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Hello All,

I must admit, I only worked out, which was only cardio, 3 times last week.  I had so many assignments to do! I just did not have the time.  In addition, I didnt log in my foods.  I am feeling stressed with school.  However, this is the LAST WEEK of classes... one more presentation and one more paper, which is already 1/2 way done, and I am finished until August! YES!!!!! I did lose some pounds, but I'm not really recording lbs right now, just inches.  So because I don't have time to work out, I am doing a 10,000 steps challenge... 10,000 steps a day! I know this is a lot, but I am counting steps from my stairs, steps that I take in the backyard with my daughter, and the steps I take at the park with her.  I am doing it today to see how realistic it is.  ALSO.... I have been broke so I cant buy more healthy food until next week :(

I seen an inspirational quote today.... If you fail to plan, you plan to fail... POWERFUL!!!

Signed, 

IllinoisianInMissouri

Hello all!!!

I am so excited because.... Its almost one month since I decided to commit to my weight loss journey! Although I have stumbled along the way, I did not give up! And I am so excited!!! I weighed in at 261 on Friday at the doctor's office.  I go back again today and then I will record my weight.  I keep thinking... "If I never would have messed up that one weekend, I would be almost 15 lbs lighter"... BUT... I can't keep thinking in the past.  Grant me the serenity to ACCEPT the things i cannot change.  Now I have the COURAGE and I am changing the things I can change.  I am still asking God for the WISDOM to know the difference.  I feel greater than I have in a long time! I know that I will make the cut this time!

This morning I put on a pair of pants that have been fitting me pretty snug.  When my sister gave them to me, they were loose fitting but since I gained weight they fit me a little too tight.  Well this morning I had room in them! AND they no longer give me this huge mufifn top!!! NSV!!! So if i don't loose the numbers on the scale today, I know that I am loosing inches.  Yayayayayayay!!!!!

Thanks for your online support.  It is much needed and appreciated.  

Signed, 

IllinoisianInMissouri 

Hello all,

So its the end of week 2, and I must say that I am disappointed in myself.  I have gained some of the weight that I have worked so hard to get off! UGH!!!! WHat happened? This weekend happened.  Now, I did not over endulge on my calories while I ate.  It was 2 of my friend's bdays this weekend, and I said no to all of the cupcakes, French fries, and IHOP adventures.  However, I did not say no to the alcohol.  In fact, I turned down NO DRINKS!!! I drank like a sailor.  I had about 10 ounces of alcohol on Friday (which were either shots or drunken with diet coke).  On Saturday, I had about the same except it wasn't with diet pop.... juice, AND I mixed it with dark flavored liquor.... No worries, I was with my boyfriend and my sister was the DD, but I drank so much! Alcohol causes dehydration as well as weight gain from empty calories.  And because I drank so much, I failed to log in my foods for those 2 days.  I consumed thousands in empty calories.... almost 2000 to be exact. 

BUT--- Why did I get on that scale this morning and it showed a 6 lb weight gain? That seems like a lot from 2000 calories... I'm thinking because it was so early in the morning? Or the fact that I haven't drunk any water for like 3 days? Or maybe its sodium levels? I'm not sure so I'm waiting a couple of days to see if there is a change.  I hoe so.  Fingers crossed.

Although I stated before that I was disappointed in myself, I DO NOT feel like I have failed... It's just a lesson learned.  Now I know that in order to ensure success, I must give up the guilty pleasure and sin of alcohol.  Yes, it is a sacrifice but I would rather loose the weight.   I know I can do this.  I know that this week will be especially hard for me because this is the usual giving up point for me.  This is where I grow bored of the healthier eating and get tired of working out.  This is where papers and obligations begin to pile up, and life gets out of hand that I don't make losing weight a priority.  This is where all weapons are forming against me, but they SHALL NOT prosper.  Rome wasn't built in a day.  I didn't gain this weight overnight, and Its gonna take time and patience to loose it all again.  Never lose sight of the prize!

A lesson in disguise,

IllinoisianInMissouri

Hello All,

This is my beginning of week 2! I am so excited with an 8 lb weight loss! I'm sure there are some outside contributing factors to my weight loss, but I am now at 260! Whoohoo!!! I have been doing Zumba these past 2 days and I must say that I am so out of shape! This was a real eye opener for me.  I used to be able to do 2 hours of cardio classes.  However, I am struggling to complete the first 30 minutes.  I keep on pushing myself and telling myself that I will get used to it soon.  The instructors are so energetic! They put a sexy spin on moves along with hip hop basics, and I am unable to keep up! I do just the basic, low impact moves.  I look at the mirror and I look a hot mess!!! But with a pulse monitor, I am burning those calories... an average of 530 an hour! So I am loving this.  Also, I done some light weight lifting, which I am going to do 3 x's a week.  I am sore, but I feel so good!

I know that for some reason week 3 & 4 are my "giving up" weeks.  I don't keep the workout regimen for too long.  I start eating unhealthy.  I just give up.  There is a spiritual stronghold on me that does not want me to lose weight or want me to be happy.  Weight has ALWAYS been a detrimental factor for me.  As i am entering into week 2, I am getting fearful of what is to come.  What obstacles will come in my way? What will the enemy throw at me to prevent my success? However, I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  No weapon formed against me shall not prosper.  And God has not given the spirit of fear but of love, power, and a sound mind.  I will make it past week 3 and 4, and more weeks to come.  Thanks for your support and I ask for your continued support throughout my weight loss journey. 

Signed, 

IllinoisInMissouri

Hello All,

I am wrapping up the end of week 1.  I must say that I know I can do better! I endulged in some drinking as well as eating lasagna.  Also, I hve been keeping track of my calories using Lose It app on my android phone.  I have been averaging about 1500 calories a day (by purposely eating healthy).  However, I think I wanna aim for 1300 calories a day, so That's what my aim is for this week.  Although I did not put forth 100% in my weight loss effort, I have managed to weigh 260... that's -8 lbs, in a week? Hmm.... It could contribute to a number of things... First, clothes are up to +5 lbs added to your weight.  In addition, time of day is a contributing factor.  You tend to weigh less in the morning, about 3 lbs lighter.  Also, I used 2 different scales.  So tomorrow, I will be getting on the medical scale and see what my official weight loss number is, that is after I pee and poop.

As far as exercise goes, I hardly did any.  This is because I simply could not make time! UGH!!!! But, I did some research and I finally found a gym that is relatively close, and provides up to 2 hours of daycare service! It offers classes and this gym, I am hoping, is less crowded because it is in a smaller city.  We are going today, so I am keeping my fingers crossed!!! I want to do one hour of cardio 5 times a week, strength training 3 times a week, and take as many steps as I possibly can.  This may be a lot, so I hope I'm not overwhelming myself.  We will see how this goes. 

Big thanks to obesityhelp.com Even though its only been a week, I feel like I can reach the sky! Thanks for your support. 

Signed,

IllinoisianInMissouri

Yesterday was the first day that I decided to work the weight off... I must admit that it was a challenge but I was successful! I went to the gym (which was very intimidating) and got on the elliptical.  I did 30 minutes, and it was hard! I used to be able to do it for an hour with ease, but yesterday pushing myself to 30 minutes was a challenge! I was going to quit at 15 minutes, but the gym had an inspirational quote on the wall.  I wish I could have don't more but the gym was soooo packed! Most of the machines had a line of people waiting for use.  I would just invest in my own equipment and stop my membership, but there is a cancellation fee (Ugh!!!!). So I will prob have to go another time of day.  I will figure it out.  The one thing that i FORGOT to do was log in my food (GOSH!).  I will try to remember today.  

I haven't really thought about my daily caloric intake.  It is just overwhelming to do everything all at once! I want to test my physical limits and see what I can handle every day.  Then, I will come up with a caloric intake.  I was thinking somewhere between 1200-1500 calories a day, with at least 100 grams of protein (400 calories) and no more than 100 grams of carbs a day (400 grams a day).  I'm not sure what I will end up doing, whatever is realistic to me.  Also, no white or processed carbs, no processed sugars or juices, and no POP!!!

IllinoisianInMissouri

Hello all,

As stated in my intro, I received the sleeve in 2012.  It is almost 3 years post op, and I am almost back to my original starting weight before surgery.  However, I refuse to get another surgery.  This time I want to do it all on my own.  So starting today, right now, I am determined to make a change.  I was inspired my a mini-book written by a lady know as Lakeitha Duncan.  Some of the things that have contributed to my unsuccess(because I refuse to be a failure) is the fact that I am an emotional eater, I am very low income (I eat what I can afford), and I have to admit it, but I lack consistent motivation.  However, I am ready to overcome these obstacles and be successful with my weight loss journey. I have been in grad school for the past 2 years, and I must admit, this is when I have gained the most weight in my life! I am stressed and I feel like I do not have enough hours in the day.  However, I have set a plan that will counteract the negative circumstances and enhance my chances for success.  Here are some my goals that I would like to achieve:

Lose 100 lbs by my 30th birthday which is in exactly one year, 1 month, and 2 weeks from today. 

I want to be able to run a mile in less than 10 minutes (without a treadmill)

I want to be able to ride a roller coaster comfortably after bungee jumping (hey, all my goals don't have to be so serious... But seriously, this is a true goal of mine LBVS)

I know there will be days that I feel like I can't go on... I will mess up, and I will feel like my work is getting no results.  However, "a just man falls 7 times.  What makes him righteous is that he gets back up again".  I refuse to fall down and stay down.  This is an ultimate low for me, and I have no other choice to go but up.  I will need YOUR HELP! So please help me stay encouraged.  I promise to do the same for you. 

IllinoisianInMissouri