Going_down's Weight Loss Journal

Welcome to my online weight loss journal. I am on a program called Lean for Life. I started my journey on January 20, 2004 weighing over 363. I use this journal to post my successes, struggles, and trials . I hope that I motivate, inspire and encourage others in the process. I post once a week so come back and see how I am doing.

The Dieter's Journaling Ring Ring Owner: April Michelle Site: The Dieter's Journaling Ring

Goals: 1. 180/185 pounds or size 12/14 (whichever comes first) 2. Tone and shape my legs, thighs and arms

Personal Motivators: • I will be able to wear my size 12 dresses for the Black & White Affair Dec 06 and on the cruise in 2007. • I will have maintained control in what I eat and my exercise. • I will reach my size 12/14 with all my 16's too big. • I will continue to shop at any store. • I will be able to wear my swimsuit with no skirt no wrap.

• My thunder thighs will be gone. • Self sabotage will be a thing of the past.

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Ronnie: Just checking in to see how you are doing and to get inspired. God Bless.

SHAKIRA: WOOOOW , UR DOING GRRR8 AT LOSING ALL THAT KILOS. I AM TRYING SO HARD BUT

ITS NOT EASY , I CAN TELL U ,BUT UR DOING QUITE WELL !!!

Bree: Wow! Looks like you are doing a great job with dieting! I'm just passing by. Nice journal!

Staci: I'm Back & have a New post....

Theresa: Thanks for visiting my web site. you are a great inspiration to all of us dieters. Thanks for being so faithful to your journal.

rachel: Thanx for dropping by!!! It good to read that you're hanging in there! I need the motivation!!

Staci: Hey Girl, I have a new post and will be back to posting regularly again soon. Your still my Hero!!!

April: Hey girl, just stopped in to say hi! You're doing great! TTYL

Trysta: What a great Journal ~ you are truly an inspiration! Take care :)

Connie: Not only finding your posts motivating, but am finding intersting links here as well. I hope you have a great weekend!

sara: lovely blog

ny_shelly: Hi Star - just wanting to see how you are doing this week. I hope you will post soon! Hugs!

April: Hey girl, you're doing great!! The exercise will take care of the couple of pounds. Have a great day!!

krazyfrazzledmom: Just wanted to stop in and say hi and see how your doing! Woo Hoo on the 4 pounds lost!!! Your pictures are amazing!!! You are truly an inspiration to me!!

April: Wow girl, I like that new pic at the top of your journal!! That's so cool...you're actually HALF the size you used to be!!! Awesome!!!

Angie: Hi, just blog hopping, thought I'd stop by and say HELLO. Hope you're having a good day ~ Love Angie

Anonymous:

Wishing you a happy Easter!!!

Staci: Hey Girl, i was wanting to see that movie guess I'll save my 6 bucks and wait for it to come on ppv. I'm glad your getting back on track. Hope you start feeling better soon. I'll check back with you next week.

pj: Hello, Its been a long while sence I have checkedin on you. I admire your strength!! Im trying to lose you already know also. Im at a pause. i still work out 5-6 times a week and not gaining but I ca not seem to get back to the eat well again Some times I wonder if ican get my ump back to eat well again. Ill have to come back more often to get encouraged.

Rachel: Hi there!

LaVonda: Hi!!

Just browsing the ring to see how everyone is doing. Keep up the good work girl, you are my inspiration!!

ny_shelly: Hi C, I hope you are doing better this week. Look forward to reading your journal tomorrow.

Staci: I left you a momment on the comment you left me in my journal. I'm SOOO Glad your BACK!!!

April: You're welcome. I'm glad I started to dieting ring too. It helps ALL of us with motivation and it gives us someone other than ourselves to feel accountable for....good way to keep on track (or in my case, to at least keep trying).

MrsDawsibdb: Hey girl It's great to see you are still going and not giving up no matter what comes your way. Keep up the great work girlie you'll get goal in no time :D

April: Happy St. Patty's Day!!

Staci: Happy St. Pattys Day. I keep checkin back to see your newest post, but haven't seen one yet. I'll keep lookin for it...Ciao Girl

secret: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Sounds like your hard work is paying off.

Staci: Hey Girl, what's up? Can't wait for your new post to come out. I know you only write once a week, but its still exciting to see someone finally win the weight battle. Keep up the Great Job!!! Happy Fat Tuesday.

P.J.: WOW!!!!! Great for you! Peolple just do not know that this is a full time job to get these goals. I am so excited for you. I have not been here for sometime, and I see ihave missed out on learning. I am still working on going down but have gotten a little out of foucus , I know I should come here you always enourage just watching you learn how. Thanks!!

Tina: Stopping in to see how you are doing! WOW!! you are doing GREAT!!!! Keep it up!

Staci: WOW! Girl you are doing great! I know what ya mean with the can't eat just one thing. So, I have started to put my snacks like rice cakes and chips into baggies. That way when they are done so is my snack.

Rachel: I am SO excited for you! You go girl! I love to see people achieving thier goals, especially with weight loss, cause it just so darn hard!!!

I'd love to weigh about 170! I'm right at 218 now and I need to get back on the ball, ya know?! Good luck to you!

Nickie: Thanks for stopping by!!!! I'm all excited for you being so close to your next goal - what do ya think, couple more weeks and you're there!!!

secret: Your before and after pictures are amazing.

Theresa: Wtg....you are an inspiration to all of us dieters. Proof that if we hang in there, it will come off. My mom always says, you did not put it on overnight, so what makes you think you can lose it all over night. What a wise woman she is.

Amandaclaire: WOW YOU GO GIRL!!!!! You really give hope

April: I'd like to invite you to join my new Dieter's Journaling Ring on Bravenet!! Come on over and check it out!!!

http://pub33.bravenet.com/sitering/show.php?usernum=2786503725

Tina: I saw where it said you had been in the hospital what happened? Hope you are feeling better!

PJ: hi, Thanks so much for the kind compliment. I am so glad you enjoy what the Lord puts in me. So please return to my site or get in my profile get my email address and please do share your healing!!

I always get inspired to keep trying to lose the buldge every time I leave your site.

ny_shelly: Hi star - hey I haven't been on here long but it seems like you're pretty consistent postng. I hope you are ok.

Anna: You are so inspiring! I'm not as far along on my journey, but I've subscribed to your journal for motivation!

ny_shelly: Hi Star - you are a wonderful inspiration. I am where you were 2 years ago. Please see my new journal. I never did a journal but I think it will help if I can get some support friends like you have. Thanks.

ronnie: You are such an inspiration to me. Taebo will get easier as you become more comfortable with the pace. stick with it, it does wonders for plateaus.

P.J.: Sorry to hear the angish you are going through! I wanted to start taebo with the bands, but Iam a chicken, my daughter done them at school and she said they were hard, have you done those? there is so much to choose from I dont know what to do.

Corina: You seem very motivated! Good for you! You're doing a wonderful Job!!! 2006 will be the year that you meet your goal!!!!! Go 4 it!!!

Tina: Hey just found the time to stop by and say hello. Hope this post finds you well! I started over with my diet and have lost 4.5 lbs since 12/21. Just wanted to update.

Lisa: Wow, you've done a fantastic job! Keep your eye on the prize, but remember to feel good about yourself NOW! That's the key!

pj: Hi, Sowy I havent drop by for some time, I have been thinking about you alot though. I think It is been hard foe me this last few weeks, I only lost 4 lbs and lost 2.75 inchs , which is great dont get me wrong but boy after dropping 11 lbs and 4 inchs in comparrson it stinks. i actually thought I was gaining just by the way I was feeling. Iam so glad that you are feelihg good at who you r right now!! thats more importanat than what you actually weigh, so Congrads on that!!! I will be back real

Nickie: All I can say is "Wow". You're sooooo inspiring!

rEdNeCkhOnEy: I agree with Amanda! You have shared alot of great tips. I work out 3 days a week now, but I could work out a few more! Keep up the great job, you look great!

Tuesday, June 27th 2006

8:58 AM

Mood:
Weight: 189
Pounds to Goal: 19

This was a pretty good week. The only challenging day was our annual church picnic on Saturday. I had 2 pieces of chicken and a slice of cantaloupe. Later I had a couple more pieces of chicken. When I got home, I zapped some spinach so I could get some veggies in for the day. I made sure I drank plenty of water. I also tested my TOM theory. I don't remember complaining or blaming TOM so much early in my journey. It's seems lately that's all I have been doing – up because of TOM. Actually I was up because I caved in to the cravings during TOM. This week I was determined not to do that. Since I started this round on June 6th, I have pretty much been on plan except for the salsa and chips and the oversized portions at my family reunion. Usually I crave cashews during TOM because of the salt maybe . My plan was to drink plenty of water, focus on each meal, and stay away from the "semi legal" foods. I was rewarded for my efforts.

Weigh in - 189 down 3. A new Lean for Life low and getting closer to my low of 185. My goal was 2 pounds and I exceeded that and moved back into the 180's. Now to make it stay and continue to go down. When I talked to the Lean for Life coach on last week, I didn't want to be too excited about the 192 because I had been there before and would go back up the next week. I was determined for that not to happen this time. Well I must say I am excited about the 189 . Maybe this means I have broken the barrier that was causing me to play around with those same 5 pounds for 4 months - whether it was mental or physical. I am setting another 2 pound goal for next week. I have added a weight tracker at the top of each journal entry. Countdown to goal - 19 pounds to go. I haven't posted one of these in awhile.

My exercise is back on track. I am pushing myself to get as close to 1000 minutes as l can this month. I am up to 788 with 4 days left. I won't make it, but I should exceed my highest of the year - 833 minutes. I was tempted to take a free day yesterday since I had only 1 on Tuesday. I decided instead to take a leisure walk around the track instead. I walked for 57 minutes totaling 3 miles.