Beach Girl's Dieting Down for Summer Journal

[nokaoibeachgirl]

Well after looking at all of the other ladies journals I decided it was time to start my own, for many similar reasons, mainly however for encouragement and accountability. I am already significantly down from my starting point of approx. 185 lbs (The last time I had weighed in I was 178, after that I kept gaining but was too scared to weigh myself). I dropped the weight through making signifcant lifestyle changes, over the past 15 months. I now weigh in at about 145 lbs, and my goal weight is 128 lbs. I haven't had my bodyfat tested yet however I plan to do this in the next week or two. I am 5'6 1/2, and my goal weight is 128 lbs. however I understand that weight is not the most important marker and that my body fat percentage will be much more important.

Currently I am out of town on a business trip and do not have access to a scale, but estimate 145 lb. I am struggling right now with the stresses of being away from home, as well as with unsupportive coworkers who seem to think that I am a freakshow. They smoke and drink and are here mainly to party and they are of the opinion that I am no fun as I refuse to join in on these activites. Yes it would be fun, however I would be very disappointed in myself after. One night of fun is not worth 2 weeks of feeling badly about myself.

It is really awkward right now and I feel like the odd one out. I am trying to be friendly and still hang out with them, while eating my diet food and sipping water with lemon juice. However they are now excluding me from even the simplest of activities because I am "no fun". I wish I was at home. I am struggling to stay on my diet and to train. So far I am really proud of myself, I have stuck to my program almost 100%. Training has been decent, however I took a day off today as I am feeling worn out from travelling and felt that my body needed a rest.

I think that for the duration of this trip I am just going to stick to myself. I am weighing in with my diet guy next Tuesday morning, which will hold me very accountable. I scheduled that weigh in on purpose to keep me from straying on my week long trip. I know I will feel great at the end of the week knowing I have resisted temptation all week long.

I am starting to realize how healthy I feel on my diet and I am not even really having cravings. The only issue is wishing I could drink, not so much because I love drinking but because I'd love to fit in. I am guessing it is not just my company, however and that at most companies I would be in just as awkward a situation.

Well I am going to go and retire to my room now and read Oxygen for some motivation. Thanks for reading anyone that does. Stay Strong, I know I will be.

 

[Sassy69]

Hey girl! Welcome to the loggers!

RE: drinking & "fitting in" -- I think a lot of us have stories about losing friends who like to party... but there are a couple ways to deal w/ the nights out -- you can do a cheat day 1/week -- if you want to make that your drink night - no biggy. The clear boozes (e.g. vodka) are the less sugary ones. If you mix it w/ somethign like cranberry juice - its actually sorta good for you. Just not in excess. Alcohol will do a little to inhibit your progress, but it certainly won't destroy you. Otherwise you can get diet ginger ale or somethign that "looks" like booze and then just don't make a big deal of not drinking. People always get uptight about beign out & not having a drink in your hand -- just make sure there's somethign in your hand, even if its just diet coke.

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

Hey sassy, thanks for the ideas. Unfortunately my diet guy has laid down the law ABSOLUTELY NO BOOZE, as my body reacts very negatively to it, and I figure since I am paying enough I had better do what he says! All I drink is water, I guess I can tell them it's straight vodka and that I'm really hardcore.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Welcome!! I've been through similar situations recently... No so much with co-workers, but with long time friends. They just can't relate (or don't even try to relate) to what I'm doing with my diet and training.

Sometimes it is jealously or evny. Sometimes it's ignorance.

Hang in there! You've made great progress and are better than them![/FONT]

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

Hi Ladies. So I am finally back home in Calgary and I weighed in today...I lost 5lbs in 7 days while away on a business trip!!! I am down to 141, only 13 more pounds to go. My stomach is looking a lot leaner and my legs are finally starting to come along. I don't know how I lost 5 lbs in one week...My diet is nowhere near starvation, I guess my body is just working very efficiently. I ended up caving and drinking...I am really disappointed in myself, I did it 2 nights in a row. It impressed upon me however, why I dont' drink anymore. I also ate an egg mcmuffin and a piece of pizza while recovering from my hangover and it just sat in my stomach for hours.

Other than the booze and hangover food though, I did amazing. I am not really experiencing cravings at all, my body really likes this diet!!! My goal this week is to drop 2 lbs. to get below the 140 mark. I can see my new bikini already. Take Care ladies.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I ended up caving and drinking...I am really disappointed in myself, I did it 2 nights in a row. It impressed upon me however, why I dont' drink anymore. I also ate an egg mcmuffin and a piece of pizza while recovering from my hangover and it just sat in my stomach for hours.

Other than the booze and hangover food though, I did amazing. I am not really experiencing cravings at all, my body really likes this diet!!! My goal this week is to drop 2 lbs. to get below the 140 mark. I can see my new bikini already. Take Care ladies.

You are doing AWESOME!

Just don't consider it caving, ok? Sometimes when you're dieting - every two or three weeks, I think you need to cheat - give your metabolism a jump start with some high calorie 'bad' foods like egg mcmuffins or a slice a pizza. Just don't eat the whole pie!

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

I hear you Wonder Woman! Only problem for me is that I am having a hella shitty time getting back up on the horse. Today was the first day that I really started sticking to my diet again as last night was the first time I had a chance to get groceries since getting home. I was STARVING all day and ended up eating a bit of extra food. Nothing evil, just 2 protein bars both under 200 cals. Is it possible that the leaner I get the more efficient my metabolism, so the hungrier I get?

I am tempted to beat myself up over today, however that would be pointless. Instead I will try to do better tomorrow. It's a work in progress, not every day will be a good day. Everyone falls off the horse I guess, the difference must be that some of us continually keep getting back on.

Tomorrow will be better, and today wasn't bad. Hopefully it will be a nice day and I can go for a rollerblade.

 

[que_66]

I hear you Wonder Woman! Only problem for me is that I am having a hella shitty time getting back up on the horse. Today was the first day that I really started sticking to my diet again as last night was the first time I had a chance to get groceries since getting home. I was STARVING all day and ended up eating a bit of extra food. Nothing evil, just 2 protein bars both under 200 cals. Is it possible that the leaner I get the more efficient my metabolism, so the hungrier I get?

I am tempted to beat myself up over today, however that would be pointless. Instead I will try to do better tomorrow. It's a work in progress, not every day will be a good day. Everyone falls off the horse I guess, the difference must be that some of us continually keep getting back on.

Tomorrow will be better, and today wasn't bad. Hopefully it will be a nice day and I can go for a rollerblade.

Everyone falls off the horse or wagon. The trick is to keep getting up.

Friends are angels who lift us up when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

 

[mightyT44]

Even falling off the horse once in awhile can't take away your progress and what you've learned! Really, those results are fantastic and many people couldn't have made it as far- I hope you're proud of yourself! I'd be shouting from the rooftops

Diet and fitness are key- but a positve "looking at the big picture" attitude is what will carry you the distance. I predict great success! Kudos, and keep up the good work

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

Thanks for all of the encouragement ladies, I love loggin on and reading it, and reading all of your logs as well. Anyway I am having a few issues today, I look like I am 4 months pregnant because I am sooooo bloated. I am holding TONNES of water, damn pickles. For the past few days I have been eating pickles like they are candy to fill me up when I am hungry or just feel like munching. Practically no calories however sodium galore! Anyway I guess my newly developed pickle habit must be nipped in the bud. Any ideas for what else I can eat? Anyone know of any lower sodium pickles. My other problem is that I am majorly constipated. I don't know why, I eat 30-40 grams of fibre a day and drink about 3 liters of water usually. I guess I will have to talk to my diet guy about this, however I don't even want to go and weigh in this week, because I know I am heavier because of all the water and sh*t built up in me, it will mess with my head! (gross I know). Any ideas ladies on how to avoid these 2 obstacles? My boyfriend suggested taking a liquid fat supplement, however I don't want to add anything into my diet without my diet guy's approval, so I'll have to call him because he'll have to factor it into my overall fat intake. Anyway a new week has begun and I have to get back to work. My goal is now to be under 140 by May 12th, totally doable!!! 128 here I come