Posts by diana682

i would

1.  eat more calories- 1200 doesnt seem like enough.  people on this site are repeatedly talking about how when they increased their cals, they lost weight. 

2. try and get some more cardio in there along with your nightly exercises (time for a 15 minute power walk? how about some jump rope? that burns tons of cals in very little time!)

3.  talk to your doctor about your pcos/birth control pills.  maybe you are on a high dose and need a lower dose.  i have read that higher dose oral contraceptives are more linked to weight gain (be it water retention, increased appetite, etc)

anyone read the book "the female brain"?  i think this concept is mentioned in that book

well- its not that my bf doesnt want me to go out w/ my friends- he encourages- and he'll even tag along sometimes.  i know its not really as big of a problem as im making it out to be.  im just not used to being with someone like that. i guess there are more people out there like him than i realized

oh how i love movie theater snacks!! they make me so happy :)

i know this sounds counter intuitive, but i usually buy a box of chocolate snacks at the movies, heres why- when i have popcorn, i mindlessly stuff my face and dont even really enjoy the popcorn while i am eating it.  i also convince myself that its mostly air and i dont feel so guilty eating it, when i am probably consuming 600 cals

but if i get a box of candy (i love the nestle bunch a crunch) i savor ever little tiny piece of chocolate b/c it tastes so good.  every now and then ill take a little bite of my boyfriends popcorn to give it a salty/sweet taste.  but seriously even if i ate the entire box of chocolate it would probably come out to about the same amt of calories, and i usually can only eat 1/2 a box before i feel sick of the chocolate!

i am a little skeptical about how much the machines tell you that you're burning.  i can do 10 min on an elliptical and not break a sweat but it tells me i am burning 10 cal/minute, it just doesnt seem right!  i have heard that the machines vastly overestimate calorie burn

you may need a bigger shoe size if you are using your sneakers for running- i had terrible shin splints and then i went and got properly fitted- you need to have as much room as the width of your thumb between the end of your toes and the end of the shoe.  i went up a full size and have had ZERO shin splints since then

also stretch your calves and ankles well beforehand!

dont be discouraged!  for me, i would always get really depressed/disappointed with myself when i would launch on a new healthy eating/exercise plan, because i was trying to do too much too fast, and so i would always give up and then feel worse than before

my advice is to tell yourself that its OK to take baby steps and then actually take baby steps.  the jillian michaels kickboxing dvd sounds hard, esp if you are not used to working out.  i would start out by walking- i bet you $1000 you can walk and you do it every day without even thinking about it.  so either hop on a treadmill or go outside and walk walk walk.  you will burn calories, i promise!  once you feel more comfortable, try adding in new forms of cardio that are low impact- like elliptical, swimming, etc.  and add in some weight training too! i am not a weight training expert but you can do things like lunges, squats, pushups, etc in the comfort of your own home that will maintain muscle and boost your metabolism even more

in terms of diet- again, baby steps.  dont focus on cutting things out- focus on adding things in.  drink more water, eat more fruits/veggies, make sure you are getting enough fiber, etc.  i find this to be a much better mentality.  when you are eating so many good for you foods and drinking so much water, you kind of run out of room for the bad foods

its all about making small life changes.  it sounds like you've hit more of a mental roadblock than a physical one.  so i would focus on shifting your outlook :)

i totally understand how you feel- when i first started running i could barely do 1 minute without wanting to die! i was so out of breath and my shins were on fire. i am doing the couch to 5K program and now, 6 weeks later i can do 20 minutes nonstop! my advice:

1. try a program like couch to 5K which will give you structure and small goals to work towards

2. run SLOWLY! dont worry about speed, who cares how fast you're going? the way to build endurance is by increasing TIME not SPEED.   i am up to running 20 minutes but that is at 5mph.  maybe later on i will be able to go faster but for now i am working on increasing my times

3. it sounds like you need new running shoes. some people recommend going up 1/2 to a whole size in running sneakers.  i used to get pain in my toes and severe shin splints after 1 minute of running- now that i have bigger sneakers i havent had this problem at all!  go to a professional running store and have them fit you for proper sneakers.  its not more expensive than going to a regular sneaker store and you'll get better service!

4. be sure to stretch and warm up with a brisk walk.  your body will hurt less

5.  dont be discouraged!  its unrealistic to expect to be able to run 1 mile right away.  i used to be just like you and then i readjusted my goals.  take baby steps!  thats why couch to 5K is so great.  you will feel accomplished after realizing you can finish week 1 and build on that

good luck :)

good job! you go girl! i totally know how you feel. i have been going to gyms for about 8 years and still feel intimidated from time to time.  the key is to remember that nobody is paying attention to you! they are only paying attention to their own workouts.  i promise you i dont keep track of what anyone is doing at the gym except for when someone looks awesome at what they're doing and i am staring because i am jealous!

i would suggest asking for a tour of the gym and have someone show you how to use the machines.  i am definitely intimidated by the weight machines and i feel like i could get hurt if i didnt know how to use them properly. so i think its totally normal and standard to get a little "intro tour" when you first join a gym.  they will probably show you how to use the cardio machines too!

keep up the good work!

Cake: yellow cake with white icing!

Pie: pumpkin

Bread: bertuccis rolls!

Donut: boston cream

Cookie: black and white

Muffin: cranberry orange

Ice Cream/sorbet/popsicle: cookies and cream or cookie dough

Cereal: fiber one caramel delight

Energy bar: n/a

Cracker: ritz

Chips: salt and vinegar

Dip:  sour cream and onion

Hard candy: cherry jolly rancher

Nut: almonds, pine nut

Fruit: asian pear

Cheese: cheddar, cottage

Dessert topping: cool whip

hmm, interesting moonikins,  i never thought if it that way.   i guess i resent my parents for giving me the opportunity to feel so uncomfortable....  i want them to make it easier for me....

oh, i am also hoping and praying that dinner goes well.  if it does, then it will be like a huge weight has been lifted.  this is kind of my parents chance to prove themselves and show me that they care about my relationship....

i dont quite understand- how do you know if your thighs are touching? in other words how far apart do you have your feet?  normal hips width? i think if your feet are together your thighs will always touch?

yay! good job!  i feel like a positive attitude is 99% of what this whole weight loss journey is about

wow munrori- impressive!!  i hope one day i can get to that level.  i am realizing now that i see the gym as a chore, where as i see running as something i can work at and see visible progress (can i run to this block? this bridge? this storefront?)  for the first time EVER i look forward to my workouts because i am getting personal satisfaction. 

its not about burning calories anymore, its about setting goals and achieving them. and i am so proud of myself for having that outlook!