Aussie Chicks 2010
 

this is a series thread started years ago for the australian .. and nz chicks on the forum.. whether you are living in aus /nz now.. moving here or used to be here you are all welcome .. just come in and introduce yourself we dont bite.

im down 1.3 kilos this week so im happily back on track.. :) with loosing weight now i just gotta get to where i was b4.. lol stupid set backs suck so bad,.. but at least im changing it

That's a great start back into it Amy, well done! Further to what Lindor has already told you, weight watchers isn't really all that different to calorie counting, it's just that ww have devised a system of their own which I personally find a lot easier to understand than calorie counting. It mainly concentrates on portion size, total kilojules and saturated fat content. This is the second time I've done it and this time around I'm actually going to the meetings and I find that useful.

Lindor, mate you are on FIRE at the moment!! It's so inspiring to hear you sounding so motivated. You go girl :D

I had ww tonight as it happens and I'm 300g down which I'm happy with. Unfortunately I'm over my points allowance by 3 points today so I'm not very happy about that.

I didn't go to the gym tonight as I had to do some study after work and I'll be doing the same tomorrow so I will have to fit in a workout on Saturday. Got to keep up the momentum!


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cool .. ww sounds interesting the reasoni ask is calorie king is going paid.. so if the cost is about the same it may be worth while.. so how many pints are you on julia?

Thanx for the new thread Amy! Now it really feels like a fresh start!

And well done on your 1.3kg drop!

On track still for today despite a couple of hurdles! My PC had a major hissy fit today and refused to work for me! Right when I needed it most too!! I am currently on my laptop and the PC has gone to a computer repair geek! Hopefully I get it back tomorrow afternoon! I need to get some stuff printed off that computer and I am scared I may have lost it. I will just have to wait and see. My laptop wasn't set up for ADSL so I had to call for help on that and then I had to get a real mouse for it because I hate the stoopid touch pad thing it has!

So with all that running around I never got to take Dixie out this morning! But, I did managed to take her out this afternoon! We did the same route we did yesterday, and that same bloody hill got me again! So I am determinded to stick to that route until I can get up that hill without having to stop to catch my breath three times!

I have also started a new ticker - Dixie and I, we are going around Australia together and we are stopping in to visit Ani first! It's going to be a long and slow journey, but every kilometre counts!


Well done on the loss Julia!

I went shopping on an empty tummy late this afternoon! But, I can report that I did not stray from my shopping list at all, although I was tempted a few times. And I gotta say Julia, every time I felt tempted to grab something naughty, I questioned what it might be worth in points and if I could afford it...each time the answer was no, and I seem to accept that!

Three perfect days on Weight Watchers! :D

Lindor you are motivating me to get my bike out. Matt bought it for me at xmas time and only built it a week ago. SO even though work is now only a 3 minute walk i am going to ride my bike. I need a name for it. Its purple. Any suggestions anyone?

Lost a kilo and that was about a month ago i weighed in last.

Oh oh oh and exciting news and weight loss motivation
august - niece Emmas hans night nude still life art, booze bus and much more on the gold coast.
september - niece emmas wedding
December 18th - 20 yr school reunion. Now normally i would say no not going but so many great friends are already confirmed and i keep contact with half a dozen on facebook so will be great to catch up.
SO weight loss here i damn well come.

Get the bike out Vonni! It is very liberating cruising down the road with the wind in your hair! Fresh air to breathe, birds in the trees, it makes exercising kinda pleasurable!

I can't think of a name. I just grabbed 'Dixie' because it was the first name that popped into my head.

So far today I am doing well. Been out with Dixie and struggled up the hill again. I swear I am going to make it without stopping if it is the last thing I do! Of course, it doesn't help when you're riding into a headwind!

I have planned my meals for today...within points!

I pulled on a pair of shorts this morning, and I got the feeling they felt tighter! I really hope not, because I have my heart set on dropping some weight by Mondays weigh-in.

Anyway, must run, gotta pick up the computer!

Great idea on the cycling around the country, Lindor! Makes me want to pull mine out too.. at least it's pretty flat here, it would be impossible in Pittsburgh!

You'll make it up that hill without any problems before long Lindor :D

I'm on 21 points a day now that I've dropped below 90kg and to be honest I've been crap at sticking to my points this week :( I was about 4 over again last night and I'm going to have to be VERY careful today as I've got dinner and drinks out tonight.

My last assignment is due soon for the first uni paper that I've done and I'm almost finished, just have 2 small things to add and I'm done burger. What a great feeling!

How you all have a great weekend :)


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I'm loving the sound of all this motivation - and all the great ideas coming from our thread. Dixie is a bit of a legend, I think, making us all want to do something a little bit different. I can't join WW online because I don't have a credit card - otherwise I would jump on board the points challenge.

I've been just a little bit off with my calorie counting this week. Maybe it's because of feeling sad, having my routine disrupted, fighting a cold - I guess they are all excuses, but I've probably been 300 calories a day over what I would like (and a little bit more at least once). So I don't expect to lose any weight this week, but the thing that really matters from times like now is that I don't lose my focus - or my intention to change my life.

I've learned something though. A friend of mine came down from Meekathara this week, and she badly wanted to go out for dinner, and have takeaway Chinese food. Now I don't remember the last time I ate that, and I tell you what - it made me feel sick. Not only did the salt leave me retaining fluid (which still hasn't gone) but I think I had a reaction to MSG or something, because it made my heart pound and race. It was a horrible, horrible feeling.

It reminded me of a day about a month ago when another friend (the one whose sister died) came around with MacDonalds. Now I hadn't eaten Maccas for probably 20 years, but I did so out of politeness, because she had bought me lunch. It made me sick, and it happened almost as soon as I ate it. I felt bloated and uncomfortable, and within an hour I was craving something else.

It's a bit scary - when you're used to cooking for yourself, and hardly ever eat out… makes me wonder what the **** they put in food! I know that I drank 2L of water yesterday morning, and 3L by the end of the day, and I still couldn't get the taste of salt out of my mouth. Yuk!

Anyway the plan for the weekend is to eat clean. Today's meals are sorted, and I feel strongly motivated to stick to my goals. Hope everyone else has a great weekend :).

I woke up this morning with a burning desire to walk!

So I showered and had breakfast and headed out for my usual walk. Because I was enjoying it so much but the halfway mark, I decided to add another couple of blocks to it and wound up doing nearly 4kms. I might still take Dixie out this afternoon, but I am also contemplating giving my sore butt a break now that I have done the walk. I also have TOM and I am feeling bloated and crampy today and I am not sure I'll be comfortable being hunched up on the bike.

I have my meals planned for today and tomorrow...all within point allowance.

And I am drinking a heap of water as I write this!

Ani, I know how hard it is to stay on track when the mood is down. All I can suggest is maybe ignore the pressure of counting calories for now and just work on eating fresh and healthy foods and get some exersice in, because often that will help to pick up the mood a little.

And you know you are grieving Ani, and you know there is a process to that, that takes time alone. Hang in there :hug:

Julia, surely it will take a little time to adjust to the new points allowance? What were you at before? I am curious as to whether you drop one point at a time or whether you drop two or three.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!


Oh yeah, I also brought in some single serve desserts yesterday. I was reluctant because I know that I am capable of downing the lot in one sitting, but I am pleased to say I stuck to just one last night and still remained within my point allowance.

I've slightly modified my exercises ticker so I can include the distance I walk too. I figure the future may also hold days like today too, where I just feel like walking instead of cycling.

Yay I'm down another 1.7 this week - so total of 5.6 in 3 weeks. I had a couple of badly over calories days this week, too. Then again, yesterday I had to have a milkshake last night because I was so far under calories and not hungry at all.

Isn't it funny, when you're on a roll (even if it's only a short roll!), it all seems so easy that you wonder why you haven't been doing it all along. It's very odd how the mojo comes and goes!

Week one of Weight Watchers sees me down 1.2kg. I am happy with that! It's a loss - the first since I don't know when! And last Monday was not included in the week so that is really over six days!

I had a day of rest yesterday and didn't do any exercises at all - actually I was feeling pretty flat yesterday and didn't want to do anything so decided Sunday is going to be my rest day :lol:

I'll be out early this morning with Dixie as I have a few appointments I need to attend this afternoon...one of which is to determine if I am going back to work tomorrow.

Hope everyone else has a good week!! :)

resisted a chocolate that was bought for me yesterday :D

Well done for resisting it yesterday! Did you eat it today? :p

I just planted some herbs! Yeah, yeah, I know I did this last year too, but they died...from lack of water and TLC. I figure I can handle a couple of pots for now :^:

I realised today, when I was planning my meals, that I use a lot of herbs in the recipes. And when I buy fresh herbs from the supermarket, I tend to just use a bit of them before having to throw them out because they are wilted and yucky! Fresh herbs straight from the plant will reduce the expense and waste!

I got basil, chives, parsley, coriander and thyme. I will eventually get some rosemary and dill too.

I did 8.8kms with Dixie this morning, three stops up that bloody hill, but shorter duration - I caught my breath quicker!

On track with my points for today. And still feeling great about my loss!

Off work still for this week, but definately back next Monday for a week, but on short hours. Then two weeks off (leave I booked a couple of months ago) as I have a friend and her daughter visiting and I'll have to entertain them. Speaking of which, the daughter turns 15 while she is here, any suggestions as to what I can do for her? I have known the kid since she was in her Mums tummy, but I don't really know her...if that make sense?

How's everyone else doing??

Well done Lindor & Gen for your losses :cheer3::cheer2::cheer3::cheer2:

Great to hear everyone sounding so motivated!!

My weekend wasn't great - no exercise and I lost the plot a bit with my eating but hey, it's not the end of the world and it's not going to put me off my stride.

I'm right on track with my points for today and I had an awesome session at the gym - did weights for the first time in months and wasn't nearly as feeble as I expected! Then 40 minutes cardio.


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nerr nerr Lindor I did NOT eat it. I saw it when i opened the fridge and walked away without a second thought :carrot: the scales are not budging however when i went to work today not only were my undings creeping halfway down my arse but so were my work pants woohooo

8.8kms with Dixie again today...but just two stops up that hill! Weird thing is, looking at it from the bottom, the hill doesn't appear that steep! I actually have what looks like a steeper hill around the first corner from leaving my yard...I get up that one easily enough!

Once I conqueur that hill, I'll look at extending the loop a bit more.

On track with meals and water.

I am trying to get myself into my 'work routine' this week. Up at 4.30am, bed early, meal times etc. I want to try to get my bike ride in at 3.30pm, which will be the most approproate time when I do get back to work and knock off at 2.30pm. Thing is, so I notice today, I get aggitated if I haven't been for my ride before lunch! :lol:

Vonni, have you tried another set of scales?

And well done on the gym visit Julia!

Well I knackered myself at the gym last night ... I'm so sore today! So I've given myself the day off to rest and I'll go back tomorrow.

Lindor well done you for all your bike riding!

I've eaten all of my points for today so have to be strong and not eat anything more tonight. I had a good dinner so am not hungry, just feel like nibbling.


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Oh dear. Not half an hour later and one weight watchers toffee bar later I'm 2 points over.

DOH!

:(

I'm going to Bali in five weeks :carrot:.

I'm taking my friend whose sister died. I figure that after spending endless months putting her own life on hold, and being completely consumed by illness, hospitals and terrible sadness that she needs a little bit of nurturing. A few day spas in Ubud should help her a little bit.

Been off track for the past week, but am getting right back into it tomorrow.

Lindor you are inspiring me - it's just fantastic to see you getting some positive results, and to hear that determination again.

Bugger - forgot to put the bin out, and now it's raining. So looks like I'm gonna get wet…

Woohoo, Ani! :carrot:

I think it is a sweet thing you are doing for your friend and I am sure you will both enjoy it there...and you both deserve it!


So what's the five week goal?? And how can we help you achieve it??

I'm up for a five week challenge...what's it going to be?? ;)

That's so kind of you, Ani.

Lindor, I agree - it's been aaaages since I remember you being so gung ho, it's great! I think we all got back on the wagon at the same time!

I felt very sinful tonight, made burritos with wrap, salsa, chicken w. burrito seasoning, tomato, lettuce, light cheese. Also had some refried beans (even though dad said it looked like dog food when I opened the can... and it kinda did!) - they are actually very low fat and calories, and high protein.

Anyhow, I weighed it all out and entered into my Spark People. Not so bad! I actually had enough for 3 but could hardly eat the second, so I put the rest away for lunch tomorrow. Total was 630 calories - high, but i had plenty left and will still come in under calories today. Thought sodium would be crazy but under 1800 for the day still.

Actually just had a yoghurt, milk, sustagen milkshake because my fat, calcium and calories were still too low for today.

Have been elliptical-ing each night. Skipped tonight as I have a massive headache, but will get back to it tomorrow.

Mum's coming home tomorrow after 10 days in palliative care unit, think pain is more under control so should be good to be home. I can't lie, it's been a nice break for me too - I sleep a lot better when I don't have one ear out listening for her at night.

Yum Gen your burritos sound great!

Ani that's lovely that you're taking your friend away. I'm sure you'll have a lovely time :D

I'm on track today and have been to the gym and done 30 mins weights circuit and a 20 min walk.

Oh, and I got the results today from my second assignment and I got an A!! WOOHOO!

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Today was just one of those days where time just vanished!

Just as I was headed out the door to take Dixie for a ride this afternoon, I got a phone call that meant I had to go into town for an appointment.

By the time I got home again it was late and I really didn't feel like riding while all the evening joggers and dog walkers were on the paths. So we never got out today.

If I am feeling particularly keen tomorrow, I might take Dixie further or even entertain the idea of going out twice.

I am on track for food and water.

Well done for your good day Julia!

Good on you Lindor for being on track with your food and water :cp:

I wish I could say the same!

Weighed in at weight watchers tonight and am down 400g :cb: Unfortunately my brain has taken that as license to binge and I came home and instead of having dinner I had a platter of cheese and pate and crackers and bread all washed down with 3 glasses of wine.

Bugger :sorry:

I just don't know where my head is at at the moment. I'm sweet during the daytime but lose the plot on a regular basis! Tomorrow night I've got a dinner out with my workmates so am going to have to be very careful there. Need to do more exercise over the weekend to make up for the overindulgence with food so I will make that my focus.

How is everyone else doing ... Ani, Gen, Vonni, Amy ... Hope you're all ok!


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I'm travelling OK - been emptying out my bank account for passport, airfare, and finding accommodation. We have got an excellent adventure planned, and I can't wait :D.

This week I got good news at work - I'm being put back into the department I love, and it has made such a difference to my attitude - so all is looking good here.

Shame it was 2ºC when I left for work this morning - FREEZING! And it's going to be even colder tomorrow morning.

Anyway, it's great to hear how everyone else is doing. Lindor I expect to hear more about Dixie's adventures too :dizzy:.

Went for the longest (529 calories burned!) walk with a friend yesterday along the beach path, including a few steeeeep hills.. and in total pain today! Hips, calves, back.. arggh! Who knew bloody walking would cripple me!?

I just walked 4.3kms this afternoon and I never got to take Dixie out today. One of those days where someone promises to call you, so you sit around at home waiting for that call and decide at 4pm that you have waited long enough! Why can't people just do as they say they will!

I am still on track with my Points plan. Nearly two weeks into Weight Watchers and I haven't slipped over points yet!

And I believe I am enjoying cooking my meals again.

I am assuming I am back at work on Monday (that is what the phone call was supposed to confirm) and although I am of mixed feelings about that, I am looking forward to getting my routine back.

Other than that, not much else to report here.


Well done on your walk Gen! And don't let the scales disappoint you. So long as you are being true and honest to yourself (ie you did the walk and you did the exercise) then you are still on track I think! :)

Julia, well done on your loss too! And don't let your evening slip up set you back too far. Hang in there ;)

Ani? Are you going to rise to the challenge and set us all a 4-5 week weight-loss challenge? :p

I just got back from a 6km walk (1hr 15mins). I haven't forgotten about Dixie, there are days that I just prefer to walk with my MP3 player in my ears and think about stuff. I can't do that on the bike. I've got a few things happening at the moment that I seem to be thinking a lot about.

On track with food and water still. And I am looking forward to weigh-in on Monday!

Went out to see Train play last night, they were amazing. He sang half of one song acapella with no microphone and the whole theatre was silent.. awesome! Had a few too many adult beverages, but went with vodka and diet coke which was not much damage on the calorie front.

LMAO Gen @ yr to many alcoholic beverages. I went out to dinner friday night DRUNK lol. was funny cause i went to the loo and trying to reach under to do the snap up on my body shaper and got a bit top heavy, fell headfirst into the back of the door. It was prob a had to be there moment. Wow you have been exercising heaps. surgery is getting closer. I bet yr excited and scared at the same time. Ani how awesome going to Bali,. I bet u will have a blast, make sure you lock yr bags tight before you get to airport.

Another 6km walk done.

Weigh-in tomorrow, and I am totally expecting a loss! I hope :^:

I am down 2.8kg! I am really chuffed with that! :carrot:

I am back at work today, so I am running late again!

Hope everyone else is doing ok!

hey all. http://images.calorieking.com.au/bra...es/icons/3.gif been a good week for me.. inlaws are home and happy witht the shop .. John back on days.. took Nanna shooping again over the week end.. but the best thing is.......

I found me a good second hand bike yesterday for $50 .. and since i had to drop my car off to the car hospital for surgery.. i popped the bike in the boot and rode it home..

OMg was i a site for sore eyes.. i have been on a bike in about 12 years .. and i dont own a helmet so there i am . riding home with a Bart Simpson helmet owned by Cameron wobbling all over the place and having to get off if there was any uphillness to the ride... lol..

Now i am sure i have lost my back side.. it is gone completly numb ... i may need to go for a walk later and see if i can spot in anywhere.. and i just know its gonna hurt when it comes back.. LMAO ..

but hey its exercise right.. and quite a bit harder then i expected it to be.. and it was only about 3kms. home... i dont know how you do it lindor.. lol

well done on the loss. i can see how riding would make you loose heaps.. its not easy..

Went to work and got sent home again - "There are procedures that have to be followed".

Well if some d!ck told me about the procedures I'd follow them!!!

I am over it!

Well done on the awesome loss Lindor!

My scales are being poopy and telling me I only lost 200g this week! F that! I have been dutifully counting and measuring and tracking this week.. dammit. Ah well. Patience, grasshopper. At least I tipped into the 111's.

My bad day at work has resulted in an all out binge and a complete unwillingness to exercise.

But I have made the decision to resign from my job, and I have prepared my resignation letter. I am clearly never going to feel comfortable there. And after this morning, I am certain there is a complete lack of care and support for me as an employee there.

With regard to my weight-loss...I am confident that I can get right back on that wagon again tomorrow.

Today is just a bad day! I can get past it! I will get past it!



Amy, the thing about today being so hard on the bike, it means tomorrow you will be ready for it and it will be easier...and each day becomes easier than the one before! Trust me, I felt exactly like you did on my first ride!