Morning all - being wet and cloudy plus Liam had trouble sleeping last night - I missed the only aqua class this morning - I rang mum up and asked her if its okay if she looks after Liam this afternoon - so I am going to slog it out on the dreadmill, bike and arc trainer for an hour - not my favourite but I know I do burn more calories this way.

Vonni hows the bubba? I have loads of sympathy for you, my ds spent quite a few nights in hospital during his first two years. Its scary not being able to help them.

Well I'm pleased, and suprised to say the least, to report a loss this week. My current weight this morning is 93.4, a loss of 700g. Not huge but a loss none the less!!

Morning!

I have woken up this morning relatively pain free...drugs are good


Diet:

Tuesday was a shocker!!! I owe my reward kitty now!

Yesterday, no exercise, two mouthfuls of water and nowhere near enough food!

Today, going to work on getting it right!


Barb! Congrats on the loss...and at your weight, 700g is great! And I'll make the change to the group ticker shortly

Vonni, how's bub doing? What a scary experience and what a brave 12yr old you have!

The rest of you...you all sound like you are getting back into it? Keep it up!

Have a good one all!

Another decent day for me yesterday. On Monday I made this HUGE pot of vegetable soup, and basically just threw everything in a pot with split peas and let it simmer for a few hours. Zero fat, loads of good nutrients… and I've been eating it for dinner all week. I know a lot of people would find it boring to eat the same thing for dinner for a week - but these are the joys of being single and HATING cooking

Walked again yesterday and did all my exercises. Just didn't get through enough water again. At the moment it's 7ºC here - and I don't know about you but I find it hard to get excited about water when the outside temperature is about the same as the inside of my fridge!

Today's goals remain the same - walk, eat, hydrate.

Who's watching the finale of The Biggest Loser tonight?


Ani

I already know who's won, so I'm not going to bother until I get to the gym.

I've found this year REALLY bad on the food side of things. Apparently Damien was seen eating THREE meat pies at once in Sydney yesterday (after the shooting) It also mentioned Chris having a Big Mac and Greg having an ice cream. I'm more inclined to giving Chris and Greg some slack (you have to treat yourself occasionly) but THREE MEAT PIES? Pure gluttony and sadly, seems to me he'll put it straight back on.

RennySue I've heard the "who has won" rumours too. Those stories about the contestants eating junk food are pure crap. The news reports say Chris was seen pigging out on Monday - not possible. He spent 14 hours filming the finale on the other side of Sydney.

I work in the media and I promise you that a lot of the tabloid stuff you see in print is nothing more than assumptions and second-hand stories.

Hi girls

I've been bustling around, as usual. Lurking alot, but there doesn't seem like there's alot to say at the moment, seeing as I've completely abandoned my efforts.

2 potato chip sandwiches for brekkie, chicken tikka and chocolate fondue for lunch, 3/4 packet pringles, 3 spring rolls and fried rice for dinner. (all with coke).

I'm not sure where it started going -this far- wrong. It didn't even seem that bad until I've read it back.

I might have to take myself off the group effort - it doesn't seem fair to be counting dead weight.

I must get going again, I've just lost motivation somehow.

But well done girls for keeping it up. You're all stronger than me!

Kylie

You are NOT dead weight! We all have fall downs, the most important thing is to get back up again. You CAN do this and we're all here when you need help.

Kylie - we are here to support you and tell you to get back up and think about what your intentions were in the first place to get you thinking about losing weight - you can DO IT!!!!!!

Well I made the gym yesterday afternoon- worked out on the dreadmill, bike and arc trainer and tried to make the pilates class this afternoon missed the start by 8 minutes so off to the dreadmill I went... I hate working out on the gym floor but I know it does my body good LOL As for what I have been putting in my mouth - (I am hanging my head down in shame) 4:30pm is a hard time of the day for me and when I finished work I grabbed a bite to eat and then ate dinner - tomorrow I am gonna pack 2extra pieces of fruit just in case I feel like a pick me up at 4:30pm again...

As for the biggest loser - yes I watched it -I think Damien, Michael, Munnalita weight losses were inspirational!! Never felt a connection to Chris or Marty- Its a shame Pami wasnt the first female biggest loser.

Kylie ! Are you surprised that things are tough for you? Have you managed to find time/space to talk to someone yet? You're worth so much more than this - please don't give up on yourself.

Lindor - where the bloody **** are you? I know you're posting, but you don't sound at all like your inspirational self at the moment. Is it just your back?

I wanted Pati to win TBL - thought some of the weight loss was really awesome.

It's been another good day for me - although I have badly sprained my right wrist, and I'm not sure how … at least I hope it's only sprained.

Anyway, must go to bed. Hope everyone has had an OK day.


Ani

Hi all. Update on bubba girl - We finally have her home! Dr still none the wiser what was wrong. She will be having an EEG to rule out any "short circuits" as there is a history of epilepsy in immediate family. Just to be cautious!

We have to make sure she doesn't get over stimulated for a bit - which is hard with so many kids and even she is pretty full on. Hasn't got her appetite back fully yet, so that is a bit of concern that she doesn't lose weight. She has always been a very good eater and is a healthy chubby bubby (not huge, just plump) so hopefully can get back on track asap.

As for me and weight loss efforts. I lost a kilo in 2 days due to stress but it's back again But at the moment it's the least of my worries. Until things get back on track my goal for the next couple of weeks is to just maintain. If I get a loss I will count it as a bonus.

Kylie I echo Ani. Is it any wonder? Please go get that help!

OK Who WON BIGGEST LOSER?????

I worked last night and DH recorded Big Brother and half hour of TBL I was spewing when it cut off. Have no idea why he stopped it. Though I didn't ask him to record that, only BB so I guess the half hour was a bonus.

Have to go now and do some shopping. Have got hardly anything in cupboards and tried doing it y/day only to have missy moo throw tantrums every time I stopped more than a second to look. Just had to get outta there.

Take care all
Vonni

I'm here Ani! And it is good to see you managing to get back on track again! Look after that wrist too!

The back is almost as good as new.

Sorry if I haven't been sounding 'inspirational', it's kinda hard when I am not achieving much positively with this weight loss thing.

The evenings are still where I come undone! I can have a good day right up to about 7pm and then I lose it! Maybe I should consider going to bed a 4:30pm, after work, and end my day there?

Kylie? What sort of 'team' would we be if we dropped you just because you were having a tough time? We are here to carry each other through! Hang in there mate, do this because it is something you want to do for yourself!! You are on this team and we are not about to drop you because of a few bad weeks...if we did that with everyone we wouldn't have much of a team!

Vanessa, you sound like you are doing well! With any luck your motivation will rub off onto us?

Again I feel left out because I must live in the only region of the country that does not show 'The Biggest Loser' Will just have to make do with Big Bother (what they show of it here anyway!). It is one of those shows I hate, but can't not watch if it is on

Alright, I am off to work!

Have a good day all!

Chris won the BL, and showed my biggest issue with the show, is that he dropped to a weight that made him look sick and unhealthy.

I think most people share the view that Chris looked gaunt and unhealthy and lost too much too soon! I think it's always a danger when your goal becomes the numbers on the scale, rather than the healthy life you're starting to live… and I wasn't that thrilled to see him win.

Lindor I didn't know you watched Big Brother. I watched the launch night, and then again on Monday night - but I studiously avoid the daily shows. Who is your favourite and who do you hate?

Late afternoon and evening snacking seems to be a common problem doesn't it. I'm worse if I don't eat enough for breakfast and lunch… but I usually have an after-dinner snack, so I don't know what the answers are.

I've been pretty good again today - been for my walk, and am making myself drink plenty of water.


Ani

Hello people, just a quick check in.
Lindor, I will join you with the munchies at nite, seems we have a lot in common. Mine always kicks in about 6.30.
Kylie, hang in there, the motivation will come back and you will be away on program again.
Mumtoliam, it is making me tried just reading about all your excerise.

7senuf, really good to hear baby is back home, they are such a worry, when they are sick, and can't tell you where its hurts.
Well the sun is out, i am still in my PJ's. (it's 200pm), everyone has gone to do, whatever they are doing, and it's so quite, you could dam hear a snail fart.I am going back to bed with my book, for a Nana nap.ZZZZzzzzzzz
Have a great day