Positivity

The one way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life. ~Cyril Connolly

Current Weight: 191.2 lbs

Starting weight: 194 lbs

Pounds lost: 2.6 lbs

Pounds to lose: 46.4 lbs

Goal: 145 lbs

I feel really good today. I admit I made beef stroganoff for dinner last night and it was fantastic! I didn’t eat very big meals for breakfast and lunch so I think that helped balance the day.

I don’t think I stated in my previous blog that I’m waiting to jump back on the Medifast train until its closer to my next order arriving in the mail. I am trying not to go crazy while I’m not on the Medifast diet. I am apparently losing weight again, not as quickly as before obviously. I am feeling positive today and feel like I’m back on track. I'm inspired by this quote and am trying to make some changes in my life. More healthy choices for my life and my body. I am looking forward to the new opportunities that come my way! Let's see what tomorrow brings!

Cloudy Without a Chance of Meatballs

Current Weight: 192.6 lbs
Starting weight: 194 lbs

Pounds lost: 1.4 lbs

Pounds to lose: 47.6 lbs

Goal: 145 lbs

So, I didn’t continue on Medifast when I went on my vacation and I gained back 5.6 lbs. I’m not worried about that, I know I’ll lose it again.

 

This entry has been difficult for me to write – I feel gloomy and dismal since I’ve returned home. This makes me want to eat all of my comfort foods. It’s hard to go through the sadness without comforting myself with food. Not so that I don’t deal with the feelings but to help make them a little more bearable. I have always turned to food to comfort or celebrate. I know this is unhealthy and logically I know that eating doesn’t really help, but I still want it all.

About to Embark on Vacation

"My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four, unless there are three other people."

~Orson Welles

Day 10:

Current weight: 187 lbs

Starting weight: 194 lbs

Pounds lost: 7 lbs

Pounds to lose: 42 lbs

Goal: 145 lbs

So I’m leaving tomorrow for OKC to visit my sister and family. I am so stoked for this! I am spending six days soaking up sun, playing with my nephew and niece, going to thrift and craft stores with my sister and to see ‘Iron Man 2’ with my brother (in-law, but for the sake of the rest of my blogging I’m just going to refer to him as my brother.) I have been looking forward to this for months!

The only thing I’m thinking about is that I’m going to be cheating on the Medifast while I’m down there. I knew before I started that this was coming soon and that I wouldn’t be staying on Medifast then, but I also knew that I needed to stop putting this off until a “better time.” There is never a better time. That’s just the way life is, and I wanted to actually start making a change in my life. So I just decided to start. My family eats pretty healthy and we’re pretty active, always running around with the kidlets. I’m a little worried, but not too much. I know that I’ve gotten a good start, but that just shows me what I am capable of for this whole change. If I gain the pounds back while I’m down there – I’ll just take them off again when I get back! I can do this! I’m feeling really positive about everything today and maybe that’s just the vaca looming right over the horizon, but I am making progress!

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Day Seven

Weight it: 189.6
Starting weight: 194

Pounds to lose: Too many! (Approx. 40lbs)

 

Its day seven and I’ve been doing this for a week. It’s been going well. I went out to dinner and had sautéed vegetables with chicken and an iced tea. I was quite proud of myself. My friend's dinner looked amazing though! I also went to the gym to work-out and the power was out in their electric cardio machines. As a result I left and decided to do the loop around the development by the apartments. I jogged part of the way and walked up the steep hill. I also walked most of the rest of the way but I did lunges and different exercises to maximize the work out. As a result I have shin splints. Just one more reason to hate running. I want my elliptical back!

Part 2: I have been obsessing over recipes lately. I just want to cook and eat. I feel like a crazy person or something.

Day Four

Day Four: 190lbs

I am feeling pretty good about this so far! I am not really having any troubles with eating and I’ve only felt hungry a couple times. Those were the times I was at work and was too busy to eat my meal on time lol. I am drinking the water; I usually add a crystal light peach tea!

I think one of the hardest things for me is that I think about food all the time, I love recipes and cooking and eating. I just have to remind myself that this is worth it and at the end of the day I’ll be able to have a delicious meal. It also helps that I can have the smart pop popcorn or a sugar-free Popsicle.

Tiff is my coach, which is convenient because she’s right there! Although, I don’t really have that many questions after watching her go through this; I feel like I sort of know what’s what. I like having her there as a reminder that this does really work and knowing how she felt while doing this helps. It’s good to know that you’re not the only one struggling with something. And it’s also great to have the support of my friends and family who are cheering me on and smiling at my “progress.”

Wish me willpower! xoxo ChiHa

P.S. ~ I am taking before and after pictures tonight!

The New Beginning

I am starting Medifast. I decided that I’m going to be serious about losing weight and this is one way that I know works. It has plenty of options within strict guidelines; which sounds like contradictive but makes complete sense to me. I need the strictness of only eating these Medifast meals but I like the fact that I can choose whichever one I want! I can eat the bars all day if I want, or I can have pudding for lunch! I have seen this work and have complete faith that I can do this too.

194lbs

This is where I officially start my mission. I plan to lose 50lbs. This will bring me down to 143lbs and give me a little space for when I stop the diet. I know that I can maintain my weight within 5-6 pounds without eating any special foods. I am positive that I can maintain once I stop the Medifast. I think it’s a matter of changing the way you eat and cooking your own meals rather than eating at fast food restaurants. I have already changed my habits even before starting Medifast.

Wish me willpower!

Xoxo,Chiha

So I have a confession.....
I have been cheating on my diet. I know! I never meant for it to happen, it meant nothing to me. I was feeling lonely and sad (and sometimes happy) and this helped me.
Ok, all dramatics aside - I need to stop eating when I'm bored and stop eating things that are unhealthy even when I'm not hungry. I just know that these things taste good.
I am reaffirming my diet plans!!

I Will start to eat healthy again!

I WILL start working out!

On a side note. I am looking into the p90x workout, it's expensive but I've seen the results. The premise is the workout everyday to the DVDs that they provide as well as an optional eating plan. The results will be fantastic in 90 days, hence the name. Now the workouts are really intense and again the whole system is expensive but I think it could be worth it! I am going to think on it for a little while!!

Meanwhile, I will be doing at least an hour of exercise every day! Whether it's going to the gym or a dance class or yoga at home.
I would like to lose 50lbs (at least) by August. This is a large time frame so I'm positive that I can achieve my goal!