Good morning! It’s been a while since I’ve updated about my operation of the pant losing sort (I have a number of other operations going on at the moment, it’s like I’m a spy).
Overall I think that progress has been made. Like I’ve stated before, this is definitely going to be a slow progress. I know my body better than anyone, and if I lost a bunch of weight at once, I know I’d gain it back even faster than I lost it. But overall I think I’ve made some definite positive progress.
The hardest thing for me is still eating junk at the end of the day. I have gotten better, which is something I suppose, but I haven’t stopped completely. I definitely know that when I get a steady schedule, that my eating habits will be a lot better. Right now I have no schedule, so it’s hard to plan meals and eat around well, nothing. I don’t eat when I’m bored anymore, which I’m very happy about. That took a lot more will power than I’d probably ever openly admit in person, but I know that for that, I’ve gotten a lot better. Now I find when I’m bored I’ve been reading, or going for a walk (depending on the time of day), or practising piano. Anything to keep my mind occupied. The late night one will definitely be tougher, because some days I don’t eat much throughout the day, and I don’t feel that nagging hunger poking at me until later in the evening. But alas, I shall prevail!
I tried on a pair of jeans that an acquaintance from first year college had given me. I probably wouldn’t have bought them, because they are a bit too long for me (well a lot too long for me, I have very short legs), and are a very light blue denim, which isn’t the most flattering on me. But oh well, they were free. Anyways, they were quite tight when I originally got them. Then I didn’t wear them as much in second year because I had gained a bit of weight. Then throughout the summer and the beginning of third year I had lost some weight, and they were fitting quite loose. I had to constantly wear a belt with them because I could not for the life of me get them to stay on my ass. Well, stress and everything caught up with me, and I ended up gaining some weight, enough that I couldn’t comfortably wear them anymore. Last week I tried them on, and they’re fitting quite loose again. So hurray! That’s what I love about jeans, they always tell you when you need to cut back on the chips.
Also, another happy clothing moment for me – I have a really cute jacket that I didn’t want to wear last year at all because I felt that it was too tight (which was completely accurate). I tried that on the other day, and it’s fitting much better. I still want to wait a bit, because I think with a bit of time it’ll fit like a glove again.
Hopefully I didn’t bore you! But that’s how my operation is going with me. I’ve been finding that I have a lot more energy, and also a lot more motivation to exercise. Yesterday I could have taken the bus downtown to meet my friend for coffee. Instead, I walked the 45-50 minutes. Today I have to go to the bank. I could wait for my parents to drive me later, but I think after I eat my breakfast and get dressed, I’ll walk the disgustingly uphill walk up to the bank. Why? Because I know I can do it, I used to do it all the time when I worked up that way, so I can do it now. Laziness shall not prevail!
Oh, on another note, I took a picture of my breakfast. I love oatmeal, it is one of my favourite breakfast foods. I never use that instant crap either – all real baby. I like to put some frozen berries in when I start heating up the water, because by the time I add the oatmeal, the water is a really pretty purple colour, and the berries are nice and hot when the oatmeal is done. Plus it really lessens the amount of brown sugar that I’ll want to add. It’s deliciousness. The picture isn’t the best quality because of a)lighting again (my house is dark during the day), and b)my parents camera is even worse than mine, which surprises me. I’m only adding it because the picture looks kind of disgusting, which just goes to show you that sometimes the weirdest, sometimes most unattractive things can really be the yummiest (and as a bonus, sometimes very good for you).
And with that, have a great day and a great week!
You are doing so great!!! i need to learn will power like you with midnight snacks…they get me everytime with their chocolately/salty goodnesses.
Lol yeah but the thing with you is that you can keep eating and eating and still not gain weight – jealous! lol
Hey Cee Cee,
Can I call you that? Anyway it’s good to see you making progress. Anything we put our minds to, become easier to endure when we see progress.
Oatmeal is very good for you and unattractive as you put it, even without the berries. Lately April has been making smoothies and adding veggies to it. By the end of our first glass we already have half of our fruits and veggies for the day.
That has nothing to do with your post, so I’m not sure why I wrote it, but anyway congratulations on your success.
Heyas Tom.
Oh no…not that dreaded nickname! lol It’s plagued me since the 5th grade, and I still have trouble getting people not to call me that lol. I guess I’m stuck. Although, I have so many nicknames…Cheryl, Cher, Lynn, CeeCee (though most just spell it CC), Cecille, Pudding Pop (reserved *only* for Saber though lol), Shmerl (only my dad can call me that lol), and Kevin lol. Don’t ask about that one haha.
Veggies in your smoothies eh? What kind of vegetables do you guys use? I’ve tried before but found the combinations I’ve used didn’t always work, or ended up tasting very gross lol. I love oatmeal, it’s great – full of fibre, protein, and it’s just delicious! I love putting fruit in with my oatmeal, makes it heartier.
Thanks for the congrats!
I won’t call you that no mo’! I thought I might be unique in the name calling department. We use cucumbers, celery and carrots mostly. Carrot juice is very sweet. Have a great night.
Haha it’s ok, the nickname came from my grade 5 teacher who couldn’t pronounce my name lol Sorry though, sure it’s original to most people though!
And carrots eh? I suppose those would work, and cucumbers as well, they’re technically a fruit anyways – I think I’m going to try those next time
Have a great night!!
Can I give you an advice? I’ve always had problem with weight and I guess I will never be slim like photo-model slim ,because this is how the structure of my body is …but I’ve learned to at least keep the weight balanced and acceptable .It’s not easy to change your whole routine ,but you’re still young and that’s an advantage …have at least 3 meals a day ..better 5 …but not big portions,drink lot’s of water and walk …if you’re not into gym and stuff .walk as much as you can.And if in the evening late you feel like hungry ..don’t suffer yourself to depression ..have something ,but little and innocent …sometimes a bite is just enough …:) Anyway ..Good luck and don’t give up !
Thanks for the advice, much of it I’ve learned already through years of trying just about everything – but it’s always good to know that I’m not the only one doing those things! Although, as for the meals, I just try to eat when I’m actually hungry, I found that if I force myself to eat a meal when I’m not hungry, I end up feeling sick anyways. It all depends on what I’m doing that day. Despite being larger, I actually don’t eat all that much, I’ve just lost a lot of my appetite. I just make sure I do eat though
I find water helps a lot too. Keeps me full when I’m probably just bored.
Thanks again for the advice and the support!!! It’s always appreciated
Always here if you need support
Enjoy your day!