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Stina Ebs Fitness Guru Posts: 208 Stina Ebs After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)	# Posted: 5 Feb 2008 08:39 Hi everyone! My name is Stina, I'm somewhere between 5"'8" and 5'9", big frame (the greek in me) and want to go back to my old weight of 145 pounds (currently 220 right now)! The weird thing is, I don't look 220. People look at me and guess I am about 140-160 pounds. I did a lot of strength training and wonder if a lot of my fat turned to muscle and thats why i weigh so much (I was 205 when I started the strength training). Nevertheless, I am not going to completely use the excuse of "its just muscle" , I noticed I did gain a lot after I got married and moved to the USA two years ago. Anyway, I enjoy doing yoga and playing my Wii and would love to feel good this summer in a bathing suit! My goal is to lose 30 by July 13th, when I go back to visit my mom in Canada.... is that realistic? I want to do this the healthy way. Done the quick fix diets (atkins, thats how I got to 145, stayed at that weight for a year and then slowly the weight came back) and I know that will take more time. Of course, the moment I decide to do this and get all excited and ready to go I get the flu... so lets pray that motivation comes back once I get over this virus!
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Feb 2008 13:20 hi stina and welcome!!! congrats for joining traineo. glad to have you here. lucky you to have lots of muscle and not looking your weight but i know you still want to lose. try setting small goals-weekly, monthly and before you know it the weight will be off and time will go by anyway! i hope you feel better and stay motivated!!!
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1784 Cardio King Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 5 Feb 2008 14:38 Welcome Stina!!! I think 30 pounds by July is totally realistic, as long as you're realistic with yourself and your level of commitment (I know this from personal experience as I'm still struggling with it). Pay close attention to your diet because that'll be about 75% of the battle (again, I'm still struggling with it). I think it's awesome you have a lot of muscle (I hope I do too, lol). What kind of workout routine are you going to adopt? Just curious... Good luck and keep us updated!
Stina Ebs Fitness Guru Posts: 208 Stina Ebs After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)	# Posted: 6 Feb 2008 01:53 Thanks for all the encouragement! I know one of my biggest things is when I am bored, I go to the kitchen, so self discipline is going to be a biggie. I am going to definitely cut down on portions as well. My husband gets off work at around 1:00 am and I work at around 12:30 pm so I am definitely going to have to be an evening "workouter". I am going to be doing a lot of Wii sports and have been doing this awesome MTV power yoga DVD. Stress is a big factor in my life and its just been helping me mentally and physically, i LOVE it! I will definitely keep you all updated, just gotta get over this virus and I am on my way!
Juan Silva traineo Newbie Posts: 2 Juan Silva Life is wonderful :)	# Posted: 6 Feb 2008 05:08 I want to add that please have your mate be your motivation. My wife and I motivate each other and the results are awesome, WE ARE HAPPY TOGETHER DOING IT TOGETHER Give it your best effort and prayers

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