SO I've been on DANDR for 5 days so far. I've lost 10 lbs! I'm still heavier than I was before I cheated last week. It's not been TOO difficult, however I find that if I eat fatty meat (last night I had Ribeye), I lose more. It's such a weird thing for me! I freaked out because I ate nearly 3000 calories yesterday. However, I was down 3 lbs on the scale today.
My biggest loser challenge starts on Monday. I have 11 weeks. I'd like to see myself lose 25 lbs during those 11 weeks. I'm going to work out - atleast 30 minutes a day - every day during those 11 weeks. The Downside is that I'm going on Vacation a WEEK before the finale! I'm going to Mexico. I'm going to have to try my best to watch what I eat. I pray I can do it! Oh, and 2 weeks before that, I'll be in Dallas for an Anime convention! I plan to bring my Quest bars because they can really help me. Even in Mexico, Elvis and I can go for hikes and that will be nice. While I'm in Dallas, I'll just have to pick a hotel with a gym. The winner of the current challenge, the one that ends on Monday, will win over 1200 dollars! The second place person will win over 400 dollars! I could really use the 1200 dollars. God knows I'm gonna spend that and SO much more on clothes.
I've been using the Fat Secret app to track my food. It is really helping me to stay on track. I can count my water (my goal is 160 oz a day), I can track my net carbs, and my fat intake. It also allows me to weigh in. I really like this app! If you want to follow me, or add me on Fat Secret, feel free to! Look for user wishfulheart
I know, however, that I have to find a way to manage my stress. When I'm stressed, I don't lose enough weight. My body tries to hold on to everything, and sabotage its' self!
People at work are watching me. I get comments every day that they are noticing the weight loss. It's really encouraging. I try to remember not to say "Thanks, but ... ", and just say Thank you!
I like seeing my skin get looser. I can always tell when I've gained anything because I can tell the difference in my stomach. Maybe it's all in my head, but I really can tell!
Today I'm 267. My goal is 130... Eventually. I want to be under 200 by the end of the year. Truthfully, I'd like to see myself at 230 by the end of the Biggest Loser challenge, but I'm afraid that might be too much weight to lose. We'll see. :) All I can do is Eat, Pray and work my ass off.... :)
I am currently on day 121 of Atkins and I love it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Biggest Loser challenge!
Thanks!!! I'm super psyched about it!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am not on atkins but I do know this weight loss journey more then you know I started weight watchers program january 2011 at 266, I went down to 210 gained 7 pounds in a week form emotional eating, cause I have alot of stress down 4 pounds this week, and I am now 213 I have been overweight since a teen and I want you to know this is not easy but it can be done with hard work and determination, remember you have people in your corner who are going through what you are going through as well, we are here for you, and you can do this....
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement!!! :) Emotional eating is a bitch... isn't it?!
Sounds like you have a great plan! You can definitely get below 200 by the end of the year if you keep up the dedication and hard work! (hehe, see how I slipped that in?!)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely do your best to stay on track on your vacations and trips, cheating can lead to more cheating and for some people, like myself, a couple of days off plan can make you bloat so much you'll be miserable, it's so not worth it!
You have set some awesome goals for yourself :) Positive thinking is a must when trying to lose weight :) I will be following your blog :) Good luck on your journey :)
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