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Return of the Weight Loss

Written by Amanda on May 25, 2009 – 10:48 pm -

Well, my successes in weight loss have pretty much evened out. I have lost almost 10lbs and kept it off for a year, however this is not the progress I envisioned. One success that I can claim is that I am not crash dieting. Before I may have lost a lot of weight on any number of crazy diet plans but then gained twice as much (which is what got me here in the first place). But now, my new motto is moderation.

I am trying to rid myself of the “bad food” and “good food” mentality. That which makes me think that I will never have another piece of junk food - when I do - I decide I should eat more because I already ruined the day. It is hard though. I have dieted for so long that I still label foods and try to restrict myself in unrealistic ways. Instead I have been trying to eat healthier food, make my meals at home, and when I do have junk food - eat a small portion.

When I first started this blog, one of my main motivations was to get ready for my sister’s wedding. Well that day has come and gone and I had a great time even at my current weight. Now I will continue to work on my eating habits and increase my activity level.

Weekly Weight Loss Report - November 17, 2008

Written by Amanda on November 18, 2008 – 5:00 am -

I have maintained my 3lb weight loss from last week. That is something to be proud of, but I am not celebrating. I did eat a lot healthier and have not had a soda, but I am at the point where I usually say “oh well, I tried, it didn’t work, so now I should eat whatever I want.” In fact that’s what I did today. I went and got fast food for dinner. It wasn’t good either. The stuff I have been making at home is way better. Now I have a stomach ache and I feel gross.

I think part of the lack of weight loss is not being totally accountable for what I am eating. I have a calorie counting program, which I have not been using. It is a lot easier to lie to yourself saying you are eating healthy, it is a totally different thing to actually count calories. So, I guess it’s back to the grindstone - and strict calorie counting. I need to see more progress, so that I can keep on track. Actually, I am excited to make dinner tomorrow and I really feel like going for a walk.

Giving up on this isn’t really an option. I only have one body. It’s either stick to this and lose weight or quit, eat a lot more, gain weight and then be in the same place again only heavier. It’s not very hard to see which choice is better.

Weekly Weight Loss Report - November 11, 2008

Written by Amanda on November 11, 2008 – 7:31 pm -

Since last week, I have lost 3lbs (like this 3lbs of cheese). I am not too impressed by that number, but it is respectable. When I start focusing on weight loss, I get obsessed with numbers and how much I can lose by what date. I think that making weight loss goals is important, but I know myself, and it may end up hurting my long term goals (becoming a healthier person).

I am happy with any weight loss. This week’s was due to not eating as much, even if I wasn’t eating the world’s healthiest meal. Normally if I wasn’t eating something healthy, I would eat as much as possible because I was already cheating on my diet. I am lucky that I don’t have time to eat out for lunch because that is one less temtation, however sometimes I wouldn’t pack my lunch and I would go grab something unhealthy and eat it very quickly because I have about 20 minutes for lunch. So I have been taking salads for lunch and really enjoying them. I am also proud to say that I have not had a soda, still. I have been making better choices about eating, but this week, my goal for eating is to look up some healthy recipes for dinner and try something new that I would enjoy eating.

Exercise was not my strong point this week. The time change, a cold and cold weather really put a damper on my walks. I can’t let that be my excuse though. I know that if I am going to change my life I need to make time to get moving regardless of the situation. So this week, I am going to try to reinstate my walks, and if the weather is really bad I always have my dusty-unused-new-years-resolution recumbent bike, which obviously, I don’t like using. I would also like to incorporate some sort of strength training.

So I am not going to obsess over the number of pounds that I lose. I think this is important to track though because the scale doesn’t lie. If I don’t lose weight, it means that I need to adjust something in my life because at my current weight, I need to eat quite a few calories just to maintain. My goal by Thanksgiving is to lose enough weight to fit into my winter clothes which are hanging in my closet. This is manageable because that is not too far off.

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Top Ten List – why being overweight is not my cup of tea.

Written by Amanda on November 5, 2008 – 3:21 am -

Health Concerns – I think every person who is overweight, knows how harmful it is to your health and is constantly worried about the risks and the constant worry leads to stress, which leads to overeating – and the cycle continues
Diets – I firmly believe that diets are what is making Americans overweight. Not diet as in – this is what I eat – diet as in the mentality of loosing weight. Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to eat like a normal person. We are always creating rules for ourselves, and then breaking them, and then feeling guilty, and then saying, “Oh well, I already had a small bite sized piece of chocolate,” (which isn’t on my diet) “I might as well eat the whole bag.” Weight loss diets have an end because you cannot maintain them for the rest of your life, which means when it is over, you will, most likely, gain the weight back.
Weight Cycling – My sister has worn one size for the last 15 years. On the other hand, my closet is full of a variety of sizes, depending on the day. When I go on a diet, my size goes down, when I quit the diet, my size increases and then some.
Laziness – I know the word lazy has a negative connotation, maybe lethargic is better. I am not a lazy person. I work very hard for other people, and at my work, but when it comes to taking care of myself, I would rather not. I don’t want to go exercise and I don’t want to cook healthy food when I am gaining weight because I don’t feel well. Even though I know sitting and eating take-out won’t help, I do it anyway, which makes me feel worse.
Aches and Pains – When you are carrying an extra person around, it hurts. My feet hurt, my back hurts, basically , I ache all over. Need I explain more?
Bellies – A belly is an underestimated thing. It is very cumbersome and is constantly in the way. It hangs over pants, it makes you feel insecure, and it gets in the way.
Insecurities – When you are overweight, you constantly feel like you are being judged, probably because you are being judged. Our society is very prejudice of overweight and obese people. Low self confidence is a major factor to weight gain.
Clothes – Shopping for clothes is terrible when you can’t find anything that fits. Many clothes that are in XXL sizes are just wider, which doesn’t really help or flatter anyone. When you shop at a specialty store, prices skyrocket, and no-offense, the clothes are ugly. Why do I have to dress like a crazy person, just because I gained weight? As a result, I never have the outfits needed for certain events, and I don’t feel confident in the clothes I do have.
Avoiding People, Places and Events - Now that I have gained weight, I don’t want to do as much. I don’t want to go certain places and I don’t want to see certain people. I get stressed out about going places that used to be a daily part of life. I procrastinate more, therefore worry more.
Worry about Seating – I have come to a point where I now have to worry about where I will fit. I can still fit in chairs but my sides hit the handle bars. This is very uncomfortable in many ways, and I would rather not have to worry about whether or not I will fit in a seat.