Carter2's Diary

[carter2]

Here goes nothing! I am 28 years old, 160cm and approx 71kgs. My goal weight for now is 60kg. Ideally somewhere between 55-60kg would be good but hey, I'll take 60 for now.
I have received the plan and have decided to start on Monday (as all good diet intentions do) Would start sooner but husband's work do on this weekend and nothing planned for the following week.
Would love to make a big dent in the 11kgs I need to lose before Christmas, can't wait to see what the first week brings.
I think the hardest thing will be organizing two different meals so the rest of the family are still well feed. Doesn't help that both of my kids are under weight (according to plunket) so can't really deprive them of the fattier stuff.
Anyway, will be back on Monday to record my weight and measurements after a big weekend and to begin this diet.
Wish me luck!! ;D

[carter2]

Well, seems I have added an extra kilo over the weekend...not cool!! I tend to have to lose the same 2 or 3 kilos everytime I begin a diet. Yoyo beween 70 and 73kgs and never seem to break into the 60 kg range.

I followed the diet pretty well today I think. I did have a couple of pieces of pineapple so hopefully this doesn't affect it too much. I managed to drink 2lt of water and have been visiting the toilet constantly!!! I hate brocolli but though, "suck it up and just eat it" and to be honest, I actually really enjoyed the soup and even the brocolli.

Wasn't too hungry over the day but since 10.30pm my stomach has been really growling. I can cope with that though. It's when I get bored I need to watch my habbits.

I have been walking week nights now for years with a friend and went for our usual walk tonight for 60mins. That helps keep the boredom eating at bay for some of the night.

Preparing two separate meals wasn't much fun. I did save myself some work cooking one chicken breast at lunch and then dividing it up for tea and some for tomorrow too. Wasn't too sure on which soup to use so got the maggi soup for a cup. Hope that was right.

Ok, so my weight this morning was 72kg and measurements are:

Chest: 104cm
Waist: 88cm
Hips: 104cm
Arms: 33cm
Legs: 57.5cm
Neck: 34.5cm

Hopefully tomorrow goes as well as today.

[carter2]

I am really enjoying the food on this diet and I ate all that I was suppose to but......when serving the kids their tea and feeding them I just couldn't help myself. A few mouthfuls came my way. Surely a bit of chicken and rice shouldn't be too bad.....can it? I guess I'll fiind out.

Have managed to keep up the water intake. I'm looking forward to the ham wrap tomorrow. Was still pretty hungry this afternoon. Will be off for my nightly walk in about 1/2 hr.

Would love some chocolate right about now. Everytime I feel like eating, I have another drink of water. Seems to work most of the time.

I'm hoping to get through tomorrow with no cheating. I don't go nuts with the cheating but just a taste of this or that and I think it may start to add up. Need a bit of will power I think.

[carter2]

Again, managed to eat all that I was suppose to and again, had a wee pick at some extra chicken. Not too much though. Have done a 30 min walk tonight coz my walking buddy now can't go Wednesdays. Did ok to do the 30mins coz usually when my friend cancels, I usually just stay home and do nothing. Have had my 2lts of water for the day. I am not looking forward to the weekend as this is when my husband is home and any routines go out the window as we are out and about or time gets away on us and the day usually ends in takeaways. I am however looking forward to seeing any weight loss on Monday so that might help keep me motivated.
I did enjoy my yoghurt today and to be honest, I could really go another one now. I won't though, I will finish watching Inside NZ then go to bed...problem solved!!

[carter2]

Ok, so again with the picking today. I find I tend to do it at tea time. I prepare everyone elses meal first, (while I'm hungry) then I tend to have a wee pick at it. I must admit, it is still only a tiny amount that I do pick, but still it is picking and may lead to my downfall. Seem to get through the rest of the day fine. I have always enjoyed my evening meal though and a salad alone is not what I would usually eat. I think that's why I find it hard...feeling a little "ripped off" so to speak, lol.

Well because of my picking, I went on my usual walk but I also went on a 45min bike ride too. Hoping that might undo some of my bad decision making at tea time.

Right now I'm REALLY looking forward to my toast in the morning. If I go to bed now, it will be morning before I know it and I can eat. Sounds like a plan. Back into it tomorrow.

[carter2]

Well Friday was a complete write off. I ate breakfast fine and did about a 1.5hr walk with the kids...off to a good start. Then my friend stopped at the supermarket on the way home and my kids weren't willing to wait patiently so I got them a small bag of chips to share. Well, as my kids are the worse eaters anyway, and I really like the chips they had, I ended up eating probably half the bag Because of that I skipped lunch and my yoghurt trying to redeem myself. Then while making a slap together tea, I nibbled on the oven fries then nibbled on the kids left over sausages AND I had already had my smoothie. THEN, my nightly walk buddie made a suggestion that I just come round for a visit as it was raining. Bad idea!! I sat there and drunk quite a few pina colades AND some chips to top it off!! I did look at the back of the packet and they were pretty lite chips, those solay ones. I'd hate to think how much I packed on with the coconut cream etc.

Problem is, come Monday when I weigh myself, I'll be happy with the weight loss but will then be thinking, wow, imagine what I could have done if I had followed the plan properly then feel really disappointed with myself.

Back on track today and at this stage of the day feeling a little more determine to stick to the plan properly and NO PICKING. Can't wait till Monday.

[carter2]

Right, on day 7 my weight is 69.5kg down 2.5kg from 72kg. My measurements are:

Chest: 102cm less 2cm
Waist: 84cm less 4cm
Hips: 101cm less 3cm
Arms: 32cm less 1cm
Thigh: 56.5cm less 1cm
Neck: 33cm less 1.5cm

This loss is bitter sweet as I knew I'd kick myself at the end of the week for not following the programme strictly. I am stoked that I have lost 2.5kg and the cms but I am sure I could have achieved an extra kilo min had I done it properly.
This week I managed to have a wee pick everyday. On Friday night managed to eat chips and drink pina coladas. Ate a few chips yesterday and about 6 lollies. And my water intake even fell over the weekend. I did still manage a min of 1.5lts but not the full 2. And walking was non exisitant all weekend.

By day 14 I hope to hit 67.5 then it's one week till Christmas. I hope to put in a good week before Christmas too so the damage done on Christmas day isn't too bad. I want to hit 65kg by the 16th Jan to look good in a dress for a wedding I will be attending. I think after Christmas day, I will need to go back to the kickstart diet.

As for now, I'm looking forward to the day 14day weigh in. (Don't think I'll have too much of an inpact by day 10 but will still record it)

[carter2]

Oh and did I mention that despite the fact that I could have done better, I am absolutly rapt that I have managed to drop below 70kg. No matter how much effort I seem to put in, I can never usually break into the 60's. Now I know it IS possible, at least that is encouraging.

[tammy]

Well done, I hope I can get to the 60's one day!