Submitted to: Contest #306

New Year, New Me

Written in response to: "Tell a story using a series of diary or journal entries."

Contemporary

This story contains themes or mentions of mental health issues.

January 1, 2025

New year, new me! I’ve never kept a journal before, but I gained some weight this year and want to get healthy. I’m going to record every day - no trying, I’m just going to do it!

Weigh In: 246lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 8 hours

Exercise: 1 mile walk

Breakfast: 4oz Greek Yogurt, 6oz Blueberries

Lunch: GF wrap w/ chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, fat-free ranch dressing

Dinner: Quinoa, chicken breast, roasted carrots

January 2, 2025

Day 2, we’ve got this! Stay Accountable!!!

Weigh In: 246lbs

Time: 6:05AM

Sleep: 7 hours

Exercise: 1 mile walk

Breakfast: 4oz Greek Yogurt, 6oz Blueberries

Lunch: Salad w/ seared tuna, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, Ginger soy dressing

Dinner: Quinoa, miso salmon, mixed veggies

January 3, 2025

I’ve never worn a bikini before, I will this summer!! I walked another mile today, I feel like I’m getting stronger!

Weigh In: 247lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 9 hours

Exercise: 2 mile walk

Breakfast: 4oz Greek Yogurt, 1 banana

Lunch: Whole wheat bread, turkey, lettuce, tomato, mustard

Dinner: Black beans, chicken breast, mixed veggies

February 1, 2025

Month 2!! 15 down, you got this, girl!!!! I can’t believe I added another mile!!

Weigh In: 231lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 7 hours

AM Exercise: 3 mile run

Breakfast: 2oz Greek Yogurt

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 5oz baked chicken breast, 7oz lettuce, 2oz fat free ranch dressing

PM Exercise: 30 min weight lifting

February 2, 2025

First first date! Think about the little red dress for valentines! I never knew how much I would love running!!

Weigh In: 230.5lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 3 mile run

Breakfast: 2oz Greek yogurt

Lunch: Protein Shake - 2oz Greek yogurt, 4oz blueberries, 1 scoop protein powder

Dinner: 5oz baked chicken breast, 6oz sliced peppers

PM Exercise: 40 min weight lifting

February 3, 2025

I guess I haven't lost enough yet. Keep Going!!

Weigh In: 229.8lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 3 mile run

Breakfast: 2oz Greek yogurt

Lunch: Protein Shake - 2oz Greek yogurt, 4oz blueberries, 1 scoop protein powder

Dinner: 5oz baked chicken breast, 6oz sliced peppers

PM Exercise: 40 min weight lifting

March 1, 2025

60 more lbs to go, you can do it - one pound at a time!!!

Weigh In: 210.2lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 5 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 3oz baked chicken breast, 7oz steamed veggies

PM Exercise: 60 min yoga

March 2, 2025

Almost Spring!! Flowy, strappy dresses - get rid of that pudge!! Remember, “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”

Weigh In: 209.7lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 5 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 3oz baked chicken breast, 4oz sliced peppers

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

March 3, 2025

Only 10 pounds to under 200. I haven’t been under 200lbs since I was in middle school!!! My mom is going to be so happy!

Weigh In: 209.2lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 3oz baked chicken breast

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

April 1, 2025

Stop being lazy!!! Work work work!!!

Weigh In: 189.3lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 4 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 4oz chicken breast, 5oz steamed veggies

PM Exercise: 60 min yoga

April 2, 2025

I hate myself.

Weigh In: 189lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 4 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Shake

Dinner: 4slices pizza, french fries, ketchup, chicken tenders, ice cream sundae I don’t even know how much.

April 3, 2025

Why couldn’t I have been born skinny? It’s not fair.

Weigh In: 192lbs

Time: 10:00AM

Sleep: 9 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Bar

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60min weight lifting

May 1, 2025

I saw Daniel today - he said I looked great!!!! Let’s keep it going!!!

Weigh In: 179.4lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Premier Protein Bar

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60min weight lifting

May 2, 2025

Progress Progress Progress!!

Weigh In: 178.9lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 5 mile run

Breakfast: Protein Bar

Lunch: 5oz chicken breast, 7oz steamed asparagus

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60min yoga

May 3, 2025

I missed my evening workout, I wish I wasn’t so tired all the time. I’ll do extra tomorrow.

Weigh In: 179.1lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 5 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Protein Bar

Dinner:

PM Exercise:

June 1, 2025

Why am I like this? If I die, will I be pretty in my next life?

Weigh In: 190.3lbs

Time: 5:00AM

Sleep: 6 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: 5oz chicken breast, 6oz steamed broccoli

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60 min yoga

June 2, 2025

I broke again, I can’t stop eating. Why am I like this

Weigh In: 195.1lbs

Time: 8:00AM

Sleep: 7 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Protein Bar

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

June 3, 2025

Ok, let's start over. We can do this.

Weigh In: 195.7lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 6 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner: 4oz chicken breast, 6oz steamed veggies

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

July 1, 2025

We’ve got this, you can make it through the holiday!!

Weigh In: 180lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 7 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Protein Shake

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

July 2, 2025

It’s just a family BBQ, you can make it through without being a fat ass.

Weigh In: 179.3lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 7 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: 5oz baked chicken breast, 7oz lettuce

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60 min yoga

July 3, 2025

I added another mile so I can have some pie tomorrow. But just a little.

Weigh In: 178.7lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 8 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: 5oz baked salmon, 7oz steamed broccoli

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 60 min weight lifting

August 1, 2025

I tried to wear a bikini to the beach, but I just couldn't. I can’t breathe.

Weigh In: 167.8lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 8 mile run

Breakfast:

Lunch: Protein Bar

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 90 min weight lifting

August 2, 2025

I’m so tired.

Weigh In: 166.3lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise: 8 mile run

Breakfast: 8oz black coffee

Lunch: 5oz baked chicken breast, 7oz steamed broccoli

Dinner:

PM Exercise: 90 min weight lifting

August 3, 2025

I can’t do this anymore.

Weigh In: 165.8lbs

Time: 6:00AM

Sleep: 5 hours

AM Exercise:

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

PM Exercise:

Posted Jun 14, 2025
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9 likes 2 comments

17:11 Jun 20, 2025

It reminds me of the Bridget Jones' diary entries... so relatable :)

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Nicole Moir
10:47 Jun 16, 2025

So sad and yet so true! This was such an effective way to portray this issue. You could really see the mental battle going on.

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