My journey, hope it's a long one.

[ikip48]

Day 1: I'm keen, I'm motivated, good start.

I usually have 3 coffees in the morning so started with a herbal tea instead.I really hope that is alright. done my weight (78kg) and my measurements ( ) Have to take a picture though. I want to be one of those amazing before and after people. I'm 37 with 6 kiddies, you'd think that would be enough running around to keep me slim. oh well. I used to be slim, although never appreciated it, and i think I've lived in denial about my weight. Now I'm going to do something about it. Not working hasn't helped either, have been at home for the last 5 years with the younger ones, i always seem to lose some when i work, so will be looking this year i think.

well wish me luck!!

[ikip48]

Day 2 : OK, 1st day was great. The whole mental thing is crap, just seemed to think about the diet all day!! aargg!

I had plenty to eat and didn't feel hungry at all. I did slip up, i was getting my 3 yr old some skof chips and when i was putting some in his bowl, without even thinking i popped a couple in my mouth. Then i clicked, lol. Will have to watch that.

Did about 20 mins of zumba last night and felt really great, i usually like to run/walk in the morn, but my husband shift work doesn't really fit in this week.

Hiding the scales, i really don't want to check my weight for a week. Feeling good though.

[ikip48]

Day 3

yesterday went well, didn't like the egg much, so really just nibbled it. We had visitors so i didn't end up having lunch until 2pm, and i save my snack for the afternoon as i don't really feel hungry in the mornings. So last night feeling very satisfied.

The only thing was sitting down to watch csi and seeing all the fast food ads. Funny how we always want the things we're not allowed, normally doesn't register with me, but i watched every one last night, they seemed to be invading my head space. lol

Really looking forward to my coffee this morning, but i am waiting for my hubby to get home from work so i can sit and have a drink with him.

I too have a very sweet tooth but have found I'm not craving, or resisting hasn't been as bad as i expected. Still avoiding the scales like the plague, so i hope I'm losing weight. I feel good, can't expect to carry on with diet if i don't see results, so I'm sure come Sunday the scales will be kind to me.

I went for a long walk last night and even got up this morning and did a bit of zumba, well most of it until my battery died. lol

still positive and motivated!!

[ikip48]

Day 5 - I am feeling really good, had a good day yesterday because i am starting to feel the results.

My collar bones are becoming visible again...yay!! and the rolls are shrinking too. My clothes are getting looser so has given me a real boost.

I started the week with bad headaches as well as others I've seen posted, Monday was bad, Tuesday a little better and by Wednesday they had gone. Keep your paracetamol handy, worth it in the long run. I put it down to lack of caffeine

What is the rule with coffee? i had 1 yesterday morn as i don't use a whole cup of milk in my cereal, and had a drop in my cup, OK a few drops, but felt guilty and went for a long run/walk up and down hills last night.

A bit hard last night when i had to make 3 different meals, and try have them ready at the same time so we could all sit down to eat together.

I have decided though, that summer is a great time to diet, it's alot easier to drink lots of water, (I'm now drinking twice as much, than i was at start of week) and the fresh salads are more satisfying. I think i would go a bit nuts in winter without the hot meals.

I'm going to swap the chick salad for tuna today as I'm a bit chickened out. Looked at the chart and it has less calories too. ;D

well hope everyone else is going well. can't wait till weigh in.....

kia kaha!!

[ikip48]

Day 6 - All going well, I'm not hungry or anything. I keep reading the calories on everything though.

I feel a bit weird, I don't know if I'm still losing weight, I could definitely feel it on day 3 and 4, now i just don't know. But will look at my weight loss as a week by week thing. Don't think i could handle the daily, i know days are different, up and down, and i would get quite disheartened if i loss one day then not, or gained the next.

I have been looking at the menu for next week, and there seems to be alot more food, for some reason that scares me. I feel fine now, do i want to increase my calorie intake? ? Do we need to eat more to lose more, or can i drop 1 apple off the dinner (for example) and can we change the meal if we keep the calorie intake the same? Like the cereal? Sorry I know this isn't exactly the right place to ask questions but just thinking with my fingers...lol

I was a bit busy yesterday, and the weather has been nasty so I didn't get to any exercise, so since this is my day off, I've done some zumba, and now waiting for the rain to ease so i can go for a jog or walk.

[ikip48]

Day 8 - Yay completed a whole week!!!!

I felt really good yesterday, I went out so put on some good clothes and really noticed the difference, everything was noticeably looser. i bought a jacket a few months ago that didn't do up, I just needed it to hang down the sides to hide my handles..lol. Well put it on and halfway through the day i realised i could button it up, and not just button, but it looked good. Crazy, but definitely boosted me.

Weigh day today...and here's the results......

starting weight 78kgs....today 74kgs
measurements Start...........today
Bust .............110.5cm .........106cm
Waist ........... 104cm .........100cm
Hips ............. 105.5cm ........101.5cm (i know, hip/waist thing not happening, i would love to have my waist back)
Thigh ............ 58.5cm .......... 53cm
Upper arm..... 31.8cm .......... 30.5cm

I'm pretty happy with that, still would have liked more, but hey this is more realistic than my fantasy...lol
So I'm on track for my target, and have figured that if i now lose 1-1.5kgs per week i will reach my target of 10kg by march. That is definitely do able.

My goal for this week is 1.5kg, I know that weight loss will slow down so i really don't want to set anything to high, and if i keep telling myself this i hope not to get too discouraged.

Well thats me, can't wait to see how you other girls are doing.

[ikip48]

Day 15 - Woke up this morning feeling down, Ihad spent yesterday really hungry and felt I hadn't lost anything. Did my weigh in and I have lost just under 1kg (my scales are pretty funky so can't get an exact figure) Also lost 1-4cm off various parts. So back feeling good again.

I was getting down as I have been working really hard at it, but hadn't noticed anything, i was thinking why can't i eat all the yummy stuff my family is eating if being careful doesn't do anything. But the small amount I've lost is good, if I go back to eating how i was i would easily (and quickly) go back to my starting weight or more.

I am continually telling myself that my weight doesn't control me, I control my weight. And when I'm hungry I tell myself that's just my metabolism working, those hunger pains are inches falling away. I'm sure i spent the last part of the first week and the start of this week at a plateau, now it's over!!! And to be perfectly honest with myself, I've come halfway though my 6 week target weight lost in just 2 weeks, I have to be proud of that. I'm NOT going to make the last 2 weeks pointless if I quit now.

I am really looking forward to making up my own menu next week. Although I have changed a little bit around like instead of the smoothies, i just put the fruit in a bowl and pour the yogurt over it, it tastes better and i can sit down with the family and feel like I'm having a meal. Also been having lite cream cheese instead of the cheese slices. I also haven't been super good, as I said I was so hungry yesterday that I ate a white round roll with tuna. I also had one the other day, but felt so guilty then, I took off on another exercise skint to try to make up for it...lol

I hope everyone else is doing well. I would love to hear how things are going and what your struggles/successes are.

[bronmac]

wow, hope I can keep as positive as you. I really like the point you made about you controlling your weight and it not controlling you. Mind if I use that as a daily affirmation?
I too had the headaches, glad its not just me really. thought I was going nuttier than I am for a while there. lol.

[ikip48]

Go for it!! Seems like everyone gets the headaches

[ikip48]

Day 22 - Ok weigh in day today, was feeling really apprehensive. Had a bit of a naughty weekend. I went to my nieces 21st thought I'd try to be good...but....my mum made rewena bread, there were lots of chips and dip, and i haven't told any of my family that I'm on a diet, i don't really want to. So i did divulge in treats, kept it small, but still didn't keep to my plan.

Well it showed up on my scales, only loss approx 200g, but another 2cm off my waist....yay, really happy about that. So I'm not too disappointed, just really showed me that I can go out and do things and it doesn't have to mean I'm going to load on the weight, I can be a normal person. hehehe. I do have that fear that when I'm to a weight I'm happy with, that it will all go straight back on, but I think I can actually do it. Just have to remember that things like chips aren't a everyday snack. And well Mums bread, a pretty rare occasion so have to eat it when she makes it for me, just something i would never be able to turn down.

Good news, i actually had to buy new bras (maybe too much info for some, sorry). This is a big deal for me. I am also hunting for new clothes full stop. I cleaned out my drawers a couple of months ago, now I regret tossing out my smaller clothes. Not only because I have no pants to wear without a belt, but I'm slowly forgetting how crappy i felt in tighter clothes, I'm no where near an ideal weight for myself, but feeling comfy in clothes again. I would like to remind myself so I don't loose my momentum.

I hope everyone is going well and welcome to the newbies, please keep posting your diary. It's really helpful to hear how everyone is doing, or ask advice. Everyone has their own struggles, but more often than not we all battle the same issues. I would be really interested in hearing from others on the 4th + weeks, meal ideas etc. Even exercise ideas, something that targets upper body (mainly chest lol). Have a great week guys.

[Linda]

Hi there,

Well done, you are going well. Its really hard to keep away from treats but I have not stopped totally just try in moderation..... thats the key.

I am not sure how to sort my 4th week so I am going to go back to week 1 as I quite enjoyed that week, not sure if thats allowed but I will give it a go.

Sorry no tips on exercise I have only been walking but trying a new thing Zumba on Wed so fingers crossed, I need to get rid of my wobbly bits, tummy, bum and top of legs so think I need to step up the exercise, but one step at a time eh!

All the best your diary's is a good read, kep it up.

Cheers



Linda

[kiwi]

keep going, it is good to see you get back on track after over indulging. i dont think we need to tell everyone we are dieting. I see it as our choice to eat healthly as oppossed to be dieting. Diet is one of those 4 letter words we all hate. But at some point we all need to go back to normal food so indulging here and there at this stage is learning, and experiencing the consequences of those moments. It will help us to put those foods back into perspective and I am sure we will learn quite fast how to return to those foods with love with compensating in the correct areas. We need to learn to do this so we no longer have our weight problems. sort of indulging but not over indulging. being able to control it does that make sense?

[ikip48]

Yay!!! week 5 today. I'm am actually really impressed that I'm still going.

Weigh in and am happy to share that I have lost another kilo, so down to 72kgs. I can see the 60s so clearly now...lol also a cm off main areas.

I have actually toned down my exercise as I was getting a bit extreme. I seemed to be building muscle, not burning fat. I'm not at the muscle stage yet. so back to doing 30-40 mins brisk walk, and shorter zumba. I think it has actually helped with my weight loss.

I haven't been exactly perfect, had half of a crunchie yesterday. I was really craving a choc hit. Didn't beat myself up over it though, checked my calorie counter for the most ideal choc to devour. Also nicked the odd chip off the kiddies. probably more misbehavior as well somewhere along the week.

Still going to stick to my plan and goals, I think if I get anymore cravings (as I'm sure I will) I'll plan it out again, look at my options, decide on a day and/or time, adjust my meals instead of making it extra, a little more exercise maybe, then enjoy. Only going to let myself do that no more than once a week. Well thats my plan...lol

I hope everyone is doing well, keep it up.

[Linda]

HI Ikip48,

Thank you so much for your words of support, I feel so much better today, went back to week one of diet yesterday but had weight watchers frozen dinner last night, even went for a 1 hour fast walk could have walked longer but my left soul of my foot was burning in my shoe for some strange reason so came back home (puppy was glad about this). Kids were screaming at gate to come with Mummy but if I take them for a walk its just a little stroll and I feel like I don't achieve anything. I will save their walks for after school and kindy.

And I'm glad I'm not the only one who has moments of weakness, yes you're so right we are only human and this forum is such a great place to put out thoughts and feelings down and get them off our chests.....

I am not weighing myself this week so will wait until next Monday, I have to go away again for work on Friday, which means drive up to Auckland early morning, catch a plane to Dunedin, fly back to Auckland Sat morning and then drive back home (a 2 1/2 hour drive) and very tempting being in cities with those evil fast food places (that I love so much) ..... I will stick to the plan and have subway for dinner on Friday night, and will take away some special K with me so I can have it in my hotel room for breakfast then I won't be tempted to eat all the tempting foods in the airport cafe when I leave Dunedin.

Its raining here today so no walking kids to kindy or school this morning I took the car, but if it clears up I will try and get out for a walk with the puppy. Got the Zumba class tomorrow at 5.30 then out for a pizza (I will try and get a salad) with a couple of friends to celebrate a new job for one of them. I have decided 1 glass on wine will be ok and if I can just get a nice salad or a tomato based small pasta dish I will be okay, I think my problem is that I have been so strict on myself that when I had my blow out last weekend I just went to town.

Thanks again for your inspiring diaries, the 60's are still about 5kg away for me but I know they are achievable and I have now lost over 7kg, when I head out later I will pop into the bookshop here and see if I can find one of those books you described, sound like a must have!

Keep up the fantastic job, you truly are an inspiration especially having had 6 kids, you sound like the Millienium Super Woman :-)

Will keep you updated on this weeks progress and try and get in some form of daily exercise. Walking is great as we live about 2 mins walk from the beach and its a no brainer, fresh air, and amazing views and now I have got my friend and neighbour (who wants to lose weight) on the walking track so its all good.

Take care and have a good week!



Linda

[ikip48]

Hi all, I've kind of lost which week I'm on now 6 or 7 i think. I didn't report in on Monday as I fell off the wagon last week and just felt like crap. After all my positive rambling on, i lost it. Had a really busy week running around non stop, i just slipped.

Well I chatted to my friend on Monday and she gave me a big kick up the bum, reminded me of my goal and told me to sort myself out. of coarse i had a big winge about how I still had 4kg to loose in a week. Again she told me off and reminded me that i lost 4 in the first week, so if I've done it once i could do it again.

She is the best friend in the whole world. I really needed that, so i jumped on the scales and found that I hadn't actually gained any weight, hadn't lost any either. So decided that radical action was needed.

Tues, 1 weetbix for breakfast, apple for lunch, banana for aftn tea, instant pumpkin soup for tea. Also zumba both morning and afternoon.
Wed, quite tired so - 1 weetbix for breakfast, body plus bar for morn tea, fish and coleslaw for lunch, and a lamb burger (just meat and coleslaw) for dinner. 5 mins skipping.
today, back to the same as Tues for meals. Went for a run this morning and my son has karate tonight so i normally go for a hour walk while he's there.

I am going to stick to this kind of alternate day extreme, day of semi normal (but low calorie) this week. I feel really great and I've weighed my self each day, losing 1/2 kg a day. Maybe I won't quite make it to 68kg by the end of this week but I'm going to give it a bloody good go!!

Great to see people keeping up with their diaries, Linda you're a great support to us all, thank-you. It's just really inspiring reading what everyone is going through.