[fransuzy_318]

About two years ago I found myself thinner than ever and happy...The last thing on my mind was how I was going to keep the weight off. Now, I wonder how I let myself go and whether or not there's any hope in atleast getting near the weight I was.

As much as I don't want to live in the past, I enjoy thinking about it...I remember how easily I controlled what I ate. In a way I believe it was all the outside activities that were allowing such success. I had too much time to myself, so it was easy to workout when I wanted, plus, I had friends supporting me along the way. After finishing high school, you would think I'd take advantage of the even greater increase of free time, but I found myself stressed out all the time and even worse, my closest buds had moved away for college, while I felt alone in the university just 15 mins from home.

I decided to stop making excuses...I know what was wrong with me, I was stressed out because of all the changes taking place...Well, after much time, I have let go of my worries and decided to make short term goals. My goals for now are to work out 5-6 times a week, weigh myself once a week, have my eggwhites and fruit for breakfast, make healthy decisions when eating out, drink lots of water, and have atleast one salad a day, just for the extra greens.

So how did I do today? As hard as it was not to order pancakes at Ruby's or buy a cinnamon pretzel at the movies, I think I did pretty good:

At the diner, I chose the turkey burger on whole wheat bread. It came with fries, but they are unsalted and fried in vegetable oil...It wasn't a salad, but I didn't feel guilty either. At the movies I just had my water and popcorn without the extra butter.

So I've tried counting calories, didn't work for me, I get too obsessive and think about those numbers all day...I've tried cutting out bread, yes, even wheat, and milk, but those aren't so bad and each have their benefits. I'm going to keep it simple this time, maybe it'll work out...As for now, I'm taking it week by week.

[Leenie]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Just remember if your cutting here and there, make sure your taking a good vitamin and getting your calcium in via food/calcium pills/chews....calcium is so vital and so important to take. Water water water, thats what helps me ward off the cravings inbetween.

Good Luck !!!!

[Tirzah]

That's a great plan. Well done on getting through the tough moments while you were out!

You CAN do it.

[fransuzy_318]

Thanks everyone I was actually able to lose a bit of weight this week...If I felt as though I cheated a little, I did cut down the next time I ate. Oh and about taking vitamins, I think that's a good idea, because I am cutting out alot of the things I should be taking in. I worked out 5/7 days...
I really need to stop partying though. I thought I was going to be able to hold back from the alcohol but I had two drinks at a house party...That's too many empty calories I'm consuming right there. I rather go to a club and dance the night away so that I burn calories and I can buy a water instead of drinking liquor. It was weird when I did drink. I hadn't drank in a month and my body wanted to reject it right away. I know it's like feeding your body poison, so it makes sense that I felt that way. I just want to be stronger next time I'm in that situation and the temptation is there. Anyways, I'll keep you girls updated for this new week. Thanks for the support!