BP.Net Weightloss CHALLENGE

[Papa Burgundy]

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.

[missi182]

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.

[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"

[missi182]

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"

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.

[recycling goddess]

ah good for you!!!

[missi182]

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*

[recycling goddess]

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.

[Inknsteel]

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!

[recycling goddess]

YIPPPPPPEEEEEE congrats!!!!!

[recycling goddess]

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