Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Double figures
It has been awhile since I blogged. I hit a major mile stone today so I have to share - I am still going to WW each week and over the past few months it has been very up and down - I finally got my act together 6 weeks ago and today finally cracked the double figures - I now weigh 99.9kg - so excited... I really lost hope a couple of months back that could get over the mark but I have been pushing through over the last few weeks and it has finally paid off. I still have a way to go but I am getting there!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Still here
I am still here – I am still moving along with my weight
loss journey just stopped blogging!
I have been all over the place in the last 3 months or so –
at my lowest I hit 101.1kg so close to double figures – I panicked, gained 8+kg
and ended up at 108.7 – I am back on track again, lost 1.6 last week so back to
107.1.
What worked for me
last time (prior to having baby #3) was this blog – this blog got me through
those hard weeks and gave me somewhere to celebrate as well – losing weight can
be a lonely journey especially when you have been at it for as long as I have –
there is only a few select people outside of the WW community that I talk to
these days about my weight loss. The other
thing that helped me a lot was setting small achievable goals – I need to feel
that I am achieving (don’t we all!) otherwise I give up long before I actually
fail. I will set a small goal (not sure
what yet) and I start doing the monthly goals as well (already done my June
one).
Onwards and downwards
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
February 2012 results
Had a great month and achieved my goal - also I now over the 1.2 way mark!
very excited.
SW: 106.3
CW: 102.7
very excited.
SW: 106.3
CW: 102.7
GWEF: 102.9
Total: -3.6
wk4: +1.1
wk3: -1.9
wk2: -2.4
wk1: -0.4
Total: -3.6
wk4: +1.1
wk3: -1.9
wk2: -2.4
wk1: -0.4
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
January 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
WI Week 4 12
Lost 200g this week - total 34.7kg. I have to say there was a bead of sweat
on my brow as I got on the scales last week - after boasting about 13 losses I
was very nervous that I had a gain which would have ended my losing streak
(this is the only time you are happy with a losing streak – lol) - very relieved
to have had a loss. I have been very complaisance the last two weeks - I have
been doing my exercise daily but the tracking has again been hit and miss - I
hate going to the meeting and holding my breath as you get on the scales and
hoping for losses - when you know full well that you did not put everything in
that week - hoping for a loss is not acceptable - I need to work to make sure
that I have earn the loss.
Back to work next week after 6 months! Looking forward to the working side but I will miss my boys - especially the baby but it is not optional so I just need to get on with it and enjoy the time I do have with them. I will still be going to my meeting on Tuesday morning I will start work late (my boss can see my progress over the last 6 months so he is happy to continue with this arrangement) - I just need to make sure that I get the exercise in during the week - I plan on walking and using my stepper in the evenings once the boys are in bed (they are generally down my 8pm).
Happy Australia Day everyone – enjoy the day!
Back to work next week after 6 months! Looking forward to the working side but I will miss my boys - especially the baby but it is not optional so I just need to get on with it and enjoy the time I do have with them. I will still be going to my meeting on Tuesday morning I will start work late (my boss can see my progress over the last 6 months so he is happy to continue with this arrangement) - I just need to make sure that I get the exercise in during the week - I plan on walking and using my stepper in the evenings once the boys are in bed (they are generally down my 8pm).
Happy Australia Day everyone – enjoy the day!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Statistical update January 2011
It has been a long time since I did my measurements. These measures are 6 months post my 3rd baby - interesting that even though I weigh less now than I did in July 10 I am actually bigger all over measurement wise!
Summary:
Total Weight Lost: 34.5kg (24.26%)
Total CM Lost: 69.5cm
Summary:
Total Weight Lost: 34.5kg (24.26%)
Total CM Lost: 69.5cm
| 2 Sept 09 | 11 April 10 | 11 July 10 | 22 Jan 12 | Total | |
| Weight | 141.8kg | 115.5kg | 110.0kg | 107.4kg | 34.5kg |
| BMI | 55.4 | 45.1 | 43.0 | 41.9 | 13.5 |
| Waist | 122cm | 106cm | 102cm | 107.5cm | 14.5cm |
| Hips | 160cm | 135.5cm | 128cm | 130.5cm | 29.5cm |
| Bust | 129cm | 113cm | 112cm | 113cm | 16cm |
| Arms | 45.5cm | 44cm | 41cm | 43cm | 2.5cm |
| Thighs | 85cm | 80cm | 76cm | 78cm | 7cm |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
WI Week 3 12
Lost 100g last week - total of 34.5kg. I have now had 13 consecutive losses
- this is the best I have done for a very very long time.
I have learnt this time round to celebrate the little losses along with the big losses as they all add up in the end. Previously I would been spewing that I only lost 100g but a loss is a loss - when I reflect on the week and ask myself if I put in 100% then the answer is no - I sort of tracked, exercised 4 days - the tracking is the key when I track meal by meal then I get good results - this is the first week where the tracking really fell behind hence the result!
I am returning to work on the 30 Jan - ready for the start of the new school year! I have been feeling very anxious about returning - I feel that I have settled into being a at home mum and now it is over (I have been home for 6 months) - I think the main thing I am struggling with is leaving my baby- he is my last baby and I know that once he starts Day-care and I return to work he will just grow so fast and my baby will be gone - probably sounds a bit silly but that is how I feel. It is not optional for me to not return it is all part of the package (I am the sole income earner,,) I know that once I am back and we settle into the routine we will be fine.
My other concern about returning to work is fitting in exercise – previously I have exercised in the evening so I will need to get back into that routine – maybe whilst it is still warm in the evenings I can take the kids out for a walk – otherwise I can get on the treadmill once they are all in bed – the 3 year old is in bed by 7:30am just need to get the baby fed and in bed by 7:30ish as well (instead of sitting on the couch and rocking him.....). I have thought about exercising in the morning but I would have to get up around 4:30am – bit early. I won’t be able to do any group exercise classes for while – shame because I have been really enjoying then over the last few month.
I feel alright about the food – just need to do some planning and take my lunch every day (got to stay away from the greasy lunch bar!) – It will all be good.
Feeling really good at the moment - life is good.
I have also signed up for the 1 million kilo challenge www.1millionkilochallenge.com.au
I have learnt this time round to celebrate the little losses along with the big losses as they all add up in the end. Previously I would been spewing that I only lost 100g but a loss is a loss - when I reflect on the week and ask myself if I put in 100% then the answer is no - I sort of tracked, exercised 4 days - the tracking is the key when I track meal by meal then I get good results - this is the first week where the tracking really fell behind hence the result!
I am returning to work on the 30 Jan - ready for the start of the new school year! I have been feeling very anxious about returning - I feel that I have settled into being a at home mum and now it is over (I have been home for 6 months) - I think the main thing I am struggling with is leaving my baby- he is my last baby and I know that once he starts Day-care and I return to work he will just grow so fast and my baby will be gone - probably sounds a bit silly but that is how I feel. It is not optional for me to not return it is all part of the package (I am the sole income earner,,) I know that once I am back and we settle into the routine we will be fine.
My other concern about returning to work is fitting in exercise – previously I have exercised in the evening so I will need to get back into that routine – maybe whilst it is still warm in the evenings I can take the kids out for a walk – otherwise I can get on the treadmill once they are all in bed – the 3 year old is in bed by 7:30am just need to get the baby fed and in bed by 7:30ish as well (instead of sitting on the couch and rocking him.....). I have thought about exercising in the morning but I would have to get up around 4:30am – bit early. I won’t be able to do any group exercise classes for while – shame because I have been really enjoying then over the last few month.
I feel alright about the food – just need to do some planning and take my lunch every day (got to stay away from the greasy lunch bar!) – It will all be good.
Feeling really good at the moment - life is good.
I have also signed up for the 1 million kilo challenge www.1millionkilochallenge.com.au
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
WI Week 2 12
The week has flown by and just realised that I did not post last week results.
Lost 1.1kg - total of 34.4kg - 12 consecutive losses... I now back to my pre-pregnancy weight. The half way mark is in sight!
Lost 1.1kg - total of 34.4kg - 12 consecutive losses... I now back to my pre-pregnancy weight. The half way mark is in sight!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
WI Week 1 2012
Lost 400g this week - total 33.3kg. Pretty happy with that result - I was unwell last week so I only exercised for 1 day and did not eat a great deal - most people have big losses when they are sick except me!
I have a quiet New Year - just stayed home and watched TV until the New Year came in - not really sure why as I was alone and my baby woke at 6:30am New Years day so I was buggered all day...
I have now had 11 consecutive losses my record is 12!
Boot camp is back this week - my daughter is home so I am hoping to get in some extra classes over the next 3 weeks before I return to work!
I am becoming quite nervous about returning to work and being able to keep up the weight loss - I have always worked so this is nothing new to me so I am not sure why I am becoming anxious - I am sure once I am back into the routine I will sort it out. For now I am going to focus on the next 3 weeks of being at home with my baby (and of course my 3 year old..) - maybe it is leaving the baby that I am more anxious about - he is my last baby....
I have a quiet New Year - just stayed home and watched TV until the New Year came in - not really sure why as I was alone and my baby woke at 6:30am New Years day so I was buggered all day...
I have now had 11 consecutive losses my record is 12!
Boot camp is back this week - my daughter is home so I am hoping to get in some extra classes over the next 3 weeks before I return to work!
I am becoming quite nervous about returning to work and being able to keep up the weight loss - I have always worked so this is nothing new to me so I am not sure why I am becoming anxious - I am sure once I am back into the routine I will sort it out. For now I am going to focus on the next 3 weeks of being at home with my baby (and of course my 3 year old..) - maybe it is leaving the baby that I am more anxious about - he is my last baby....
Friday, December 30, 2011
December 2011 Challenge
WI Week 18 (final for 2011)
Lost 1.6kg brings my total to 32.9kg.... I was very focused over Christmas as I really wanted to lose 500g to reach my December goal - well I did that plus a bit more - very happy.
I had 1 homemade fruit mince pie (which was absolutely delicious) - a small piece of Christmas pudding with custard and a croissant on Christmas day - I really took my time to enjoy the food and then move on - I found myself looking at some food and asking myself if it was going to help me lose my 500g for the week?
I am so close to being back to where I was only 1.3 to go...I really feel that once I get back to where I was I can really move on - I can also almost feel the double figures are back within my grasp.
2012 is going to be year that I really make a huge bent in my weight loss - can I make it to goal by the end of 2012??? It is a tall order but doable - I would need to lose an average of 800g a week to achieve my ultimate goal ...I am currently averaging 800g a week so really why not....why can't I achieve this goal - there is no reason really.
This is a saying that I picked up from the WW site (sorry can't quite remember where)
"Don’t just hope for things to change, be the change"
I had 1 homemade fruit mince pie (which was absolutely delicious) - a small piece of Christmas pudding with custard and a croissant on Christmas day - I really took my time to enjoy the food and then move on - I found myself looking at some food and asking myself if it was going to help me lose my 500g for the week?
I am so close to being back to where I was only 1.3 to go...I really feel that once I get back to where I was I can really move on - I can also almost feel the double figures are back within my grasp.
2012 is going to be year that I really make a huge bent in my weight loss - can I make it to goal by the end of 2012??? It is a tall order but doable - I would need to lose an average of 800g a week to achieve my ultimate goal ...I am currently averaging 800g a week so really why not....why can't I achieve this goal - there is no reason really.
This is a saying that I picked up from the WW site (sorry can't quite remember where)
"Don’t just hope for things to change, be the change"
Thursday, December 22, 2011
WI Week 17
Lost 1.3kg brings my total to 31.3... Very happy with that loss - just need 500g to reach my December goal - I am feeling very confident about Christmas - I am going to be very selective about what I choose to eat and make sure that I enjoy it.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
WI Week 16
Lost 700g this week brings my total to 30kg exactly - very happy to be back at the 30kg mark.
I have finally come to the conclusion that getting this weight off is going to take sometime - I know this sounds odds but for some reason after I had my 3rd baby I had this idea that whilst I am off work for 6mths that I would just exercise like crazy and loose heaps of weight really quickly (biggest loser style!). The reality is being at home with 3 children (15, 3 and 4mths) takes a lot of my time especially a new baby. Most days I can get 1 hour of exercise in but that is generally it...some days it can take me 1.5hrs to do 1hr!
I am doing well food wise and feeling a lot calmer about food - I am not obsessing about it like I use to...
Craig Harper wrote a great article on "The Instant Gratification" - this was me for years...
"Then there’s the woman who has wanted to lose weight for years. And years. She constantly sabotages her weight-loss endeavours with her need for some instant taste-bud pleasure. Hour after hour. Day after day. Despite the fact that she hates how she looks and feels, her need for instant caloric gratification keeps her trapped on the slippery slope of over-eating, self-loathing and depression. Eating gives her instant (albeit fleeting) pleasure but not eating doesn’t give her instant weight-loss, so eating it will be."
For most part I no longer look for the instant gratification and I have finally got that eating for the moment does not help me later - like I said for the most part...I am not 100% there yet...
I have finally come to the conclusion that getting this weight off is going to take sometime - I know this sounds odds but for some reason after I had my 3rd baby I had this idea that whilst I am off work for 6mths that I would just exercise like crazy and loose heaps of weight really quickly (biggest loser style!). The reality is being at home with 3 children (15, 3 and 4mths) takes a lot of my time especially a new baby. Most days I can get 1 hour of exercise in but that is generally it...some days it can take me 1.5hrs to do 1hr!
I am doing well food wise and feeling a lot calmer about food - I am not obsessing about it like I use to...
Craig Harper wrote a great article on "The Instant Gratification" - this was me for years...
"Then there’s the woman who has wanted to lose weight for years. And years. She constantly sabotages her weight-loss endeavours with her need for some instant taste-bud pleasure. Hour after hour. Day after day. Despite the fact that she hates how she looks and feels, her need for instant caloric gratification keeps her trapped on the slippery slope of over-eating, self-loathing and depression. Eating gives her instant (albeit fleeting) pleasure but not eating doesn’t give her instant weight-loss, so eating it will be."
For most part I no longer look for the instant gratification and I have finally got that eating for the moment does not help me later - like I said for the most part...I am not 100% there yet...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
WI week 15
Lost 1kg brings my total to 29.3kg.
I had a good week food wise though I do need to find some new recipes.. I went to boot camp on Friday but they changed the time and forgot to tell me so I got a 45min PT session instead (for the same price) - now I know why most people do PT in 30min blocks! I also walked on my treadmill 3 time walking 5km each time (takes me 1hr) - no incline walking due to my back.
My back has been really sore since my son was born. I have been going to the chiropractor regularly since birth but it seems to be getting worst - I am now seeing a physio as well - I pulled back on the exercise this week hoping that it would ease but it made no different. It is more the top part of my back that is problem which could be caused by breast feeding...(which is what the chrio & physio seem to think). Hopefully it will start to improve soon.
It is my 41st birthday today - just another day really!
I had a good week food wise though I do need to find some new recipes.. I went to boot camp on Friday but they changed the time and forgot to tell me so I got a 45min PT session instead (for the same price) - now I know why most people do PT in 30min blocks! I also walked on my treadmill 3 time walking 5km each time (takes me 1hr) - no incline walking due to my back.
My back has been really sore since my son was born. I have been going to the chiropractor regularly since birth but it seems to be getting worst - I am now seeing a physio as well - I pulled back on the exercise this week hoping that it would ease but it made no different. It is more the top part of my back that is problem which could be caused by breast feeding...(which is what the chrio & physio seem to think). Hopefully it will start to improve soon.
It is my 41st birthday today - just another day really!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
November 11 results
Fell a bit short with my November target but not to worry still on the way down! On the bright side I had a loss each week...
SW: 115.9
CW: 113.5
GWEN: 112.0
Total: -2.4
wk5: -0.8
wk4: -0.3
wk3: -0.7
wk2: -0.5
wk1: -0.1
SW: 115.9
CW: 113.5
GWEN: 112.0
Total: -2.4
wk5: -0.8
wk4: -0.3
wk3: -0.7
wk2: -0.5
wk1: -0.1
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
WI Week 14
Lost 800g this week bringing my total to 28.3kg - I have now
had 6 consecutive losses in row albeit small loss but losses none the less - averaging 700g per week – I was
really happy when I realised that – I just need to keep remembering that it is
all the small losses that are edging me closer and closer to ultimate goal.
I went to bootcamp twice last week – the Friday session
there was just two of us and the trainer last session before she goes off to
get married – she absolutely caned us, totally shattered when I left -great session. I really like bootcamp and most people are
shocked when I say that I go at least once a week (I would like to go more but
I can’t take the toddler – he would run an absolute muck – I take the baby
because does not move yet...) – people seem to think that you have to thin and
fit to do bootcamp but is that not the point of going to get thin and fit! I know that I am the biggest by far and the
slowest – the trainer often gets me to do a modified version of an exercise if
it is obvious that I am struggling or just not going to be able to do it at
this weight - I know that in time that I will be able to keep up with everyone
and maybe even one day just look “normal”.
I went to a naming ceremony on Sunday – the girls that where
putting it on make the most delicious red velvet cakes and homemade sausage
rolls – I gave myself permission to sample a couple and enjoy every bit – which
I did and they were worth every PP (no clue how PP but hey there were good) –
we were at a lake so after I took the boys for a walk to see the swans and a
play – then when we got home I walked 5km on the treadmill – I felt good and
well in control.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
WI week 13
Lost 300g brings my total to 27.5.
I was a bit dark about only losing 300g as I doesn't reflect the amount of work I put in last week
As mentioned in my last post I am now us the WW app on my iPod (which I love). I having been tracking meal by meal instead of tracking at the end of the day (where I then find I have over spent!) which I have not done for a very long time.
Anyway I am moving on as up until I got on the scales I was feeling good and motivated. I need to remember that the scales are not the be all to end all in this journey.
I was a bit dark about only losing 300g as I doesn't reflect the amount of work I put in last week
As mentioned in my last post I am now us the WW app on my iPod (which I love). I having been tracking meal by meal instead of tracking at the end of the day (where I then find I have over spent!) which I have not done for a very long time.
Anyway I am moving on as up until I got on the scales I was feeling good and motivated. I need to remember that the scales are not the be all to end all in this journey.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Week 12 WI
Lost 700g total 27.2kg.
I had a good week - pulled myself out of the little slump that I was in and got on with the job at hand.
Moved exercise to the top of my priority list - did boot camp on Friday only 2 of us so we had an intense workout. Saturday walked on treadmill 50min, Sunday walked with the baby and dog for 70min and did some weights; Monday walked on treadmill 50min. Exercise always lifts my mood and it gives me more engery.
I finally got the iPod fixed and downloaded the WW app - I love it - so easy to track your food - last week was the first time for a very long time that I actually tracked each meal as I prepared and ate it. Normally I would track at the end of the day or not at all!
And you can keep tracking when you are not connected to the web - when you reconnect it sync back - great for keeping a track when you are out.
I am feeling much better and motivated to get this weight off - I have 10 weeks left until I return to work...
I had a good week - pulled myself out of the little slump that I was in and got on with the job at hand.
Moved exercise to the top of my priority list - did boot camp on Friday only 2 of us so we had an intense workout. Saturday walked on treadmill 50min, Sunday walked with the baby and dog for 70min and did some weights; Monday walked on treadmill 50min. Exercise always lifts my mood and it gives me more engery.
I finally got the iPod fixed and downloaded the WW app - I love it - so easy to track your food - last week was the first time for a very long time that I actually tracked each meal as I prepared and ate it. Normally I would track at the end of the day or not at all!
And you can keep tracking when you are not connected to the web - when you reconnect it sync back - great for keeping a track when you are out.
I am feeling much better and motivated to get this weight off - I have 10 weeks left until I return to work...
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Week 11 WI
Lost 500g last week total 26.5kg.
I struggled last, not feeling particularly great about how much weight I have lost since going back - lost 7.7 in 11 weeks. I feel that as I am at home and breast feeding I should have lost a lot more. I am also struggling with being at home fulltime. I am quite board and feel like I achieve very little by the end of the day. I only have a few more weeks at home and then I am back at work fulltime, so I need to make the most of it as it will be a long time before I get to have more than a couple of weeks off at a time.
I re-assessed how much weight I have lost and I am averaging 800g a week - which is really good, once I realised this I felt a lot better. At the end of the day you only get back what you put in - at the moment I am only half in - I have not been tracking and exercise is at the bottom of my to do list! If I want more need I to do more.
I am watching biggest loser USA season 9 (which I am now going do on the treadmill instead of the couch!) there is a mother and daughter - the daughter says to her mum "what if I can't do it" - the mother looks at her daughter and says "what if you can" I was really moved and though we spend so much time worrying about failing instead of succeeding.
I am going to appreciate my time at home and focus on getting myself into shape before I return to work. It would be great to be double figures by then (return to work late January).
I struggled last, not feeling particularly great about how much weight I have lost since going back - lost 7.7 in 11 weeks. I feel that as I am at home and breast feeding I should have lost a lot more. I am also struggling with being at home fulltime. I am quite board and feel like I achieve very little by the end of the day. I only have a few more weeks at home and then I am back at work fulltime, so I need to make the most of it as it will be a long time before I get to have more than a couple of weeks off at a time.
I re-assessed how much weight I have lost and I am averaging 800g a week - which is really good, once I realised this I felt a lot better. At the end of the day you only get back what you put in - at the moment I am only half in - I have not been tracking and exercise is at the bottom of my to do list! If I want more need I to do more.
I am watching biggest loser USA season 9 (which I am now going do on the treadmill instead of the couch!) there is a mother and daughter - the daughter says to her mum "what if I can't do it" - the mother looks at her daughter and says "what if you can" I was really moved and though we spend so much time worrying about failing instead of succeeding.
I am going to appreciate my time at home and focus on getting myself into shape before I return to work. It would be great to be double figures by then (return to work late January).
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Week 10 W
I had a loss of 100g this week bring my total to 26kg – a bit
disappointed was expecting a bit more but I suppose a loss is a loss....I am
not dwelling on just moving on.
Food wise I did well – tracking is a bit hit and miss – hmmm maybe that it’s the reason for the 100g loss – the week I tracked I lose 2.2 the week that I sort of track I lose 100g... might be something in that!
I am struggling a bit with motivation at the moment – I am currently at home full time at the moment which is different for me – normally I am working and raising children – this is only for a short time as I am back at work full time late January (just in time for the start of the school year). It is different being home – there is food around all the time and I find that my day is nearly over before I feel that I have achieved a great deal – I have to keep on reminding myself that keeping a toddler and a baby occupied is a full time job on his own. I am still breast feeding the baby so that still takes some time during the day – it is very easy to stay sitting on the couch long after we have finished the feed – I do have to push myself each day to do the exercise – once I get started I am fine it is just the getting started that is the struggle – I just need to get back into that zone that I was in when I was losing weight steadily before I decided to have another baby...
It is a work in progress.
I had a good week overall – I exercised 4 times last week –
twice on the treadmill, stepper and weights, took the baby out for a 1 hour
walk on a route that has two large hills and spent a day gardening – no bootcamp
last week due to a public holiday.
Food wise I did well – tracking is a bit hit and miss – hmmm maybe that it’s the reason for the 100g loss – the week I tracked I lose 2.2 the week that I sort of track I lose 100g... might be something in that!
I am struggling a bit with motivation at the moment – I am currently at home full time at the moment which is different for me – normally I am working and raising children – this is only for a short time as I am back at work full time late January (just in time for the start of the school year). It is different being home – there is food around all the time and I find that my day is nearly over before I feel that I have achieved a great deal – I have to keep on reminding myself that keeping a toddler and a baby occupied is a full time job on his own. I am still breast feeding the baby so that still takes some time during the day – it is very easy to stay sitting on the couch long after we have finished the feed – I do have to push myself each day to do the exercise – once I get started I am fine it is just the getting started that is the struggle – I just need to get back into that zone that I was in when I was losing weight steadily before I decided to have another baby...
It is a work in progress.
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