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I found this site in a rather bizzaar and probably stupid way. I was googling eating disorders, and I wanted to see if there were any blogs out there that were pro-eating disorders or whatever, because I've become so sick and fed up with my weight.
I somehow stumbled onto this forum.. which ended up being a lifesaver.. or a confidence saver, whichever.
So anyway.. a bit about myself:
I'm Jena, I'm eighteen, I was born and raised in San Diego, California, but I recently moved to New Albany, Indiana.
I'm struggling.. I'm hoping to make new friends and find a new confidence inside myself.
Hows that for heart-felt? Lol. Sorry, I'm terrible at this.
As of right now I'm not too sure. I wanna lose at LEAST 50 by the time August rolls around, but I'm not sure thats realistic. I have huge love handles and a huge butt, lol, I just wanna get rid of those. Honestly, in some pictures it looks like they don't even belong on my body. It looks like someone photoshopped them on. Its terrible. I just have no clue where to start.
50lbs in 3months is a lot - generally you want to focus on 1 percent of your body weight a week -knowing some weeks might be a little more -some weeks might be less - but it's consistent behavior that you want to focus on.. and lifestyle changes... not short term diets.
You won't reach 50lbs by august but wiht new habits in place you will be a lot closer to where you want to be than you are today.. so what are you waiting for?
Start by reading the stickies. Ask questions about what you don't understand. In a nutshell:
1) Calculate your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
2) Using your BMR from above, calculate your daily caloric needs
3) Create an account on FitDay to keep track of what you eat and make sure that you stay within your daily caloric needs calculated above
4) Exercise
yeh... im hoping for at least 30 pounds removed by the end of august... or just to get down to a size 9 pair of trousers... from an oh-soo-tight-have-to-suck-it-in size 13...
Well none yet. I need to get a workout plan going. Its just tough because I work a lot.. and where I work doesn't exactly help my self esteem in the slightest bit. I work in a 'trendy' clothing store in the mall.. theres about a million reasons why I feel too big to be there. I wanna be able to wear a size nine, too.. rather than my 13/14s.
well it seems we have similar goals then! i knew this cheerleader at my old school... she was a size 9 and omgosh she was the hottest girl out there... its important for me to remain feminine... not just stick thin...
alright there is this club challenge i just joined and it is titled "Accountability Contest - GET BACK ON TRACK!" you should check it out! it is 3 months long and basically you keep track of what you eat/workout 30minx6times each week and earn points for your team! i like it and it will help keep me motivated...
as far as exercise is concerned... i invested in the leslie sansone walk slim home walking program... it was only like $15 at walmart... soo theres my cardio... i also have a $40 ministepper that i hate!!! and then some 3lb weights and 8lb weights for some simple weight lifting exercises which i also hate!!!
but im sure in three months time i will be loving every bit of it... not just the cardio... lol
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