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I don't have the clothes problem - I have clothes from all sizes 12-20 in my wardrobe, knowing I'd fit back into them "one day"!! I did buy some nice stuff at the Boxing Day sales on special though.I have lots of "skinny me" clothes I can't wait to get back into!!
Maybe we should start a clothes swap on here? I thought that when I was on the WW board the other day! I'm travelling overseas for work at the moment, still faithfully trying to log my food, although god knows how many points are in airplane food!! I did get up this morning and hit the treadmill in the hotel gym, so I felt good all day about that. |
Morning all
NO havn't deserted you ladies....i NEED YOU!!!! Gee it would be hard Auquiq with the travelling and counting the points. I find it hard at the best of times and honestly guess most of mine. Not good i know but at least i am tracking what i am eating and that keeps me honest at times. I also know about the bullets Barb. I love choc aniseed rings(my excuse in the past was "they help me go to the toilet")What a croc of sh**"...litterally eh!! We went to Brisbane yesterday for a days shopping...me and the 2 boys. Brisbane is about an hour away from us so thought that might be a nice day out. Lots of walking and try and stay away from the Food Courts too much. I had to keep thinking to myself not to stuff up all the good walking with a cake and coffee. I was so proud of myself whilst the boys ate crap i had a great big salad(you know the ones from Sumo Salad)mostly lettuce and greens but i ate the lot and felt good for the right choice. Arvo tea we had a breather and only had a cup of tea with skim milk. Bought no clothes as the boys get irritated when i try on clothes. I really dont need any...i too have sizes from 10-24. Wishing i can get back into the size 10s but 12 would be nice at this stage. Good idea with the op shops but if you are anything like me the excuse to buy newies is just too overwhelming....yes i am a clothes fanatic!!!!Much to dh distress.... Did buy a nice Jag handbag instead(no i don't need another bag either)...better choice than the cake i thought.... Ani...you are doing so well....your motivation is catching.:carrot: You go girl. All your hard work is definitely paying off. Buy yourself something nice to celebrate your achievements...maybe an outfit so you can SEE your success so far...that always works for me. I am hopefully doing a Bachelor of Nursing Science...next Thurs i find out....maybe i don't know what i am getting myself into. I started Uni when i left school at 18 but never finished so many many years later it is my turn again. My elsdest son has only 1 year left of school this year and my baby will be in Year 10. He will finish school when i finish Uni...then its his turn and i will be at work again...thats the plan anyhows...who knows. I am not a big planner and let things happen so this year(if i get in which i am doubtful) will be interesting to say the least. Anyhow ladies...must go and have some breakie...the boys are out of bed and apparently "starving"....have a good day allxxxxxleeny |
I agree with leeny - it would be hard to stick to my weight loss plans if I was travelling, but good on you Augigi for finding a gym :-).
leeny I think it's excellent that you're going to Uni. Even if you start off with the Nursing and change your mind down the track, it will give you a great foundation for whatever you end up doing. Someone needs to slap me - either that or hook me up to an IV bottle of water. For some reason I have been really struggling to drink anywhere near enough - and I don't know if I am even trying. It's almost as if I'm refusing to drink just to spite myself. I don't know. Today I'm going to make a real effort to drink 2 litres - and I mean it. I met all my other goals yesterday, but it wouldn't surprise anyone to know that I am retaining fluid at the moment. My poor body is hanging on to every precious drop I give it. So today's going to be simple: walk for an hour - and drink 2 litres of water. Lindor must be back from holidays soon. I can't wait to hear about her adventures :-). Have a great day everyone! :-) Ani |
Leeny, congrats on uni! I was an ICU nurse in my former life and can honestly say nursing was the best thing I ever did. I love it with a passion!
My older sister went back to do her RN degree when her boys were aged 2 and 3, so you can definitely do it! |
Another good day for me - and I actually managed about 1.5 litres of water. I want to make it my target today to drink 2 litres.
Yesterday a newspaper editor challenged me to get a team together for a The Biggest Loser challenge. She's a friend of mine, and jumped on her scales to see the dreaded 100kg number appear. So I accepted the challenge and started to get my team together. Sofar I have 10 women, whose weight ranges from 148kg to 86kg, and we're calling ourselves the Purple Team. We start on the 1st March and go for six months. Every month the two publications will run updates of the teams - and I rang someone I know at Channel 10 to give the Purple Team some backing and sponsorship and they're excited about it too :-). Channel 10 are going to organise 6 months worth of free gym membership for my Purple Team. Go us! Within all of this, my challenge will be to make sure I don't lose sight of my personal goals - because they are very important to me. I don't have any desire to *win* the competition, but if I can help inspire a group of people from within my community to become healthier, that will be wonderful. But back to NOW! This weekend I want to reach my walking, eating and drinking water goals. I don't expect to lose any weight this week (not after such a big loss last week), but if I manage to stay around the 94kg mark on Monday's weigh-in I will be really pleased. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. :-) Ani |
That's awesome for you!! Free gym membership will help too!
It's funny, but once you get started on this journey and realize how doable it is, you really feel like sharing your celebrations and frustrations with others, so the group thing should be great, whoever wins. |
An OK day for me yesterday - I walked for an hour, ate pretty well, and drank 'some' water :-), but I sat around reading for quite a bit of the day. I have woken up feeling bloated - I hate that feeling.
Today I'm going to walk, and then I think I should potter around in the garden. I've got a house inspection in just over a week, so I need to whipper snip and tidy up quite a bit. It's very quiet in here this week. Where is everyone? :-) Ani |
Hey all
Just popped in the say HI. I have a million things i should be doing but didn't want to stay away for too long. Ani...thats awesome on the Biggest loser gig. Tell us more. Are you excited or hesitant? It will really keep you on track and honest with others watching on. What an amazing opportunity for you. I agree it is quiet....i now know who was the chatter(yes Lindor)...she must be back soon and hope she hasn't blown her diet whist away. Me....had a bad day yesterday. Silly me made a chockie slice...i cannot stay away from home made goodies...the sweeter the better. I just devoured the last piece so vowed and declared i will not make any more so temptation won't be a problem. I intend to walk this arvo....but you know me....hate that....so that will be an effort in itself. I havn't been to the toilet properly all week and am just about the check out this detox site...maybe that will help. I think when i feel bloated and yuk, the rest of the day follows. I don't expect any weight loss this week(well nothing to be too excited about). I am very apprehensive about the Uni stuff. I have decided that if i do get accepted that the Tummy Tuck will have to wait. If i don't then i will go ahead with the Tummy Tuck as planned. It is supposed to happen on 22nd march but Uni will be in full swing by then and i can't miss too much especially when i just started. Sooo....i will have to wait and see which way my fate will take me:dizzy: Apparently, as it is only the first time Nursing has been offered at our Uni it is very popular so i am sceptical as the whether i will get in. Will find out on Thursday.... Auquqi....why did you quit Nursing?Is it as demanding as i suspect?Thanks...just a few questions i was curious about.... Anyhow guys, must away and check out this site and then go for the bloody walk i 'spose. Keep going guys, I'll check in tommorrowxxxleeny |
leeny, I feel excited about our Biggest Loser challenge. We're still sorting out the details, but we want to create a supportive environment in which people can lose weight together and have some fun. I'm applying for a funding grant (from the government) to hold a weekend retreat in which the *contestants* will be able to:
• learn about realistic goal-setting • have a nutritionist come and talk about foods/balance - and how to lose weight! • have someone do some work with us on stress management, and teach us some skills • have a psychologist/counsellor run a session on emotional eating • be pampered with massages etc • have a doctor assess everyone • have a personal trainer or two come along and help set exercise goals, managing injury etc And then we'll be off and running. Not everyone will be able to go to the gym, but I have a meeting tomorrow with a woman who runs an aquatic centre. She is keen to support us with free memberships etc, so some people will swim/walk/do aqua aerobics, etc. The competition itself will run for 5 months, and unlike the TV show we won't be eliminating anyone - we'll be offering weekly and monthly prizes for the biggest weight loss percentage etc. Channel 10 are finding out whether we can use The Biggest Loser's official logo - if we can, they'll sponsor us with singlets, caps and other merchandise. If they can't, we're going to find someone else to sponsor us with our clothes :-). Are you sorry you asked? :-) Ani |
On briefly to let you know I am home safe and sound.
Although I did bring a bit more of me home :( I jumped on the scales this morning and I am up to 86.5kg!!! I refused to weigh myself while away, but I think that kinda made things worse. I had it in my head I had gained so much weight that I was actually starting to feel down by the last week or so (and we all know what happens when we feel down!). Now, I think if I did jump on them and realised I was gaining, but not as rapidly as I felt I was, I might not have been so miserable. I did do a lot of walking...but I also did do a lot of eating!!! Obviously more eating than walking :lol: It was a good lesson for me...I'd rather learn that maintaining is harder than I thought now than leaning that lesson at goal! Anyway, I have a lot of reading to do to catch-up with all of you! For now, a general hi and happy new year and welcome to new members! I'll post more later!!! |
Welcome back Lindor - it's so good so hear from you!
Are you surprised to have put some weight back on? I know it's disheartening - I gained weight this week, but we're in this together. Good weeks, bad weeks we all have them. When you catch your breath you'll have to tell us how the holidays were - and what your weight loss plans are for 2007. Welcome home!!! |
Hi all and Welcome back Lindor....we missed you and your journeys. You'll have to tell us more when you get unpacked etc.
Ani....your Biggest Loser is fantastic. With all that support behind you, you will definitley WIN. We all hope so....GO Ani GO...:carrot: I've never been to Perth...do you need another contestant???? Me....jumped on the scales today...it is going up again and quite frankly i do not know why? I know i shouldn't weigh myself daily but that keeps me honest with myself. Yes, I also know in fluctuations so i am my own worst enemy...but...hey it works for me sortof....Maybe it will drop before weigh in day on Wednesday. I walked yesterday, drank my water and even made some yummy vegie soup which is nice cold in a big batch so have no excuse to eat the family dinners when mine is prepared. Been swimming this morning...it is finially getting a bit hotter. Our pool has been like an iceberg for so long. Anyhow guys, have a good day and looking forward to reading about your adventures Lindorxxxleeny:hug: |
Thankyou Ani and Leeny for the welcome back! ;)
The holiday was great! Just what I needed! I just cruised about at my own leisure with accommodation bookings for up to five days each at Esperance (before the 'super storm' hit), Albany and Bunbury. I also had a few days to kill in Perth before the drive north home. I didn't make plans as such for what I was going to do at each stop. If a sign or something caught my attention then I'd take that turn and have a look. I love nature so that worked well for me. I took 'scenic drives' through the Stirling Ranges and Porongurup Ranges, Cape Le Grande (near Esperance), the Cape Naturalist region. I took lots of walk paths through these areas. I climbed up lighthouses and down and through caves. The sites were fantastic and the exercise felt good (particularly after the huge meals I was eating most evenings :lol:) I caught up with friends in Esperance. They run a farm there and seeing that lifestyle so closely was amazing. I can see how tough it is, yet at the same time I could see how rewarding and how special it can be too. They are very happy there and that shows! Back in Perth for the New Year weekend, I did a trip to Rottnest Island on New Years Day with my mother. Again did lots of walking and sight seeing. I even saw a Quokka!!!!!! I did lots of shopping...bought lots of size 16 clothes in real clothes stores!!! I probably bought too much as I hope to drop some more now! :lol: On the drive home I took a detour past Cervantes and drove around The Pinnacles. Went through Kalbarri and admired the coast line and all the cliffs there. Saw more of the WA coastline just out of Carnarvon with a quick detour to some blowholes - amazing views! On the way down (at the start of my holiday) I stopped at Monkey Mia for a couple of nights. Fed the dolphins and met the Dugongs! All in all it was a great holiday. Ani, I am not overly surprised I had put weight on while away. I like my food too much. I had hoped though, that with the extra walking and climbing that I was doing most of the time I might have managed to maintain at, or close to, 82kg. That was not to be...but like I said before, I am glad I learned that lesson now before reaching goal and thinking maintaining would be easy. I am not upset about it. I guess in a way I kinda expected it too. Like I said I ate a lot with no regard to the number of calories! It confirms too, that if I had the likes of KFC, McDonalds, Pizza places at home I'd not be where I am with my weight loss today. My 'New Year' started today! My plan is to reach goal by September (by the end of the year at the latest!). This time last year I started this journey and lost 30kg by July! I have noticed Ani has been posting daily goals - I am going to follow that road too. So two posts a day - one in the morning with my goals and one in the evening with my achievements! One day at a time. However...today was not a good start! My excuse...I had to get rid of those snacks that we carry in the car when we do long drives but never eat because roadhouse food somehow seems more appealing!!! :eek: So tomorrow is my new start - which was the initial plan anyway as I was not officially due home until this evening! Am I making excuses already??? :lol: Ani, your Biggest Loser challenge sounds inspiring. You sound pumped with it and I really think it is going to be a great motivator for you. It will definately break the monotony for you I am sure! And you are doing so well too! You must be feeling really good? Leeny things sound like they are progressing for you too. Small steps seem slow, but they still take us in the right direction. Alright, I have waffled on enough already. I am not back at work until next Monday so I have time to sit back and get into a routine again! That is what I miss so much when I am on holiday (but not enough to stop me from holidaying! :lol:) Ok, I will shut up now! :lol: |
I am so jealous Lindor - I don't know why, but the Quobba blowholes north of Carnarvan are one of my favourite places in the world. There's something almost mystical to me about that place. Your trip sounds awesome! The last time I was down south was almost two years ago with a friend who was visiting from Germany
reading about your holiday adventures made me want to go travelling again :-).
So much for my own inspiration about weight loss. For the FOURTH time since 20th November it is TOM for me, and I am really not very happy about it - four full TOM cycles in SEVEN weeks! Grrr So it is no surprise that my weight has gone from 94kg last week to 95.5kg today. It makes it really tough to lose weight, and even tougher to stay motivated. Especially when it is hard work to stay motivated, keep doing the right thing day after day - and then see no positive results even after all that hard work. It's extremely annoying to try and do the right thing week after week and see the numbers leap UP on the scales through something that is completely out of your control. And even though I understand it is my body retaining fluid, and that it will go soon - when you've been through this FOUR times in the last SEVEN weeks it is very hard to stay upbeat and positive (especially when you are also trying to manage the raging mood swings that accompany TOM and perimenopause). It also makes it really hard to set goals. According to the lovely goals I set at New Year, I'm supposed to be working at getting to 93kg now, NOT sneering at the scales and wondering if I will make it back to ninety-bloody-five before the end of January. OK - rant over! Now it's time to draw a big breath in and remind myself, in spite of my tantrum, that I am still doing good things. And it's days like today, when I LEAST feel like doing healthy things that it becomes even more important to reach towards my goals. So in spite of having hideous cramps, feeling as bloated as a whale, and being really grumpy I am going to: Walk for an hour; Drink enough water to give my body something to REALLY hang on to; Do my ab crunches; Try not to eat everything in the fridge :-))). Thanks for listening to me rant, girls. And if you were wise enough to skip my rambling, then that's cool too. Hope everyone else has a great day. I plan to - in spite of feeling like I've taken 10 steps backwards! :-) Ani |
Just a quickie as this is the second time I've had to try posting this! For some reason I couldn't submit it before...
Todays plan... Get back into my eating plan that I had before I left on holiday - under 1700cals. Drink lots of water - at least 2 litres. Take the dogs for a short walk this afternoon (weather permitting). 30mins of step-ups this evening. I need to go shopping...I WILL BE GOOD!!! I don't think my plan is a huge ask...it has to be doable! Oh and I forgot to mention, I had no nuts while I was away except those that were part of a meal. :lol: Ani, hang in there it will pass, you know that! I'll post again this evening! |
Hello ladies, sorry I've been missing in action for so long now. I know I've been bad, but weight loss has been a long way down my list for a while now, and I've had to give myself a big shake up. So this week I opened up a free account at calorieking.com.au, (yes free now) and I'm now recording all my food, drinks and exercise online. Its good motivation and its great to have an online Australian diary, its a bit like fitday.
Today I've managed 3ltr water, and I'm halfway through my calories after excercise for the day. I even went for a walk. Tomorrow dh and I are beginning couch to 5km. I'll have more time for exercise this year hopefully, with kyra going to school in 3 weeks. I looked in the mirror the other day and after being asked again if I'm having a baby, so its time to wake up to myself. I even found a podcast thats been set up for couch to 5km, which you can down load for each week. So here goes, I'm hoping that when i'm running eventually that my weight will slip off a little faster than not doing any exercise. sorry I haven't been round. Kathy |
Kathy!
Good to hear from you! Sounds like your plate has been full? How goes the study? Good luck with the weight-loss, you sound very determined. Today I managed my 2lt water, and I did my 30mins of step-ups. I also walked the dogs...but that doesn't count because my old boy was soooo slow today. For a while there I thought I'd have to carry him home!!! :lol: I guess four weeks in the kennels was too much of the good life for him! :lol: My other dog has lost her voice! She went to growl at someone walking past this evening and all she managed was a squeak!!! I figure it is because she was barking with all the other dogs in the kennels for four weeks!!! :lol: Anyway, back to today... ...I slightly over ate by about 300cal, but I am sure 2000cal is far less than what I have been consuming a day over the last four weeks! So I am calling this a good day!! :D Ani, the Quobba Blowholes where one of my fav stops too (as were The Pinnacles and Wave Rock)! Have you seen the blowholes in Albany? I walked on a rugged track for a good 15mins to get down to those blowholes only to learn that the tide was not right and therefore saw nothing!!! I was very disappointed. And then had to climb back up that track again!!! At least Quobba was performing for me! Alright, I am off to bed. |
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Nursing is demanding, but it's honestly one of the best careers I can think of. There are a million different areas and specialisations, work hours, location, etc etc. I'll probably go back to a hospital this year - have enjoyed 9-5 corporate life with lots of money, but I miss the hands-on stuff too much! I put on weight this week!! I have tried to be good - exercised every day, drank water, ate as well as I could while travelling - but unfortunately I added some. Never mind - I'll lose it this week! |
Lindor I've been to the Albany blowholes - they're pretty awesome too, but in my opinion Quobba has something about it that sets it apart
maybe it's the isolation or something, but it inspired me to write something about the indifference of nature. It's one of those places I really love.
I'm still as bloated as a whale, and not very happy about it but I have to just keep going. I walked yesterday, and ate around 1700 calories - but as per usual water was a problem. Today I'm going to drink 2 litres of water - and I mean it. It's so hard to set goals when your weight is up and down like a yoyo all because of unpredictable hormones. At the beginning of January I wrote down my weight-loss goals, and thought I would be able to get somewhere in the 92.somethings by the end of the month. I doubt very much I will get close to that now, but I have decided to keep doing the things I know to be *right*, because in those weeks when I'm free of TOM, I should get a better idea of my real progress. Hey Kathy, it's great to hear from you - I'm glad you're back here. Now if we can just find Britt :-) Ani |
I wish I had seen Albanys Blowholes now. I just wasn't keen to do that walk again for nothing! Next time! :lol:
I'll have to get my act together and upload some of my photos of Quobba for you, Ani ;) I have woken up this morning hurting! I would have thought with all the climbing and walking I did while away my muscles would still be up to the step-ups? Maybe it was all the sitting in the car, driving? It isn't going to throw me though. I am still going to do this. Today... 30mins of step-ups this evening. Walk the dogs this PM - weather permitting and my old boy allowing :lol: Eat properly - although I have been invited to lunch today. At least it is at a cafe that serves 'healthy choice' snacks and meals. Only problem is they do those yummy cappacinos I got addicted to before going away! I will drink two litres of water again today. I want to do more because this seems too slow!!! Any suggestions? And yeah? Where is Britt????? |
I've been for another walk today, and topped the fridge up with yummy veges and fruit for the week, or few days which ever comes first. I'm still recording my meals on calorieking, so good when you dont have to worry about adding it all up. I'm drinking my water like a good girl, and listening to a spiritual cd called "Healing your appetite, healing your life" over and over again. I've put it on my MP3 player so I can listen to it while walking. We haven't run today tho. Maybe if it cools down later. catch you soon.
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Hi girls and welcome back Kathy....I am pleased you are still trying to lose weight and it seems you are very focused at the moment....keep going and you know you can post any time and chat about anything...we are all in the same boat(albeit a sinking one at times:dizzy: ).
Lindor...your trip sounds magical. You lucky thing. Don't stress about your slight gain as i bet most of it will be fluid from all the wrong foods. This week you will definitely see a big loss(kinda like your frist week on your diet), so don't get too disheartened and know that you have had a great holiday and you needed it far more than your diet just then. Ani...you poor thing....TOM too often. Is that normal? Have you been to the Dr....it just doesn't seem fair. Don't get too dispondant as you know you are doing the right thing and that will catch up you know and i bet you will see a decrease when your body settles with those bloody hormones....don't you just love being a woman:mad: Auquqi...thanks for the info....i am actually awaiting my QTAC results tommorrow. So i am running on nervous energy tonight and probably won't sleep. DH gets the newspaper at 4.00am on his way to work and the results will be published then so i will ring him and see.....very apprehensive...'AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING?"....It will be a big task to go the Uni and cope with my boy(who is disabled)....so life will be challenging to say the least. Me...weighed in at WW today and gained again...only 0.2 and i know it is nothing but still not a loss. Actually just came home from Sizzler...ate truckloads as it is my youngest birthday...my baby is 15 today...it litterally seems like yesterday when i was grunting and groaning. Anyhow will check in tommorrow with my news of acceptance or not....fingers crossed for me girlsxxxleeny |
Leeny, you are right, and I think I have not been so hard on myself for my gain while away, because I believe I will lose a few kilos in my first week. Even though I was down to 80kg before I left, I planned on maintaining at 82kg. So in fact I have only over done it by a few more kgs then planned. And those few kilos are probably fluid as you say.
I have my fingers crossed that your results come through for you tomorrow. I work with the health department and I can see the challenges and rewards those in the medical profession face and achieve! Good luck! Kathy, keep it up. You are right into it this time...you can do it!! Alright! Today I believe I did well! I may have slightly over done the calories again, but not as much as yesterday. I went to lunch and was very good...a chicken and salad sandwich with a small cappacino! Otherwise my other meals were to plan. I did my step-ups. I walked the dogs. And I drank 2lt of water! But tomorrow is a new day! :lol: |
leeny I have seen the Dr about these over-achieving TOMs, and it's definitely perimenopause. Something for everyone else here to look forward to sometime down the track - NOT!
I didn't have the best of days yesterday. I ate OK, but didn't go for a walk or drink enough water. That will change today though! Today's plans are: Walk for an hour; Drink 2 litres of water; and Eat no more than 1700 calories. If I manage all that I will be happy. If I can manage it I am also going to whipper snip early this evening. I was going to do a heap in the garden this weekend (prior to my house inspection) but just found out it's going to be 40ΊC both Saturday and Sunday. So I really need to get those jobs done before the hot weather hits! Lindor I agree that you'll probably have a decent post-holiday weight loss. Getting back into your own routine, and even climate, often makes a difference. Good luck with the rest of this week everyone. :-) Ani |
Ain't 40C just wonderful Ani? :lol:
While away I had myself in a routine where I'd get up in the morning and walk for an hour! I actually enjoyed it, I found it refreshing! But I am afraid there just ain't noway I can do that here. It's just too hot!!! The half hour I do with the dogs in the afternoon is a slow walk. Sometimes that is just too hard too! I so believe a gym - an airconditioned gym - would be a huge benefit to this town! Today... ...same as everyday... I plan to eat good I plan to do 30mins of step-ups I plan to walk the dogs this PM I plan to drink 2litres of water Have a good day everyone!! :) |
Managed to eat good well today!
Managed 30mins of step-ups! Managed to drink 2lt water! Never walked the dogs - it was raining :( I am feeling better now than I did a few days ago. I never realised it at the time (I must have got used to it!!), but I am feeling less bloated now! I know my ankles were quite swollen when I got home, they get like that after long drives and I drove for 10hrs straight on Sunday! I guess the rest of me swelled up too? Sounds like a good excuse anyway :lol: Another good day :) |
Lindor, driving will dehydrate you and make you retain fluid. Every time I drive across the Nullarbor to go home and see my family (it's about 40 hours of actual driving time), I pack at least 20 litres of water and drink it. So I suspect you were weighing quite a bit of fluid when you got home.
I feel like I am at a bit of a danger point with my weight loss. All these fluctuations of the last month or so are taking their toll on my motivation - and I am finding it harder that usual to "want" to do the disciplined things. For example I haven't planned my meals, or my time, very well this week - and haven't eaten as well as I would have liked. Today I slept in, and have a meeting in just over an hour so there goes my walk. For me this is dangerous, because when I stop paying attention to the 'small stuff' I find the weight starts to creep back on, and then I convince myself that I can't do it. Add to that the fact that my hormones are making it doubly difficult to lose any weight, and I just want to cry in frustration or run out and eat rubbish food. I'm not sure how to overcome this lethargy and lack of motivation. I am going to set goals for myself for today, and just try and do them: Walk for 60 minutes this afternoon; Go to the stupidmarket and buy food for weekend healthy meals; Do 40 ab crunches this afternoon; Drink 2 litres of water; Put a bloody smile on my face, even if I have to fake it; and Eat no more than 1700 calories. I will check in again tonight and report on how I went. Even though it's the LAST thing I feel like doing, I promise I will try and work on my goals today. :-) Ani |
Ani, I can't imagine you without a bloody smile on your face!!! It doesn't seem right that you can make others smile and laugh if you aren't doing it yourself!
It is just another hurdle and you will get over it - if not over it, you will use that 'Ani determination' that you so often show, to knock the bloody hurdle out of the way! Hang in there mate! :hug: So, I never made it to the PC this morning long enough to post my goals for today. Although, I think my goals are pretty predictable - same as yesterday and the day before and the day before that and....! I am getting sick of the monotony too!! Just have to keep focusing on the end result. Had another lunch outing today - I opted for a tuna and salad roll with a 600ml diet coke! I am feeling pretty chuffed with myself for that, there were so many other not so 'lite' options on the menu today and I resisted! Alright...must go drink some water!!! :lol: |
Other than slightly straying on the food intake I achieved all that I planned today (other than walking the dogs - bad weather again!). :)
Nothing planned this weekend. My last days off before returning to work again. So thinking I might just enjoy a peaceful couple of days at home by myself! To all those that have a fun filled weekend planned, ENJOY! Everyone else, I'll probably see you here :p |
I didn't have too bad a day yesterday - although I never found time to walk. The one thing I did right was to stick to my calories. Thank you for your supportive words Lindor - I promise I'll find my determination and sense of humour again soon :-)
I don't have much planned for the weekend either - it's a tiny bit too warm to do a great deal here. But if I manage nothing else I will eat within my calories and drink some water. And I need to do some domestics as well, so I'm not going to have a totally slothful weekend. Have a good one everyone! :-) Ani |
Hi guys
Well i am on the computer again finially. We have bought a new laptop and i am not used to the keyboard as yet so please excuse all the spelling mistakes. Well i got into Uni(the reason for the new computer). I am actually shocked that i am so now am very nervous about it. My life as i know it will change dramatically now i know. I don't know when i am starting as i will do some Enabling Courses to try and catch up on study i haven't done for so long. That will be a shock to the system i bet. I 'spose the news was good for the diet as i have been so anxious about it that my metabolism must be working overtime. Since WW weigh in day which was Wed and i gained 0.2kg i haven't really concentrated much on the diet. Still tried at times but not too stressed about it. It's funny when other things are in your head the diet just seems so non-consequential. We have been to Sizzler one night. I have had lunch out 3 times(even though i tried to make wiser choices). I have just jumped on the scales before breakie and i have lost about 1kg since Wed. Who knows why???? Ani....hoping TOM is over and does not return for another month or so for you. I can see how that would put a big strain on your weight loss journey. I know when i only lose a small amount i can very dispondant and think "why bother". Just keep thinking of the big picture and know in your heart that you are being healthy even though your scales are not playing your game. Keep positive as you know you can do it. You have come a long way now so keep going....we are all behind you. Anyhow guys must go and have some breakie(yes a healthy one as my tummy is rummbling). I intend to have a walk today and be goodxxxxleeny |
Morning :)
Sorry for not posting yesterday - spent most of the day lazing about trying to kill a rather stubborn headache!!! I popped in a few times with the intent to post, but the screen turned out to be too hard to look at. I did think about turning the monitor off and posting something but then I recalled a certain typo a little while ago :p I am feeling better today however. I managed to drink 2 litres of water and I didn't eat all that much yesterday. I never did my step-ups though - but I am going to try to make up for that this morning. So on top of yesterdays step-ups, I plan on doing 30mins step-ups today, I plan to eat < 1700cal and I plan to drink 2lt of water. With a monsoonal low hovering over us and continual rain all night I have decided not to even mention walking the dogs!!! :lol: Are we still doing our three week challenges? I want to throw something into my routine that is going to tone up my thighs and butt! Any suggestions?? I had a bit of an embarrassing incident (which I am laughing at right now!) at a Jeans West store while on holiday, that ended up in me buying a pair of size 38 mens jeans at $76 that I will never wear!!! And it all came down to my thighs and butt!! Aaargghhh!!! How are you going Ani? Feeling better? How's everyone else going? It seems rather quiet here? I expected the New Year to being some newbies in with fresh New Year Resolutions. Alright... ...off to face the day! |
I'm up for a three-week challenge. It might be just what I need to get me back on track if I can shift my attention away from the scales and on to different goals.
When should we start? leeny, congratulations - woo hoo! As scary as it might be it's a wonderful opportunity, and I'm really proud of you! I have a niece who is doing nursing this year (in NSW). She started last year and then dropped out for six months to do whatever wayward teenagers do :-), but she's back this year. Lindor I'm not feeling any better, but I'm determined to hang in with you girls until this passes - because even if I'm not losing anything at the moment, I don't want to waste the work I've done. And even though things aren't going well, I refuse to give up! Today I am going to try and walk (later this afternoon when it cools down), and I'm going to drink 2 litres of water. I didn't do so well with my goals yesterday, but I'll try and see how I go today. Hope everyone else has a good one. :-) Ani |
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I'm pumped!! I want this fat thing over with! I'm starting small, I want to do something that is going to work on my thighs and butt!! I thought maybe my step-ups would help there, but I have been concentrating on them these last few days and I think they work more on my lower legs. Thinking maybe doing 50 squats a day might centre around the thighs and butt? So I am going to make that my three week challenge! Leeny, you must have posted while I was sloooowly typing out mine :lol: Well done on making it into Uni! Wow! What a whole new adventure!! I never did Uni but have recently done a few external courses that, although stressful at times, I found very rewarding in the end. I am sure you will manage well with the workload and I am sure you will enjoy the challenge!! Congrats girl!!!! ;) |
Tomorrow works for me Lindor.
I'm going to concentrate my 3-week challenge on exercise and structuring a more physical day. I'm not going to set a hoped-for weight at the end of the three weeks - not that it isn't important to me to keep losing weight, because it is. For me it's about finding my elusive motivation, so I'm going to set a different challenge. I will exercise for an hour every day - whether it be walking, weights, swimming or something else; I will do step-ups and lunges too. I'll try for 50/20 a day to start with and see how I go; As part of this challenge I will aim to drink 2 litres of water every day; I will aim to eat 1700 calories a day. And of course I'll report in here on a daily basis. :-) Ani |
Sounds like you have it planned Ani!
I wasn't going to set a goal weight for my challenge either. I just want to commit myself to doing something and sticking to it, and it seems the only way I can do that (well kinda :lol:) is in these challenges! So, for the next three weeks it'll be... Meals <1700 cals per day Half hour of step-ups a day 50 Squats each evening Two litres of water a day and definately NO NUTS!!! Anyone else joining the challenge? I am back at work tomorrow - I DON'T want to get into that bad habit I got into at the end of last year, where I was having a cappucino every day!!! :lol: Weigh-in tomorrow too! I am feeling 1000000% better about it this week than I did this time last week!!! Good luck everyone!!! ;) |
Hello everyone, I'm back! :wave:
I jumped off the wagon over the last month and have just caught back up with it now. It's safe to say that I've gained quite a few kilos over the past month as I haven't exercised at all but today I'm starting back at the gym - I can't put it off any longer. I plan on easing myself in this week as I've got a cold and am not feeling 100% so will start with light workouts and build up from there. On a positive note, I did really well with controlling my alcohol intake over the silly season and am very proud of that. Also, I've only had 2 cigarettes over the past 8 days and am hoping to keep the smoking at that level if not stop completely. Have been watching the Oz Biggest Loser and that's giving me some inspiration too :spin: |
Welcome back LittleKiwi! Don't push yourself too hard just yet - wait for the cold to pass. You can't do anything properly if your mind and body aren't fully into it! Well done with the alcohol and the smoking too!
I weigh-in at 84.5kg today - a 2kg loss. For some reason I feel a tad disappointed in that? I think I had expected my 'post holiday loss' to be a bit more than that - like 6.5kg to get me back to the 80kg I was!!! :lol: Nevermind! It just makes me more determined!!! So... ...let the challenge begin!!! Good luck girls!!! ;) |
I weighed in this morning - 95.6kg. Last Monday I was 95.7, so I'm not going to complain, just get on with things. So
Day One of our challenge. My goals are:
Walk for an hour; Do 50 step-ups and 20 lunges; Eat no more than 1700 calories; and Drink 2 litres of water. I have a house inspection tomorrow, so I am planning to do a few hours of mad domestics after work today as well :-). Lindor, you crack me up. Everyone wants to lose 6kg in a week - but it's a rare event, I must say. Good to hear from you Little Kiwi. I think it's wise to take it slowly, and be sensible about it. I hope you recover from your cold soon. :-) Ani |
Hi ladies
Pleaseed about your loss Lindor...2kg is fantastic. Wouldn't it be good to lose 6kg in a week. I once did 5kg but i can't seem to do it anymore. Ani...some loss is better than none. Is your mind back in the game or are you still struggling? You have come such a long way and you should be very proud of your achievements(even when they are only small). A friend once used to tell me "small bites of the elephant and eventually you will get there". Little Kiwi....glad you are back. I was wondering how you have been going with all your challenges. Giving up the ciggies you must be proud of yourself. Me...still on track. I am tracking all my points at WW and writing it all down. Somehow that makes me accountable to me. I think i should lose this week. Weigh in day for me is Wednesday. My sister usually comes with me but she is sunning herself at Hamilton Island as i speak. I wonder if she will control herself with all that yummy food(I doubt it). I have been there many moons ago and the food and cocktails are devine to say the least. Soooo,.everything still on track for me. Water great, exercise with a daily walk with the dog, counting points and above all chatting to you guys. My uni stuff came in the mail today and i have busily enroling in courses all day and trying to figure out the best times to attend and fit around the kids etc. My mind has not been on the diet so i have just stuck to it and not obseessed about it as per usual. Anyhow ladies, keep it up. I will join you in the challenge as well. My rules are to just stay with it especially now that my life is about to change and my routines are all upset. This year i will be at my goal hopefully by winter. I reached my goal in a winter a few years back and i have a zillion clothes in sizes 10-12 so i intend to fit back into them this year....I promisexxxleeny |
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