LogFAQs > #897830068

Before entering grad school, I was 150 lbs. I assumed it was purely a sedentary lifestyle problem, but my weight began creeping up, and creeping up. I slowly noticed I was starting to eat with less strict priority, going out for any and all junk food or popping things on vending machines. The biggest culprit has to be drinking way too much water, mostly from caffeine drinks, soda, but even way big things of milk or smoothies. I have overindulged when I should be smarter, since I've lost weight once in my life. I still exercise the same as I always have: 4-5 days a week, varying from one hour of yoga, cardio, or free weights, plus walking outside whenever I need to or just for fun. This is definitely copious food and water intake.

But because I've been so stupid, I'm at 185 lbs, all within a year's time. Bigger gut, Insomnia, Cavities, tight clothes, bloat and potential acid reflux, higher blood pressure, you name it. Things have spiraled. 30 lbs in one year is unacceptable.

I have a word doc tracking my nightly weight. I will attempt to post those here whenever I can. If I can't keep myself accountable anymore, maybe this topic will. I ask people to monitor my new weight loss journey.

My starting goal is 180 lbs. If I can get anywhere close to my previous low (147.5 lbs), I'll be pleased with myself.

3/15/18: 185.5 lbs
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