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BeanQueen3000
BeanQueen3000 Posts: 161
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Hi there folks, my name is Betty. I'm 28 years old, living in Wichita KS with my SO and our four cats. I've worked nights as a baker for the last eight years and I'm studying for a degree in Chemistry. I love to cook, garden, I've got a serious netflix/hulu problem, and I travel home to northern WI as often as I can.

After a strong start last year or so with a healthy enthusiasm towards the gym and a much improved diet, i managed to lose nearly ten pounds. As is often the case for a lot of us, I went through a pretty unfortunate series of events and put the gym (and my diligent food tracking) aside.

I've had a good amount of time to process things, and I feel like I've overcome a lot in the last year; that is, except, this big fat *kitten* of mine. I turned some emotional baggage into donut-filled hip and waistline baggage, and it's time to unpack. Unpacking after a holiday is the worst, but it's time to get back to normal life and i'm taking this opportunity to re-define my "normal" life as a healthy one.

I've been tracking my food for the last week, but haven't quite changed my diet much. I wanted to see how bad "normal" has been, and fortunately, it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. I've made it to the gym four times now, which is close enough to a pattern for me for now. Light/moderate cardio on the elliptical, plus some weight machines. I'm aware that free weights can provide a better range of resistance, but the machines are a lot easier on my RSI-addled hands.

If anyone would be nice/bored enough to take a look at my recent diary and critique, I'd be deeply appreciative. Friends are always nice, too. I'm a liberal atheist living in KS; I've learned not to take things too personally.


I'm ready to try again. I'll keep trying again and again, as long as it takes.

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  • lambchoplewis
    lambchoplewis Posts: 797
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    Glad u r back on track!! I am back on track also.. I lost, maintained for a year and have put back in 10 lbs. my new clothes are tight and I am not happy. My problem was drinking wine.. One glass turned into 2 and 3 and then the munchies. I have to cut out the wine!!! When I was successful, I weighed myself, logged food and exercise and did not drink!!

    I also have 4 cats:wink:
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
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    You've got the right attitude. Get the logging down first, then start changing what you eat (portion control, fewer snacks, etc.). You're taking a baseline, which I think is really smart.

    Most everything I've learned via MFP is in this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Oh, and take lots of before pics. Wish I had!
  • BeanQueen3000
    BeanQueen3000 Posts: 161
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    One glass turned into 2 and 3 and then the munchies.

    I also have 4 cats:wink:

    I've also had some struggles with munchie-inducing relaxation aids. Alcohol's just not my bag.
    Most everything I've learned via MFP is in this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I friended sidesteal the first time around, but the attitude gets kind of tiresome quickly. Granted, it's pretty valuable advice.

    Before pics today, after a stop at the gym so i'm good and hivey.

    Does anyone else have trouble with heat rash like that? Every time I leave the gym, it looks like I just went and rolled around in ragweed or something. This was an issue before, too. Is there a way to avoid this?
  • pamk1974
    pamk1974 Posts: 4
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    Glad to see I am not the only one restarting again. I feel its best to take it one day at a time. A workout buddy helps too. I only have 1 cat, but i also have 3 dogs!
  • BeanQueen3000
    BeanQueen3000 Posts: 161
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    A workout buddy helps too.

    This would be awesome, but my typical/ideal workout time is around 5.45am when the gym opens (and right around when I get off work). It's a lot to ask of a friend. Fortunately, i'm not a particularly social creature anyway, so my podcasts keep me pretty well company.

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