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Angie 24, Female
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I started out fat. I'm guessing I weighed well over 10 lbs at birth, but my mom disagrees. I spose she would know.

I was really "chunky" all through elementary school, but lost a little weight in middle school. I remember I got one of those Tony Little leg swinging machines and read Susan Powter's book and did her exercise dvd's. Something worked; I actually lost some weight.

Going into high school I just got worse. I started high school in a size 18 (getting tight) and eventually worked my way up to a 24. I didn't weigh myself, so I have no idea what I actually gained. I ate JUNK. Major junk. I had gallstones by the time I was 18, and convinced myself it had nothing to do with my midnight Taco Bell/Wendy's runs or the fact that I ate peanut butter and Dorito sandwiches (on white bread, even) daily. No, it was just a fluke. Hereditary, even. Yeah. Right.

I went off to college still fat and still miserable. I remember wanting so badly to be a health nut. I'd read all these books/websites/magazines and convince myself that TODAY was the day. I'd change. Then I'd waddle my big behind down to the cafeteria and manage to eat about 3 days worth of calories in one sitting. Who turns down a WAFFLE BAR? Or soft serve ice cream? I was a poor college student and needed to live it up, right? Wrong.

The summer after my freshman year something clicked. I started doing the South Beach Diet and walking/running regularly. I lost about 30 lbs or so in a few months and felt great. I went back to college and did ok for awhile, but then the ice cream runs started getting more frequent, my meals not as healthy, and I gained some weight back. I don't know how much (maybe 15 lbs?), but I know it was something.

I decided not to go back to college after my sophmore year and instead went to the Aveda Institute to learn about hair. While the hair part sucked (I got my license and promptly went right back to teaching), I met the most AMAZING friend I've ever had (Missy, look her fine-ass up on here!) and we proceeded to eat our way through school. Dinner out almost every night, endless snacking and candy runs during the school day to keep us sane, you get the idea. Not good.

We joined Weight Watchers November of 2006. My husband was gone in Iraq and I was ready to do something. I started out ridiculously slow; basically just eating less of the crap I was eating before, and MAYBE walking about 15 minutes a few times a week. It worked, and the weight started coming off. I definitely had my weeks of gains/maintains, but the loss overall was consistent and at a great pace.

I lost about 70 lbs and decided Weight Watchers was no longer for me. I was getting obsessed with the scale and I didn't like it. I was obsessing over my food, exercise, anything. I needed to take a break and just LIVE. Not only that, but I was having major issues with my digestion because I wasn't eating enough good fats/oils. After being put on countless medications and seeing specialists, I decided to take it into my own hands and put myself on a whole food, vegan diet and ALL of my issues are now non-existent and I feel better than I have in my whole entire life.

This winter I did some MAJOR soul searching and decided I'm happy right where I'm at. I'm in the best shape of my life, I eat healthy/unprocessed foods 90% of the time and I'm happy. I'm not anywhere near my goal weight, but if I get there, I do. I'm finally at a weight my body likes and I feel like I could do what I'm doing now for the rest of my life. Sure, I could drastically cut my calories and lose a few more pounds, but I'd go nuts. And I REALLY like food. I'm mildly obsessed. Grocery shopping for me is an activity and I do it recreationally.

I'm healthy, I'm happy, and I can now eat (and enjoy, even) good food. It's a nice place to be.
Plan of Choice:
Low Fat, High Fiber, Other
Workout Philiosophy:
I stay active doing everyday activities, I'm a walk-a-holic, I'm a gym rat ALL the way, I'm a Running Fanatic, I love lifting weights

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gone for awhile.

I kind of disappeared there for awhile, so I thought I should probably come explain myself! I'm doing ok, just still struggling with some stuff. I went away to a Women's Retreat for my church last weekend and realized that I'm just not doing so hot with the weight loss stuff. I've touched on it before, but what happened the last time was I just sort of got to this point where I had no idea who I was any more. I'd lost all this weight, realized I looked and felt completely different, and it sca… Continue

Posted on November 24, 2008 at 5:29pm — 6 Comments

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much much better.

I only have a second, but thought I should probably post so you know that I'm not locked up somewhere while they examine my mental state. I'm doing a lot better. I just needed to sit down and really pray about it and figure out why I'm having these weird feelings again. I still don't know, but I'm comforted. I know I need to let God be in control instead of always trying to take the reigns, it's just hard sometimes. So while not totally figured out, I'm feeling much better! Today is ANOTHER gl… Continue

Posted on November 13, 2008 at 10:05am — 8 Comments

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back.

I was gone there for just a few short days but it definitely felt longer! I sat down a few times and started a post and just couldn't do it, not sure why. I've been in a weird "funk" for the past week or so and I couldn't shake it. I felt like I was gaining weight at a ridiculous pace, felt like nothing fit, just felt overall awful. Can you guess what time of the month it was (or was about to be)? Yeah, I know I should remind myself that this does in fact happen every single month and I should… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2008 at 7:52pm — 5 Comments

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it's Friday, Friday, FRIDAY!

Thank heaven, it couldn't have come soon enough. I have conferences all day today and I'm really not looking forward to it. I work at a small private preschool, and 99% of the parents are extremely wealthy and have ridiculous expectations of their kids. I actually had a parent tell me last year that he was worried his daughter wasn't academically focused enough and went overboard with the art. Yeah. In preschool. Needless to say it's not too fun. I do have some great parents though, and it's n… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2008 at 7:03am — 8 Comments

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interesting thoughts.

Last weeks Jillian Michaels podcast was about your relationship with food. I thought it would be really interesting to hear her take on it, and lo and behold it's the exact OPPOSITE of what I'm trying to do! Basically Jillian eats by the clock to avoid eating too much. She eats every 3-4 hours, eats a set number of calories at each interval, and that's it. She said that it helps her to not give in to cravings. I thought this was really interesting because I've just started to realize I LOATHE… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2008 at 9:54am — 4 Comments

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At 8:42am on December 2, 2008, Christine said…
Hi Angie. Yesterday I was reading a ton of blogs that focus more on "healthy" eating--vegetarian, no high fructose syrup, vegan, real food, etc. Made me think that you would be so good doing a blog like that! Maybe even one that adds in your social justice stuff too... that would get you away from the "diet" thing, but let you continue to blog. just a thought...
At 12:24pm on November 22, 2008, Cindy said…
Oooooh no! Where are you?! It's almost been 10 days since your last post!
At 4:20pm on November 21, 2008, Christine said…
Angie, oh Angie, where are you?
At 2:04pm on November 20, 2008, Robyn said…
How ya doin' girlfriend???
At 8:41pm on November 19, 2008, Cindy said…
How are you, my friend?
At 12:23pm on November 14, 2008, Robyn said…
that would be fun to run together! I haven't run "outside" yet so that still scares me! I'd probably slow you down too much!!!

I plan on doing the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day.
At 8:34am on November 11, 2008, Christine said…
I totally understand... I was in a major funk last week, but calorie counting and getting back to intuitive eating is helping!

I think reading the intuitive eating stuff can kind of shake up your world--at first it is really refreshing, and then it starts to freak you out. In the past, I always run back to WW because I am scared.

Maybe you can do the 20 day shred with Azad? Jillian's new book is for people will 20 or less lbs to lose. Seems like you are so close to goal, and maybe that will be the spark you need?

Hang in there. You have lots going on.
At 11:49am on November 10, 2008, Christine said…
where oh where is my friend Angie?
At 9:24pm on November 6, 2008, Christine said…
The sushi was yummy--ended up getting cucumber sushi because the place was attached to a restaurant called Mongolian Grill and they were selling their food at 50% because it is their grand opening. It was awesome?! I picked tofu and then they put in whatever veggies you want (I picked them ALL) and they wok it up, AND they had brown rice (all for a mere $3.50!). Can life get any better? :~) Have an awesome evening!
At 7:59pm on November 4, 2008, Christine said…
Thanks for your thoughts! They totally make sense, and are really helpful! You were so successful on WW, and at a point where you are maintaining. Gives me hope. I think for awhile I am going to count calories--seems a little less "diet-ish" to me. I want to make sure I am getting enough (and not too much) fuel for my body. For some reason when I add a points "value" to food and activity, that value becomes more than just a proxy for calories.

I don't want to keep you from the elections--very exciting stuff!

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