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JuDaX

Start Weight:	(01 Jun 08) 260.0 lb
Current Weight:	(22 Nov 08) 212.0 lb
Goal Weight:	180.0 lb

following: JuDaX's own diet
performance: Steady

Goal: (June 2008- March 2009). Hope I can do it. :)

Your diet and exercise can have a lot to do with the way you look and feel about yourself on a regular basis. A great way to start building your self-esteem is by building up your body. Eat well. Get enough rest and exercise. You’ll look better, feel better and have a better outlook on life. When your body is fit, it works better and gives you the energy and resources to handle anything that comes along!

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Helpful Website Tips:

1. www.projectweightloss.com ( joined nov. 7, 2008 )
2. www.calorieking.com [nutritional facts]
3. www.weightloss77.com [ I loved this site ]
4. www.iwantsixpackabs.com
5. www.sparkpeople.com [ amazing site ]
6. www.flatstomachtips.com [ flat stomach, not six pack]
7. www.prevention.com
8. www.iowaavenue.com {photos]
9. www.fitnessfatloss.com

FatSecret member since: 12 Jun 08

JuDaX's Weight History

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JuDaX's latest member challenges

25 lbs by New Years Day

status:	In Progress
currently:	Week 1 of 6
end date:	Friday 02 Jan 09
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Operation: Saturation

status:	In Progress
currently:	Week 5 of 8
end date:	Monday 15 Dec 08
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	cynda on diet Weight Watchers
	last weighin: losing 1.5 lb a week

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	sngourd on diet Vegetarian Whole Grains and Veggies Plus
	last weighin: losing 3.3 lb a week

	girlygirlatheart on diet girlygirlatheart's own diet
	last weighin: losing 0.4 lb a week

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Skip Breakfast, Gain Weight
thanks for reading amryk. Yah, not only for teens but all of us. Smile

posted 17 Nov 2008, 05:13

CHALLENGING YOUR BODY !!!
Wow, I love reading this one. Thanks for sharing dude. Smile

posted 17 Nov 2008, 05:11

Skip Breakfast, Gain Weight
Did you know that teenagers who skip breakfast are more likely to become overweight or obese?

That's according to a study done by researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

They followed more than 2000 teens for five years, recording their eating and lifestyle habits. And they found that more than 50 percent of the girls and 30 percent of the boys skipped breakfast as a way to cut calories.

But the kids who ate breakfast tended to be thinner and have more active lifestyles than kids who skipped the morning meal. Those kids had higher body mass index and were more likely to be overweight.

Why? The researchers think that not eating breakfast makes kids feel hungrier later on, which can lead to overeating at lunch and dinner.

And now you know.

http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment.php4?seg=1553

posted 16 Nov 2008, 03:02

4 Signs It's Time to Step Off the Scale
4 Signs It's Time to Step Off the Scale
Does Weight Weigh Heavily on Your Mind?

It cannot talk yet it speaks to you. Some days it makes you giddy with delight. Other days it puts you into a deep depression. It judges you on a superficial level. The thought of it is enough to worry even the most optimistic person. What am I talking about? The notorious bathroom scale.

What is with this obsession we have with the scale? For most people, the scale can be an adversary or an ally, depending on the day. We often hate what it says or argue with it, but we still feel the desire to use it. When used properly and taken for what it is, it can actually be a very useful tool for weight management. But for many, the scale does more than measure the total weight of all your various parts. It somehow defines who you are as a person. And sadly, it can determine your own self-worth. We read way too much into this single-purposed tool.

Here are four signs that you might put too much weight on weighing in:

1. You constantly worry about weighing in.
When you're trying to lose weight, it's normal to experience some hesitation when it's time for your weekly weigh in. After all, you want to see the numbers go down as confirmation that all of your hard work has paid off. We all want to be rewarded for our efforts, and it can be discouraging when you have done everything right and things still don’t pan out. However, if you find yourself preoccupied with worrisome thoughts of what the scale is going to say tomorrow or the next day, then you might be a little too obsessed with the scale.

2. You weigh in more than once per day.
SparkPeople recommends weighing in once a week (or even less). Ever wonder why it's not a good idea to do it more often? Your body weight can and will fluctuate from day to day, and change throughout a single day, too. There is no sense in putting yourself on that roller coaster of ups and downs. In the war on weight, if you become so concerned that you weigh yourself daily or several times a day, you are fighting a losing battle and you will be discouraged. If you feel like you can't control yourself or stop yourself from weighing in each day, then you could be headed for trouble.

3. You can recite your weight to the nearest fraction at all times.
This is a sure sign that you are relying too heavily on the scale. Anyone who can tell you not only how much she weighs each day, but measures her weight loss to the nearest quarter of a pound is probably weighing in too often. There is nothing wrong with wanting to see a lower number on the scale, even if it's a quarter pound lower, but remember that weighing in is more about trends (an average decrease or consistency in weight over time).

4. The scale determines how you feel about yourself for the day.
When the number is down, you step off the scale singing and have a jump in your step all day. When the number goes up (or stays the same when you expected a loss), you feel like Charlie Brown walking around with a rain cloud above your head. To me, this is the saddest situation of all—to let the scale dictate how you should feel. How would you feel about yourself if you hadn't weighed in that day? What other ways would you determine your self-worth if weight didn't exist?

If one (or all) of these situations sound familiar to you, it's time to step away from the scale. Go cold turkey. Or at the very least, weigh in less often. But what's a "compulsive weigher" to do?

Instead letting the scale alone determine whether you're a success or failure, use more reliable measures to determine your progress. My philosophy is that weight loss is not a goal, but the result of healthy habits like a better diet and regular exercise. When you do step on the scale and don't see the reading you had hoped for, ask yourself these questions: Am I doing what I am supposed to be doing? Am I making healthy food choices most of the time? Am I exercising consistently? If you are, then rust that your body is making positive changes, and the results will come. If you are not, then resolve to be consistent in healthy behaviors to see the results you want.

Weighing yourself is definitely helpful and it has its place. Just make sure you don’t go overboard and give too much credence to this one measurement! After all, other measures (like how much energy you have, how much easier it is to climb a flight of stairs, or how well your clothes fit) might not be as precise or scientific, but they're sure to make you feel happier and more successful than a scale ever can.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1178

posted 08 Nov 2008, 22:17

Look Great at Any Weight
Look Great at Any Weight
Forget the Skinny Jeans

My closet used to be divided into three sections: clothes that fit when I was 20 pounds heavier; clothes that fit when I was thin but miserable (from my “never-eat-anything-fun” phase); and clothes I could wear at that moment.

Unfortunately, the clothes that actually fit me were the fewest in number. I was tired of either squeezing into clothes that were too small (and feeling like a stuffed sausage) or swimming in big, unflattering clothes. I needed a wardrobe overhaul—I needed to look good right now.

Sound familiar? I bet it does. What women hasn't held on to her "skinny jeans," dreaming of the day she'd wear them again, only to realize that 10 years had passed and they were now hopelessly out of style. Even worse is the woman who holds on to her "fat clothes" because she doesn’t really believe that she will be able to maintain the weight loss she has worked so hard to attain. And so our closets are jammed with clothes that just don’t fit.

Even if you need to lose weight you still deserve to look your best today instead of waiting for the day that you reach your goal weight. Whether you need to lose 50 pounds or just a few, with the right fashion tricks you can look great at any weight.

The trick to looking your best is to recognize your attributes and then play them up to your advantage. Have great legs? Show them off with a flattering skirt and a great pair of heels. Accent an hourglass waist with an eye-catching belt, and nobody will notice that your arms need a bit of toning. It all boils down to drawing the eye away from your weaker areas and calling attention to the parts of your figure that you do feel good about.

Here are some more tips to help you look your best no matter what your size:

* Clean out your closet. If you haven’t worn an item in a year (or more!), get rid of it. Sell gently used items to a local consignment shop for some extra cash, or donate them to charity. Don’t hold onto clothing hoping you will fit into it again someday. If you do lose weight, go out and buy yourself some new clothing—you deserve it.

* Work with your natural body shape. Even though a piece of clothing is in style, it doesn’t mean that it will look good on you. For example, low-rise jeans aren't flattering on anyone with a bit of a belly, no matter how good they look on the store mannequin or sales clerk. If your bottom is a little heavy, stay away from details like buttons on your jean pockets—they only call attention to your largest part. Instead, balance your figure with a structured jacket with a strong shape.

* Don’t over-accessorize. While one necklace is attractive, wearing it with bangles, earrings and a flashy belt is overkill. Pick one strong accessory for the most impact. The same goes with patterns—don’t combine a strong floral print on top with another equally strong pattern on your lower half. Pick the area of your body that you want to emphasize and play it up with an appropriate print.

* Don’t cover up your body with clothes that are too big. When you're wearing a dress or top that looks like a tent, you're not fooling anyone about what's really underneath. Fitted clothes (not tight or oversized), usually look best. Find a shapely, figure-flattering style that skims over your less-than-ideal areas while playing up your attributes.

* Buy clothes to fit your hips. This is especially important if you’re pear-shaped. If you're one of those women who has trouble finding the right fit in pants and skirts, get the size that fits your hips and thighs best, and then get the clothing taken in at the waist. Don’t squeeze into a too-small skirt just to have it fit around the waist.

* Choose the right bra and panties. The right undergarments can make or break your appearance, while the wrong sizes and styles can cause bumps and lumps under your clothes. Select seam-free panties for a smooth look and make sure you are wearing the right sized bra (most women don’t). It’s worth a trip to a higher-end department store to be measured and fitted by a trained salesperson.

* Think color. Head-to-toe black may be slimming, but it can also be severe. Instead, dress in the same shade of one color, such as blue jeans and a royal blue t-shirt, to create a long, lean silhouette.

* Avoid pleated pants. The extra fabric in the pleats calls attention to your tummy, hips and thighs. Select a flat front style without extra details for a smoother look.

To look and feel your best, don't wait until you're a future size, weight or shape. You deserve to look good and feel great about yourself today! Pick clothes that flatter you, no matter what number is on the label. Make sure you take care of yourself by eating well and exercising regularly too. When you feel good about yourself, you take better care of yourself and the image your project to the world. And always remember that confidence is the best beauty secret of all, no matter what your size!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=957

posted 08 Nov 2008, 22:01

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22 November 2008

Ohhhhh this week my weight stay the same and I think because of the occasions (2 birthdays) that I attended last Wednesday and Friday. Now back to basic. ...

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15 November 2008

Good day everyone, how ya doing? yahoooooo! got a compliments from my friend (long lost friend)and the other one is my classmate. They said I looked ...

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