Laurel Lu

Start Weight:(24 Oct 09) 195.0 lb
Current Weight:(08 Nov 09) 192.0 lb
Goal Weight:150.0 lb
following: Weight Watchers
performance: losing 1.4 lb a week

I'm tall (5'9) and was always slender and active growing up. But in middle school and high school (though I was still active in sports) I struggled with Anorexia, so I was thinner than ever before. I was never overweight until I started my first job 4 years a go...and gained almost 60 lbs. I have been yo-yoing (plus or minus 20 lbs) ever since.

Over the summer of 2008, I joined fat secret and lost about 20 lbs and started feeling much better about my body than I have in a long time. But after I started my new job in the fall, my weightloss slowed down, and then I gained some of it back. Now I'm laid off, newly married and have renewed my efforts in the hopes that taking control of my health will help set a better future for me and my wonderful husband.

I am motivated to have a healthy relationship with food and my body. I want to be beautiful and confident...but most of all, HEALTHY AND HAPPY! :)

I would like to weigh 135-150 lbs (depends how I look at the weight, because I have not really ever been at a healthy weight as an adult). I want to work out 3-5 times a week (incorporating yoga and pilates) and I want to make healthy habits with my fiance that will support us throughout the rest of our lives together.

I'm currently doing weight watchers, though I'm not attending meetings. And yes, this works for me (I've done ww before, so I get the gist, and I find that the online support here and with my family and friends is enough to work for me).


FatSecret member since: 17 Jun 08

Laurel Lu's Weight History



Laurel Lu's latest member challenges

30
  The Home Stretch: Ultimate Challenge- 4 Weeks
status: In Progress
currently: Week 3 of 7
end date: Monday 21 Dec 09
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98
  9 lbs in 6 Weeks
status: Completed
ended: 10 Aug 09
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Laurel Lu's buddies

DReno
last weighin: losing 1.2 lb a week Down
 
cindyshine
buddies only
amryk
last weighin: gaining 1.2 lb a week Up
 
laurenftant
last weighin: losing 1.8 lb a week Down



Laurel Lu's cookbook

cals: 73kcal | fat: 4.87g | carbs: 7.62g | prot: 1.71g
Tangy Mexican Coleslaw
This yummy refreshing summer salad is super flavorful, has great texture and is really low in points.
cals: 152kcal | fat: 10.99g | carbs: 9.86g | prot: 6.85g
Broccoli Pesto
A yummy "pesto" that's great on its own, on pasta or as a dip.
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Laurel Lu's latest posts

Best diet orders at the Cheesecake Factory?
Hi guys, I'm meeting a girlfriend here four HH and don't want to blow my entire weeks calories. I'm planning on keeping a low-cal count for the rest of the day, getting my workout in and noshing on a HUGE salad before I meet her...but what are my best bets for ordering here?
posted 27 Oct 2009, 14:40
Post a new picture?
Thanks a bunch!! Smile
posted 25 Oct 2009, 22:30
Post a new picture?
I feel like a complete idiot, but I can't figure out how to post a new picture...or a new profile picture. Can anyone please help me out with some instructions? Smile

Thanks!
Smile
posted 25 Oct 2009, 15:29
Delicious Apple or Berry Crisp Dessert
Yum! That sounds great! I am going to try this for my family picnic on Sunday...
posted 03 Jul 2009, 14:27
What I did RIGHT today for ME!!
Well, I woke up, took my SlimShot, my cranwater and a yummy shake for breakfast...and I avoided the cupcakes on the table from my brother's birthday bash last night...EVIL!! EVIL I TELL YOU!!
posted 16 Sep 2008, 15:34
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Laurel Lu's journal

09 November 2009

Happy Monday! Been up since 6:30 working on freelance work and am finally done for this project for today. I still have plenty to do for tomorrow's de ...
on diet Weight Watchers  

08 November 2009

I've become way more busy in the past few days than I ever expected I would be! I've got three freelance projects going on in the next week(!!) plus I ...
on diet Weight Watchers  

Laurel Lu's Recent Food & Exercise

Laurel Lu's Groups

20's with 25-50 lbs to Lose
20 somethings with 25-50 pounds to lose.

J.O.L.L.Y
Just a group to keep all our spirits high and to allow a moment of "being completely free in your emotions"

Weight-Loss for Busy Professionals
A group for professionals who struggle with balancing weight-loss with careers. Support, tips & friendships are encouraged.

Goal by Birthday
Announce your Birthday and set a Goal that you really want to reach by that date.

Making Weightloss Fun
A fun group that brings people together.

Laurel Lu's Recent Activity

Laurel Lu's own activity

recorded a journal entry.
commented on amryk's journal.
recorded a weigh in.
commented on catglaw's journal.

Laurel Lu's Buddies

amryk updated their food diary.
DReno replied to Christiet's post - Hungry Girl's Thanksgiving Guide 2009.
cindyshine recorded a journal entry.
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Weight Watchers Recent Activity

ktscarlet01 updated their food diary.
fufu_mjs updated their exercise diary.
Rocio C added snjgushue's Zucchini and Egg Bake recipe to their cook book.
Christyinthesky recorded a weigh in.
fat2fit updated their exercise diary.
twinmombaltimore recorded a weigh in.
sherrib replied to Band-On-The-Run's group post - Weight Maintenance.
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