Right! I walked for an hour this morning, then painted for six hours - and then a friend phoned and asked if I wanted to go for a walk … so I walked for another hour.
I have also managed to avoid eating rubbish sofar today – and am intending to have fish, chips and salad for dinner. If nothing else, I feel like I have pushed myself back in the right direction – let's hope it lasts!
Ugh. Feeling gross, dehydrated and lazy. DH and I went out to get some Christmas shopping done (Im almost done!) and then had dinner at Sizzler. Well, I was up for 2 hours in the middle of last night with diarrhea, so that was wonderful. My stomach isnt used to greasy, fattening foods, so theres my consequences. Two more days. We DID get a lot of walking in yesterday, so that was good. But eating and water are still out the window. Why do I do this to myself?? I cant even last 21 days straight!
ANYWAY, just a quick one to pop in and say that Im still here - diappointed in myself and determined to go hardcore once MIL has gone home. Hope you girls had a good day today.
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Britt, stay positive for when you get back into your normal routine after MIL leaves. You'll be fine
Ani, you and I seem to be following the same trends! I had a much better day today too. I have not eaten anything extra, I have drunk three litres and I have done 600 step-ups (but will deduct 500 only from my ticker thingy).
I also want to start tracking my calorie intake. I have never done it before, so I'm interested as to what it is. I just hope it doesn't disappoint! I don't think it will. I often think maybe I have cut myself down too far, but then I think it is because a 'good diet' is much less than what I'd have when I used to binge regularly
I did a bit of investigating tonight. I timed my step-ups this evening and all up I am only working out for 15 minutes!! That apparently amounts to about 220cals being burned off! NOT MUCH!! So my next 21 day challenge is to add a few more step-ups to my day.
I also learned that for me to maintain my current weight, I need to consume about 2000cals a day...so to lose weight I need to work at eating a few less than that. Ani mentioned 1800 earlier...so I'll work for that too!
For the rest of this week and for next week (ie. until the end of this 21 day challenge) I will monitor what I am currently doing and, as well as more step-up for the next 21 day challenge, I will also work hard at no more than 1800 cals a day!
I feel like I am regaining control again...the question is for how long!
Well, we're half-way through this challenge and hasn't it been interesting. I feel more focussed today, and hopefully can get through the next half of our little journey without too many slip-ups.
I ate just under 1800 calories yesterday - and plan on doing the same today. I think I have about an hour to go on the painting in my kitchen/dining room before it is completely finished … and I'm going to do that this morning before work. Then this afternoon I will go for another walk, and do my weights.
Lindor, your research was interesting. I've tried to work out how many calories I need, and I think I'm on track with 1800/day - as long as I exercise.
Good luck with Day 11 everyone. Let's make it successful. :-)
Well i missed the boat again on your 14 day challenge. I have been bloody sick again. I am sick of just writing that. But today i feel great
I must admit it has been interesting to read about your challenge though. You all seem to be deducing all your "bad" things and heading in the right direction to fix the problems. Sometimes writing everything down we really "see" all our faults. Keep going girls and i will be in the next on for sure.
Britt...enjoy your time with your MIL and time alone with your husband(oh thats right you are ). Worry about your diet when she goes home. As Lindor said it you were at your goal you wouldn't be worried so enjoy it while it lasts. How often does she visit?
Ani....can you paint my house next? You must be getting fitter and your sense of achievement will be boosted. Step back and look at your newly painted room and think of all the calories you have burnt....great going. Don't concentrate on the slip-ups so much but what you have achieved so far. As you said you are not 105kg anymore so you have succeeded in losing some weight so you know you can do it.
Lindor...it is definitely muscle or water weight...thats all...if you are exercising, eating right, water etc etc you will drop your weight. I have every confidence in you.
Me....I am feeling better today although had a rough night with gripey pain from the laxatives. I have been for a walk with my neighbour again. She is keen to lose some weight by Xmas so has dragged me along. I need the push she gives me as i sit around and feel sorry for myself and consequently eat to compensate...poor me...I'll eat..that tastes good.
So far over the last couple of days i have been great on my diet again. If i could just stay well enough to continue i may get there. Anyhow girls, must go and do some washing....will catch you all tommorrow...behave now
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Another good day!!
No cheats on the food. Three litres of water. 500 Step-ups!
I think I can say I am back on track...for now.
Work has arranged a lunch next Monday that I can't get out of. Not sure what is on the menu yet but I will try and be good. I also have the risk of having to go out for dinner one night next week too. Then, there is Melbourne cup lunch at work a little over a week away! All these things that are set to throw me. But I have to stay in control!!!
Leeny, sorry you have been sick again. Maybe get back into the diet slowly for the next week or so, that way you can build yourself up for the next challenge?
Ani, well done for yesterday...hope today was good for you too. I figure seeings we seem to be having the same 'bad' days maybe we can have the same 'good' days? So I promise to try hard at being good every day in hope that it means you'll have a good day too
Alright, well today was hump day with our 21 day challenge, it's all down hill from here!?!? (Hey! I don't make the phrases!!! )
Now I feel responsible to behave myself, in case my naughty moments send you off track Lindor ;-). I'm feeling sore tonight - very sore, from all that climbing up ladders, and then having to balance on one leg and twist my body so I could reach the corners behind the cupboard with a paintbrush.
But I've been good again today. Slightly less than 1700 calories, and I painted and gardened - didn't walk because my achilles tendon is suspiciously hot to touch and a wee bit achy. But if it's OK tomorrow I will make sure I walk again.
Don't know what to suggest about your Melbourne Cup lunch, and eating out. These are the moments that test us, hey - and where we have to learn that we can eat yummy food made by other people … as long as we don't pig out on it.
Leeny I agree with Lindor. Ease yourself into it, and when we get to doing the next challenge, come along with us. Hope you're feeling better too.
Gee you are all doing great Yes Lindor those luncheon thingos do test us. Remember to drink lots of water beforehand and then you'll be less likely to overeat. Even eat an apple before so that you really feel full. Just have a little bit of everything and don't deny yourself too much or later on you will rebel and blow the whole lot. The next meal you can get back on track remember.
Ani....you must have burnt soo many calories with your painting.Don't overdo the exercise thing if your archilles is sore...no more damage please.
Wheres Britt? She must be busy with baby No.2
Me...great today. Been fo my walk. Only 30 mins but i did manage a sweat up so that must be good. My friend is so kind and suggested we drive to a more gentler walking spot until i am totally 100% again. I live around all the hills and our usual walking spots nearly kill me at the best of times. So as suggested thanks girls i am easing myself into it but still trying to motivate myself. I feel like I "have it" at the moment. Food excellent, water great. bowels????2 out of 3 ain't bad!!! I will weigh myself on Monday...still not game to and that will throw me backwards. My thoughts are that i will have lost some weight by then and willl have never known the "big" number so thats OK...crazy i know
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Nice quotes Britt
And don't pressure yourself too much this weekend...recover from MIL and get back into it on Monday!
Leeny, thanks for the tips on dinning out! And you are right! I have an apple before I eat lunch most days anyway because lunchtime and the afternoon are my toughest times. I have found the apple helps to satisfy me for the duration!
So...
...Ani? Was your day good???
I had another good day! Water...good! 500 Step-ups...done! Food...prefect!!
Yesterday was pretty good. I walked, ate my calorie limit … but I didn't drink enough water. So today I am going to make sure I drink plenty.
I don't have any exciting plans for the weekend. Lindor your grass must grow faster than mine. I had a look at the lawn yesterday and decided it could go another week before I get the whipper snipper out. I'll go for a walk today somewhere, and might make a start on painting my bedroom. I will see how I feel after I've had some coffee.
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Three litres of water...gone!
No cheats with the food!
500 step-ups done!
Lawn mowed!
And I feel good!!!
But...
...what am I going to do to keep myself busy tomorrow???
Ani, my weeds grow faster than yours because we don't have the same water restrictions as you do!
I still can't believe I actually look forward to mowing though!!! Going to miss that when I move from here into a unit with little to no garden at all Maybe I'll have to offer to mow someone elses lawn on the weekends??
I feel like a camel - over 3 litres of water today and more trips to the toilet than I can count :-). I had a day off from exercise today - had a strong feeling my leg muscles needed a rest - but I'll walk tomorrow.
Don't you have water restrictions Lindor? I'm jealous!
Had a little incident today. I could hear my neighbour's smoke alarm going off. I had never met her (she's an elderly woman living on her own), but went across the road to see if I could raise her. No luck; so I called the police and fire brigade. Anyway - the short story is that I saved her house and dog (she was out shopping), and the fire brigade had to break in through her roof.
The police came to thank me after all was under control - and a little while ago my neighbour knocked on my door with a beautiful bunch of flowers. How lovely of her :-).
Anyway, good luck tomorrow girls. I plan to have a good day, go for a long walk, and behave myself! Sort of … ;-)
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Wow Ani!! Well done on your rescue efforts!
Of couse if it was me and my neighbours...I'd let them burn!!!
We have water restrictions...just not as harsh as yours. We can water our gardens every day between 6pm and 9am only, with sprinklers. During the day we can water by hand if we need to. And not many abide by that law either
I think with all your painting and climbing up and down ladders, you can afford to take a break from your walk. We have done well to come this far, a day off here and there should hurt should it???
I felt my step-ups today seemed easier than normal. I usually do 100 at a time with a five to ten minute break between each 100! Today though I managed 300 before needing a break of about five minutes before doing the last 200! And I did them straight after mowing the lawn!!! Maybe the mowing worked as a warm up??
Despite the start of this week...I am really hoping Mondays weigh-in will show a change! And I hope it is in the right direction!!
Alright...I have a cat demanding food and I hear my bed calling.
I don't think it will. I often think maybe I have cut myself down too far, but then I think it is because a 'good diet' is much less than what I'd have when I used to binge regularly 
). Worry about your diet when she goes home. As Lindor said it you were at your goal you wouldn't be worried so enjoy it while it lasts. How often does she visit?
Maybe I'll have to offer to mow someone elses lawn on the weekends?? 