-- How much weight do you want to lose? My initial
goal was 50
pounds. I hit that last year. Short term is 250 which is 25
pounds, long term 225 which is 50 more.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight? 25 by early july 50 by christmas
-- How do you want to accomplish your
goal (what methods do you want to use)? mostly thruogh
diet and not necassarily increased exercise, just decreasing inactivity. I play racquetball 3-4 times a week and just want to fill more of the down time with activity of some sort as opposed to couch potatoing
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your
goal? No one, this is for me by me.
-- How realistic is your
goal?
I think 25 by early july is lofty but i like that. 50 by christmas is very attainable.
-- When will you start? YEsterday started phase two.
What is your current height and weight? 5'10 275
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? well my doctor told me 220 would be good for my
body type but somewher ein the 180's is what most would consider ideal
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 245
Why do you want to lose weight? Health, looks, clothing THE LADIES
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Well initially no but now im stoked about looking better for my best friend from hs's wedding
What obstacles could get between you and your
weight loss goals? A far too busy work schedule, skinny friends that can eat whatever they want and a far too active social life that revolves around food and drinking
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? well much of it is hereditary and much is just because i never saw it as a problem until recently
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Food=happiness and that needs to change. Cooking more
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? Yes but never kept it off. family helped me do it
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? I went back to college where pizza and beer were way too accessable
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Im trying but dont often enough
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? I do now that i
diet, lots of chicken, pork
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? well, out to eat seldom, but i frequent subway a lot
What are your three favorite foods? Pizza, tacos, chips
What are your three favorite restaurants? Outback, Wendys and anything pizza
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? Portion, Portion and Portion
If you woke up tomorrow and your
body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? Um, my pants would be baggy. Id walk taller and be more confident in who i am
Do you eat when you are not hungry? I used to always eat, so yea, but not much anymore
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Again i avoid it now but used to
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? no
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? Yes
Do you eat as a reward? Yes
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Yes
What do you normally eat for a meal? Pre
diet lots of fast food, now lots of chicken and salads
What type of snacks do you eat? Peanut butter on a couple crackers or an orange'
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? Racuqetball 3-4 times a week.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public
gym? School/work
gym? Home? Public
gym
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? I hate it all but anything that is a
sport is fun, pick up basketball, football, racquetball etc
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? Im not sure, thats the issue
Do you have rewards for certain goals? Usually a meal out hehe