Have had a crappy past couple of weeks. Only exercised once in the last two weeks. Haven't eaten very well either. My second photo is due this week and I am afraid that there really hasn't been any noticable changes. My pants definately feel a little looser around the waist, but nothing I think the camera will pick up. However I have committed to taking photos and measuring myself once a month, so I will do that!
I have decided to stop going to Weight Watchers meetings. I am not following the program properly, so therefore am not seeing results. I have decided to put the money that I spend at Weight Watchers weekly meetings into a gym membership. I joined my local gym a few weeks ago for a one month period, but I think I will commit to 12 months membership as it is cheaper, and I love the feeling of going to the gym (when I make the effort).
I have also decided that I will re-read all of Michelle's old e-mails with all her advice and information and see what I can gain to move forward positively.
I have decided to do a motivational collage and stick it around my house to keep me motivated. I will put on there people like Michelle and Darlene. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and information and Darlene is proof that if you just listen to Michelle, you can achieve results. I will also put a picture of a nice guess handbag on there, cause hubby promised me a new one when I achieve a 5kg weight loss.
I have Bridge to Brisbane fun run this Sunday (well, walking 12km - not running), but hopefully this will help to inspire me as I would love to run it next year!
I have also promised myself to blog more regularly as it helps me to keep focus!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
I did it!!!! I went to the gym this morning!!!! I set the alarm for 5.30am and didn't go back to sleep........went to the gym and did 50 mins of cardio and burnt a nice 330 calories.
Went to week 6 Weight Watchers meeting and lost 300g..........go figure from the week I had last week!
Stay committed this week and the scales should make me happy nexgt Tuesday
Went to week 6 Weight Watchers meeting and lost 300g..........go figure from the week I had last week!
Stay committed this week and the scales should make me happy nexgt Tuesday
Monday, July 9, 2007
Haven't posted since Wednesday.........have had a horrible couple few days. Thursday morning I weighed in at 62.6kg.....so 400g less than Wednesday morning. I finally felt like the exercise and healthy eating was getting me somewhere and I would start to slowly lose weight over the next few days and have a nice weight loss at Weight Watchers.
However, I have IBS and every now and again I get horrible cramps that don't allow me to do much more than lounge around. When I lounge around, I start to crave and give into the wrong foods. Thursday night was Macca's........I thought I did well by ordering a salad, but it just wasn't enough! I ended up polishing off one of my husband's cheeseburgers........I really should get Subway or Sushi for takeaway dinners. Friday lunch was a kebab.......followed by pizza for dinner. Saturday dinner was Chinese and Sunday was a couple of donuts, half a block of chocolate and brulee for dessert................so I probably could have had a weight loss this week without the exercise if I watched what I ate........but that's gone out the door!
Have booked into the doctors tomorrow so I can go an get some drugs for the cramps and this won't be any issue anymore.
I went for a walk for 30 minutes with Stace........we are going to try and do that at least 3 times per week.
Joined the local gym on the way home from work. Just joined for one month in case I don't use it as much as I should. I have set my mobile phone alarm for 5.30am and plan to squeeze in a workout before work............hopefully
However, I have IBS and every now and again I get horrible cramps that don't allow me to do much more than lounge around. When I lounge around, I start to crave and give into the wrong foods. Thursday night was Macca's........I thought I did well by ordering a salad, but it just wasn't enough! I ended up polishing off one of my husband's cheeseburgers........I really should get Subway or Sushi for takeaway dinners. Friday lunch was a kebab.......followed by pizza for dinner. Saturday dinner was Chinese and Sunday was a couple of donuts, half a block of chocolate and brulee for dessert................so I probably could have had a weight loss this week without the exercise if I watched what I ate........but that's gone out the door!
Have booked into the doctors tomorrow so I can go an get some drugs for the cramps and this won't be any issue anymore.
I went for a walk for 30 minutes with Stace........we are going to try and do that at least 3 times per week.
Joined the local gym on the way home from work. Just joined for one month in case I don't use it as much as I should. I have set my mobile phone alarm for 5.30am and plan to squeeze in a workout before work............hopefully
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Wednesday 4th July Blog
Weighed in at 63kg again on my scales. Had a pretty good eating day today, didn't eat any crap. Probaby overdid it at lunchtime with the sushi.......but it was soooo yummy!!! Almost didn't exercise today. Didn't get home from work until 6.30pm and was really hungary. So I had dinner first and decided to exercise after dinner. Usually I wouldn't do it. I would make every excuse under the sun and eventually convince myself not to exercise. But not tonight. My program was 60 min dog walk, but since I got home so late I didn't walk the dog. So I did a "Walk Away the Pounds" exercise DVD. I exercised for 48 mins.......not 60 mins like I was supposed to.......but I'm just happy I made the effort to exercise!
Have made a real effort to track my Weight Watchers points over the last few days.....hope it pays off next Tuesday with a weight loss.
Am going to go walking at lunch time tomorrow with Stace.......we are going to try and do this 3 times per week......it'll all add up!
Have made a real effort to track my Weight Watchers points over the last few days.....hope it pays off next Tuesday with a weight loss.
Am going to go walking at lunch time tomorrow with Stace.......we are going to try and do this 3 times per week......it'll all add up!
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Tuesday 3rd July Blog
Weighed in at home at 63kg again this morning.
Went to Weight Watchers tonight and weighed in at 64.2kg, so there is a fair amount of difference between the two scales. That is a 500g weight gain since my weigh in last week. I am not overly concerned though, will eat the right foods this week and exercise as per my program and I should see a weight loss at the next meeting.
Had another good eating day, nothing too naughty. Need to drink water though, I never ever drink enough, and I think that will help with the weight loss.
I got home from my Weight Watchers meeting at 6.30pm, got changed into my gym clothes and straight to my workout room to complete 30 minutes of cardio. I was meant to complete 40 minutes according to my program, but I was really out of breath and had sore arches and didn't feel like I would be able to keep it up for another 10 minutes.
But thats ok......the main thing is that I came home and exercised, which is not like me at all. Next session I will try for longer........
Went to Weight Watchers tonight and weighed in at 64.2kg, so there is a fair amount of difference between the two scales. That is a 500g weight gain since my weigh in last week. I am not overly concerned though, will eat the right foods this week and exercise as per my program and I should see a weight loss at the next meeting.
Had another good eating day, nothing too naughty. Need to drink water though, I never ever drink enough, and I think that will help with the weight loss.
I got home from my Weight Watchers meeting at 6.30pm, got changed into my gym clothes and straight to my workout room to complete 30 minutes of cardio. I was meant to complete 40 minutes according to my program, but I was really out of breath and had sore arches and didn't feel like I would be able to keep it up for another 10 minutes.
But thats ok......the main thing is that I came home and exercised, which is not like me at all. Next session I will try for longer........
Monday, July 2, 2007
Monday 2nd July Blog
Well, weighed in at 63kg on the scales this morning. Had a pretty good eating day, didn't over eat or eat any crappy foods.
Did workout 1 of my program today...........oooowwwww!!!! I hate mountain climbers! They are horrible!
Promised myself that I would go for a walk today at lunchtime, but being the beginning of the month I didn't get the opportunity to.....so hopefully will go tomorrow if I get a chance.
So far feeling pretty good about the program.
Only.......what? 8kg or so to go!!!
Did workout 1 of my program today...........oooowwwww!!!! I hate mountain climbers! They are horrible!
Promised myself that I would go for a walk today at lunchtime, but being the beginning of the month I didn't get the opportunity to.....so hopefully will go tomorrow if I get a chance.
So far feeling pretty good about the program.
Only.......what? 8kg or so to go!!!
Friday, June 29, 2007
The "new" program
Well I did it.......I asked Michelle to put my before picture on her website. Now I can't chicken out! I need to make the effort at all times. I need to watch everything that goes into my mouth and I need to make the time to exercise everyday. It is really quite danuting for me..... I am going from someone that doesn't exercise regulary to having to exercise everyday to see the results I am aiming for.
Michelle has given me a new program that has me exercising everyday, she explained that I need to get myself into a routine and not even stop and think if today is an exercise day.
So this weekend I will take it easy on the exercise side of things, I will go for a walk and a gentle cycle and get myself in the right headspace to go full on next week.
I'll also go shopping and stock up on all the right foods to fuel my body...........until next post!
Michelle has given me a new program that has me exercising everyday, she explained that I need to get myself into a routine and not even stop and think if today is an exercise day.
So this weekend I will take it easy on the exercise side of things, I will go for a walk and a gentle cycle and get myself in the right headspace to go full on next week.
I'll also go shopping and stock up on all the right foods to fuel my body...........until next post!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The beginning
This is my weight loss journey. I have tried countless times to lose weight with small successes, only to stop exercising, not eating right and putting the weight back on.
I enlisted the help of Glow Women's Fitness online who designed an eating and exercise program for me. Unfortunately I did not follow it closely enough, and at the end of the 12 week program, I ended up being heavier than when I started. So I resigned for another 12 weeks, vowing that this time would be different.
Michelle is a fantastic mentor and has a wealth of knowlegde that she is only too happy to share. Any e-mails I send through they are always answered the same day. Michelle has offered for me to put my before photo on her website as a motivational tool to stick to my program. Each month I will take a new photo.
Here is my starting photo. I currently weight 63.7kg..........my ideal end goal is to weigh between 52kg-55kg (depending on how I look at 55kg)........my first mini goal is to get under 60kg.
I will post as often as possible, doing a food and exercise diary to help keep me accountable.
Check out Michelle's website: http://www.glowwomensfitnessonline.com.au/
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