I’m Going To Diet…
- Filed under: personal
- Date: Mar 29,2008
I need to lose some weight… Actually, no I don’t. I want to lose some weight.
In December I turn the big 3-5 (GO CAPRICORNS!) and I have decided that I want to be some sexy hot mama (not that I’m not one now) in a skanky designer dress meant for a 18 year old so I can embarrass my family and friends. Sounds good right?
There’s only one problem though. I just can’t lose the weight.
I don’t step on scales or anything like that because it’s pointless. I just know that when I get to the size I want to be I will fit into the outfit I am drooling over.
I have always believed that I needed a mean trainer who will scream at me and make me feel like utter shit. I do well with anger because it triggers this ’screw you’ mentality within me. That leads to me crying and getting very mad and then going overboard to prove that I can do it. This would only work with a trainer though because they would have my hard earned money and knowing I paid some jackass to make me angry would just piss me off more so then I would have to work harder to get my money’s worth.
Just thinking about that makes me tired.
The truth of the matter is that I shouldn’t need to lose weight. I barely eat anything as is and when I do eat, it takes me an eternity to get through it. A salad from Wendy’s takes me over an hour to eat, and that’s no joke. I have to be the slowest eater on the planet. The last time I completed a meal while it was still hot has to be over 20 years ago.
My doctor’s say that the years I spent torturing my body have contributed to my metabolism absolutely not functioning which has resulted in me being overweight. In order to repair myself, or even to start the repair process, I have to eat 5-7 small meals a day. HA! I can barely tolerate two… I can’t see myself doing FIVE let alone seven.
I tried Weight Watcher’s and that worked nicely for a while. I was losing weight like a good girl, but then my laziness kicked in and I stopped going to meetings. I will confess most of my weight loss came from absolute starvation, which really didn’t feel like I was starving since I wasn’t hungry. That really worries me sometimes because I feel like my old anorexia habits are kicking in and that’s a path I don’t want to go down ever again.
So, I have now come to the conclusion that I will DIE before I ever reach my IT weight… but I think that’s ok. Maybe I can use that designer dress as a scarf.
20 Responses for "I’m Going To Diet…"
Maybe the personal trainer that yells @ you might work. All the stress over the money you’re paying him might give you an ulcer, though.
That reminds me of that Saturday Night Live skit with The Rock. You would sign up for his “program” and when you got ready to cheat on your diet, he would show up and intimidate you into NOT eating it. Or something like that.
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Yo-yo dieting really makes your metabolism act abnormally. I’ve been doing it for years. Your doctor is right. You have to eat 5-6 small meals a day to correct this.
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Hi monique,
what your doctor suggested, is right. the key of weight loss is meal planning.
you should control your food intake to lose your weight. maybe some tips here can you take as consideration.
http://diet-wayout.blogspot.com/2008/03/8-simple-tips-for-healthy-diet.html
i hope this will help you.
I don’t have any tips to give because I’ve been leaving my recent weight loss in God’s hands. I’ll sure as heck off you a *Hug* though because I know what a struggle trying to lose weight can be.
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I lack motivation as well, and about the only thing that works for me is exercise, but one of the nurses at my doctor’s office really inspired me, she’s 50 cut out all caffeine, and only walks, she looks no older than 30. It seems that the whole weight loss game is a lifestyle change.
Good luck with whatever you choose, and I am sure you will look fabulous no matter what you wear!
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Hi Monique,
You may want to try going to the dietician. Like you, I was barely eating, but not losing weight. Turned out the food I was eating was contributing to that. As soon as I changed my diet to low-glucose foods, I started to lose some weight.
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I feel you, girl.
My metabolism is non existent because I often don’t eat until late in the afternoon.
I’ve heard the theory that eating speeds up your metabolism. I’m just not willing to try it out, LOL.
Once I start eating, I keep eating. I’m hungry all day. If I never start, I never get hungry.
Vicious cycle.
I just try to remember to DRINK things during the day to keep myself hydrated.
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I do not believe that starving yourself will cause you to lose weight, your need to eat at least 3 regular meals a day with the main meal being lunch, but use your commonsense and eat “good” food tipes. No snacking in between.
You also do not need to go to gym, you can lose weight by taking a brisk 45min walk and if you have swimming facilities it would be good if you can start swimming lengths in a pool, start with two lengths and build up to 20 lengths.
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Well good luck with it — at least it sounds like you know what you need to do if you want it enough, and if you decide not to do it that’s okay, too! Being healthy is more important than being tiny.
It does sound like eating more often might be good for you!
I’m a different kind of ornery, I think that kind of trainer would make me just want to quit. Screw you, I don’t have to take that, you’re not getting what you want, hehe.
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Try a deep-breathing program like OxyCise. When I need to lose weight I grab my cd and get breathing. The most I lost was 3 pounds in a week, but it might work for you too. And you won my contest, so don’t say you never win anything again
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It was hard for me to make the decision that it was time for me to lose weight. It couldn’t be my hubby trying to get me to do it. I had to want to do it.
And I started a program that allows me to exercise 3 times a week for around 30 minutes. That’s it. That’s my exercising for the week. I LOVE it!
My food is very controlled and SUPER easy to follow. It’s all about supportive foods - whole foods. Veggies, fruits, whole wheat, lean meat, etc. No more white pasta or flour (unless it’s a “cheat” meal because they do exist). It’s not a diet. It’s a new lifestyle. If you want to know what it is just e-mail me and I’ll send you the link. I don’t want to “pimp” anything in the comments. lol
So far I’ve lost over 10 pounds but it’s more about how I feel about my body. I still have a ways to go but I’m not trying to starve myself in order to lose weight fast. I want it come off properly and stay off. =D
Oh and I did weight watchers 3 times.
It always came back on double after I lost it. Sheesh.
It’s been the day for coincidences in my blogging world tonight! And in relation to your post: I’m currently watching a show called, I can make you think with Paul McKenna (http://www.orato.com/arts-entertainment/2008/03/14/training-brain-i-can-make-you-thin) on TLC and it seems to me that it might just be worth a try.
Good luck Monique!
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The thought of wearing that skanky dress turned me on, LOL!!
My two cents, do whatever pleases you, makes you happy and is safe.
I can’t get with people stressing over themselves to lose weight.
If it’s about your health then you need to but if it’s just to fit in to that skanky dress GO FOR IT!!
And, take pictures so we can see
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My husband and I swear by this book: Eating for Life http://www.eatingforlife.com/
It will change your life. The book is filled with recipes for breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners, desserts and you can even grab recipes from the site. A lot of the recipes are supplied by other users in the community and are rated. Check it out!
Take it from me, a person who loves fine food, was born in the south and appreciates “good eatin”, you’ll LOVE these meals that you make yourself - they are tasty!
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Dieting is over rated! But, it is simple math…expend more than you take in. If you’re already eating less..perhaps you need to expend more energy…you don’t need to kill yourself..just walk around the block a couple times. Just advise from someone else who has had troubles hitting the IT weight!
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I am in the same boat. I would like to lose about 20 lbs.
First, I HATE the word diet. Eating healthier is a much better way to look at it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner is so important. If you need to snack, do veggies.
I’ve been to many health clubs with no success. While I was working out sweating my a$$ off, I have size 2 barbie next to me with all her jewerly and makeup on. I found health clubs to be pickup clubs.
The quickest way I lose weight is to take about 30 minutes 3 - 4 days a week and dance. Thats it. Work up a sweat and shake it off girl! I do this in complete privacy.
Good luck! I’m trying myself and it’s quite depressing, I can’t stop eating sweets. Keep it up and keep us posted!
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Don’t think about it as a diet, but as a means of gaining a healthy lifestyle………….:)
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Good luck! It sucks that most of us actually have to work to maintain an ideal weight.
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