Hello everyone,

Yesterday was OK for me, not great. I was working on a major deadline, and had to spend more hours in front of the computer than I would have liked.

I've been reading through some of the other threads in these forums - mostly American - and they seem to have even more processed food than we do. That's scary! Half the food they talk about are things I have never heard of.

What kind of exercise do you all do? I'm really interested to know what works for people and what doesn't.

Have a great day!

I don't do a heck of a lot when it comes to exercise. I kinda wish I did, because when I was I felt more alive with it. But I just don't seem to have the motivation right now.

I did do seven weeks on my exercise bike for half an hour a day.

I also have an exercise video that I was given. I tried that for a bit but struggled to get my coordination right. That was fun even though I nearly fell flat on my butt often. I should get that going again. The 'fun' aspect of it kinda took the 'chore' aspect out of exercise.

It the past I have taken to doing step ups on a milk crate in front of the TV.

I have even walked laps around the dinning room table in the comfort of the airconditioning instead of braving the hot sun outside.

Where I live there is no gym nearby so I have had to use my imagination a little.

I enjoy the exercise...I just hate that it takes time


Anyway, not such a good day for me today.

They decided to throw a morning tea at work. Lots of bad food there!!! I only had a small plate...but what I had on it were not the best selections for me.

Nevermind...these things are bound to happen I guess.

I was right back on track again afterward

Hope to mow the lawn this weekend...that is another form of exercise for me. I should get back to doing that weekly again, it might help me as well as the garden

I'll drop by tomorrow evening.

Hope you all have great plans for the weekend

Hey Lindor

I have made a 'walking track' around my kitchen and lounge room - on those rainy days it is the only way I can manage to walk. I would love to get a treadmill … but they are a bit out of my price range at the moment.

Don't beat yourself up about having a bad day - it's in the past now. I'm going to 'join you' in the garden today. I won't mow my lawn, but there are plenty of weeds to pull, and lots of tidying up jobs. I'm also going to do some dreaded domestics around the house, and try to go for a 45 minute walk.

How many clothes sizes have you dropped since you've lost all this weight? I have a little way to go yet before I can walk into somewhere like Target and buy off-the-rack sizes.

I hope you have a better day today, and have fun playing in your garden.

I have just got up and the thought of mowing my lawn is really dragging me down!!

If you run out of weeds at your place I have plenty more here that you can pull


Back in January, I was buying size 22 to 24 clothes. I hated clothes shopping. I hated pulling the clothes off the rack and seeing how big they were. Strange how they look so much bigger when you are not wearing them!! And the range and styles always looked awful!

Anyway, I have not bought much in the way of new clothes just yet. I don't want to spend a fortune on winter wear that I'll probably only wear for four weeks in the year. And if all goes to plan, I hope to be 20kgs lighter by this time next year which would mean any new clothes now would not fit me then.

Work uniforms, I have had no choice but to replace. I was wearing (tight) size 22 work shorts at the end of last year...I am now wearing size 18, and they are now feeling big on me!!

I am planning a trip to Perth early next year with the plan of buying a whole new wardrobe for a whole new me

Alright, breakfast and the lawn (ugh!) awaits.

I'll report in again this evening

Well I got through another day without cheating. 6 in a row now, but I'm not happy. I'm getting bored with food again which is a problem for me. We are off to the inlaws for lunch tomorrow, what a thrill NOT! But I have to do this, I"m going clothes shopping with my sister in 2 weeks for a bridesmaid dress for her wedding. Not really happy about that, cause I feel so terrible about my body still. Ah well we'll see if there is a magical dress out there somewhere.

Kathy

Try to be happy. I know this whole dieting thing can be a drag, but don't let it be the be all and end all.

I can tell you right now, without ever setting eyes on you, that you are one top chick! How you look is nothing compared to all the other qualities that you have. Don't be so hard on yourself. If you don't make goal by your sisters wedding...so what! You will be there and that is all she wants from you right?

But I know it feels like you are letting yourself down...and that is a hard feeling to beat off. Hang in there Kathy.

Can you change your diet? Try something else for a little while just to break the boredom of what you are currently eating? This is why I won't follow a strict diet regime...I know I'd get bored of it rather quickly too.

You have done so well so far. Keep on fighting

Good luck with the inlaws and I hope the shopping can be a fun experience for you



So I got out there and mowed my lawn today! I also did a good bit of tidying up in the yard too. And I have to say it looks good! And the distraction kept me well away from the fridge - I ate well today!!! I am on four days off and they are usually the hardest days to resist temptation. I just need to keep busy!

So tomorrow...I am going to work on tidying up the inside of the house! I have sooo much crap that I need to get rid off. I think I might need to plan a garage sale at some point!

Anyway, I am off to watch the evening movie on TV. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Great to hear your garden has had a makeover Lindor - mine remains a work in progress, but at least you can see where I've been. One of the goals I have set for myself is to try and do 20 minutes work in the garden every day - for me it's about wanting to get in the habit of being a little bit more active every day. Works better in theory than in practice.

Hi Kathy, I understand what you mean about food getting boring. Can you change your diet? Do something different? It's hard to stay motivated when you're finding the food boring.

I'm jealous of you all - you're further down the track than me, and are an inspiration to those of us who are at the beginning of this weight loss journey. I get impatient sometimes - I want to wake up and see 10kg magically disappear from the scales. And 10kg feels so far away …

Fell off the wagon again today. I jumped on the scales this morning and lo and behold, the same weight I was on Monday morning. So I just carbed out. I feel sick from it too, it wasn't worth it for sure.

As for changing the regime, I dont think I have much of a choice, if I go off low carb, I'll have to start taking medication and that makes me feel nauseated 24/7.

Didn't end up going to the outlaws, my sister rang and asked me to come and help her with her house moving. Which was better than sitting through the outlaws, but I was cleaning. I think I'm allergic to cleaning. I have to be...lol.

Back on board tomorrow, with about 20 boiled eggs in the fridge and a leg of lamb ready to pop in the crockpot in the morning. I might even go to the gym.

Kathy

Maybe a break from the whole dieting thing for a week or so?? I don't know what else to suggest. Maybe a chat with your doctor again? Could they offer another medication for you??

I hope it gets easier for you soon. Got my fingers crossed that the new week is good for you.

And well done for getting out of the visit to the inlaws



Well I have had another good day. Kept busy with housework today. I don't look as if I have done much, but I know I have made a little progress! More to do tomorrow!!

So tomorrow is weigh in day for me. I am feeling positive. I think I have kept pretty well on track this week, bar a packet of smoked almonds and a morning tea at work! But that is my challenge for next week...no almonds or morning teas!

I have to start the week with grocery shopping though

If I plan to go after lunch then I won't be hungry and I won't be tempted right???

Well, I hope everyone else has good things planned for the week

Goodnight

WOOOHOOOO!!!!

It was a good week!

I am down three kilos!!!

Got me back to my lowest weight again

This is kinda how it was when I started losing weight back in January...the first few weeks I'd lose loads then I'd dwindle down to one a week or so.

But I guess I have started over...so I guess I am happy with this

Whoo-hoo Lindor! 3 kilos is AWESOME!

Sorry havent been onthe baords much lately - you know, with the in-laws here and all, I kinda have to make sure they are entertained! In all seriousness, I actually REALLY love my in-laws - I am so blessed! They are more like good friends than people to be feared...haha.

Anyway, stepped on the scales yesterday morning and hadnt lost anything! Funny thing is, I think its because I didnt eat ENOUGH, so am trying to bring my caloric intake a bit higher with good foods (except for my weely junk meal last night - veggie pizza!) and see what happens. Going to try and be drinking more than 2ltrs of water a day now as well. Hopefully that will shock my metabolism into getting moving again...we'll see.

By the way, I have yet to mow my lawn as well - well, if you can call a plot of dirt in the back yard full of weeds a lawn...then, yep, it needs to be tamed. Its just been so miserable here in Sydney over the weekend....

Well, girls. Hope you are all doing well! Will be on again soon!

Happy losing...

Lindor - that's awesome ... congratulations!

I went to the football yesterday with friends - and they took so much food it would have fed the whole Freo cheer squad. Needless to say my resolve was poor, and now I'm not very happy with myself.

I think I'm going to have to re-set goals, and try to get my head right. I was going to start this morning with a walk, but the weather is revolting here in Perth.

Why do we sabotage ourselves? It's so frustrating.

I know what you mean Perthchick - its like I have an arguement with myself in my head before choosing to ruin all my good work. AND, occassionally, I choose to listen to the wrong voice (well, prob more than occassionally!). Other than making myself sound absolutely crazy, I end up feeling like crap after its all said and done - and it wasnt even worth it! Anyway, have done better these last couple of weeks though and am hoping its going to be learning curve....I guess the biggest thing to remember is that if you binge, or mess up, to not STAY in that rut of guilt and shame. Its actually THERE we do the most damage. Move on, clear your head, or like you said, get some new goals. 2 steps forward, 1 step back is still better than staying where you are.
Heres to learning together....

Britt, losing nothing is better than gaining something right?? I find when I really cut back on the calorie intake I tend to not lose so much too. It's a case of finding that happy medium isn't it? Good luck!

And just because I said I mowed my lawn...does not suggest it is a lawn in the true sense of the word! My place is just weeds and dust too. But I figure if the weeds are green and mowing them makes them look better then that is a lawn to me!

Anyway, I am feeling really motivated after this mornings weigh in, so I am pumped for another good week this week

Thanks Britt - I'm just feeling annoyed with myself, but you're right. I'm not going to achieve my goals by mentally beating myself up.

I'm determined that I am going to lose 1/2 a kilo by next Monday.

Lindor, you cracked me up with your description of your lawn - good for you! Made me realise its about time I looked at the more positive side of things :-)