Long time, no post!

I'm still here.. and still struggling with weight loss... aren't we all?
I'm now heavier than I've ever been... tipping the scale at 183 lbs.. yuck!
All of my clothes are snug and my ability to diet is non-existent...
I did get a gym membership, which I have used all of TWO times... this is so uninspiring and I know that what I need to do is change my lifestyle because I know an intense diet isn't the answer...
So, why don't I do just that?
Well.. I'm certainly trying.... I've been counting calories for over a week now and even though I usually end up cheating, I have become more aware of the caloric value of the foods I eat...
My daily goal is 1500 calories, which shouldn't bee too hard...right??  We shall see!

Feeling like a failure

It has been over a month since my last post and I honestly don't have ANY good news... I feel like such a failure for not being able to lose weight or follow a stupid diet...
Who would have thought losing weight would be so damn hard!!!  :(
...but there will always be another chance and that's what I'm taking right now...
The summer months were HORRIBLE... not only did I eat like a pig, but also I was lazy and didn't exercise at all...
Obviously I gained a few pounds and for a moment I even lost all the hope I had for getting back in track...
BUT.. I'm back.. ready to start all over again and do this...
I am now at 174 lbs (boo!) and further away from my goal, but I have decided that I will set monthly goals rather than a final goal.
This month I WILL LOSE 7-10 LBS, that is a promise to myself and I really hope to keep it for my own benefit...
I re-started my diet again today and will also start some sort of exercise routine, which will serve my purpose!
Wish me luck! ;)

August: Diet reloaded

I've been horrible about keeping up with my diet blog since my eating habits SUCKED during the whole month of July...

I was weak, I was a cheater, I failed! I've managed to stay below the 170 mark, which I hate, but I'm still struggling to lose weight and keep it off...

I'm currently at 167, usually oscillating between 165-168... it's not ideal, but it's better than the 180 I was nearing when I started this journey...

Today is August 2nd and I've re-started my diet as of this month.. Yesterday I felt sick so I didn't eat much (the only good thing about feeling sick, ha!)..Today I've stuck to my guns and have followed my no carb, low fat routine...

I hope I can keep it up for another 2 months and lose another 15 lbs... I hate feeling snug in my jeans and other clothing...

I promise I'll post pictures soon! ;)

...it's looking good!

..yes, yes, yes! My diet is looking good.. I'm back on a "losing streak", which is awesome! I have lost 1 pound this week, which is great considering I haven't really made a HUGE effort...or none at all to be honest!

I'm sort of giving myself a break since July is a crazy birthday month for us, which translates into a lot cake, sweets and other unhealthy (hence yummy) stuff.. oh well.. it happens!

I have officially abandoned my EXTREME diet and will now go on Weight Watchers once this month is over...

My goal is to be at 160 by the end of August, which will leave another 30 lbs to be lost by the end of the year.. totally doable! ;)

Wish me luck!

Back on the "green" path...

Ok.. I have done it! I'm back on the "green" path.. that's what I called my vegetable eating frenzy... I know it works so I'm going to do it..

My goal is to lose 3 to 5 lbs by next Sunday, when we will be celebrating the girls' birthday party.. I really hope I can do this...it sounds super extreme, but I know from experience that is is doable..

Losing over 2.5 lbs per week is classified as "extreme weight loss", it usually happens when the body is shocked by drastically changing the food intake (by amount and kind)... I have cut back on carbs (again!) and will do protein ONLY during the next week! Wish me luck!

Also, for people who wish to diet and do something "extreme", my advice is DO NOT STARVE yourself... go to a vitamin shop and look into natural fillers or natural pills to suppress your appetite.. feeling hungry IS NOT ideal nor healthy so it's a good idea to "cheat" the body with natural supplements!

Good luck and Happy Dieting everyone!

Diet failure

Ok! The last week or so has been super challenging in my diet world! I feel like such a failure for not sticking to my food routine....

Granted, July is a busy birthday month for us, so there's always cake, sweets and some other yummy (and fattening)food... so, I have sinned.. I have failed in sticking to my diet.. oh well! It happens!

I have gained 1 or 2 lbs and it makes me so mad! I know I need to get back on the wagon and follow my dreams of a skinnier me!

I just wanted to post about my failures, because people who diet need to understand that this is NOT easy at all.. it is an UPHILL battle... it is a PAIN IN THE BUTT! oh well.. you get the picture!

Happy dieting everyone!

It has been a month!

It has a been a month (and 2 days) since I started my (in)famous diet!

There have been ups and downs (more downs lately).. and the process only gets harder...

It is such a grueling journey, and so boring!!

I have to admit I have NOT followed my diet as the doctor suggested initially.. I have, however, been counting calories... and I have been able to remain between 1000-15000 calories a day...

Still no rice, grains or carbs.. (although I did have a hamburger yesterday, lol)...

I have lost about 14 lbs, which puts me closer to my goal..

I'm hanging in there.. I need to get back on the "strict" wagon though!