I was looking at old pictures and found a picture of me taken when I was 15 (i think?). I weighed approx. 150 then. I compared it to a more recent one from this past summer at age 19. I weighed approx. 240.
It's hard to believe I was that thin! I still got made fun of for being overweight then, but I wasn't even that chubby. I remember thinking at that age that I was already SUPER overweight, why even try to lose weight? Instead I ended up gaining more... Almost another 100 lbs since then.
It's a pitty I didn't realize how skinny I actually was.
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1.28.2011
A little background info
I've realized how horrible my eating patterns have gotten and how much weight I've gained, especially since high school. I have hit rock bottom. My self-esteem is the lowest it's ever been and I have no self confidence and I've become super lazy. Just by walking across campus, up or down hill, I'm slightly out of breath! That is ridiculous! especially since SOU's campus is not very big...
So I've decided to make some changes in my life, first starting with what I eat and how often I eat it. Instead of mindless eating and over eating, I've started eating smaller portions. I wait until my stomach starts growling (which is something I'm totally not used to at all) to eat and I stop when I feel satisfied.
I've been using this book that my Mom gave me as a guideline as to what to eat called The 17 Day Diet (and no, the diet is not just 17 days). It uses 17 day cycles to boost your metabolism. You can order the book (or watch some informational videos about it) at their website www.the17daydiet.com.
The biggest problem I've had in the past was motivation. It was so hard to eat right or work out when I wanted to be skinner right at that moment (which is impossible). I've started looking at small goals and milestones (and congratulating myself on those) rather than looking at the whole picture.
I feel more accomplished with my new-found discipline and it has given a tiny boost to my self-worth. I know I can do this!
I've lose 14 lbs already (in a little less than a month) just by changing my eating habits!
I have so much more energy throughout the day now, it's amazing! I love it! I've been getting up at 5:30am the last few days (if you know me you know how I am so NOT a morning person) to go running and I have to say it's not easy! While I'm running I imagine my fat cells shirking, I imagine being thin and how happy I will be and how impressed others will be and it keeps me going.
Another motivator I use is I think of my body as a separate being--almost like a baby or another person--who is relying on me to take care of it. I think about how I'm the only person who can make sure it is as healthy as can be. I do this because I care a lot about others. I care about them more than I care about myself!
I have also decided to do polls on what I should do to reward myself when I reach my weight goals! When I reach that goal, I will pick the most popular answer and use that as my treat to myself for working so hard. (: If you have suggestions for some other rewards just leave me a comment and I will add them to the next poll (just keep in mind that I'm a poor college student).
They will be located on the side bar at the top so what are you waiting for? Go take it!
So I've decided to make some changes in my life, first starting with what I eat and how often I eat it. Instead of mindless eating and over eating, I've started eating smaller portions. I wait until my stomach starts growling (which is something I'm totally not used to at all) to eat and I stop when I feel satisfied.
I've been using this book that my Mom gave me as a guideline as to what to eat called The 17 Day Diet (and no, the diet is not just 17 days). It uses 17 day cycles to boost your metabolism. You can order the book (or watch some informational videos about it) at their website www.the17daydiet.com.
The biggest problem I've had in the past was motivation. It was so hard to eat right or work out when I wanted to be skinner right at that moment (which is impossible). I've started looking at small goals and milestones (and congratulating myself on those) rather than looking at the whole picture.
I feel more accomplished with my new-found discipline and it has given a tiny boost to my self-worth. I know I can do this!
I've lose 14 lbs already (in a little less than a month) just by changing my eating habits!
I have so much more energy throughout the day now, it's amazing! I love it! I've been getting up at 5:30am the last few days (if you know me you know how I am so NOT a morning person) to go running and I have to say it's not easy! While I'm running I imagine my fat cells shirking, I imagine being thin and how happy I will be and how impressed others will be and it keeps me going.
Another motivator I use is I think of my body as a separate being--almost like a baby or another person--who is relying on me to take care of it. I think about how I'm the only person who can make sure it is as healthy as can be. I do this because I care a lot about others. I care about them more than I care about myself!
I have also decided to do polls on what I should do to reward myself when I reach my weight goals! When I reach that goal, I will pick the most popular answer and use that as my treat to myself for working so hard. (: If you have suggestions for some other rewards just leave me a comment and I will add them to the next poll (just keep in mind that I'm a poor college student).
They will be located on the side bar at the top so what are you waiting for? Go take it!
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