Tip (Lucky) 7: New Years Wishes

we all wish for it.
year after year after year since we realize we don't look as good as we would like to.
so we say it to ourselves, to a friend/spouse, or tack it on a post-it on the wall:
"I want to lose 100 pounds this year."
and what happens?
we pig out before new years, saying "once January first hits- no more of this!"
and after the year starts,
we're good for...maybe two weeks, maybe a month,
and then we go right back to our old habits.
and not only do we usually gain all the weight loss back,
we usually end up adding on extra pounds before the year is over.
and then the cycle starts again, for the next new years.

Why does this happen? Why do grand new year's wishes become dust in the wind, blowing away in may?
Why? Why? Why?
two big fat reasons, and im about to tell you them.

Mini-Post #2

Time for this week's weigh-in.

FIRST weigh-in: 229 lbs
Last week's weigh-in: 221.6
Today's weigh-in: 220.0 lbs.
Weight loss for the week: - 1.6


I know that i deserved a low number this week. I had a weak moment and gave into some Haagen-Dazs. But I tried to correct my mistake by working out more. In addition, im not feeling well, and im rather bloated. yuck. but i make no excuses for the low number this week. i need to work harder next week, and my goal for next week is 4 pounds. :) wish me luck!

TIP 6: Get a Buddy!

we all need our friends.
for love, support, and of course- laughter.

TIP 6: Get a weight-loss buddy!

There are many reasons to get a weight-loss (or exercise) buddy:
- support for when you're struggling
- motivation for when you're feeling lazy

TIP 5: Mix it up!

exercise doesn't have to be work

if you hate the idea of lifting weights, or walking on a treadmill for an hour, listen up!

exercise comes in all shapes and kinds, and you can find it anywhere!

TIP 5: when it comes to exercise, mix it up!

TIP 4: Don't drink your calories

at night, sometimes i get the munchies, and i have a great solution! i go to my kitchen and  get a tall glass of cold water, which i sometimes put a little squeeze of lemon or orange into. it fills my stomach enough to ward off hunger until i fall asleep. it helps me eat less calories. water is wonderful!

soda and caffeine-laced coffee, along with many of the other sugary drinks on the market are actually shown to dehydrate the body. plus, all of the above mentioned have calories! they are alright in moderation, but remember: liquid calories are scientifically proven to do NOTHING to curb your appetite.

Mini-Post

Update on my weight:

I will be weighing myself once a week, every thursday morning. :)

Last weigh-in: 229 lbs
Today's weigh-in: 221.6 lbs.
Weight loss for the week: - 7.4lbs


I think I worked hard this week, but as far as the number goes, I know its probably mostly water weight.
I made a lot of positive changes to my lifestyle and daily habits, and I just need to stay motivated to stick with them. :)

TIP 3: 20 slow minutes

Time for a Pop Quiz?


Ohmygosh, its midnight, and im starving! I know that if i don't eat, i might overeat at a later time- and with worse food, but at the same time, i don't want to ruin my great day! Help! I have this in my kitchen:
A) one whole wheat sandwich thin (100 calories) + natural peanut butter (210 calories)
B) a banana (105 calories) + a red delicious apple (90 calories)
C) three mandarin tangerines (135 calories, at 45 calories per fruit)
D) a piece of string cheese, reduced fat (70 calories)

Which would be my best option for a midnight snack?

"A" has 310 calories, "B" has 195 calories, "C" has 135 calories, and "D" has 70 calories.

if i go solely based on calorie count, D would win....BUT if i'm going to be awake for a few hours (and knowing me, i will be), which will keep the evil "hungry" monster away while not ruining my day's hard work?

TIP 2: The simple equation

dieting is crazy.
no sugar, low carb, no carb, eat only grapefruits, drink only this drink for a week, take these pills.
that stuff is for silly slackers.

results will take time, but you'll keep the weight off if you take the time to do it right!

losing weight is simple. (in theory at least.)

TIP 2: calories eaten must be less than calories used.

TIP 1: Lace up anyway

i want to disappear
but not in the kidnapped-and-forced-to-work-as-a-sex-slave-to-men-with-small-penises kind of way.

i want to fit into my size 13 jeans, and i want them to be falling off.

i want to feel small in my lover's arms,
and i want him to feel strong and powerful as he holds my smaller body.

today was a busy day. i'm studying for finals, and packing my things, preparing to leave for break tomorrow after my last final. i feel drowned in the amount of work i have to do, and i really just want to disappear. and in this case i'm referring to being able to let go of all my responsibilities and be free.

ive had a rough week, and ive been eating to soothe the hurt and stress and anxiety im feeling. ontop of finals, and my mom putting my dog to sleep two days ago, im arguing with my boyfriend.

today, it stops.
(im out of food anyway)

TIP 1: if you don't feel like working out, put on your exercise clothes and shoes anyway. 

Perfection is a myth

you cannot be perfect. 
this is a fact of life.

everyone is different.
we're tall, short, fat, thin, and everything in between.

i happen to be the oddest combination of tall and fat.
but not just fat, obese.
and i am disgusting.

like many heavy people, i have dieted and exercised, lost and gained again.
i got the strength to work the weight off, and then the weakness to give into the twinkies.
and i don't even like twinkies, it just seemed like the perfect food for fat people to sterotypically eat.

i am 5 foot 9 and 229 pounds.

i guess the point of this blog is a journal of sorts, and a way to ease the loneliness i feel so often in my struggle.

i do not want to live like this,
and aside from being on the Biggest Loser or someone stapling my mouth shut (or hiding the forks if you prefer the less dramatic image) i need a miracle.

i intend to be that miracle.
and to share my tips and tricks, successes and setbacks (which i hope there aren't any!), and support for everyone who is currently on this journey, or just beginning.

According to the CDC, 34% of adults 20 years old and over are obese, and 34% are overweight ( not obese).


I don't want to be part of either of those statistics, or the statistics describing heart disease, joint problems, and all the other life issues associated with being obese.


Who's with me?


Just another whale,
MyzzLyzz