run4life

Its been awhile but i wanted to update you all. I am about 7 pounds away from being able to jump around in my old clothes again. Every pound makes a difference on my body (on everyones). I can walk around in my old clothes around the house but they are not as fit as they could be….if I keep exercising every day and keep my intake level at a moderate level I know I can get them off me. BUT, its just frustrating and i want them off now. I almost feel like quitting now. But last time i lost a lot of weight i was working out every day despite how happy or NOT Happy i was with my body. And the pounds just came off. If i get frustrated it literally slows my weight loss down. Im shooting for one good work out today. I did a little this morning but im going to do more before dinner. Any support would be great. Id like to get these off in the next few weeks!

rn

So I am 10 pounds away from fitting into my shorts…heck, ill take 7 pounds! I am moving back to my parents house today for a few months (my lease is up) so all through May I am hoping to really lose some weight. Every day is a new day and with healthy lifestyle changes comes a new body. Never give up guys. I have come so close to giving up because i hate being the size I am..but if i keep going, the weight just somehow, weirdly, peels off.
lol. Wish me luck…ugh

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

I have learned everyone’s body type and size is different. And I heard there is no specific amount of pounds that equal=pant size. But honestly, a 10pound weight loss looks different on one person than on the next. Everyone is so different this is why we all have to do what is right for us as individuals. I feel like Im inbetween sizes and right now, to avoid, discouragement, i dont want to get on the scale. So Im using my “goal” shorts..the size i want to wear for the summer (starting in June). And they zip up, they button, and i dont have to really suck in to make them fit…but there is a difference between being able to get them on and having them look like..you should have them on. And when I sit they are tight around the thighs and the waist gets tight, and the fat boils over..sorry, details.When I put on my summer t-shirts they are tight around that low waist area to the point where it pulls on the shirt. Its obvious with my shirt that I have weight gain….but its like..dont get discouraged, i can fit into the shorts i want to wear without struggle. But i just get confused..what does this all mean? I wonder if this means I’m closer than I think? farther than I think? 10 pounds away? 20 pounds away? I get confused and it can become discouraging. But i guess sometimes the best way to go is to just close your eyes and stick it out…b/c in the end with how we eat and exercise every day..the weights gotta come off.

Thanks i needed that.

I was thinking about you guys this morning. I was thinking…once i lose this weight…YES Im being optimistic:) do I just stop this website..then i thought..no way…i want to maintain healthy living…and encourage others and people have so many great life stories on here. Plus, people have so many awesome exercise tips and recipe ideas that help me!!! I dont know, this website is such a great long term thing. Maybe im nuts. But its such a healthy habit.

So, thanks…i appreciate you.
Carolyn

its been a week..i didnt give up. sorry folks..im here i promise..to encourage you all… i think we all struggle but we all move forward, right?? I will be emailing some of you, so watch your inbox’s

I am tired of my weight gain and i used to love running but now because i cant run as far or as well i hate it. But i do  need to realize I was great at running at one time because I did it all the time..and in order for me to be great at it again, i need to do it…all the time. So, im writing myself a contract because i consider myself a pretty honest and dedicated person.

I, Carolyn, am going to work out 6-7 days a week. I will do physical activity to get my heart pumpin every day. No matter how scared I am or embaressed to do it, I will do it. I will be stronger than that. I will get past this weight gain. I need to kick negative thoughts out so I can let positive ones in. Positive attitude brings positive results. I will committ to daily excercise no matter what.

If you can..sign the bottom of this it will let me know that other people know about this and will question my progress and kind of keep tabs on me. This will help me!!!!!! So, i know u cant “sign” this but leave your name or something so I know you read it and are aware of my goal.
I can do this..AND SO CAN YOU!!:)
Thanks guys…for everything.

Always remember…never give up. I tell myself when I feel like qutting and giving up the most is the LEAST time i should actually give up…this is when you work harder. Its weird how we lose weight..like one day its there, the next day its not…and then you continue on with your work out and healthy eating and *bam* so many days later you wake up and your jeans are loose. Oh, i want that feeling so bad. I gotta be patient!

ANYHOO. I worked out for 2 hours today and my foods consisted of: cereal (im addicted), yogurt, fat free ice cream, juice, and protein shake. I felt good. However its 8:30pm and im kind of hungry. I know in the next 2 hours i’ll be in bed but..my tummy is growling. Grrr…sometimes i dont know if i should feed it so my metabolism gets high or i should wait til morning to eat so that i dont eat anymore calories tonight. Hmph.

NEVER GIVE UP! You guys are the greatest.

Well….I hate my body thats for sure. I am going to have to work harder if I want to see results. Some of the foods i had today were: whole grain cereal, fat free ice cream, yogurt, and juice. It was pretty good. I need to dramatically increase my exercising. I am just nervous to get back into it. I stopped a month ago and with this weight gain I am nervous to get back at it.. It wont feel the same. But I know if i keep @ it every day it will feel the same as it did before. Getting through the weight loss is so tough sometimes. I am doin’ horrible in a class right now which is bumming me out but I got to stick to my goals. This will all pass! Hang in there everyone:) You are NOT alone!

I hope you all had a great start to the week. I had class so it was quite the not so fun day. I had foods in my diet today such as: protein shake, cereal, water, and juice.  I felt good…I did some exercising but not as long as I wanted. I have to be up tomorrow before 6am so I can do some running and then come back for h.w. and class. I am hoping to take a walk since the snow is melted after dinner. I just try to burn more then I intake. If I do, I have the sure ticket to success!  

Well, tomorrow is my first day, Gotta start some time right? I am upset tonight because my shorts I wore last summer dont fit. I can get into them but i cant button them. I have this belly. This FAT. And its driving me nuts. My fat jeans are out so i can wear those but I have my smaller jeans close by. Id like to work hard and lose weight….Id like to be 20 pounds or so lighter by June. I know I can do it. I just need to not be afraid. I need encouragement…we are all in this together:)