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
Ok, I have myself by the scruff of the neck! Today I am going to be rubbing my nose in routine.
Work yesterday was strangely therapeutic. I was worried about going in yesterday, but I came home at the end of the day feeling more at ease with the tragic situation.
I have wallowed too much. Life goes on for the rest of us.
It seems I have ignored you all for too long now. I apologise for that. But I am back now.
And I am here to lose 30kgs. I have done that once before...I can do it again.
So, the plan...
I am going right back to the beginning. I am starting slowly. For this week I will start interacting with life here again...I will post daily with a report of my day. And I will eat no more than 1600cals (is that where I was before?). And I will drink 2lt of water a day.
I am not going to commit myself to exercise this week, I will start that gently next week - but if I feel motivated to get up and do something this week, then I will.
Augigi, well done on the 800g loss! My scales only counts in half kilos so to me 800g would be a 1kg loss! Don't don't let it get you down...every little bit counts. And you are inspiring with your C25K challenge!
LittleKiwi, a one room flat...how cosy! I am in a small two bedroom flat, and after a house to myself, I thought I'd feel cramped here...but I love it. I don't need anymore!
Leeny, Kathy, Britt...thankyou for your words of kindness and support. I pushed you all away when I needed you most...it is how my stupid brain works sometimes. I am sorry.
You three seem to be doing ok on the weight loss issue too...keep it going!
Ani, I am picturing you kicking the scales around the floor of the bathroom! I can see you getting on and off them, each time telling them to give you the correct reading!
One thing I admire about you, is that the frustration only shows for a short time. Then you are there showing that you have learned from the week and the results, and you are making adjustments to change them if the results are not what you wanted to see. If it was me...I get p*ssed of and go and sabotage anything that might have been positive for the week!
Hang in there mate, you are doing the right things, the scales have to move in the right direction for you soon!
Hoping your achillies tendon stops giving you grief soon too!
Kylie, I am sorry I haven't really welcomed you to the group, so here it is...
...welcome to the group Kylie!
I am also somewhat concerned about your low intake. I have been there too, in fact I have had to throw an extra snack into my day to keep the calories up because I believe my body had hit 'starvation mode'. It might have the scales moving in the right direction for a week or two, but once your body realises food is in low supply it is going to hold onto every little bit it gets.
Don't make this a punishment Kylie, make changes that you are comfortable to live with.
You have a cool bunch of ladies here who will support you and get you motivated into making lifestyle changes to last for life!
Alright, I think I got you all?
I am off for a healthy bowl of cereal and a nice cup of coffee for breaky!
Enjoy your days ladies
And Ani...I am seriously thinking 'dancing carrots'
I don't think it's the scales that need kicking, I think I do
I feel OK today (I can say that as long as I ignore a certain traitorious tendon), and am determined. I wrote down everything I ate yesterday and ended up at 1510. I don't intend to be rigid and stupid about it - but if I can average 1600/day for the week I'll be pleased.
I walked for an hour and did 75 stepups as well.
So it will be fun to see what today brings. I've printed out my list of goals for February and stuck them on the fridge - and now everyone who comes here can see what I am aiming for.
After my coffee I will go for a walk, and then get ready for work.
I didn't realise that I was eating so little...I was actually impressed that I ate so much healthy food in one day! I don't eat much, because there just isn't any food to be had until payday. I'll look around to find at least the safe 'minimum' of food to eat, and try that?
Sounds like everyone is on the up this week! That's really good to hear.
Just a shortie as i am not in a good mood today. Got woken up by a phone call very very early(not nice as you get a shock) from a girlfriend...the one whos husband left her a few weeks ago. She is in a state and crying. I spent the day with her yesterday and went unit hunting. Not much available in her price range....so she was crying again. She wants me to run around again this arvo after i get all the units organised.(all with my petrol). I really don't mind as i know she is going through a tough time but i feel she will take advantage of my good nature and as DH said"she'll be a pain in the ***. So i thought i would vent here for a bit before i go.
We also have to try and stalk the husband so she knows where he is so she can get some money from him for his half of the rent she owes now. That will be great(not) as we only know where he is working and no idea where he lives. Soooo...that will be my day.
Been good on the diet again...tommorrow weigh in day. I better bloody lose or i will be kicking my scales too. Ifeel thinner and someone commented yesterday on my weight loss so it must be showing now...thank god.
Chat to you later....
leeny, must be a day for it. I've spent the better part of today removing a friend from a home that turned violent over the weekend, and finding her some crisis accommodation. Make sure you don't neglect yourself in helping your friend out - I can tell you're a really caring woman, but you need to make sure you don't get exploited in all of this too.
Kylie I love your enthusiasm and your determination to do the right thing. It's hard to find the balance for a while, but stick with it and you'll get there. I think it helps to do some research, and to talk to people - it equips you better for this weight loss.
I'm on Day Two of writing down my food. I walked for an hour this morning, and did 50 stepups. Going to do some exercises this evening if I get time too. Just ab crunches and dumbells, if I have any energy left, while watching TBL.
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
Was doing ok...until the doctors left two huge platters of food for us to munch on this afternoon!!!
Don't feel like eating tonight, although I might make myself eat an apple later if I am feeling peckish. But I do feel I have gone waaaayyyy over the 1600cals!
I have downed half my water and I am sure I'll get through the rest before I turn the lights out tonight.
And my head? Well I think things are continuing to feel better there.
Another OK day for me yesterday. I walked for an hour, did 50 ab crunchs, and 70 step ups. Calories were a bit high - 1900, and water was a bit plain … room for improvement today.
A friend came over after work and stayed until 9pm. By the time she left I was starving so I grabbed the first thing I could eat that was quick. I don't usually eat that late, and it was a bit high in calories - but a lesson learned: I need to have a plan for such moments.
Got to go for my walk before it gets too hot. We're in for another scorcher today - blurk!
The only solution I can find for those nights I come home hungry and can't be bothered cooking is: when my shopping gets delivered, I take ALL of my veggies and chop them up, put them in tupperware containers in the fridge. Also separate my meat into serving sizes, put into sandwich bags in the freezer.
That way, I just have to make sure I put the meat the fridge in the morning to defrost (or use the microwave) - and when I want dinner, I just throw some veggies and meat into the frypan. I also keep a couple of WW meals in the freezer.
Howdy y'all! thanks for da re-direction gals!! Its good to know there is a thread for Aussies- I was begninning to feel left out all this talk of pounds not kilos Anyway this post was just to say hi ... talk to y'all soon!!
Leeny and Ani, your posts about your friends make me feel so lucky to have my partner. He is soooo supportive, and loves me to pieces.
Now that I am concious of my food intake, I've noticed how little I am eating. Yesterday was 4 weetbix at lunchtime, 5 small bread rolls, a banana and a chicken pie. At least I'm not eating hamburgers!
C25K didn't actually happen yesterday, but I did go this morning!
Meanwhile, life is getting steadily busier. I am a member of AIESEC, a global student org, and this time of year is dedicated to recuitment, stalls, lecture presentations, and planning content for the coming year. It really is the peak season for my portfolio (People DEvelopment), so combine that with uni and work and bingo! Possible recipe for disaster!! (I'll just have to make the gym part of my routine)
You posted at the same time, so I missed you. WELCOME! This thread is great, and you are right, the pounds/kilos thing is a little confusing. One of my friends says that it feels better to lose pounds, because you get about 2.5lb to the kilo, eg " I lost 10lb" sounds better than 4kg!
Last week I decided to write down everything that I ate and see just how many calories I've been eating and I was lucky to get to 1200! No wonder my weight won't budge! So for the last three days I've been trying to eat 1600 cals, its been hard, especially when your used to eating protein and vegies and just about nothing else! I'm really confused as to what and how I should eat now???! Since eating more I've gained about 800g and I'm worried that I'm gonna gain more. Leeny, Ani and Lindor, could you please give me an example of a typical day for you guys. Ooooooh I'm so confused
Besides the confusion with my calorie intake I'm doing well with water and exercise. I did the real age test too and I'm actually younger! My actual age is 35 and my calculated real age was 34.4! Something to be happy about!! I'de like to be 28 again!!
As I posted last week, I had decided to move into a flat by myself and that all got done yesterday. It was a busy day but I got it all done and I love, love, love the new digs!
I was a late starter when it came to moving out of home - stayed put until moving in with my ex when I was 21ish. When that fizzled I moved to London and despite intending to only stay at mum's for a few months when I came back, I've been there almost 2 years! Suffice to say, it was about time.
So the new flat is in a 100 year old house which was divided into 12 flats in the 1920's. It's just perfect for me and I'm sure I'll be very happy there.
However, I haven't been to the gym yet this week and I can't see it happening within the next few days - I'm very tired and have a sore back from the move.
Last night I had a friend staying with me. Actually an ex boyfriend who is visiting from Japan. He is so hopeless ....... when I asked when he was flying back and he looked at his ticket he realised that his flight was 4 days ago!! I called the airline for him and they said that he has to buy a whole new ticket and he certainly doesn't have the money for that so I may well be putting him on a bus back to his parents in Dunedin.
So he'll be staying again tonight as well as my partner and it's going to be very cosy in a 1 bedroom flat! I'm looking forward to the weekend when I'll (hopefully) have the place to myself.
Lindor, its great to see you in a better frame of mind!
Forgive me as Ive only skimmed through the last couple of pages. I tell ya, having a very active 13-month old is doing my head in!! Not to mention he hasnt napped well today, so is whining at everything! Argh!
Anyway, just a quick one - all going to plan. Still havent started the walking, which is ok for the next couple of weeks, but then I need to get into it. Have been eating (and therefore spending) alot of chicken, veggies, etc. The only wheat and dairy I have is in my Weetbix every morning (both are bad for fertility - but Im supplementing the calcium). I admit, I feel good. Its been about 8 days since I started and I really havent had many cravings...course Im taking high doses of chromium, so that may be the reason. Im going to give it one more week of my way and see how much I lose (am back to 117kg as of Mon), then do a week of LitenEasy (less expensive, less cooking, etc) and see how I do with them. If its comparable, I will stick with them, because the amount of money and cooking Im investing into this is doing my head in! We'll see.
Nothing else new tho. Sounds like you girls are doing well!!
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
Well yesterday was not such a good day thanx to those doctors!!!
Today however, I have managed to keep to plan - so far!! Going to open the freezer just now and see what jumps out at me!! I have drunk half my water - a litre to go. I managed that last night, so I am sure I'll finish that tonight.
I even managed 50 squats this morning!!!
It is amazing how one good day can motivate into the next...almost as amazing as one bad day can throw me for a week!!!
I have been thinking of something Ani said a few days ago. I need to think of goals. Not just dieting goals, but 'things I want to do before I die'.
I've been thinking about combining the two. I want to do something really memorable when I achieve my goal weight. I think it will spur me on. Has anyone else set themselves a reward for when the achieve their goal weight? I need ideas here.
Chimichanga! Welcome to the thread! Looking forward to hearing more about you and your plan of attack in this battle!
Barb, I eat anything I want basically. I have just had to learn about portion size! A basic day of food goes like this...
Breakfast: a bowl of cereal, coffee and maybe a slice of toast if I am still hungry.
Lunch: A meat (usually tuna) and salad sandwich. An apple and a cup of coffee.
Dinner: A frozen microwave dinner (heated, not frozen of course! ), followed by a piece of fruit.
Between meals I reach for fruit. Later in the evening I have a hot chocolate drink.
Now, bare in mind I am trying to increase my intake slightly too, because I was struggling to get 1200cals in as well!
I actually like the sound of those wraps that have been mentioned recently and I might look into those too. Ani also came up with a rather tasty sounding pizza too!
Britt you sound like you have your hands full! When is MIL due again?
Maybe you just need to concentrate on making one change at a time until it becomes part of your daily routine? Then look at making another change. Dieting is changing a whole lifestyle. We have to adapt and make it fit into our lives.
LittleKiwi? Remind me again why you moved to a one room flat???
Hope you find your peace soon
Kylie, you need to find foods that are quick and easy to fit into your full days! By quick and easy I don't mean McDonalds and KFC
I have just learned too cook!! I cook a full meal designed to feed four and I freeze it in portion sizes. Then it is a case of pulling them out of the freezer, popping them into the microwave and, hey presto, 5mins later your meal is ready! A google for low cal recipes will come up with plenty of great ideas!
Anyway this post was just to say hi ... talk to y'all soon!! 
Something to be happy about!! I'de like to be 28 again!!
to our newbies.
