www.beachbody.com/category/michis_ladder.do
Way to go Danielle! I have been a slacker, and have missed a couple weeks on mine, but it is because I have not really had anything to post. I need to get re-motivated and get back on the path to health! You go girl, and know that you have support!! :)
Wahoo! This sounds intense! I'll be on the edge of my seat each week for the weekly updates! Best of luck! I know you can totally do it! In the words of my Junior High self...You go girl!!!
you go, girl! I will be reading so hopefully you can motivate me, too! I'm pretty sure now that my girl is 1 I can't use the "I-just-had-a-baby" excuse anymore!
You are so funny. I think it is soo cool you are doing this. Good luck.
Good luck, Dani! Eating high fiber foods will help you feel fuller longer (apples, celery, whole grains, plain popcorn). I really am getting that list you asked for...just trying to find a moment when mommy, I mean "mommy!!", isn't being needed.
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