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S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Ani, your post saved me tonight! I was just thinking about getting something to snack on and had decided I couldn't be bothered with my step-ups. Your post gave me the motivation to not snack and do the step-ups again!
So, all up a reasonable day! Ate well, drank two litres of water (I like your plan of 2lt as well - I am struggling as it is soooo cold at work!) and did my step-ups.
I did not walk the dogs as it was threatening to rain! And I also had to do the last little bit at the house and say goodbye to 5 yrs of living there! I found that quite emotional actually
I hand the keys over tomorrow.
Anyway...bedtime! Another day tomorrow...I must stay on the wagon! See you then
Great to see that everyone is sounding good and still checking in regularly!
What a week I've had, I got back from my work trip, had 1 day in the office then flew north for the weekend to see U2 in concert. Wow, it was AMAZING and definitely worth the wait.
Unfortunately with all the standing and dancing I did at the concert, the ingrown toenail which I had partially removed a couple of months ago got pretty badly infected. I went to the doctor yesterday and he ended up having to give me a local so that he could clean it all out and he discovered that there was quite a bit of nail left there that should have been removed the first time so no wonder it wouldn't heal!
All this means that I can't wear shoes at the moment so no gym for me this week. However, while I can't do my cardio, I'm going to aim to at least do some sit ups and press ups etc at home and will be extra careful with my diet.
I had a pretty good day yesterday, all things considered. I met almost all my goals for the day - except I only drank 1.5L of water. I don't know why I have days when I can't be bothered with it.
Today I've walked for an hour, so I'm on track again. Lindor, I'm glad I inspired you to avoid whatever snack was calling your name :-). Have you found your scales yet?
Little Kiwi, good to hear that U2 was awesome. Lucky you! Look after that foot - infections are hideous.
Only five more working days for me and then I go on holidays. Can't. Wait!
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
Posts: 810
S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Yes Ani, I found my scales! Wish I hadn't - 83.5kg this morning! Last week was bad with eating though so I guess I deserve that slap in the face!
Still on track today - kinda! We have a new coffee shop just opened in town so I dared to try a cappaccino this morning - no sugar of course! And I walked the few hundred metres to get it! Unfortunately it was very good and it's location is very close to work! I might have to do something to really embarrass myself there and then I won't have the courage to walk in there again
So far the weather is looking good, so I should be able to take the dogs for their walk - I don't know why I am adding that to my exercise routine because it is only half an hour if that, and a very slow walk because my old dog struggles toward the end. But I guess it is a little bit more than what I was doing before.
Keep up the good work Ani! 9 days 'til I am on holiday too! Can't wait!!!!!!
LittleKiwi, glad you had a great weekend, although it is ashame about the toe. But, I have seen lots of skinny disabled people around so I am sure it can still be done Keep up the good work!
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
Posts: 810
S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Welcome Cliona, great to have you aboard! I wish you all the best and all the success on this journey! So, what plans and changes are you working on to achieve this?
So yesterday turned out to be a good day too! Ate well (other than that cappaccino), did my step-ups, did my half hour dawdle with the dogs, but only managed 1lt of water - it's just too cold!!! Funny saying that at this time of the year!
Today, I am hoping to stick to pretty much the same plan! I want as much off as possible before my holiday!
Glad you found your way over here - I find this to be a great thread, both for support and the kindness of the women who post here. They make me laugh a lot too :-).
I stuck to my plan yesterday, although - like you Lindor - didn't drink enough water. Today I have a major deadline to meet, so I will be doing nothing else but writing and concentrating for hours. I think I'll save my walk until I'm finished, and launch straight into work.
Here's what I want to do today:
• Walk for an hour;
• Eat less than 1700 calories
• Drink some bloody water!
• and get this job finished so I can start to think about holidays.
I swear, I can feel myself getting fatter and fatter by the day during my 4 days in Rarotonga I ate way too much and I can really notice it at the moment. Now because of my damned toe, I can't wear shoes and therefore can't go to the gym which is really frustrating me
If there's one thing about me that's not helping, it's that I hate walking/biking etc outdoors. I get so bored so quickly whereas when I'm in the gym doing it, I'm fine!
I'm feeling really mad that all the hard work I did before the Raro trip has basically all gone down the gurgler. I'm too scared to weigh myself because I know that I will have gained and worst of all, I actually feel fatter whereas a few weeks ago, I was feeling slimmer and therefore more positive.
Anyway, enough of my moaning. Today I am setting a goal of going for a walk after work. Don't know how long it'll be as I have to wear jandals but something will be better than nothing!
Yes i am still here. My life is one big headache at times. I definitely can say i am never bored and there is not enough hours in the day for me.
I have been busy with dramas at the Special School my eldest attends. Been to the principal several times, mothers ringing me crying, kids crying and this is all over their teacher. Long story and i won't bore you guys but i have stuck my neck out and stood up for what is right and now i am definitely "in the thick of it" with education dept etc etc. It is funny when someone does something that you know is wrong for your child, you get very very protective and watch out anyone in my path....
So...i thought i'd better pop in and see how everyone is travelling. WE all seem to be hanging in there even though life has thrown some curve balls this year. I have been so-so on the diet. Last week at WW i lost 0.7kg. Was very dissappointed as i was very good. This week a measly 0.2kg. I think my body loves the carbs as it was so not used to them and it wants to keep them.... I have been to 2 parties though this week, the movies and very busy so meals where hit and miss at times. No walking either...i just did not have the time so i suppose that accounts for the small loss. I suppose it is a loss though and i am still going in the right direction this time.
So officially i weigh 87kg now. I have dropped 5.5kg this month at WW. I am happy about that but still can't get my head around that i have put weight on and am still struggling to get it off....again..when i bloddy well was at goal.
Lindor...don't stress...you know you can get back on your diet when you are more organised.
Britt...what is the news? Are you or not...have you been to the Dr to confirm?
Ani..your babies would be just so beautiful(though mischevious) but very funny. Who cares about the blinds...they'll be all grown up before you know it and you can buy newies then
Littlekiwi...you are a busy one...you jetsetter you. Yes it is hard to stay on track when meals are laid out in front of you....remember you can only do the best you can
Clione....WELCOME...post as often or as little as you like. It does help though to stay in contact more often as not....it takes too long to read all the posts if you don't
Did i miss anyone...i hope not.
I must go and have a swim...it it hot here today...so my exercise will hopefully cool me off.
PS...Where are you lucky girls off to on holidays?
Well, after a blood test yesterday, I can safely say that I am officially NOT pregnant! 4 positive tests and Im ticked! I didnt "feel" pregnant though, so it wasnt really much of a surprise. I just want my stupid period already! I still havent had it since Carter was born and its getting annoying. Dr prescribed me something to get things rolling though, so hopefully it will help. Ugh!
Anyway, Ani, congrats on the kilo loss! Thats brilliant!
Lindor, glad to hear you are officially moved and your little ones are doing pretty well with it all!
Barb, thanks for the congrats - wish i could accept them!
Welcome Cliona! Nice to have a new member to our crew!
Leeny, a loss is a loss, no matter how small you think it is, so congrats!
Well, wish I could write more...will try and pop on again tonight but I have a very tired boy right now who needs a nap. Have a good day girls!
Sorry to hear about your false positive Britt. You'll just have to keep practicing!
Well, I have no excuse, just that I was lazy, but I didn't walk last night. My toe is almost better so at least I'll be able to wear shoes and therefore get back to the gym soon!
Bad day for me yesterday. One of my cats (the one-year-old) was sick - took him to the vet, and he had a temperature of 40+. Pleased to say he is on the improve this morning (after an antibiotic jab and takeaway pills), but he was really sick yesterday, and I am hopeless when one of my animals is sick.
I managed to get my work finished by deadline, but didn't go for a walk. I suppose the good news is that for most of the day I was feeling too anxious about my fluffy boy to eat much - and ended up eating less than 1400 calories.
I've got a hideously busy day today as well, and may not have time for a walk again.
But that's all good. Two days of not walking does not a failure make - it just means I need to remain careful with my food, and I will do that.
Gotta run - on top of all else I have to get my car over to the VW shop before 7.30am to get the air-conditioner fixed. And when you live in Perth, and summer is looming, you don't live without the a/c for a minute more than you have to.
It's good to hear from everyone - I would love to have time to reply and say "hey" to you all. But it might have to be tonight. Have a great day everyone!
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
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S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Another good day yesterday!
Going to make this two weeks work for me!!!
I plan on doing a lot of walking while on holiday so maybe that well help if I 'slightly' over indulge with the food!
Isn't it sad that I am making excuses for myself already
Ani, how'd you go with the water? I think I managed just a litre again yesterday! If I wasn't soooo cold I'd be guzzling the stuff down!
Leeny, good to hear from you again. You do have a lot on your plate, and then to try an manage a diet plan!! You are amazing! And as Britt said...a loss is still a loss!
Britt, sorry about the non-positive news. Look at the bright side...more trying!! Probably not that funny right now...hang in there, it will happen!
LittleKiwi, you'll back into it full force when you are fit! Good luck!
I did have one of those god awful, disgusting cappaccinos yesterday! This is becoming a bad habit! See, this town has not had a decent coffee shop in years, this is a whole new thing for us and we are all loving it! Maybe I can over indulge on cappaccinos so much while on holiday I might be sick of them by the time I get back
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
Posts: 810
S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
A good chunk of me fell off the wagon yesterday. But although I am dragging along behind it, holding on with my finger tips with my face in the mud, I am still determined to hold on!!!
I did walk to the coffee shop yesterday, I did have a cappaccino too! But they talked me into trying a home baked cookie and when I agreed to it they convinced me I'd be getting a bargain if I bought a 'sampler box' of six cookies for $5! I am starting a real love/hate relationship with that shop!!!!
I only ate three of the cookies, the rest I gave away.
As the day progressed something I did a week ago at work has apparently been the catalyst for a few personality clashes. There seems to be a bit of tension between a few work mates that, although were not caused by my actions, have been triggered by what I did!
Anyway, as I came to realise my part in these tensions I began to feel guilty and miserable about it. I had to go to the shop to get milk yesterday but felt 'who cares' and got some smoked almonds, pringles and a pie as well - all of which I consumed yesterday afternoon and evening!!! I AM A PIG!!!
Out of guilt I made myself do my step-ups and I made myself drink another litre of water (making it 2 for the day!)! I did not walk the dogs...I was too busy being a PIG!
So, that was my yesterday!
Ani, how's your boy? I know I get really upset when one of my babies is not themselves too. In fact I have gone beyond what people say is sane, just to be sure my babes are going to be safe and looked after while I am away!
Well, it is that time of the morning again! I gotta get ready for work! I am working the weekend now so will be starting holidays from next Thursday! YAY!!!!
Yikes. I've just scoffed a small bag of Bailies chocolate truffles and am feeling rather oinky. Really pissed off that all my hard work has gone to waste (or rather waist ) but I'm just going to enjoy the weekend and jump back on the wagon on Monday.
so no wonder it wouldn't heal!
Keep up the good work!
during my 4 days in Rarotonga I ate way too much and I can really notice it at the moment. Now because of my damned toe, I can't wear shoes and therefore can't go to the gym which is really frustrating me 
I have been to 2 parties though this week, the movies and very busy so meals where hit and miss at times. No walking either...i just did not have the time so i suppose that accounts for the small loss. I suppose it is a loss though and i am still going in the right direction this time.
and am feeling rather oinky. Really pissed off that all my hard work has gone to waste (or rather waist 