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In September of 2009 I weighed myself after neglecting to for almost 3 years. I was shocked to see I had gone up to 170lbs, I was 136 in 2006! Poor diet, lack of exercise, and going out partying caused me to gain all that weight. Although my entire adult life I have struggled with weight and it has always gone up and down, like a yoyo.
So, I made a committment that day in September 2009 to really set my goals and lose the weight and feel better about myself. I gave up alcohol for 8 weeks, also gave up sweets and coffee and stuck to a strict diet of 1200 calories a day. Ate lots of protein, fiber, fruits, veggies, and lean meats. Still ate carbs, but limited to only whole wheat bread, brown rice, wheat pasta, etc. I also committed myself to working out at least 4 times a week.
Two months later I had lost about 23lbs and was feeling great. My goal was to lose 30, but I decided to take a break from the serious dieting and maintain for a bit to enjoy my success.
For 6 months I maintained easily, sticking to calorie restrictions with one cheat day a week, and still exercising 2-3 days a week. I wasnt losing anything more, but I was maintaining so I was content. I decided I was going to get on the ball and lose the rest of the weight for my 30th birthday. So, I hopped back on and started working out 5 times a week, and eating very healthy. I lost another 7lbs, I was going for 10, but was happy with the 7.
I looked amazing for my 30th bday back in May of this year. I was leaner than I'd been in a while, even though the number on the scale wasnt exactly where I wanted to be, I was still very happy with my progress.
Since then, a I've had a lot of emotional stress. I lost my job over the summer, and I've been in a toxic relationship for a few months and the emotional weight has caused me to neglect physcial activity and not care about my diet as much. I've gained back 10 lbs and am out of shape. All of the new clothes I bought when I lost all the weight are growing tighter and tighter and its making me sad.
I just really need to focus and find a way to get myself motivated again to shed these pounds for good!!
View Diet Calendar, 11 November 2010:
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1377 kcal
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Fat: 53.44g | Prot: 61.08g | Carbs: 174.27g.
Breakfast: maple spice oatmeal 365 organic. Lunch: Fresco Soft Taco - Beef. Dinner: Egg, Select 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins. Snacks/Other: Tootsie Pop, back to nature california almonds, starbucks mocha light frappuccino. more...
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1784 kcal
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Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 5/kph - 25 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 35 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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