I've done all the diets too. Atkins, Weight Watchers, Calorie Counting, Carb Denying, Fat checking, Shake drinking... yup, done them. The only thing I haven't tried yet is diet pills (but I do have Alli information on my desk, staring at me with mocking indifference). I am going to try and keep up this blog to keep me honest, accountable, and sane when the sugar crash eventually happens.
There may be times that I'm brutally honest about myself, my day, my life and those that know me, know that my honest is well...brutal. On those days, I'm not looking for placating comments or ego stroking. I give you the gift of my honesty and thats all I ask in return.
So, let the honesty begin. Today, on day one I weigh 210 lbs.
Holy crap.
Now it's out there in the blogosphere. There aren't too many women out there who would admit their number. Matter of fact, I know a few women who'd gladly give up their "other" number before ever admitting their weight.
10 weeks ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and while I did gain weight during my pregnancy, it wasn't a huge amount. I believe it was right around 38lbs. Now, before you ladies who've never been pregnant before gawk at that number, the average weight gain is between 25-45lbs. So...suck it.
Before I got pregnant, my weight was really bothering me, so I had decided to really buckle down and loose weight...well, obviously that plan didn't pan out for me.
My first day, a thursday (because every Monday that rolled around never did end up as the day I kick started my diet) I think I did fairly well in the eating department. I will be counting calories and exercising with the Biggest Loser Game for Kinect!
Let me just say that while it may be a "game", it is no way something that you can just idly do. It is a WORKOUT. After doing a full body scan, imputting my weight, my target weight, how many times I want to work out during a week and how long I want my exercise plan to be, I got started! I chose Jillian Michaels as my trainer but it was Bob that was the voice over telling me what to do.
Over all, I really enjoyed it. I burned 100 calories.
So I've got 12 weeks to make my target weight of 165lbs. Think I can do it?
I'm so excited for you! I gained about 60 lbs. when I was pregnant with Chris, and I weighed more than my husband when I delivered - awesome. I didn't become proactive about my weight loss for almost a year. I followed a version of The Biggest Loser's workouts and eating suggestions, and it was very rewarding to read the scale each week. There will be times when you'll be disappointed with your progress (or lack thereof), but do not give in to the frustration! Good luck on your new journey - I'm excited to read about your progress!
ReplyDeleteLotsa love and luck,
Caitlin
P.S. Your family picture is gorgeous!
OH MY DEAR FRIEND...
ReplyDeleteI THINK ITS GREAT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DO AND ARE GOING AFTER IT.
Your goal weight over 12 weeks means that you will be loosing an average of 3.75 pounds a week taking you to 165. Possible it is:)
From my own experience during high school i started running and changed some things to be healthy too, and my goal was loosing at about two pounds a week....
of course the first couple weeks i think you will see progress and then hit that humpty dumpty..like we all do. JUST PUSH HIM OFF...then you will be back on track soon loosing at your rate...YOUR RATE
I think you are doing a great job and no matter what in 12 weeks even if you loose 10 pounds that is a huge accomplishment,...stay positive and i am going to say that i think nobody should deprive themselves...my weekends are always the reward days..lol
Anyways i hope that made some sense and i am just so excited for you and is encouraging for jay and i!! You rock gianna
Good for you, Danielle! As someone who has always struggled with her weight - and tried every diet known to man as well - I'm looking forward to following your journey. I think you'll find one of the hardest things to learn (or re-learn) is that this can't be about a diet. It has to be a lifestyle change. Also, you have to eat to lose. Food = fuel for your body. It's the exact opposite of everything the "diet" industry has been drilling into our heads for years.
ReplyDeleteI know you didn't ask for my advice, but I'm going to give it anyway (what's that about brutally honest ... ;-P). With lifestyle change (eating better, losing weight, exercising more, etc.), slow and steady wins the race.
Although you will lose more weight in the first few weeks (shedding excess water, decreasing sodium intake, increasing fiber, etc.), you should really aim to lose 1 pound per week. To reach your weight goal in 12 weeks, as Gianna said, you'll need to lose 3.8 lbs per week.
Assuming a sedentary lifestyle (and what new mom has that?), you'll need to consume about 1000 calories a day to reach that goal. Women should always eat at least 1200, or our bodies go into starvation mode - meaning you won't lose anything because your body isn't sure when it will eat again and holds onto every ounce of fat it can.
If you'd be interested in keeping an online food diary (or just reading more about lifestyle changes), may I recommend nutrimirror.com? I use it every day! It holds me accountable.
Good luck!! :-D
Caitlin-- I was like, who is Lou? lol. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Its hard when after you have a child to get back to the "normal" you. I've taken these first two months to get thru the depression and I think I've come leaps and bounds with that, so now its on to this next step. So glad you are coming on the journey with me!
ReplyDeleteGianna--You are a doll. :) I know that you will keep me honest when we are out!
Linds--Thanks for the suggestion on nutrimirror.com. I will have to check it out. I'm not entirely sure I agree with the 12 week goal but think that a 24 week go might be more realistic for me. My lifestyle isn't as sedentary as it used to be, thats for sure, but I know that I can make it even more active. Thanks for the help!