Ok.. so today I went ahead and started an online journal. Ive made journals b4 in the past, but they werent very successful. Im really hoping that this is going to be good for me.. Actually i take that back.. i know it is good for me. I was doing some calculations and I have come up to the conclusion that I am going to lose 3 lbs a week. That is my goal for every week. Ive monitored my weight loss over the last few months, and although it yoyoed (due to my "comfort" eating habits) I can lose weight pretty easily, so i think this is a realistic goal for me. However, it isnt just about pounds.. its also about inches!! Im going to measure diff parts of my body and monitor them on a weekly basis. I feel that weight loss is not as important as the inches lost!
I weighed myself on Wednesday.. I just couldnt help it. I was 156.. not sure if Ive gone up or down since then.. and I honestly dont want to know.. Those few pounds up or down are the ones that cause me to go insane!! Thats why once a month sounds more appropriate and i will def. throw out my scale to make sure that i dont get any temptations along the way!!
I know that some of you are probably wondering why I decided to start tomorrow... Well its not that i am going to be eating bad today. I will be eating healthily as I have these last few months (except for some cheats days here and there).. but anyways, my sister just gave birth to my nephew yesterday morning.. and I have done nothing but be there with her at the hospital. I will most likely be there once again today until visiting hours are over.. and by the time I get home, take a shower and relax, Im not going to want to work out. Maybe I will do some abs exercises. But i dont want to consider today as being my first day, if im not really going to exercise how i will be for the next 3 months.. and the months after that!! I really wish that they had a section in this forum where we can start our own journals as threads. That would also be another good way to keep me motivated. I could post up my daily journals here also.. and then get feedback from you guys. And also I could give feedback or advice to anyone who needs it...
I know ive just rambled on and on and on... So Im going to end my thread here...

I know that losing weight is not going to be easy... but it will be worth it in the end when im at the beach in a hot bikini!! Hee Hee!!

Hi Daisy!!! I just noticed your post and realized no one responded to you. I wanted to tell you GOOD LUCK and congrats for deciding to get healthy.

yes good luck girly, i know you can make it

The first couple of weeks people usually lose scale weight a little faster-and three pounds a week at that time isn't such a big deal. After the initial "fast" weight loss however, a healthy rate of weight loss is 1/2 to 2 pounds per week. You need to be sure that you are indeed eating enough (not below 1200 calories a day) and that you are eating a balanced diet and committing to your exercise plan, so that you are not losing muscle mass. You may find that since you are only 156, that you may lose weight slower on the scale than someone who is starting out at say, 230 pounds, since you are much closer to your goal weight. This is perfectly normal, I just want you to be aware so that you are not disappointed if you are not reaching your 3 pound a week goal.

Once a month is perfectly appropriate to weight in. I don't weigh myself twice a week either. It is also a great time to take your measurements. (1x a month)


There are a few threads sort of like that here. Here in the support forum (where you are now) there is a thread to post your daily exercise...and there is another one to post your food intake. Join in!