Posts by wonderswhy

LW: 125.5

CW: 125

Wow, all the April 1st goals! I feel kinda left out because I don't really want to lose any more weight. Well, I do, but those aren't the healthy parts of my mind. As long as I'm in my 123-128 range, I think I'm good. I've determined that for a 5'7.5, medium-build girl, 120 is probably my lowest healthy weight, and I don't think I could maintain my absolute lowest weight, so it doesn't seem like a good goal to me anymore. Now I just need muscle. So for muscle news: I'm running a 5k (my first ever!) on March 14th, inspired by Carrie, and I went back to that Middle Eastern dance class for the first time in FIVE MONTHS on Monday. I just didn't feel ready to go back before, since I think it contributed to my body's breakdown in October. I am definitely still hurting from it today, but I'm up for the challenge of trying again...

Take care, everyone! I might not be posting here quite so much anymore, but I'll come around every so often to check up on you guys and give muscle reports!

Hi ladies!

I can echo the sweets issues surrounding Valentine's Day...and just sweets in general. I went to the dorm cafeteria on campus yesterday...something I only do when a friend with a meal card invites me because it's painfully obvious that THIS is where the freshman gain their 15. I couldn't resist making a disgustingly sweet concoction for dessert that consisted of vanilla soft serve ice cream, caramel sauce, two chocolate chip cookies, whip cream and reeses pieces. Yes, I am gross. hahaha. Need to cut back on sugar.

On the bright side, I ran 3 miles yesterday on the indoor track! First I ran about 1/3 mile, then walked, then ran 3 miles straight! I was pretty exhausted after that, and my feet were hurting, but I'm glad I did it. Also, I don't know if any of you struggle with shin splints, but I've found that massaging my calves before I start (not just stretching) and stopping to walk a bit after the first couple laps really helps.

A note on endorphins - why do they make me want to cry? LOL Every time I run I turn into an emotional wreck afterwards....it's almost funny.

Original Post by rennai:

Oh wonderwhy, are you LDS or do you just go to an LDS college or??? I'm confused. Also, I thought modesty and garment rules didn't apply at the beach or when working out? I can understand not wearing like hot pants while running but you can't wear regular runners shorts either? Maybe you can get some cute capris. I have some dri-fit from Nike that are quite feminine that I wear because I don't want anyone looking up my shorts while laying on a bench or something.

 Rennai, I'm at BYU for a couple semesters. Technically I have the freedom to not follow the honor code while working out, but the truth is that if you bare your shoulders or show too much thigh at the indoor track, people will point and whisper. The first time I went running with a friend, I was about to leave the house in a tank top and she stopped me: "Are you really wearing that?" But I think the capri idea is a good one....anything would be an inprovement over the shorts I have now. I mean come on, a sports bra flattens me to just about nothing and if you add to that a big wad of bunched up fabric around my lower abdomen all of a sudden I have all the curves in all the wrong places. I know it's a little vain.....I just want to look like a girl who runs instead of a pudgy wannabe. hehehehe. (PS - hope you feel back to your normal self/body soon!)

Carrie, I ran a total of 7 miles this week! Woohoo!

Danni, thanks for the under-130 cheer! I'm thrilled that I have been in my goal range (123-128) since August, but I don't feel like I'm mentally ready to call this "maintainence." I feel like I haven't entirely reformed my portion control, plus I really want to gain some muscle and feel strong. I was surprised when I got down to my goal weight that I still didn't like the way my body looked. Now I understand that it's all about the muscle...

And to everyone: I got a job!!!! I'm moving to DC in May.  I'm lovin' this quittin' grad school idea now...

BTW, I know there's been a bit of confusion --- my name is Anna, not Anne...but I don't really mind if you call me that. My mom's the picky one because she always wanted people to pronounce it AH-nna but no native English speaker in the US does that by default. Anyway, Burnyh's name is Anna too, so if you guys want you can call me by my full name, Annalise. I just think it's a slightly cheesy name...

Jen! What a surprise! We've missed you around here.....I was just thinking about how you were always the strength champion and would be pleased to know that after losing all my muscle during a stay in the hospital in October, I have now decided to get strong! I was inspired last week by CRAB SOCCER, of all things...I know, it sounds really elementary school, but the workout was incredible! I discovered muscles I never knew existed in my back, and my arms are now on their way to an itsy-bitsy bit muscle among the flab. I'm excited.

Carrie, I went running again today! Last time I ran 1.5 mile outside (very cold!) and this time only about a mile on an indoor track. I suspect my running will get progressively worse over the next two weeks, but maybe I'll actually stick with it this time, and see if there's any possibility of me ever becoming a runner.

Dani, thanks for the welcome back...

Quick weigh-in:

SW: 144

LW: 125

CW: 126.5

GW: 123-128

So I've gained a little. I feel like alongside my tired muscle tissue I've been carrying around more water weight than usual this past week. I've also not been drinking enough water.

A bunch of you have been discussing relationship drama of late, and man can I relate. Only mine is of the female variety. My best friend here in Utah struggles with anxiety, and she just came to the conclusion that her medication is making her act bipolar now that she's at full dosage. And that's what I've been dealing with. It's been awful and scary and hurtful and I don't think I've cried this much over anyone before (ok, maybe that one ex-boyfriend, but still  ). She's off the meds now, and I'm just praying that really was the problem. I want my friend back.

Yikes! I'm gonna have to get caught up on all the posts I've missed! Glad to see so much discussion...

LW: 125.5

CW: 125

GW: 123...? I guess I'm in pseudo-maintainence at this point, but I'd like to get stronger again...haven't decided quite how to accomplish that yet. I'm just pleased that I've managed to stay roughly the same weight (123-126) since November (post illness). I really really really would like to have a closet full of clothes that actually fit, and not do any more of this fluctuate over 20 lbs in a year thing.

Yikes...hang in there, Simi Carrie! That reminds me, I forgot to respond to Margo's name request ---- it's Anna.  

LOL, this conversation could not come at a better time. My roommate (who is nicely endowed) was just teasing me about being flat (if 34B counts as "flat"...maybe not entirely).  Too bad my body doesn't seem to agree with running...then I'd really be thankful for it.

BTW, I missed weigh-in again this week. My life is kind of a mess right now (as I elaborated in my journal response to Carrie), and next week I'm going to be out of town, so I'll try to get my act together after that.

Eeek, finals stress!

Good morning, everyone! (including new people!!)

My first weigh-in since I got sick at the beginning of October! I'm back at school and...well, fairly miserable! haha But the "good" news is that right before I got sick I booked plane tickets to go home for Thanksgiving, so I'm only going to be here for a total of two and a half weeks! (I feel kinda silly about that...)

Anyway, on to the numbers... (now that I'm back with my camera I'll try to upload some progress pics later!)

SW: 144

CW: 123.5

This means I have lost TWENTY lbs!  I've gone down about one dress/pant size, but I really don't feel all that different. I think it's because I have no muscle. I felt really great about that dance class I was taking, but I've been told not to do any strenuous exercise for the next couple months, so no more dancing...it's a little depressing, especially now that it's winter. Cabin fever, anyone?

Happy Wednesday!

I wanna have a baby too!

(erm, I'm not married...I don't even have a boyfriend, but still! hehehehe)

Forgot to post yesterday. I seem to have lost track of the days while on my "sick leave." And yes, Margo, humor is the only way to go. BTW, sorry to hear life has had some rough spots for you lately as well...)

I did basic measurements this morning: (if I measure any other places I have trouble being consistent about exact location)

chest: 34 (1 inch down from August)

waist: 25 (same)

hips: 35 (2 inches down from August...it sure looks like more in the mirror!)

I've gained a few lbs back and am feeling pretty okay with hanging here and waiting to see if the new fat will redistribute itself AWAY from my stomach, haha. Meanwhile I need to learn not to stuff my face with the food around me, since I've been indulging my every craving since leaving the hospital.

Fortunately my new aversion to sugar should help me over Halloween...good luck to the rest of you!  (sorry, that was mean )

Wow, kind of a static week for everyone! I'm also still at 125.5. But I expected to be more, because I haven't been eating well and totm is due any day now.

Simi - Good job at that body pump class! Sounds like you really pushed yourself!

Heather - I hope you have sooo much fun at the wedding in that lovely dress! Good luck with the speech, too...

I second Danielle, Ingrid and everybody else...let's take some new measurements for next week! Maybe I should take some progress pics too, since I haven't done that since I got under 130. I'm still feeling self-conscious about my belly though...it's so "bumpy"....

Yay, looks like a pretty positive week for everyone! (attitudes-wise, even if the scales don't always cooperate! ;)

SW: 144

LW: 126.5

CW: 125.5

I'm not sure if I really believe this...my scale seems to have a mind of its own. I think it feels sorry for me because I'm kinda going through a rough patch right now.

hbbroadbent - what you wrote made me stop and ask myself "do mormons celebrate halloween?" (I live in Mormonland now) and then I googled it. Couldn't tell from the results, but probably no Halloween for me. If some sort of opportunity were to present itself, I have an awesome Tibetan costume tucked away...the only problem is that it is one of those "interesting" costumes...not exactly sexy or clever...

Agh! Interruption...gotta go.... great work, everybody!

woohoo! congratulations, litzalouiza!  good for you! passing milestones like that is always great motivation to keep going! btw, good luck with your finals next week! if you feel stressed out and get the munchies, you can write me...I just started a very stressful grad program and am suspecting the munchie monster to jump out of the closet any day now!

and here's a post-dance class report: 48 hours later I am in severe pain...my abs are absolutely killing me. this confirms my suspicion that I have allowed my stomach to become far too fluffy. too many years of being too scared to do sit-ups for fear of aggravating my stomach disease. I am now determined to reclaim my abs! besides, I get the impression my prima donna of a dance instructor won't keep me around much longer unless I get into better shape...hehehe...

Wow, salsa! Congrats! I bet the ladies over at the Pregnancy/Parenting forum would have lots of advice for you. I've heard of women who ran for exercise all the way up until their EIGHTH month. That sounds excessive to me...a little too high-impact. I guess everyone has to find what feels good to their body....I've also heard of women who belly-danced their way through pregnancy!  Maybe you'd want to try that...

Anyway, do keep us updated!

BTW - Simi, that's an awesome compliment from your hubby. It's great that you can appreciate your body too, even if you're not exactly the weight you want to be. Oh and on a similar note, one 5'7 chick to another, ie, in all other respects similar.....I'm still jealous of your boobs....

*awkward moment*

hahaha, sorry!

Hey guys...so I pulled out the tape measure today, because I feel like I look about the same as before, and sure enough, an inch here an inch there...

But I have to say, I HATE being back with my scale and tape measure...and I don't think tossing them is the solution. I think I'm just tired of thinking about my weight at all. Really tired. I feel like quiting. Isn't that weird? I'm two pounds away from my original goal (or less...this morning was 125.5, but I'm suspicious), and I feel like quiting...

Dude, this is turning into one very emo post...  

Are you ladies doing okay this weekend?

Hi ladies! Long time no post, I know. I've kinda fallen off the bandwagon of late. My death sentence: homemade tamales...like two dozen in the past two weeks. Anyway, I'm leaving for my backpacking trip/summer seminar on Tuesday, so I thought I'd say goodbye and leave you guys with my most recent stats so that we can compare at the end of the summer (I trust that you'll keep the thread alive and well!! ;)

SW: 144

Lowest weight: 128.5

CW: 136 (YIKES!...not quite sure how this happened....well, other than the tamales, that is!) (the good news is that I've built some excellent leg muscles from hiking in the last couple weeks)

I also took measurements for the first time today. I didn't really know exactly where to measure, but here goes...

shoulders: 38

bust: 35

waist: 26 (at smallest spot, 30 at belly button)

hips: 38.5 (this is all butt and very little hip, hehehe)

I'm hoping to be around 128 lbs again by mid August. I've both gained and lost weight in Asia, depending on the time of year and the location. I'm guessing I'll shrink this time because it's summer...assuming I can keep my hands of the iced milk tea. Wish me luck! Have a wonderful summer everyone! I can't wait to see how far everyone has come two months from now! I'm sure I'll end up checking in before then just to see how everyone's doing.