BP.Net Weightloss CHALLENGE

So, I have 2 main goals fo summer.

1) Build a snake rack, leading my to acquire new BPs.

2) Get back into the gym and bust my butt.

I am 6ft, 170 lbs. I want to lose about 10 lbs of fat, but gain about 15 pounds of muscle in the process.

I am looking forward to both challenges.

I am constantly battling late night snacking issues. When I was young, I would ALWAYS eat a "snack" before bed and now I can't stop. I will go to bed and tell myself "you had a good full dinner earlier, there is no reason you need to eat again at 11pm, just go to bed" and I will literally stay wide awake until I eat something.

I believe the combination of this and my metabolism slowing is making me pack on the pounds and I need to nix this habit before it gets out of control. If anyone has experienced something similar, I would love to hear what you do to help control the snacking, or general tips from anyone really.

Thanx all for listening, and thanx Kim for making this thread.

drink lots of water... it'll make you 'think' you are full.

other than that... do some affirmations, "i do not need food at night" or "an empty tummy is a healthy sleep"

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

drink lots of water... it'll make you 'think' you are full.

other than that... do some affirmations, "i do not need food at night" or "an empty tummy is a healthy sleep"

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Thanx for the tips Aleesha! I've been doing good for a few nights now, and I even went for a run today! 2.5 km!! I used to run a lot but I need to work my way up to a reasonable distance.

ah good for you!!!

Aleesha, I read your story and your blog, and I must say, you look AMAZING!

I am currently living at home with my mother for several reasons (mostly money - college, grrr) and what goes in our fridge is not up to me, nor can i afford to purchase my own groceries which I would would LOVE to do (laid off from work *sigh*).

For the past few months, Ive actually been heading over to my boyfriends parents house, and eating with his mom because she adores when I cook for her. They always have TONNES of fresh fruits and veggies, lean chicken, fresh yogurt (I LOVE frozen strawberries and plain yogurt, I want to make my own yogurt eventually) but my house is all pizza pockets and frozen dinners (my fat spoke up there).

I have taken the first step, doing what I can to minimize the awful things I usually eat, but as soon as I am in my own dwelling (September!!!) I will be CERTAIN to keep anything of the fried or pre-cooked nature OUT of my kitchen (oh what a dream). I love your Raw lifestyle, and I really would like to incorporate it into my life. After all, I LOVE smoothies!!

Thank-you for sharing your story, you give me so much hope.

*What a great 900th post:)*

if you ever want any really great easy to make raw recipes... i have a handful for ya!

and remember... a bag of apples costs little, as does a bunch of bananas. :)

UPDATE: 1 month and 8 lbs gone... I kinda slacked this month, going to the gym on average 2-3 times per week. So, trying to keep myself a little more motivated to keep up with my workout routine, hopefully next month I will be able to post a better number... Here's to 258 and shrinking! :headbang:

YIPPPPPPEEEEEE congrats!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

*sneaks into the room... lays down a note saying "I weight 179 pounds today!" and quietly walks back out of the room*