Brons Diary

[bronmac]

Well, here goes.
About us.
My husband and I have started this together. Our kids have left home and we figured after years of neglect, it was time we focussed on ourselves. I was born a chubby kid and we both come from families of larger built people. We are both in our early 40's and its now or never i guess.
Our stats.

Dave (at starting date 25/1/10)
Weight 118.8kg, chest 121.5, waist 122, hips 125cm

Me (Bron)
Weight 122.5kg, chest 129, waist 130, hips 147cm

We have stuck to the kick-start plan almost religiously, only omitting onion which we cant eat, and substituting it for either radish or zucchini. We have just completed our first week, which i found quite hard for the first few days. And the water drinking has helped a bit although i tend to retain it a bit, but that can be sorted.

After a week our stats are now

Dave 113.5kg, chest 121,waist 114.5, hips 122.5
Me 119.3kg, chest 124.5, waist 123, hips 145.

From here on in its my blog, but I will add in Dave's stats so you can see how we are both going.

To tell the truth I was a bit disappointed that I had only lost 3kg after the first week although I realize that its still a good amount. I'm a comfort eater - when i don't feel good, i eat more, so this week has been quite a trial and yet I suppose proof to myself that I CAN do it.
I want to lose about 40kg and have set a time frame of around 6 months. Our daughter gets married next year, and I don't want to be the frump in the background for another family photo. My Older brother and sister have always referred to me as their 'big sister' and I want to be able to finally say that I'm NOT! This may sound a bit silly to some but it has been a thorn in my side for as long as i can remember. Now that I have my stress/depression under control, I want to lay this to rest too. And yes, I am doing it for ME! (although it would be nice to look nice in lingerie for our 25th wedding anniversary i must admit.)

Well, week 2 started this morning, here goes.

Bronwen

[Linda]

Hi Bronwen

Welcome to you and your husband, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! And at your daughters wedding next year no one will recognise the fabulous healthy couple who are the brides parents!

And its so good you have your husband Dave doing the diet with you, only advice I can give it to get rid of all the temping food in your house, stick to all healthy stuff in your cupboards and fridge.

Best of luck look forward you reading your story.




Linda

[ikip48]

Hi Bron,
I agree with Linda, fabulous support for each other. That's what I like about the forum, we all know what each other is going through. I can also relate, my older sister is a stick and tall, when i'm short and overweight. She also likes to make comments which are suppose to be lighthearted, but they make me feel selfconcience.

I think you guys have started really well. And remember that these are just short weeks in our long lives.

[bronmac]

Well, I have made it to day 11!
Had the weigh in last night. results were OK. I'm down to 117.8kg and measurements are now 125,123,141.5.
Dave did slightly better (again!) hes now 111.9kg, 118,119,120.
still struggling with the water drinking but doing OK otherwise. headaches are easing - Dr thinks its more worry than anything .Don't even feel hungry now - but make sure I have whats on the menu. Getting a little sick of chicken some days though. hahaha. Have discovered a new love of apples and watermelon - which is good i suppose.
managing OK but Dave reckons I'm still being a bit hard on myself - thats normal for me. apart from that, the diet is actually going really well. Off to see the folks this weekend, wonder if they will notice that my clothes aren't quite so tight anymore - I'm wearing clothes today that haven't fitted for over a year so that made me feel a bit proud of myself. Have to work full day again tomorrow - hope the Thai cafe next door isn't cooking anything too nice smelling for lunch! lol.

[bronmac]

wow. can't believe where the time has gone. we completed the 3week cycle, then tried staying on a mix of weeks 2 and three. did okay but eventually stopped losing anything. Went back to week one, but with the colder weather here closer to the mountain, salads really dont cut the mustard so have created a DIY plan - still basically the same, but with stirfry veges instead of salads, and more soup instead of smoothies. Dave down to 108kg, and Im down to 113.3 so quite happy. will keep going though. still have the same goal to reach. am quite proud to be down to a size 20/22 instead of definite 26 though. woohoo for me.