heatherket's Journal

Was gone for a while, now I'm back
Nov 03 2009 21:52

I used this a lot last year in college, but couldn't seem to pinpoint why I couldn't keep the weight off. So I decided to just go ahead and enjoy myself, eat what I want to eat, etc. I learned a lot about portion sizes and what to absolutely avoid last year, so I tried to make some healthy choices.

I went home for the summer to my parents' house, and ate their food. Mostly pasta and Boca Burgers. My dad can't have vitamin K because he takes blood thinners for his mechanical heart valve, so they don't buy a lot of fruits and veggies. But we went to McDonald's a lot, and I'd always get a salad (mainly because it's the only thing I can eat there, as a lacto-ovo vegetarian).

I moved to Portland for my second year of college, and live in my own apartment. I make my own food and try to avoid going out to eat. When I do, I always try to split the portion in two. My pants fit better than they did earlier this summer, but some that I bought before college last year still don't fit.

I was afraid to weigh myself to get this started, but I weighed myself just now (it's currently 9:55 at night) and it's 200.2! Wow. Last year it would have taken a lot of work to get down to 200. It makes me excited to see what it will be in the morning (since I fluctuate between 2 and 5 pounds heavier at night).

It will be really exciting and a huge boost to my confidence to be under 200 pounds again, and keep it there.

I have noticed that I seem to be more muscular vs. blobby and fat like I was last year. There is less noticeable fat around my tummy, and my clothes don't leave lines like they used to. It's probably because of the dorm food I was eating. Lots of salt. I knew I was retaining water, but nobody believed me. I still get some lines, but they don't hurt for long periods of time afterwards or itch or feel wet like they used to. That was pretty gross!

I love Portland, I just need some accountability to start walking again and really enjoying the town. When I first moved here I would go for a two mile walk every other day...I need to do that more. Maybe walk to work instead of taking the Max for just two stops.