urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal Nothing tastes as good as thin feels attainablegoal 2006-12-20T15:12:08Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:6141 2006-12-20T15:12:08Z 2006-12-20T15:12:08Z 10 inches down in the bust<br />15 inches down in the waist (by far, the best accomplishment)<br />5 inches down in the hips (they just don't want to go away.)<br /><br />I'm doing alright. The loss is somewhat evident, but I want it to go FASTER FASTER FASTER. Ya'll know how it is. I need to get my butt to the gym. I haven't been all week because of holiday errands and whatnot, but I have a couple of hours free this morning. Where is my get-up-and-go?? urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:2464 2006-04-26T17:14:20Z 2006-04-26T17:14:20Z I'm going to go weigh in after school today, and I'm pretty excited about it, because I anticipate a decent loss. My jeans aren't as snug as they usually are today. That is pretty cool.<br /><br />Mainly, I have to keep in mind, that regardless of how badly I feel, this is the most important thing. I'm lonely right now, I feel pretty low, but it is just temporary. This will all change once I get this weight off! If I allow my emotions to pull me around by the nose, I certainly won't be successful in this. I haven't been continuously successful in keeping weight off for that very reason. This time has to be different.<br /><br />I've been doing sit ups and crunches on my ab roller every other night. I need to get back to jogging, or at least speed walking. But the weather has been so lame lately. Hopefully the summer won't be too brutal. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:2145 2006-04-13T19:18:19Z 2006-04-13T19:18:19Z And that means my favorite candy EVAR....Cadbury Eggs, and Robin Eggs....Oh, how I love them. Love them, love them, love them.<br /><br />Ya'll don't understand. These are the things Ashley's dreams are made of. Thinking of them now makes my heart palpiltate, my hands grow moist, and my eyes flutter in anticipation. My mouth is a-salivating and my tummy is a-rumblin'. And I'm menstrual so the need for chocolate is clawing at my insides like a homesick alien tired of spending his days locked in the heated interior of a 22 year old.<br /><br />But....nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Hence, I'm avoiding Walgreens. I find, after three weeks on LA, I don't even really want sweets. I had some sugar free chocolate pudding the other day, and my want for chocolate was satiated. I am pretty happy with that.<br /><br />I weigh in tomorrow for the first time this week (I stayed away because of the massive amount of water I am retaining, but I have to go tomorrow, no matter what). Let's hope for the best! :-D urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:1826 2006-04-11T01:11:21Z 2006-04-11T01:11:21Z I have done well, and lost 11 pounds the first two weeks on LA. I'm excited about this, but I just can't seem to feel as happy as I should. I am just having a hard period, I suppose (after being 4 months late, this is hardly surprising). I'm just glad that it finally came. I splurged majorly last night on Michelob Ultra and two glasses of wine, so I worked out some today and drank loads of water, so hopefully the weigh in on Wednesday won't be too disappointing.<br /><br />11 pounds down, lots more to go. But it will only go down from here :) urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:1612 2006-03-29T15:52:56Z 2006-03-29T15:52:56Z We have to do "Take Off" for the first two days. Which is drinking a juice (provided) and eating meat and veggies to clear your system of impurities before starting on the actual plan. I seem to remember this working well. I have had a little juice, eggs, and a small burger for breakfast. To me, this is a LOT of food for breakfast. I never have breakfast, so having to eat it every day is going to be a hassle. Of course, it isn't like I'm going to be eating that big of a breakfast daily.<br /><br />I've GOT to start getting my water in. I am so bad about that. And I need to get my ass to Curves tonight. Well, I'll update if I lose weight from Take Off! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:1521 2006-03-07T14:56:09Z 2006-03-07T14:56:09Z Lots of home stuff has been going on. Ya'll all read my journal so you know about home life sucking. So I haven't done a terrible lot of exercising. I've been existing off of salads, though, so that's pretty good. I've gotten protein in as well.<br /><br />I'm leaving for New Orleans in the morning, and there will be no diet there. I fully intend to enjoy the delicious food while there, and empty calories will be consumed in the form of alcohol. But once I return it will be back to the grindstone. I just have to get some energy back. I have 0 energy. Its really getting to me. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:1164 2006-03-07T14:55:36Z 2006-03-07T14:55:36Z Lots of home stuff has been going on. Ya'll all read my journal so you know about home life sucking. So I haven't done a terrible lot of exercising. I've been existing off of salads, though, so that's pretty good. I've gotten protein in as well.<br /><br />I'm leaving for New Orleans in the morning, and there will be no diet there. I fully intend to enjoy the delicious food while there, and empty calories will be consumed in the dorm of alcohol. But once I return it will be back to the grindstone. I just have to get some energy back. I have 0 energy. Its really getting to me. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:939 2006-01-31T18:12:29Z 2006-01-31T18:12:29Z Obviously, I'm not worrying about working out too much while I'm sick :) It's been a week since I've been to Curves, and I'm sure they are wondering where I am, and even contemplating whether or not I am coming back, considering I am still new, but not to worry, as soon as I kick this awful illness, I will be returning to kick some fat behind! <br /><br />But there is good news! No, no saved money on car insurance....But, yesterday at the doctor's office, it appears I have lost six pounds since I began dieting, and have joined Curves! Hooray! I journaled this and was very pleased. Considering I am bloated at the moment, this felt really good. Its all downhill from here :)<br /><br />Now off to some juice and chicken broth. Everyone PLEASE take care of yourselves! This funk is no fun at all! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:610 2006-01-19T16:48:17Z 2006-01-19T16:48:17Z I had my first workout at Curves last night. Contrary to popular belief, they work yo ass OUT. It was GREAT! The women were awesome, and I really "felt the burn". :) I enjoyed the workout very much, and it wasn't too high impact, and definitely not too low impact. I think it will be a very successful program for me. I met a woman there last night who has lot 300 lbs on the program!!! She showed me her before and after pictures and the results are just absolutely amazing. That was quite a bit of initiative. I was very excited for her, and it made me feel like I have made a good decision. Obviously, she dieted along with the program. Its all about how you manage your food and exercise.<br /><br />During the day, I follow a very low carb program. (Example: Eggs or turkey bacon for breakfast, a meat or wrap for lunch, then I get to have a carb for dinner like a roll or a slim-a-bear or a yogurt smoothie for a dessert). But I have to get on the ball with journaling! I know that is the best way to keep track of everything that you're eating. Gotta start that today. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:attainablegoal:427 2006-01-15T16:58:07Z 2006-01-15T17:09:44Z In 2001, I graduated high school and decided (during that first semester of college), that it was time to lose weight. I'd always been happy with myself, but when my boyfriend and I broke up, I went a little weight-loss crazy. I began a strict near-starvation diet and anaerobically exercised nightly. Weight loss was my objective, and my obsession, and nothing (especially a little thing like health!) would keep me from it. The nights at the gym and days of hunger were well worth the results I obtained in 7 months. 150 lbs gone, and I was wearing middrifts. I felt great at 6'0 with a svelte figure, and began to model. Everything was terrific!<br /><br />These extreme measures didn't just leave a great body. Due to the diet, I was hypoglycemic, and would have to control it through medication. When I passed out and slammed my head against the soap dish in my dorm's public shower one day, my roommate and best friend intervened and told me it was time to change. After loving my body and never eating right, I went back to my regular way of eating. Hell, I'd lost all that weight, it would take forever to pile it back on right?<br /><br />Wrong. I gained back half of the weight and fell into a deep depression, that lasts today. I realize the error of my ways of speedy weight loss, and long to do it the right way. Last year, I was rejected for the gastric bypass (a surgery my mother had), and was told that I needed to lose the weight on my own. I began a long journey, that I hope will continue successfully. I just want to be healthy, but happy with myself.<br /><br />To this day I suffer from hypoglycemia that is controlled with diet and medicine. I hope that I can lose weight, and remain healthy. That is my goal. <br /><br />If you have friended me, thank you! I have some of the greatest and most supportive friends a girl could ask for, and many of them have succeeded in amazing weight loss, and others are like me, just starting the long haul. But with the support and help of my friends, I know that this journey will be less tumultous, and more promising!<br /><br />Here's to a new year, and a new me!