So far, I have not been very good at meeting my goals. For years I have said "I'm going to lose X amount of weight!" Unfortunately, every year I have gained more weight. The worst was when I was 18 and had just gotten married. I gained 20lbs the first year we were married and have gained another 13 since then. I hope that through hard work and dedication I can lose all the weight I gained and then some to reach my 125lb goal. It's not going to be easy and I may need some :help: but when it is all over with I know it will be worth it.

I have so many reasons to lose weight. I want to be happier and healthier. I want to be a mom someday. I want to surprise my husband with a better sexier body when he gets home from submarine school. All of these reasons and many more will be my motivation to lose weight!

Good luck to all of us here at diettalk.com, may we all reach our weight loss goals. :)

:) It's a fact when we stay positive and say that we will DO something, it will come to pass. We find ourselves fulfilling our own prophecies. This is good! It's necessary to keep telling ourselves we are going to rid ourselves of the excess weight. At first we may have doubts yet, if we keep saying it, it WILL happen We will find the way to MAKE it happen, for us...and... We NEVER "fail", we only "QUIT". So, let's not quit telling ourselves we can do this!

YOU are on your way...I wish you much success!

Thank you so much for the support and encouragement! It is great to know that someone out there understands and is going through the same thing. Good luck to you and may you reach your goals!

Today I did great! I walked for 15 minutes and lifted weights for another 15 min. I also met my water goal. I drank 1/2 gallon of water today! I'm so exctied. I believe I'm really on the way to losing this weight for good!!

Good luck everyone!

Yesssssss! Good job! See what happens when you believe in yourself? I'm so happy for you. Keep drinking that water, it flushes fat from the body, makes your skin soft and supple, AND has nutrients, believe it or not. I, myself, drink a gallon a day. I have a huge tumbler on my desk and drink from it all day long.

Luvbeinawmn- Thanks so much. Your support means a lot! It's great that you drink a gallon everyday...I'm hoping to work up to that. Right now that seems like so much! I know it will be easier once I get used to drinking water again. I usually drink pop or tea....I was never much of a water drinker. Now, I'm actually starting to like water more than other drinks which I never thought would happen!

Anyway, for today's journal. I have not been very good today. I drank all of my water, but have been playing 'catch up' on my school work and laundry, so I didn't do any exercising. I also didn't follow my diet as closely as I wanted. Tomorrow is a new day though and I will start all over. I plan on exercising extra tomorrow to make up for today. I may even drink more water than I have planned in order to make up for the food I've eaten today. I am once again writing my reasons for losing weight and am adding more so that I know exactly what I am working for.

I want to be happier and healthier. I want to be a mom someday. I want to surprise my husband with a better sexier body when he gets home from submarine school. New, cuter clothes! (Is it just me or do they actually make all the cute clothes for women who are super skinny??)

Good luck to everyone! Happy dieting! :lift: Amy

Okay, so things haven't been going so good this week. Last week was great: I drank my water and exercised almost everyday, but this week is turning out to be a big failure! I have no motivation to do anything....not even my homework. And, to top it all off, my husband and I got in a fight last night. He's in Groton and calls every day at least once. Yesterday we got into a fight about my weight of all things. He thinks I should go to a doctor, but I don't want to go back. I went last year, followed the doctor's advice for 2 months and gained 10lbs! Any helpful thoughts? :help:

Anyway, my goals for the rest of this week:
1. Drink 1/2 gallon of water everyday
2. Walk 1 hour a day

Good luck everyone! :)

Time to weigh in today. And the scale reads: 202!!! I lost one pound this week! Yay :dance: Can't wait to weigh in next week.

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Way to go girl!!! You'll be a healthier you, in no time!! <snoopy dancing> :laugh:

Psssssst! How are you today? Making those steps to meeting your goals? Don't tell anyone buuuut...I'm slacking today...I'm trying to find some motivation. I thought, perhaps, encouraging someone else, might help me too....so here I am!:) I've written in my journal. I find that when I ask for help here, they normally respond with great enthusiasm. I love this site! Sooooooo...let us all know how it's going today...okay??? We're cheering for you!:D :hug:

It was great to hear from you today! It's nice to know that someone cares so much! I have done very good today. I have stayed under my calories and I went with my sister to the gym. We worked out for over an hour! :lift:
Sometimes it's hard to stay motivated....I definitely understand that! Don't get discouraged though...put on some good music and dance for a while, or take your dog for a walk.....just get up and get moving. Then reward yourself with a nice bubble bath or a good movie. Good luck with everything!!!! Amy :coach: :cheer:

Hey there, Amy, I have really enjoyed reading your journal so far. I'm going to be starting one of my own, so drop by if you get a chance. Congratulations on your loss! Keep up the good work! :)

Disneygirl-
Thanks so much! It is great to have your support! I can't wait to read your journal and see your journey. Journaling here makes dietting much easier. This week I've done fairly good. Haven't been counting my calories, but I've been exercising and I have come up with a plan. I am going to start riding my bike to work everyday. I think that will really help with my weight loss goals. Good luck to everyone. Amy :)

Okay, so it's weigh in time and I'm scared to look at the scale! I haven't exactly been good the last couple of days and I am afraid I haven't lost any weight. Depending on the results I may have to change my strategies. I am hoping though that I can call my husband and tell him that I have lost weight. Keeping my fingers crossed and will post in a few hours! Amy :shrug:

:D YAY for me! I lost 2 lbs. this week!!! Scale reads 200....Next goal: lose 2lbs by next weigh in. :lift: Amy

Congratulations Amy!! Two pounds is awesome. Keep up the good work! :)

:cheer: Great job with the weight loss Amy. Sounds like you are doing great and right on track. You are losing a good amount of weight per week, which is what I am trying to do...and trust me it turns out better that way. Well, stay strong and keep up the good work.

Oh yeaaaaaaaah!! Way to go, girl! <Snoopy Dancing>:dance:

Hi Amy. Way to go!!!! Just think........you will soon be under 200lbs!!! Making it under 200 lbs is my first goal.

It is difficult to stick to the plan, so don't be so hard on yourself if you slip up every once in awhile. There are literally millions of people in the world who are overweight. You are not alone. Just try not to get overwhelmed by the job at hand. Take it one day at a time. The beginings of all things are small. Little by little you can reach your goal.

And don't do it for your husband. Do it for yourself. Because your're worth it!! :cheer: :cheer:

Thanks so much guys! I'm really excited about this. I can't wait to be under 200lbs again....it means so much to me. I was very mad at myself for getting to be this overweight. Now that I've finally decided to do something about it, and it's actually working, I'm very excited and proud of myself. The best part? Having supportive people like you to talk to! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! :ghug: Amy

So, today is weigh in day. My goal for this week is 198...I'm hoping for more, but this is what I decided on at the beginning of the week.

I just weighed myself and the scale reads: 197!!!! :cheer:

Amy:

I just read your journal from the start and congratulations on the 6 pounds gone forever.:cheers: That is awesome work girl. :)
Hope your having a wonderfull Sunday.

Judy2:ex:

Thanks Judy! This weeks weigh in has motivated me even more. I'm going right now to work out and I think I'm going to increase my exercises. I just bought new weights and can't wait to try them out. Good luck to everyone!

CONGRATS ON 197...doesn't it feel great. You keep up the good work!! AWESOME JOB!!

Went to the doctor today. He put me on phentermine (sp?). He did that because I gained 22 pounds in seven months while I was on the diet he recommened. This is supposed to make your metabolism higher and it is an appetite suppressant. I have decided to try it for a month and see what happens. Amy

Good luck with the medication, but keep up your own good work as well.

Thanks! I was a little worried about trying medication to help me lose weight, but it was my doctor's idea (I never asked him for meds) and I feel that this may help a lot. Guess we'll see what happens. Amy

Well, let us know how everything works out. Good luck and keep us
posted.

Luvstruck: I too just got put on phentermine...I started taking it this morning and already feel as though I have more energy. I took this before (about 8 years ago) and had great success with it.....of course, after I reached my goal weight, I stopped working out and took more liberties with my diet and before I knew it something happened that I thought I would NEVER let happen....I gained most of my weight back....I am going to be sure not to do it this time.

Don't feel bad about taking the phentermine....sometimes people need a jumpstart. I know I do...I have been on a bad cycle of lots of false starts...which just keeps on making me feel awful and hopeless....all I need is a little incentive to get my butt moving again. I haven't even been feeling as though I can go to the gym or out to different places because I feel so ashamed of gaining my weight back.....hopefully we will both have new success!

I am new here and really think it is great to have a place to talk with people who actually UNDERSTAND how difficult of a struggle this can be.

lesliewiz- thanks for the support. It is nice to know that someone else has done this and will know what I'm going through!:)
Today was good. I took the phentermine and it seems to have helped. I can't say 100% sure because this is only the first time I've taken it, but I'll find out soon enough. Anyway, I have stayed under my calories for today and I have done about half of my exercising. My husband called so I got sidetracked. I will be finishing up tonight though and then I will post again tomorrow. Good luck everyone!

Okay, so the exercising that I was going to do last night never got done. I spent way too much time on the phone and then I went to my mom's and we spent the whole night watching tv. It was ridiculous! I even tried to leave early so I could come home and exercise, but she wanted me to stay because of stuff that's been going on. I couldn't tell her no so I ended up being there until 10:30pm! After that I just wanted to go to bed. Anyway...today my goal is to walk for an hour. First I have to go to the mall and pick up some stuff then I'm going to walk on my treadmill...or maybe I'll take the dog for a walk...not sure which.

I've done really good this week, and today it is time to weigh in. I'm really hoping to have lost at least 1-2 pounds. I will post in about 2 hours. Good luck everyone. Amy

I just weighed myself and I lost 1.5lbs. this week! I am doing good. Can't wait until next week's weigh in. My goal for this week is to walk at least 2 miles :whip: a day on my treadmill. Good luck everyone!

I didn't do my exercising today :( . I was at work from 7am-5pm, then I went to my mom's house for our weekly girl's night. I got home around 9 and then had to do some homework. Now that I'm caught up on my homework and everything, hopefully tomorrow I can get my walking in. Things should be back to normal at work tomorrow, but I guess I'll see what happens. Good luck everyone! Amy:whip:

We just have to keep trying to fit in that damn exercise! That always seems to come last for me too....everyday I say "today is the day" and by the time afternoon comes, I am making my excuses......

I used to be able to fit it in the morning.....that was the best way!

Keep working at it! WE will get there!http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;54;101;0;1/c/226/t/145/s/228/k/8d40/weight.png

Thanks for the support! I know exercise is very important, but I never thought it would be so hard to do! I never seem to have time for it, but when I do, I make excuses! X-( I really need to work at that...I get so mad at myself for making excuses and not doing what I said I would. Things are going to change this week....even if it kills me! Amy

Just finished walking 2 miles! YAY!!! I DID IT! Thanks for the motivation lesliewiz!!! Amy:)

You are very welcome! So proud of you! Now that means that I have to get off my lazy duff and do the same! It does feel good once you have it done....glad I was helpful:o

I didn't walk on my treadmill today, but my dog and I went outside and played in the snow for about 1/2 an hour (YAY! IT SNOWED FINALLY!!!) :snow: . Anyway, I will walk tomorrow...we may not have work tomorrow if it keeps snowing like it has been, so I will have plenty of time. :)

Okay, so we didn't get a snow day. I had to work and then I had an emergency babysitting job on top of all my homework. I didn't do any of my walking today :(. Tomorrow I have to do my walking!! :whip: I need to do it...and I will!!! :cheer:
Good luck everyone! Amy

:( Okay, so today was not a good day. I had Taco John's for lunch and pizza for dinner, with several snacks in between. I've been running about and so busy today! Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Amy

:help: Feeling very frustrated and overwhelmed today. Found out yesterday that I am moving to Groton, CT within the next six weeks (whenever the Navy says I have to), and I have so much to take care of! On top of that, I weighed myself today and I haven't lost any weight this week. I didn't gain any either, so that is a positive. This week I am going to try to get more exercise and to eat better. I also have tons of packing and homework to do, so I am going to be very busy.

I have done pretty good this week. So far I have not done my walking, but I have stayed within my calorie limits. I have homework and meetings after work tomorrow, but I am going to walk at least 2 miles on the treadmill before I go to bed! Good luck everyone! Amy

Got some new motivation today from my sweet husband! If I meet my goals every month, he said he will buy me one gift (non-food item). The best part is that I get to choose what he is going to buy me! I'm very excited. Tomorrow is my weigh in date. I'm hoping to have lost 2lbs. Good luck everyone! Amy

Weigh in time. I'm really nervous about this today. My mini goal was to reach 190 by March 1st and that is only 3 days away. My last weigh in I was 195.5. Going right now...


The scale says: 192 :cheer:

That is a relief! I'm glad I lost some this week. I don't know if it is realistic to try and lose the 2lbs in three days, but I will weigh myself then anyway to see how close I am. Good luck everyone! Amy

Today is March 1, time to weigh in so I can check my monthly goal. I will be weighing in at noon. Good luck to me. Amy

Weighed myself today. I almost made my goal: 190.5. I haven't been able to exercise all week, because I have pneumonia. I hope I get better soon. I'm going crazy sitting around the house doing nothing. Hope everyone else is doing good. Amy

So, I think I finally got rid of this darn pneumonia so I am going to walk tonight for 1 mile. Trying to start out slow. Tomorrow I weigh in. We'll see how that goes. My mini goal for March is to lose another 10 pounds. I want to weigh 180 the first week of April when I move to see my husband! Good luck everyone! Amy

Lovestrcuk,
Lose the weight for YOURSELF. It's great to feel sexy for your husband - I definitely understand that. But you're doing this for YOU. Use us to get your support. I'll be you it will be more helpful than discussing it at any length with your hubby.
CONGRATS on your 2 lb loss. Me too!!!!
Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arianne
Congrats on the 2lbs! And thanks for the support. It is great to have someone who cares! Amy

Today I weighed in. The scale says 187! That is a lot of weight lost this week, but part of it is because I was sick. I am going to work hard though to make sure I don't gain weight this coming week. Good luck everyone!
Amy

Weighed in today. The scale reads: 183! I am very excited! I will definitely meet my goal of 180 by April 1st at this rate! My goal for this week is to lose 2 lbs and to drink 1 gallon of water a day. Amy

This week was really bad. I gained 1 pound. I am in the middle of moving and have been eating really bad foods. We had a pot luck at work on Friday and I ate lots of chips and dip, some cake, a brownie and a rice krispy treat with frosting. Then last night, my family had a going away party for me and we had pizza for dinner and cake and ice cream for dessert. I had tons of chips and dip there too. Also, I haven't had time to do any walking this week. I worked everyday for 8-11 hours each day.
I have a new goal for this week. No fast food. No pop. AND WALK WALK WALK!!!! I want to walk at least 3 miles a day for this week. Hopefully I will lose 2 pounds this week. Good luck to everyone else!!! Amy

Well, it has been a month since I last posted and unfortunately, I have gained back a lot of the weight that I lost. I weighed in at 194 a couple of days ago. The last month has been horrible for my diet! I moved from WY to CT and was eating out almost every meal until my furniture got here last week. Now I have gone grocery shopping and bought health food, but my treadmill is not set up yet. I hope that after it is set up I can begin losing weight at the same rate I was before. Good luck to everyone else. Amy

Today I did okay. No pop which is great for me! I always drink pop, but today I haven't had any at all. It's a small step but I'm getting there. My goal is to walk 2 miles everyday the rest of this month so I still need to go for a walk today. Good luck everyone. Amy

Not doing so good right now. Today was aweful! I had pop, ice cream, junk food...all day. It is not going so great :-(. I am really going to start hard core tomorrow. I have a job interview tomorrow and I really need to get my mind set to accomplish my weight loss goals while adapting to work and school again. We'll see how things go. Goal for tomorrow: no pop, no junk food, and walk walk walk!! :lift: Amy

Today's goals: no pop, no junk food, and lots of exercise. Will post later to record progress. Amy

Hi--

I have been reading through your journal, and boy, are you hard on yourself!! Dieting doesn't have to be torture. Ok, yes, you gained back some weight, and that is annoying as can be. (I've done that plenty of times myself!) You cannot change what is done, however, so it's a waste of energy to worry about it. You can, however, make realistic goals and plans for the next couple of days, and just take little baby steps at a time until you reach your goal. Keeping a journal at DT is a really good way to keep yourself accountable, too.

Good luck. We'll all be cheering you on! :coach:

Thanks teacher81! I have always been this way...harder on myself than everyone else, but it is because I know what I am capable of. I have been trying to keep a journal at home as well as here and this week is going better. Thanks for the advice, and I will keep posting here. Amy

Well, I haven't had my water today, but I didn't drink any pop either. I've had apple juice, orange juice, and fruit punch all day. I am getting ready right now to exercise. I plan on walking 2 miles. Good luck everyone!
Amy

Good to see you checking back in! You will be successful if you just keep at it, a little bit at a time. Hooray for no pop.

I notice you've been drinking a lot of juices. Better than pop because of the carbonation, but just be careful and read the labels. Some of those juices have just as much sugar and calories as pop does. Fruit punch is especially tricky, as many brands have only 10% real juice, so it's basically glorified Kool-Aid. Have you ever tried any of those flavored waters? I like the Aquafina raspberry one, but Nestle makes a good one, too. No calories in any of those.

Keep up the good work. You'll see success if you keep taking those baby steps!

teacher81-
Thanks for the advice about the juices. I had no idea that some of them were just as bad as pop! I will watch these and step up my exercises this week. I have gained 4lbs in two weeks, so I'm behind on my goal. I will post again tomorrow. Amy

Today is a new day. I am starting all over. I have a new exercise goal for this month and a new weight loss goal. I can do this!!!

Wow, you are mega-goal woman! How is it working for you? I hope it keeps you focused. I used to keep little tickers but would get so upset when I wouldn't meet one that I'd say, "The hell with it!" and give up completely. I admire people who can set goals and actually stick to them.

Keep up the positive work, and just take it slowly. You're right-- you can do this, and you will. :)

Having a hard time today. Feeling a little depressed. Will write more tomorrow. Amy